Gun Prices

[Kanewpadle]

Gun prices are going up.

Bought a few new guns earlier this year. Looked at what they are going for now versus what I paid then and there seems to be about a $50 increase.

I suspect this will continue because of politics. So if you're on the fence, don't wait. Buy sooner.

 

[the ringo kid]

Gun prices are going up.

Bought a few new guns earlier this year. Looked at what they are going for now versus what I paid then and there seems to be about a $50 increase.

I suspect this will continue because of politics. So if you're on the fence, don't wait. Buy sooner.

I just "cashed in" all the credit I had with my gun guy. It was enough to get another Auto Ordnance 1911-exactly like my other--AND he actually owed me about a sawbuck.

I havent seen any-kind of panic here--prices stayed the same so far--ammo is kinda abundant, and the beef jerky aplenty.

Only "scarcity" of any guns here--just the Judge. Every dealer sold out of them (for some reason?)

at the last show.

 

[bigwheelzip]

Gun prices are going up.

Not the case here. All the stores here are fully stocked for the Christmas holiday sales to come, and prices are stable.

 

[TTSH]

Gun prices are going up.

Bought a few new guns earlier this year. Looked at what they are going for now versus what I paid then and there seems to be about a $50 increase.

I suspect this will continue because of politics. So if you're on the fence, don't wait. Buy sooner.

I'm not sure if gun prices are rising so quickly or if I am just buying more expensive guns, but my average spending per gun is up 14.2 percent this year over 2015 and is projected to rise another 31.7 percent next year. On a generally fixed "retired old fool's" budget, that means a whole lot fewer acquisitions for me next year with those higher prices.

In used guns, I'm watching asking prices that are both up and holding steady. Some seem outrageous compared with prior years. But it doesn't matter to me. I'm out of cash and done for this year. Even if things go terribly bad on Tuesday, there isn't anything more I can do about it before next spring.

 

[GKC]

Gun and ammo prices seem stable here, and so is availability. That may change on November 9...

 

[Tom K]

While I was buying heavily over the past few years it seemed like prices were going up. Now that I'm considering selling some it looks like prices are dropping.

 

[df06]

In the Minneapolis area, I sure don't detect any thing out of the normal on prices or availability of guns. And for the most part that's true of reloading components, but there are some powders that are not available. Certainly there is nothing like the shortages of several years ago.

 

[Hoov]

There is one dealer here who jacked AR prices by $200 after Orlando. Good dealers won't unless their price goes up. We had to do that on some powder. Had a woman call yesterday looking for 20K small rifle primers. (Her husband was in the background. Don't do that. Ever.) Told her we didn't have that many. Limits are coming.

 

[NYlakesider]

Gun sales are brisk up here in Northern NY. Even thought the gun control is very strict I have (at last count) 8 normal LGS, 7 basement gun shops and 3 big box types in about a 40 mile radius from my house. There may be a few more I'm not aware of, but I try to keep up.

Stocks in most all full time shops are full of inventory and customers. Ammo is selling well also This is hunting season and of course those guns are selling well, but I'm basically talking about handguns in this post.

Prices for the most part are decent and with a little more haggling a good customer can do even better.

 

[Hoov]

There is a metric butt load of ammo out there on the retail side. The wholesale side is drying up quickly. Plenty of cheap ARs on the retail side, not so much on the wholesale side as of Friday. Dealers who didn't buy earlier, are now hedging their bet. Depending upon the election results, Black Friday may be pretty shallow for gun dealers or really good for gun buyers.

 

[Lee's Landing Billy]

I have 3 FFL Storefront dealers who shoot here on Sundays. All say business is slower than mole-asses. Lotsa foot traffic but no Jacksons passing over the counter. We'll see what they say NEXT week.

 

[TTSH]

While I was buying heavily over the past few years it seemed like prices were going up. Now that I'm considering selling some it looks like prices are dropping.

I think a lot depends if you are talking all-metal or plastic. Plastic (new or used) continues to edge down as the market seems overly-flooded with seemingly identical plastic wonders. On the other hand, I am seeing no drop at all in brand new all-metal handguns... and notable increases in the prices on used all-metal handguns.

 

[TTSH]

In the Minneapolis area, I sure don't detect any thing out of the normal on prices or availability of guns.

Gun sales are brisk up here in Northern NY.

I have 3 FFL Storefront dealers who shoot here on Sundays. All say business is slower than mole-asses. Lotsa foot traffic but no Jacksons passing over the counter. We'll see what they say NEXT week.

