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"I don't carry a gun because I'm evil; I carry a gun because I've lived long enough to see the evil in the world"
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I'd love to find an older 9mm HP in any finish sometime, maybe even a .40... I used to have one, really loved the way it fit my hand, it was a joy to shoot. |
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you can always have your price or your budget in mind, hell, you might even go so far as to bat the idea at a discount to someone... but if they were offering 30% of the value I would take it 1 of 2 ways: 1) they think they are my friend (and they had better be to be serious) 2) they are insulting me... either by insulting my intelligence in knowing what I possess and its value, or by thinking I am so desperate... Just my opinion on the matter, I work in a business where we negotiate hotel rates all day long, where someone is in a ball-park its one thing... but 30% is a little crass... IMHO |
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I agree with Duane. The market sets the price. A week ago they were all selling for $500+ for a stripped lower, even in gun stores. This week I don't see many selling for more than $300. Duane is fair in asking the "market price" for his items. Anyone offering half that is lowballing and should be treated as such. That said, not sure I'd go as far as to call these people tools. My :2 from being on the gun forums and seeing what items are selling for on a daily basis.
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Got my 5.11 tactical belt. Used it while going to dinner. Awesome belt. Hold the holster great while drawing.
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You didn't draw down at dinner did you? Bad wait service? :lr
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Ha.
Luckily I didn't have to. Did it in the bedroom.. few practice ones before we went out. |
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So I'll throw in my :2 to the ring on asking prices. Most of what has been said already, I agree with. The only thing I didn't see mentioned so far is that we're dealing with a semi-flea market environment here, and lets face it guys, we've seen people hand out some pretty monstrous deals every once in a while, whether it be due to ignorance of the real market value at the time (especially at a time where the value is changing so rapidly), or because they simply needed the money NOW and couldn't wait for a better price. Some folks will take those really low offers, and it behooves the opportunistic buyer to ask. Especially if that buyer isn't REALLY serious about buying the item, but... for the right price, well heck, how could I say no? I have often asked the price of items from people walking around the floor, items that I had almost no interest in buying.. but for the right price, well, everything has its price :tu
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Holy sheet! Stag Arms has announced a TWO YEAR backorder on Uppers, lowers, and rifles!
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NRA guys, check it http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/142...d_.html&page=1
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hmm... temping on the life offer...
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u see my post about Stag?
Daniel Defense is backordered thru the end of 2013 as well. I think AR prices are going to stay relatively high for the near future, ban or no ban. Demand>Supply |
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Wow... just got this email from Midway...
That's pretty strong language coming from a BIG company like that.... usually the big companies stay a little more on the calm side of things and are not so dire in their wording. Dear FRANCIS CARDULLO, We have been holding some products for you, waiting for other items to arrive so we could ship your order complete. However, we believe an Executive Order could be released any day prohibiting the sale of certain products such as high-capacity magazines and AR-15 parts and accessories. Therefore we have done a partial release of your backorders to ensure that any of these items and other items we had in inventory waiting to ship complete are all on their way, in case such an Order is forthcoming. You will receive a shipping notification shortly. Other items on backorder, that we have not yet received, are not affected by this partial release. We appreciate your understanding and your business. We always put Customer Satisfaction first and believe this action is in the very best interest of our Customers. Sincerely, MidwayUSA Customer Service |
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****ing scare tactics. I hate when companies fear monger. Parts will still be available
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Over the weekend at a big show, many priced from $1800-$2500 just sitting around collecting dust. Lets hope the bubble has burst :D |
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I can't phantom an executive order. Won't last. Will be a waste of time. Weapons ban won't pass Congress. I see for sure a change with high capacity mags because some can't see I can carry 10, 10 round mags and have more ammo than 3, 30, with just a few seconds in between dropping empty one and inserting loaded one. This can possibly pass Congress. Amazing so many don't know why it is our forefathers wanted us to have right to bear arms. I love when I hear the ignorant argument they didn't want us to have AR's and high capacity mags. That only works with ignorance that doesn't realize intent was to allow the people to organize a militia and fight an oppressive tyranny government. Love to see us do that with six shooters or muskets. Can all help us Floridians out, even though it looks as if this poll backfired on this office. http://www.billnelson.senate.gov/ |
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I like this article, but I won't count my chickens until they are hatched: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013...ntcmp=HPBucket
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grrr. *thumbs down* sportsman's guide :(
I generally like em... but they won't ship a magazine larger than 30rds to Ohio, despite the fact that the law says its legal to BUY and SELL, just can't USE. |
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I was just wondering, imagine if no ban, just prevent anyone taking any form of medication such as Prozac, Xanax, Ritalin, etc, from owning a gun.
That leaves 10% of America qualifying for guns.:r |
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I know it is hard right now guys but lets keep the politics out of here. We are walking a fine line these days but I think we can keep this about guns without mentioning what the politicians are doing or not...
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:2, and I could well be wrong, but just to clarify a bit, I think that saying in an factual, non position discussion sort of way what is happening is OK, and supremely relevant to the topic at hand.
Of course, resisting the urge to interject commentary on that is... uhh... difficult... and usually ends up happening (like above)... hence, not so ok. Generally speaking: "What the politicians are doing, facts" = OK "What I think about what the politicians are doing, interpretation, opinion" = NOT OK Just my :2, and really that doesn't even count for 1/2 a cent round here :tg |
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And so is Mychal for saying it's a fine line. |
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It's so very hard not to interject your own personal tone in such things (I'm regularly guilty of it too!) Doesn't mean the line is not there however ;) |
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Anyway... I am off to check a few gun stores for my first ccw. I am specifically looking for the M&P .40 I was talking about earlier but will try and look at the walther post and possible some ruger options as well... I have two stores to che k so wish me luck!
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Good luck! The M&P is a great gun! :tu
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Like everything else, handgun sales have been HIGH... BUT you can find em. My store last week had quite a few fast selling guns in stock, like glock 17/19, M&P, etc. ... they didn't have EVERY model, but they had enough. |
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This will actually be my first firearm purchase. I have always been given or inherited all the other ones I have... I am pretty excited about getting something to carry. I try an be prepared for just about anything and I think this will be my last large item to cover then while out of the house... the preparedness must come from the eagle scout in me...
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I inherited a a few guns as well. I ended up keeping the ones I liked to shoot, or that had personal significance/meaning to me. The rest I sold to fund purchasing guns that better fit what I liked to shoot, or ones that had a purpose (like CCW) |
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first half of my pmags from DSG just arrived :noon
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Got my E-lander steel 30rd magazines in.
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HURRAY PICTURES... lol :D
Nice looking mags Justin... :tu |
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Prices may be dropping a bit, but people are still buying like crazy...
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Still, you could probably order one online for $1250, pay the extra shipping, and still come out ahead of the game. Assuming of course you came across one in the 10 minutes they're in stock ;) |
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Just got an email from Floridagunexchange, they have 30rd PMags in stock
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And I do want to get my hands on those sooner rather than later... of all the legislation being "considered" that we know won't actually pass, I think a magazine capacity limit might be the thing most likely to actually stick. |
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And for anyone living in NY, I feel for you, my condolences :(
(reminder, keep a lid on the political commentary, I'm just offering my condolences to NY residents here, you be the judge what about ;)) |
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Picked up a new toy today. Its been way to long to be without one.
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What did ya get Larry?
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If you were looking for a left handed AR-15 for sale, where would you start and what would you ballpark an entry model 5.56... ?
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