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Hi Douglas, the ones being sold are the newest model you can double check here. LiveChat (available from 9AM to 9PM 7 days a week), the "Contact Us" tab at the top of the page, or phoning at (859) 368-0371 (available 9AM to 9PM EST Monday through Friday).
The only way to verify this is to have a serial number for Ruger to verify. Buds does not give out serial numbers nor open new firearm packages. On the slim chance you receive a non updated pistol, Ruger will do the update for free. Ruger info here : https://ruger.com/dataProcess/markIVRecall/
The one listed are new production but without the S/N there is no way of knowing for sure but the odds are very good that they have been done