BudsGunShop.com - Price question

California resident here. Unfortunately, some firearms for California cost more. This firearm has features to make it California compliant for the Handgun Roster, such as the loaded chamber indicator (LCI). Smith & Wesson also have to pay extra in order to get these firearms compliant, thus, bringing the price for us up up and away. I can respect Smith & Wesson for even taking the time and legal courses in order for us to obtain a certain firearm. Many companies don’t bother because it is just a big headache and costs a lot of money for them to produce. We do have lawsuits against the Handgun Roster/State of California.That’s my understanding. It was my pleasure to assist you.

Buds pricing is set by a computer program here is what Buds says about it "Our website updates every 20 minutes, 24/7, with our current inventory and replacement cost. We do not price our guns manually based on our cost in each, rather we use a live download from manufacturers and distributors to set our price based on our current replacement cost. As our cost changes, the corresponding website price of each make/model will change up/down accordingly. Although our profit margin remains unchanged, our advertised prices will change frequently, sometimes several times per day.
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It appears the description says it is California compliant. Maybe they have more marketing and have to up the price.