I think Rick Lee posted about the lack of 15w50 M-1 a few weeks ago also. Fortunately I've got several gallons of the stuff sitting around, enough to supply me for the next few years probably. I also have a bunch of Royal Purple which is good also.
"Why'd they stop selling 5 quart jugs at $23 each?"
"I only ever see it at $8 a quart"
There's your answer, I suspect.