I bought a 2400KT with an LW barrel in July 2018.20% off and free shipping, $104 delivered.Same gun now is $266, yikes!Those were the days.
One of the benefits to me was the selection of nice WOOD grips... but even that is lacking anymore.Glad I got the Cocobolo wood when I could.
Come to think of it I bought a Custom Shop gun just to customize it LOL
Only reason to get a custom shop gun, is to have access to LW barrels being in the custom shop club. Glad I joined when admission was less.