Why Pre-ban?

[rbernie]

Are there any differences between pre-ban ARs and those available today ("post ban end")?

For most folk, no. Some states still have partial bans in place at the state level (only the Federal AWB sunsetted in fall of 2004) and therefore they still have to play the 'pre-ban/post-ban' game.

 

[Firepower!]

Well since you are in the US, and as I understand from the conversations- only preban option that would attract me to spend more $$$ would be select fire if possible.

 

[Cannonball888]

I bought an SP1 less than 6 months ago for $900.

Reasons:
1. Great deal
2. Nostalgia
3. Investment

 

[Chipperman]

I bought an SP1 less than 6 months ago for $900.

Wow, that's a really good price!

 

[peck1234]

Wondering if anyone here can please post a picture of there "pinned stock" I just bought my new AR (DPMS) and it should be coming in within the next month. So what does the pin look like and where is it? Is it easily removbable?

 

[SoCalShooter]

I like the bayonet lug, cause every good weapon deserves a pointy edged sharp piece of metal protruding conspicuously from underneath the muzzle.

 

[skinewmexico]

The only reason pre-bans are still discussed is the collectors are trying to prop up the market for guns they paid too much for, that didn't stay unique or collectible.

Oh crap. Sucked into a zombie thread without checking dates.

 

[45Badger]

I picked up a pre-ban Colt, and probably paid a small premium for it.

I figure it's cheap insurance against a possible move to a state where it matters. And it shoots like crazy!

 

[Regolith]

Holy crap, this thread threw me through a loop there for a second, trying to figure out why anyone cared about pre-bans anymore... For a minute there, I figured that the OP must live in a state that still ban's em, but then when I saw that he was Texas I got suspicious and checked the date...

 

[JNewell]

Omigosh , what is this thread doing out of the ground? It's five years old...the ban is gone, at least until January...

 

[avmech]

Got me too :banghead:

I got a R6601 at the beginning of the ban............I can sell it today for what I paid, if not more, so no $$ lost