The main reason for the change to the PRS Lite is availability. We have not received a Gem 3 since June and our inventory has become depleted. Gen 3s are unobtainable but the PRS Lite is. I’m not sure why, but it appears Magpul has chosen to make the Lite their priority.
When Gen 3s become available, we will figure a method for dealers to offer them as minor upgrades
One positive about changing is we are able to hold the price on our guns. I don’t know if and when material prices will return to normal. Maybe never. Both steel and aluminum has nearly doubled in the last few months. 7075 has seen the biggest increase.
I know this is not what you wanted to hear but it is the current reality for all products.
I will promise we will never use inferior materials regardless of cost.
tom