Funny thing about collecting or human nature.

When something gets discontinued the market goes nuts, & even unpopular models that didn't sell are then sought after.

The boat paddle is a prime example. Some wanted to puke at the sight of them, they didn't sell well is the reason they got continued. Read this; nobody wanted them, the masses didn't like them, they bombed, so Ruger gave up.

And then,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,