I’m probably wrong on this, but, perhaps with the population buying firearms like there is no tomorrow and likely the highest demand being for semi-autos.....S&W is switching manufacturing efforts to where the largest demand is! memtb
That’d be my guess too. New buyers or first time buyers want the latest “Wonder 9” and aren’t very interested in old school 38 sp revolvers.
Kinda like Ammo Mfgs. I’m sure 9mm ammo production and .556 ammo production is probably their top priority right now.