They made only 589..
My buddy bought mine when I needed money and hadnt shot it since its too pretty to shoot .. so it was the first thing I sold
He paid me well over original MSRP for it (which was only like 700 in todays dollars and he happily paid 1100)
I offered him 1300 but he loves it also.. and he bought it fair and square helping me out when I needed money so I will not be keeping to bug him about it.
I think its as attractive as a Python but much more robust and near zero maintenance (unlike a Python which I understand needs retiming every X number of rounds)
If I dont find a RP, I was thinking about scratching that "Special GP 100" itch maybe with a Match Champion:
https://www.gunblast.com/Ruger-GP100MC.htm
(click for video on the right)
Here is a blurb on the Royal Phoenix:
https://gunblast.com/Ruger-GP100RP.htm