Looks like they were going after the carrying crowd with the stainless and fixed sights. I got one of the new ones and like it very much, but its set up for practical use and not so much for range use. Great for carry in the winter and for a vehicle gun all year round. Not really sure if they've sold enough of the new ones to stimulate demand for additional options. I don't see much interest in them here at this forum.
Wish they would come back out with a blued Gold Cup version again, but I don't really expect them to. Glad to see a new National Match in .45 ACP is available again. I'm saving my pennies.