Quote Originally Posted by strut64 View Post
I think Savage wants to inhibit Shade Tree gunsmiths like me from customizing their guns. I have 3 actions and 6 barrels. And considering a new build for 20 vartarg. They don't make as much money if you just get a few aftermarket parts. but they started the trend with their flaxible design.
A lot of manufacturers will not sell to the retail public. They choose instead to sell to either their registered distributor/dealer network or to "authorized" service outlets. I worked for a manufacturer that had that policy. They didn't want the hassle of a "Retail Store". Was more efficient for them to fill large orders to the chosen channel than a piece here and a piece there to hundreds of customers.

It also shows some loyalty to those who signed on as retail outlets.