Gary
Here was the explanation from the range employee. He said 231 has been a mainstay for so long, for so many pistol shooters, that it sells out as soon as they get any. The 244 has been out for a few years - as a "cleaner" "newer" version of 231, but it flies under the radar of most reloaders because they're happy with 231, and 231 is what they've used forever.
I paid $35 for one pound. I stopped at a large local gun shop late last week, and they had the 244 for $40 for a pound. I then stopped at a pawn shop just up the street from them and they had 244 for $31 per pound, so I bought another one. Might have bought more, but I want to use it a bit more to make sure I like it.
