New Models, Old Models or both?
It seems strange that after all these years Ruger still has this issue that's not seen near as often with other makers. But to me, it's just part of their appeal!
If mine was the only one that it happened to, I might feel different, but many, many show this "panache" if you will. Some of the old models with completely purple frames or purple 'lightening' streaks are pretty desirable. No two are alike.
One old model I have had severe scratches on the loading gate which had some purple left on it. It was a project gun anyway, not collectible, so I polished out the scratches and cold blued. I heated the metal as I always do for cold blue and it came out blue, and still is.