A few years back, Lipsey's requested, and Ruger agreed to only Lipsey's being able to receive and sell all seconds/used guns that originated as Lipsey's exclusives. Prior to that, Ruger was selling the used gun bank (UGB) and seconds thru normal distribution channels, including Rody's in Newport. For example, for a while Cabela's was purchasing ALL the UGB/Used guns to sell in their stores.
For years, Rody's has access to the UGB guns, but that stopped as the management of Ruger decided that they didnt want the hassle of selling the UGB guns to multiple outlets, same time they ended the LOW NUMBER program...
Ruger always over manufactures the number of guns to allow issues with QA, finish, etc.