Ammo still tough but guns are making a comeback.

GunNut

I keep tabs on several outlets looking for availability of popular desirable makers/models like 9mm Glocks and I’m now seeing inventory that lasts more than an hour on some of the big outfits.  On one of them you need to pre-order/pre-pay and they give you a date, usually about a week or so down the road, when your gun can be picked up locally and I’ve had several folks I’ve pointed in their direction do this to good effect.  The prices are still pre-COVID too, they never jacked them up like most.

Used to be you needed to act immediately when they posted a model as available, now it’s up for a few days, sometimes a week.  They still have a 2 guns limit of any of the popular models, like Glock 19s, per buyer to stop local smaller stores from stocking up off their inventory.

Zee

Problem is I’m not after mainstream high volume guns. 

I’m after less popular items and so must wait a little longer, I guess. 

bullsi1911

Zee said:

Problem is I’m not after mainstream high volume guns. 

I’m after less popular items and so must wait a little longer, I guess. 

Same.  I have my mainstream guns... now I am collecting the goofy stuff.

Which are the LAST ones the manufacturers will build again- if ever.  

GunNut

Zee said:

Problem is I’m not after mainstream high volume guns. 

I’m after less popular items and so must wait a little longer, I guess. 

bullsi1911 said:

Zee said:

Problem is I’m not after mainstream high volume guns. 

I’m after less popular items and so must wait a little longer, I guess. 

Same.  I have my mainstream guns... now I am collecting the goofy stuff.

Which are the LAST ones the manufacturers will build again- if ever.  

True of new manufacture guns but Gunbroker and Armslist are FULL of used guns in GREAT shape being pawned off by folks wanting cash for Glocks and ARs.  You just need to shop a bit and be patient.

GunNut

What I'm a bit puzzled about is, I can still get any amount of quality 30 round mags for ARs at pre-craziness prices.  Even Glock factory mags, specially 17 round mags are just a little tough to come by (lots places dry out quick when stock becomes available) and commanding a small premium in most sites, and the 32 rounders that work with the full sized 9mm are steadily increasing in price topping $50 in some places.  Magpul equivalents are available all over the place and still only in the low $teens for the Glock 17 mags, which is a head scratcher to me.  But overall shopping for hi-cap mags is not that challenging.  You'd think that's where a lot of the panic buying would be targeted to, no?

GunNut

And then again I just saw Yugo Mausers for $769!!!  I guess the supply must be drying out...

shotgunshooter3

Nobody seems to be taking all the renewed talk of gun control seriously. I'm hopeful, there's a lot of new gun owners who vote in local elections not too inclined to tolerate any silliness now that it affects them directly. 

breamfisher

GunNut said:

What I'm a bit puzzled about is, I can still get any amount of quality 30 round mags for ARs at pre-craziness prices.  Even Glock factory mags, specially 17 round mags are just a little tough to come by (lots places dry out quick when stock becomes available) and commanding a small premium in most sites, and the 32 rounders that work with the full sized 9mm are steadily increasing in price topping $50 in some places.  Magpul equivalents are available all over the place and still only in the low $teens for the Glock 17 mags, which is a head scratcher to me.  But overall shopping for hi-cap mags is not that challenging.  You'd think that's where a lot of the panic buying would be targeted to, no?

Most folks, it seems, buy either an AR and have 2 mags, or if it's a handgun just want a mag in the gun plus 2 reloads (if that.)  

GunNut

breamfisher said:

GunNut said:

What I'm a bit puzzled about is, I can still get any amount of quality 30 round mags for ARs at pre-craziness prices.  Even Glock factory mags, specially 17 round mags are just a little tough to come by (lots places dry out quick when stock becomes available) and commanding a small premium in most sites, and the 32 rounders that work with the full sized 9mm are steadily increasing in price topping $50 in some places.  Magpul equivalents are available all over the place and still only in the low $teens for the Glock 17 mags, which is a head scratcher to me.  But overall shopping for hi-cap mags is not that challenging.  You'd think that's where a lot of the panic buying would be targeted to, no?

Most folks, it seems, buy either an AR and have 2 mags, or if it's a handgun just want a mag in the gun plus 2 reloads (if that.)  

I guess that’s a good explanation.  Glocks come with a couple of mags and most new users are good with that.  Makes sense.  A lot of the folks I see buying new ARs at the store walk out with the gun and maybe 1-2 PMAGs.  I just always assumed they went home and ordered 5-10 more like I do.

GunNut

shotgunshooter3 said:

Nobody seems to be taking all the renewed talk of gun control seriously. I'm hopeful, there's a lot of new gun owners who vote in local elections not too inclined to tolerate any silliness now that it affects them directly. 

I think current gun owners are planting their feet firmly and steadying up for a good fight back.  New owners are still acting panicky and I’m inclined not to correct their perception since it actually helps our cause.  

I do not try to instill fear on new shooters, but I do tell them they are only steps away from loosing the precious right they just started enjoying, which is absolutely true as far as I’m concerned.

Spk

Zee said:

Problem is I’m not after mainstream high volume guns. 

I’m after less popular items and so must wait a little longer, I guess. 

