Looking hard for the fabled MOE FDE. Are they extinct???

[0321/0317]

Hey everyone!

I am a new member but I've been creeping on the forums for over a month now. I shot my buddies 15-22 and I loved it, I have been dying to get my hands on the S&W 15-22 MOE FDE 811035 version. I have read all the posts about different places to get them like GandRtactical, buds, palmetto state, and the other dealers (including local stores and ones all over my state of Georgia, as well as Florida while I was visiting friends.) But everyone and their mom seems to be out of stock for the past month at least. If any of you know where I could get one (looking for $550max out the door, buds police at $447 would be awesome if they were in stock ) please let me know. I've been holding out for a while now, passing up black MOEs and the stock model. I have my mags and ammo just sitting in the corner glaring at me each day.

Thanks for whatever help and advice you guys have. I'm looking forward to plinking away to my hearts content one day...

 

[tnharley]

Sportsman Warehouse in Chattanooga TN had one a few days ago. I bought mine there back in May for $539.

 

[Zax]

It's often difficult to find MOE's and FDE's, they go out of stock fast. Add Kyle's Gunshop to your list of potential sellers and check in person (call them). You may also have luck contacting S&W internal sales, they can tell you which distributors are getting the inventory.

I'm pretty sure there was 1 in stock last week at Independence Guns Welcome to Independence Firearms but they may not ship. It's a huge store with good prices and friendly knowledgeable staff, worth the drive for anyone remotely local.

Good luck, it's worth the wait.

 

[stlr_dude]

Here you go: Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 MOE Dark Earth S&W Magpul : Semi Auto Rifles at GunBroker.com

 

[Kayback]

The replacement parts will set you back about $170 paying full retail for genuine Magpul parts. But I guess finding an A-1 style compensator rifle for $380 isn't possible

 

[w0ady]

try shooters in jacksonville, fl. they're a pretty large store and sometimes if they dont have one on hand, they can check other places.

 

[TylorR]

Buds has em all the time, but once they pop up, they're gone within an hour or two

Add your email to buds waiting list and you'll be notified when they have more

 

[chuck s]

Brownells "Coyote" Alumahyde spray paint is a match for the MayPul FDE color. Just read the instructions and be patient and you can color the entire rifle if you want.

-- Chuck

 

[0321/0317]

Wow!

Your not joking about buds having them for only a couple of hours. One popped up this morning, was then put on the VIP members only list, and is now gone! I was hoping to call them and see if they could transfer it to buds police, since I figure its the same company, but of course its Sunday so I have to wait till Monday to contact them... Oh well.

Thanks for all the good advice, I am considering buying a black MOE for much less, and working some deal with a local shop to trade for the FDE parts. I sense it will be mine soon... Hopefully on Monday I will be able to make some calls. Gotta keep it under that $550max price.

 

[Hohopelli]

Here you go: Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 MOE Dark Earth S&W Magpul : Semi Auto Rifles at GunBroker.com

That's the deal right there, if it's what you want. The seller has a good rep and it's just $25 shipping.. JMO.. Ron

 

[w0ady]

That's texcept ihe deal right there, if it's what you want. The seller has a good rep and it's just $25 shipping.. JMO.. Ron

except its closer to $600 after ffl fees. if its what you really want then i say go for it. ive spent a little extra on all 3 guns just for the color but im 100% happy with them.

 

[Hohopelli]

except its closer to $600 after ffl fees. if its what you really want then i say go for it. ive spent a little extra on all 3 guns just for the color but im 100% happy with them.

Transfer fees and shipping are usually cheaper than sales tax here in East Tennessee. Background checks (TICS) are always there. I looked for a solid month and $499 was about the cheapest on-line price I could find on a black MOE. Buds Gun Shop is usually a good benchmark on prices.

I'm a member at a local range and they do transfers for $15. They had had the MOE on order for weeks and one showed up the day after I asked them to check. They let me have it for $499, but with 10% sales tax and TICS it cost me about $560 out the door.. I was happy with that.. Ron

 

[w0ady]

makes sense. i found my od green for $460 at academy, ended up around $500 after taxes and fees. i paid $80-100 more for the color than just a regular black model but it was worth it.

 

[Hohopelli]

Yep.. Time most always works against you on something that sells good.. Wait a few months and pay 10% more.. I like OD.. Ron

 

[w0ady]

very nice! if i ever get a 1911, it will be something very similar.

 

[0321/0317]

except its closer to $600 after ffl fees. if its what you really want then i say go for it. ive spent a little extra on all 3 guns just for the color but im 100% happy with them.

Yeah it would have been around $615 with taxes, shipping, and ffl transfer. I'm holding out for the $550. Sweet 1911 though!!

 

[aberbaseball7]

I ordered a MOE 15-22 from buds last week for $512 shipped. Transfer for $25 so $537 out the door is not to bad IMO. I have also spent another $500 for accessories so far. Got my order from JoeBobs already and my Brownells order will be here tomorrow. And I dont even have the gun yet... lol

 

[Hohopelli]

I ordered a MOE 15-22 from buds last week for $512 shipped. Transfer for $25 so $537 out the door is not to bad IMO. I have also spent another $500 for accessories so far. Got my order from JoeBobs already and my Brownells order will be here tomorrow. And I dont even have the gun yet... lol

Seems to be the way of it. Congratulations.. Ron

 

[stlr_dude]

Yeah it would have been around $615 with taxes, shipping, and ffl transfer. I'm holding out for the $550.

Buy it now price: $539
Shipping: $25
Tax: $0 (Unless you live in MO)
FFL: $15

Total: $579.00

Total is over $550, but if you really WANT it, and it's hard to find, $29 more dollars isn't really that bad.

 

[Majorlk]

Buy it now price: $539
Shipping: $25
Tax: $0 (Unless you live in MO)
FFL: $15

Total: $579.00

Total is over $550, but if you really WANT it, and it's hard to find, $29 more dollars isn't really that bad.

What's better, a rifle in hand for $579 or no rifle for $550?