I'm on the CMP email list too, sounds like they're really swamped, folks are prolly afraid Barak O. will shut them down. I just visited CSP smallbore forum to see about the rumor, nothing there; if there were anything at all it would be on that forum.
However, I did learn one thing new. Ken Viani is working on a scope mount for Kimber 82G, will also accept Redfield Palma, Int'l rear sights. A guy posted a pic of the prototype. Way off-topic, sorry.
Thanks, Douglas