Are you sure? Even Sportsmans has Model 29's, 69's, Anacondas, Super Blackhawks, Super Redhawks, and more all in stock. Even when I go to the store, I see 29's, 69's and Anacondas in the display cases at the expected prices. The prices are around $1000 for most with the Colt at $1499. While some people think the current prices on Rugers is unjustified because they were traditionally lower-priced, none of these prices are ridiculously expensive, and importantly, there is widespread availability of new 44 Magnums.