There is a dealer in Quebec who is taking preorders for 1,299. So not sure what the fuss about $2,000 is coming from?
Its a replacement for improvement over the sp-01 shadow. they are charging a 30% premium at onset, which should come down after the initial hype. Not sure why people are saying its $2000
Just to put things in perspective, German engineered HK with hammers and Sigs p226 go for a lot less than $1500