The new ammo shortage panic has begun
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samnev
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Tried to find some 9mm for a friend who just bought a 9mm for home defense. ?Very difficult to find 9mm other than the T Russian stuff. And the price are outrageous.
Kinked_Chrome
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samnev said:
I don't know what your definition of outrageous is, but i have seen brass cased 9mm at online retailers for $0.30 a round or so. Not the best price, but not exactly un-affordable either.
Doc Holliday
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Bullzaye said:
Got into .22lr during the Dark Ages of Massah Obammy and stocked up pretty well.
By pure luck, I had just happened to inventory my ammo stocks right before the aforementioned Obammy ammo shortage, and I had realized that I was woefully lacking in .22 LR. So, thankfully...I purchased multiple cases just before all that craziness hit. Otherwise...I likely would have let most, if not all, of those good deals on .22 guns pass right by me.Doc Holliday said:
AZ Husker
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First of all if you're buying your ammo from Cabela's you haven't done your research. 
Bulk ammo from a distributor is so much cheaper. Even now in the virus issue you can buy cases delivered to your door. Yes, the prices have gone up. But if you haven't learned through the last ten years of political bull to keep well stocked it may be too late. Best wishes!
Bulk ammo from a distributor is so much cheaper. Even now in the virus issue you can buy cases delivered to your door. Yes, the prices have gone up. But if you haven't learned through the last ten years of political bull to keep well stocked it may be too late. Best wishes!bill_o_rights
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Here we go again...so dumb!
Thought I would resurrect this thread as I am hearing of new ammo shortages. Was at Prescott Gun Club today and they are saying that 38 and 357 is pretty cleared out for range issues.
I know that some other gun shops in Yavapai County have limited ammo buys for non-locals that come up from Phoenix.
How is it elsewhere?
I know that some other gun shops in Yavapai County have limited ammo buys for non-locals that come up from Phoenix.
How is it elsewhere?
samnev
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Desert Eagle is the Best Gun Shop In the Prescott area. When I lived there it was my go to gun shop. imo
I just looked at ammoseek.com (July 19, 2020) and noticed that 9mm costs more than .45!
That's kind of interesting.
That's kind of interesting.
Suck My Glock
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I think this is not one single extended panic,...but rather 2 distinct different panics that have overlapped and conjoined.
The first one, of course, was the Covid-related panic, consisting primarily of first time Democrat buyers.
But that has waned and what has reinvigorated the panic we see now (in my opinion) is regular gun folks sensing Trump may be likely to lose in November. That would be nearly Armageddon for gun rights,...so,...some folks are planning ahead and buying up what they can,...not all that unlike what we saw in 2016 when everyone believe Clinton was in.
I'm sure there are many here who will argue that Trump will win and that fear of him losing is pointless. But tell that to the folks buying now. About the only thing that isn't being snatched up and prices out of whack are magazines. I think I'm gonna invest is a few cases of those.
The first one, of course, was the Covid-related panic, consisting primarily of first time Democrat buyers.
But that has waned and what has reinvigorated the panic we see now (in my opinion) is regular gun folks sensing Trump may be likely to lose in November. That would be nearly Armageddon for gun rights,...so,...some folks are planning ahead and buying up what they can,...not all that unlike what we saw in 2016 when everyone believe Clinton was in.
I'm sure there are many here who will argue that Trump will win and that fear of him losing is pointless. But tell that to the folks buying now. About the only thing that isn't being snatched up and prices out of whack are magazines. I think I'm gonna invest is a few cases of those.
Here, hold my beer...AZ1182 said:
Make it three panics. People have seen mobs looting, burning, and even assaulting and killing, not just in the inner cities, but even at Fashion Square, and in a high-dollar gated community in Michigan. Antifa and BLM have tied for gun-and-ammo salesman of the year.
7/20/20 Correction: Missouri, not Michigan.
samnev
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300mag said:
IIRC,Yes I believe when I first bought a 308 AR at a show in Prescott.He said then he was from Globe. Nice guy to deal with nd has fair prices.
Glad I started reloading eons ago. Have enough components for a good while.
Was at the Tempe Walmart a few weeks ago. And wandered over to the sporting goods section. Picked up a couple boxes of 22lr.
Made conversation with the gent behind me about the ammo shortage and how I'm glad I reload and have 9mm down to .10 to .20 depending.
This prick then comes up innocently enough. Starts asking me about reloading and what is involved. After a short bit he asks me to sell my reloads to him for the .10 each. I tell him no. If I was to sell any it would be 20 dollars. Since I only load what I plan to shoot and don't keep much around extra.
He got angry. Sorry dude. Its a pain in the ass for me to load 9mm. If i do it, Its gotta be worth my time. Then came the tirade of me being lazy and selfish. Amazingly he wasn't screaming, just a bit louder than a normal voice.
Best part of it was the Gent who reminded him, "if he reloads 9mm, that probably means he has a handgun." "So calm down buddy." Just standing there more confused than anything.
I got the finger and was left alone to get cat food and paper plates. That old Hispanic gent was awesome.
Was at the Tempe Walmart a few weeks ago. And wandered over to the sporting goods section. Picked up a couple boxes of 22lr.
Made conversation with the gent behind me about the ammo shortage and how I'm glad I reload and have 9mm down to .10 to .20 depending.
This prick then comes up innocently enough. Starts asking me about reloading and what is involved. After a short bit he asks me to sell my reloads to him for the .10 each. I tell him no. If I was to sell any it would be 20 dollars. Since I only load what I plan to shoot and don't keep much around extra.
He got angry. Sorry dude. Its a pain in the ass for me to load 9mm. If i do it, Its gotta be worth my time. Then came the tirade of me being lazy and selfish. Amazingly he wasn't screaming, just a bit louder than a normal voice.
Best part of it was the Gent who reminded him, "if he reloads 9mm, that probably means he has a handgun." "So calm down buddy." Just standing there more confused than anything.
I got the finger and was left alone to get cat food and paper plates. That old Hispanic gent was awesome.
Pale Rider
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That's exactly why I don't talk to anyone I don't know about anything. Just go get what you need and the rest of the world can go f**k themselves. Anyone that acts like that must be one of the "new" libtard gun owners, that expects someone else to give them free sh!t. With an encounter like that, you end up having to watch you six all the way home.
cat-mechanic
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Precisely, and even more the reason to buy online and have it shipped to the house.
On top of that, you could have told him, selling reloads is illegal as you don't have the proper licensing or insurance and is something did happen? Who knows what you would be in for.
I have had a couple close friends ask. I keep telling them, come on over. I will show you and then you can load your ammo. They haven't shown up yet.
On top of that, you could have told him, selling reloads is illegal as you don't have the proper licensing or insurance and is something did happen? Who knows what you would be in for.
I have had a couple close friends ask. I keep telling them, come on over. I will show you and then you can load your ammo. They haven't shown up yet.
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