As always, it seems to vary in different areas depending on perceptions, preparedness, politics, legal restrictions and other factors. I'm guessing that business is down a little in some places just as a result of the tightening polls... i.e., people more inclined to take a "wait and see" attitude. All I hear about locally (MA) is that the dealers can't get the guns that are selling from the wholesalers. That seems to be their biggest problem as they are quickly selling everything they can get their hands on that's popular and still legal in our crazy moonbat state.

 

[Hoov]

I think a lot depends if you are talking all-metal or plastic. Plastic (new or used) continues to edge down as the market seems overly-flooded with seemingly identical plastic wonders. On the other hand, I am seeing no drop at all in brand new all-metal handguns... and notable increases in the prices on used all-metal handguns.

Some, like Glock, hold their used value, especially Gen 1 and 2. Xd and M&P have died here. Classic guns tend to go with the economy or gun scares. If there is a perceived gun run, the steel classics will go down in value short term and then rebound.

 

[Skeet 028]

I sell quite a bit of reloading supplies. Primers(most) are available..Powder is coming back with a vengeance except for a few..I just got 12 singles of Unique...but it sells good. 22 ammo is still way overpriced and going to get worse I think..especially after Tuesday...no matter who wins. Money here in Wyoming is very tight..Coal,oil, gas based economy ya know! Plastic guns still sell...but mostly to the millenials or whatever you call 'em. Even rifles are not selling great during the hunting season..go figure. But the reloading market is still pretty strong here. Now I just wish I could get some Federal 215 match primers... Scaryt times for sure.

 

[Bill Bates]

Where I work gun sales seem to have taken off in the last couple of weeks but honestly it is that time of year, hunting season and nearing Christmas. I wouldn't say that any one type of firearm is selling faster than is normal for this time of year. The step up in sales doesn't feel like it is due to the political climate; but, who knows.

With that said, ask again mid week. The answer could quickly change.

 

[BAM-BAM]

We've had what?????.... 3 periods of panic buying in the last 8 years..........my guess is "most" non-gun accumulators (like folks here) are stocked up.

maybe a couple more magazines...... or as they call them "clips" and a box or two of ammo.......aka "bull-its"

 

[John Fugate]

Something sure has been keeping sales strong here in Kentucky,,, I don't know if its the election or the selection ?

John Fugate

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Using my crystal ball... I'm predicting inventories of guns and ammo to build followed by falling prices. Unless there's large scale terrorist attacks I just don't see a catalyst for increased demand after the last couple years of panic buying which was largely driven by fear of Washington regulation. That fear is dead... for now.

 

[TTSH]

That fear is dead... for now.

Other than for certain state-specific issues... true!

 

[H Richard]

The stock at my LGS is the largest I recall seeing in 10 years. Guns, especially CCL a and AR types are plentiful. The Powder shelf is finally full again, and bullets are up, but they were out of my Hornady .32 100 gr. XTP's. A little better than you would see stocking up for Black Friday.

 

[retiredbadge8091]

My personal gun sales will surely decline as I've jetisoned most of my firearms that didn't tap in to the sentimental or highly funtional side. As I've built my S&W accumulation the guns I'm willing to part with are fewer and fewer.

If prices fall for vintage S&W revolvers I'll be buying more, if prices rise I'll have to be satisfied with just picking up grail guns that pop up for a reasonable price.

 

[Skeet 028]

The inventory on firearms has been rising for the last 6 months. Between not having disposable income nd the companies finally catching up on their back orders it has gotten better. Some people have a bit of money of course...but many are out of work. Older more collectible guns are going to stay a bit high priced. Things like the mid 60s to late 80s S&Ws are made no more of course and the supply is finite. Certain reloading items such as SPPs are in shorter supply as are Federal primers and the supply of Alliant powders have not caught up. Luckily I am prepared for the next panic....hopefully years in coming. I am still looking for older S&Ws of course

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

I haven't seen a recent increase in prices, but Smiths over the long term do index to inflation almost perfectly. As the purchasing power of the dollar declines, the price of your Smith will increase. That's not always a good thing.

 

[Muss Muggins]

LGS was pretty busy this morning, but it's deer season. Prices and supply on everything seem stable . . .

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

Not much change here.

 

[Irn-Bru]

Seeing very low prices online and even decent prices on the local Armslist. Just picked up a Glock 27 Gen 4 LNIB for $400.

 

[JcMack]

If manufacturers ramped up both both guns and ammo mfg. anticipating unfavorable election results, deals on new stuff will show up early next year. I'm only in the market for deals on out of production guns. I don't see them reducing in price anytime soon. I need a new washer and dryer anyway. They are not getting cheaper.

 

[curtmini14]

out here in az prices are going down on guns and ammo.for example 160 bucks for a 1000 rds 9mm.