Been trying to locate one of these, but shops seem to be out of them. I don't want to buy from auctions sites and would rather stick with online shops or dealer that have a good reputation. Any guidance on where to find one brand new?

not sure why you avoid the auction sites.... if you want one, they're out there... gunbroker shows several.... just because its an auction, doesn't mean the seller won't sell.... there are several wholesalers that I use, that ive met on GB...If I want something new, I can usually find it in a few emails or calls....If I want a store-front-dealer to find something, I use Don's Firearms in Victoria Tx....