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ARs tough to get

bhale187bhale187 Member Posts: 7,798
edited November 2008 in General Discussion
I went to my favorite FFL today wanting to trade a Kimber Warrior with 5 Wilson Combat 8rd s/s mags new in bag, and a Rossi 6" s/s 357 with 4 nib hks speedloaders.

I was going to trade them for a used bushmaster a3 superlight (the last AR he had in stock). He agreed that my trade was worth a good deal more than the bushmaster, but he was unwilling to trade because the ARs are going so quick he can't keep them in stock.
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  • mrseatlemrseatle Member Posts: 15,467 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I got a spare AR[:p] Throw in some ammo for the Rossi and the Kimber and you got a deal...
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  • iwannausernameiwannausername Member Posts: 7,131
    edited November -1
    Shop I help with auction stuff has 5 or so Bushmasters in stock, NIB. Not sure if owner would want to trade at this time though...
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  • pickenuppickenup Member Posts: 22,844 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Went into Gander Mountains today. Last time I was there (about 2 months ago) they had a WALL of ARs. About 20 feet long, stacked top and bottom. Today, not one. Had about 20 come in a bit ago, and people were buying them off the cart they used to bring them into the store. Asked when they might get more. They said their distributors show -0- in inventory. Will probably be MONTHS before they will have any more.
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  • chappsynychappsyny Member Posts: 3,381 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Don't worry about complete rifles. Think receivers, they're a much better investment.
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  • cowdoccowdoc Member Posts: 5,847 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    maybe i should run and buy the half dozen or so that seen not too long ago.....four or so of them are in a farm and ranch supply store that sells guns at the 700.00 price range.....bushmasters....
    been a couple weeks since i have been there...maybe they are gone.

    damn glad i bought my DPMS lr308 when i did ...guy at gun store told my brother that several people stopped in the day after i bought it wanting it.
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  • sigarmsp226sigarmsp226 Member Posts: 2,461 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The only AR's left at our local gun store are M&P 15 flat tops for $999.00 - Had 5 on the shelf yesterday....
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  • SpartacusSpartacus Member Posts: 14,415
    edited November -1
    how much is he asking for a used bushmaster?
    your kimber is worth $1K alone (with the extra mags)
    If you sold both of your guns on GB you could buy a NEW AR.
    If you have to have that particular bushmaster, put it on layaway until you sell the others.
    just my 2c
    tom
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  • Locust ForkLocust Fork Member Posts: 32,073 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    There are plenty of ARs if you know how to look....

    Local to me....Larry's in Huntsville and Marks Outdoors.....still has ARs and Marks has lowers in stock.
    LOCUST FORK CURRENT AUCTIONS: https://www.gunbroker.com/All/search?Sort=13&IncludeSellers=618902&PageSize=48 Listings added every Thursday! We do consignments, contact us at mckaygunsales@gmail.com
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  • Lucky_LeftyLucky_Lefty Member Posts: 7,971
    edited November -1
    anyone have complete uppers? and what kind?
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  • Locust ForkLocust Fork Member Posts: 32,073 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Not supposed to trade or sell here on the forums.....check the auction side.....or e-mail the people you suspect may have what you are looking for. I DO NOT have any! Maybe after the weekend if anything I had on back order comes in.....but I doubt I get anything from what I am being told.
    LOCUST FORK CURRENT AUCTIONS: https://www.gunbroker.com/All/search?Sort=13&IncludeSellers=618902&PageSize=48 Listings added every Thursday! We do consignments, contact us at mckaygunsales@gmail.com
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  • gunnut505gunnut505 Member Posts: 10,290 ✭
    edited November -1
    Can't be that hard to get; just sold my DPMS A15 with tac latch, fluted barrel, 7 extra mags and some ammo for a measly $1500.
    The guy wanted my 300RUM upper as well, but I think I'll hang on to that particular part.
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  • vicg1vicg1 Member Posts: 1,033 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by chappsyny
    Don't worry about complete rifles. Think receivers, they're a much better investment.


    Why? Technically the receiver is not an AW. So, without the rest of the parts, if there is an AW ban similar to the last one, all you still have is a receiver... good for nothing but a build of a compliant rifle.
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  • drobsdrobs Member Posts: 22,620 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Only ARs left at Cabella's here in IL were 3 camo Remington flat top varmiters.
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  • chappsynychappsyny Member Posts: 3,381 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by vicg1
    quote:Originally posted by chappsyny
    Don't worry about complete rifles. Think receivers, they're a much better investment.


    Why? Technically the receiver is not an AW. So, without the rest of the parts, if there is an AW ban similar to the last one, all you still have is a receiver... good for nothing but a build of a compliant rifle.


    The receiver would be "pre-ban" so you could build it into a pre-ban configuration. There was no law last time against converting between pre and post ban style rifles.

    Do the math from the last ban: If in 1993 you had bought a complete rifle you would have paid about $700 for it. During the height of the ban you could have sold it for about $1400, or 200% of your purchase price.

    If you had bought a receiver in 1993 you would have paid about $70. A "preban" receiver was worth $700-$800 during height the ban, or >1,000% on your money.

    How much do you think people will be paying for them the week before the inaugeration? That run on AR's will dwarf the run on them that occured after the election.
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  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    Interested in a DPMS.?.? Check out my auctions.
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  • RosieRosie Member Posts: 14,525 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I want a colt 6520 but danged if I'll pay $1.500.00 for one.
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  • redhead71redhead71 Member Posts: 2,337 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    i got a stag model 2h and trijicon refelx
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  • spec.4spec.4 Member Posts: 897 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Got 10 AR-15 CAR under the bed right now, each has 10 30rds mags to go with the them. Not going to trade them. Never know when I need them.[:D]
    spec.4
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  • CS8161CS8161 Member Posts: 13,596 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by spec.4
    Got 10 AR-15 CAR under the bed right now, each has 10 30rds mags to go with the them. Not going to trade them. Never know when I need them.[:D]
    spec.4

    Thats gotta be a King sized bed!
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  • toad67toad67 Member Posts: 13,008 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If you held them all up you would look like Edward scissor hands on steroids. AWESOME!!!!
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  • mrseatlemrseatle Member Posts: 15,467 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Rosie
    I want a colt 6520 but danged if I'll pay $1.500.00 for one.


    That was the price for Colts around here, even before all this latest "buying rush".[:D]
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  • spec.4spec.4 Member Posts: 897 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1

    quote:
    Originally posted by spec.4

    Got 10 AR-15 CAR under the bed right now, each has 10 30rds mags to go with the them. Not going to trade them. Never know when I need them.
    spec.4


    Thats gotta be a King sized bed!
    Chris8161
    Admit nothing, deny everything, demand proof!

    My Guns for Sale at GunBroker.com
    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/SellerAuctions.asp?User=144598

    Yep, king size bed, is there any other kind???[:D], I forgot to tell you at the foot of my bed underneath is ammo too.[:0]. Wife does not mind it.

    spec.4
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  • select-fireselect-fire Member Posts: 69,518 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I bought this same gun 2 years ago for $650.00

    http://v4.beta.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=116823414
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  • MFinnMFinn Member Posts: 2,095 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by select-fire
    I bought this same gun 2 years ago for $650.00

    http://v4.beta.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=116823414
    The world is crazy right now!!
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  • bhale187bhale187 Member Posts: 7,798
    edited November -1
    I traded the Kimber warrior with 5 wilson combat mags for a NIB RRA elite mid-length UTE today even up at the gunshow [:D]

    I'll post pics tomorrow after I pick it up
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