Had buddy wait over eighteen months to get one. That only happened when he went over the chief’s head.
I see it has gotten worse!
I finally found an M&P Shield .40 yesterday, new in box, on the shelf. Handed the man my driver’s license, my CCP, and my MasterCard, filled out a couple of sales forms, and ten minutes later I was down the road with my new pistol. As it should be everywhere.