I priced the Kahr .380 with my local dealer and it was, indeed, right at 2X the price of the LCP (LCP=$270).
I'm not sure what goes on between a distributor and a dealer online - but he seemed to be indicating that there was one available right away, if I wanted to order one. I could be wrong about that, though.
I'm happy to stay with the LCP that I have on order. For the difference in price, I can have a laser of my choice, a grip extender, an extra clip, a cleaning kit, a pocket holster and an IWB holster.
It'd have to be an awful sweet gun to make me give all those options up for it. (IMO)