I’d been putting off getting an AR forever, since I try to only use cash these days...there’s always something more pressing to do or buy. But 2 weeks after Hussein was reelected, I broke out the 1 Visa we have left and picked up a Cole LE 6920 at Walmart for $980. I just had a feeling zerO was going to find some way to do what he pro missed the Brady bunch “off the record”. Man am I glad I did that! Paid it off last payday too.. I only picked up 1 30rd PMAG before arms’ageddon started :(
Went to HGCA gun show in Houston last weekend. HUGE crowd. Prices are as follows:
1000 round case of Federal 55gr ammo-$1150
Stripped ar15 lower-$400
AR15 lower with parts kit,buffer tube and buttstock-$700
Colt LE AR 15-$2400
Daniel Defense AR15-$3000
S&W MP15-$2200
Complete AR15 flat top uppers,various mfgs-$840-$950
Mag Pul magazines-$49-$52
Used USGI mags-$20
I expect ammo and uppers to retreat in price somewhat, maybe complete rifles too. Not so sure about mags.
My Wife got the fever for a Bushmaster M4 ($995) at a show about two weeks before Sandy Hook They delayed her and she never went back.
Went to a gun show about 2 weeks ago and what they had was about 80% higher in price. (ammo supple was meager and expensive)
Guess we’ll wait a bit longer.
Mags are relatively easy to manufacture, those guys will catch up quickly. You can find quality metal mags online, and I’ve seen guys get deliveries on ordered mags in 2-3 week.
Get 5-10 mags and then BLOAT when ammo drops a little.