Rifle for $299!

[AR-Getsome]

Not sure if you and others know about S&W's declining sales as the reason for the lower prices you're seeing.

Net sales for the first quarter were $131.9 million, a decrease of $39.2 million from the first quarter last year, primarily due to lower sales of long guns, especially their AR series, which drove 87% of the first quarter decline.

The AR market is currently saturated by a vast increase in the number of AR offerings by both new and existing companies coupled with lower demands after the fear of a new ban subsided.

They've also had their increase in small concealed carry polymer pistols and revolvers offset by a drop in their full-size models.

Next quarter is not looking better, either. S&W was expected to do $137 million in sales, but current predictions will not exceed $110 million.

Bottom line: look for more sales on S&W "sporting rifles." I saw the M-15 Sport selling for $529 and $539 on Gun-Deals about a month ago. Right now they are averaging about $30 lower than the $599 sales.

I expect that the 15-22 will stay low as well.

IMHO, I think they screwed up by marketing the Bodyguard along with the Shield because they are too similar.

Speaking about the Shield, there's a major recall on all Shield's made before Aug 19. Trouble with the trigger bar pin (which looks a lot like the one on the SD VE series).

Just so there is NO Confusion. This was a Safety Alert on the Shield. Its was never a recall and it was last year Aug 2013. Not all Shields were involved in this Safety alert. Mine was not.

 

[tcook90]

Looks like they're back again, for today at least.

Smith & Wesson M&P15-22 A1 Style Comp 811033

 

[PeterPocket]

Thanks for the clarification. The term, "recall," appeared in the article I read, so I'll pass along a need for them to update it.

I was looking to buy a Shield, but had a problem with it similar to my problems with Glocks. The low bore axis/low-riding slide does not leave enough room for my support hand's thumb and fingers to clear the slide.

Like with the Glock 19 I tested (and the G17 before that), I got sliced and diced by it. Unlike the G19, however, I did not get slide-bite shooting it off-hand. The muzzle-flip caused the back of the slide to come down on the back of my hand.

The wonderful Glock is the only gun that leaves me bloodied no matter how I hold it.

Just so there is NO Confusion. This was a Safety Alert on the Shield. Its was never a recall and it was last year Aug 2013. Not all Shields were involved in this Safety alert. Mine was not.

 

[Lorelei]

If they repeat this sale I will buy one just do I can cut the barrel off. One can never have to many stamps!

 

[Overpaid Union Thug]

There goes all that 22lr ammo that just started showing up.

I think it was gone before that. I ordered some .22lr from them on December 24th and have yet to even get a shipment notice. I ordered a rather large bulk order Dec 31 from another vender and it already has a shipment label printed and it waiting to be picked up.

 

[skojiro]

Palmetto State Shipping is slooooow

If there is one thing Palmetto State Armory shipping is, it isn't fast. They have to have the slowest order fulfillment department in all the internet for a shop that doesn't custom make stuff. But, I have scored so many deals from them for 20-50% below anyone else's price I figure the wait is what your paying for.

 

[Overpaid Union Thug]

If there is one thing Palmetto State Armory shipping is, it isn't fast. They have to have the slowest order fulfillment department in all the internet for a shop that doesn't custom make stuff. But, I have scored so many deals from them for 20-50% below anyone else's price I figure the wait is what your paying for.

I got a shipment notification today.

 

[mooneyb123]

Back again for $299.00 plus shipping from Palmetto

Smith & Wesson M&P15-22 A1 Style Comp 811033

 

[Joe.45]

And out of stock with in 2 days.

 

[CH4]

Thats like buying a new car because you need tires

I've bought guns because I liked/had some trips that needed a home.