We had the same "high price" problem around here when the Glock 380 came out (M42 I think). The prices were so high and they sold out every time one came in. I waited a little over a year. Everybody had one. Nobody needed one. Then the 9mm came out. The 380's flooded the market. I got one for a little over $300. Same thing was true with the Shield when it came out. People would drive down here from Atlanta if they though there might be "one" at the local LGS. I got to see a couple, but didn't really like them, so didn't buy one. With our new and super great administration (Trump), new gun prices have nowhere to go but down. Hold off on buying any new gun and you will save $100 or more very soon.