I don't believe there's a waiting line for one of these.

This would be the perfect gun to hide in your sweatsock drawer. 👍

Zee

Spk said:

Zee said:

Problem is I’m not after mainstream high volume guns. 

I’m after less popular items and so must wait a little longer, I guess. 

I don't believe there's a waiting line for one of these.

This would be the perfect gun to hide in your sweatsock drawer. 👍

Dude!!

You know me so well. ❤️

breamfisher

Remove the slide and put it in a sweatsock.

It'll probably be more reliable than the firearm.

GunNut

Spk said:

Zee said:

Problem is I’m not after mainstream high volume guns. 

I’m after less popular items and so must wait a little longer, I guess. 

I don't believe there's a waiting line for one of these.

This would be the perfect gun to hide in your sweatsock drawer. 👍

Have you EVER seen him wear socks?!?!?!?

Zee

GunNut said:

Spk said:

Zee said:

Problem is I’m not after mainstream high volume guns. 

I’m after less popular items and so must wait a little longer, I guess. 

I don't believe there's a waiting line for one of these.

This would be the perfect gun to hide in your sweatsock drawer. 👍

Have you EVER seen him wear socks?!?!?!?

Ok, this is true. 

How about the skivvies drawer?

GunNut

You wear skivvies?!?!?!?  I though a rough burlap loincloth would be more your speed...  but that might be only suitable while juggling chipmunks... 😁

Spk

Zee said:

GunNut said:

Spk said:

Zee said:

Problem is I’m not after mainstream high volume guns. 

I’m after less popular items and so must wait a little longer, I guess. 

I don't believe there's a waiting line for one of these.

This would be the perfect gun to hide in your sweatsock drawer. 👍

Have you EVER seen him wear socks?!?!?!?

Ok, this is true. 

How about the skivvies drawer?

Well, that would certainly give you an excuse for the skid marks!

"Really, it's just the gun oil. I swear!" 😁

Uncle Fester

Zee said:

Problem is I’m not after mainstream high volume guns. 

I’m after less popular items and so must wait a little longer, I guess. 

This.  There are lots of plastic pistols out there at pretty much pre-Covid prices.

All the production is going to volume firearms with very little going to niche firearms,

sakodude

Uncle Fester said:

Zee said:

Problem is I’m not after mainstream high volume guns. 

I’m after less popular items and so must wait a little longer, I guess. 

This.  There are lots of plastic pistols out there at pretty much pre-Covid prices.

All the production is going to volume firearms with very little going to niche firearms,

This!!   When I find the GP100 10mm I'm looking for on the shelf I'll consider the shortage over

GunNut

Until just a few weeks back there were NO plastic guns around here.  Glocks, S&W Shields and such were tougher to find than Joe Biden's live brain cells...  

You STILL have to wait a few weeks to take possession of a paid for Glock at most of the local store.  It's pay first and wait for your gun.  43Xs are still basically impossible to find.  Racks of revolvers and 1911s all over the place though...

BTW Ive seen at least 5 emails advertising ammo on SALE!!!  The sale price being still higher than pre-covid.  There might be some light at the end of this dark and long tunnel.

mitdr774

sakodude said:

This!!   When I find the GP100 10mm I'm looking for on the shelf I'll consider the shortage over

Has such a thing existed?  I ended up with a SRH a few years back since it was the only revolver I could find at the time in 10mm.

sakodude

knitepoet said:

@mitdr774
apparently

6"
https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/104240

3"
https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/415004695/ruger+10mm+3+wiley+clapp+stainless+steel

Of course both are made of "Unobtainium" at the moment

Yep, that 3" is the one I'm lusting after. After shooting Elk Creeks 3" GP 100 44 spl my brain is fixed on one but wanting to be different I lust for the one that can't be had.
They pop up on GB every now and then but they end up in the 1200-1700 price range. Even I'm not that crazy.

sakodude

I have quelled the ache for a 3" revolver but since I won't see it till next week, nether will you all  

Zee

sakodude said:

I have quelled the ache for a 3" revolver but since I won't see it till next week, nether will you all  

 Doesn’t mean I have to wait that long to hate you. 

mitdr774

Well then, something to look into once things get back to normal.

GunNut

Zee said:

sakodude said:

I have quelled the ache for a 3" revolver but since I won't see it till next week, nether will you all  

 Doesn’t mean I have to wait that long to hate you. 

What he said… 🤬

sakodude

GunNut said:

Zee said:

sakodude said:

I have quelled the ache for a 3" revolver but since I won't see it till next week, nether will you all  

 Doesn’t mean I have to wait that long to hate you. 

What he said… 🤬

While it's not a 10mm it still has some horsepower. Not run of the mill, and actually somewhat obscure.
That help at all

GunNut

sakodude said:

GunNut said:

Zee said:

sakodude said:

I have quelled the ache for a 3" revolver but since I won't see it till next week, nether will you all  

 Doesn’t mean I have to wait that long to hate you. 

What he said… 🤬

While it's not a 10mm it still has some horsepower. Not run of the mill, and actually somewhat obscure.
That help at all

Sure, now my blood pressure is up too... 🤬