I certainly don't know the local shops in your area, but if you have a good relationship with one you should be able to get something worked out. Do you have a shop where you deal with the owner, or do you go to places where you're dealing with someone low on the food chain? I buy from owner-operated shops whenever possible, and make a point to give them some profit while I'm at it (in cash whenever possible)
Perhaps that is why when I asked about a sub2000 I was quoted a price and had one in a month, in the exact configuration I wanted (well, the one I REALLY wanted was one that took XD mags, but that doesn't exist)