Asking about values of semi-autos

**Dr.Rob** · January 23, 2013, 02:07 AM

I realize this is a hot topic right now, but honestly folks the market is fluctuating WILDLY right now between what people are asking locally and getting vs. what people are alledgedly paying on Gunbroker.

If you are looking to buy a semiautomatic magazine fed centerfire rifle right now, you are going to need over a grand in most cases. If you want a name brand like a "Colt 6920" you are going to pay through the nose for it, especially if new in the box.

Some retailers are sticking to pre-panic pricing but most have marked up what ever is coming in.

Those of you selling, take a good look at completed auctions at Gunbroker and our classifieds here and locally.

Take a deep breath. We are not out of the woods yet, and pricing could still go way up or come back down. YOU have to decide how much YOU are willing to spend, rather than 'what might the price be?' Often those two amounts don't meet.

shafter · January 29, 2013, 04:05 PM

I see prices everywhere from $1500 to almost $3,000 locally. They practically vaporize from the shelves.

ID-shooting · January 29, 2013, 04:17 PM

I just hope people are really paying attention. Before the ban list came out people were asking "insane" prices for mini's and SKS's. Now those two in particular are on the "good" list and not part of the soon-to be banned...for now.

Have to wonder what that guy who just paid $800.00 for an SKS or $1500 for a Mini Ranch Rifle will think next month when their sell prices are halved. Bet there are a bunch of soured buyers out there.

Dr. Sandman · January 29, 2013, 06:20 PM

My LGS is selling rifles and mags at very high prices and there is a huge sign on the counter that says no returns on rifles or mags (like after the prices normalize). Buyer beware.

klover · January 30, 2013, 11:46 AM

if there were any items I have wanted all along, but had not yet obtained, at what cost difference would I be willing to accept a future price drop? Things in general have been getting scarce over time.

Much of what I recently acquired was marked up at least 25% prior to the recent gun control noise. That difference will still decrease over time (as all prior history has proven to be true). So I will either take a loss, or will have to sit on some stuff until later to get my investment to break even.

Current demands could conceivably place my desired items out of reach well beyond the next six months. New hostilities abroad could do it.

Prices might just continue to keep on the sky rocket path. It's sort of like Silver as an investment, except you can not defend yourself with Silver, nor will it put food on the table from the wild. Silver is not even any fun to shoot

Place your bets, ladies and gentlemen.

seh47 · January 31, 2013, 11:55 PM

Has any one done any research on what length barrel best utilizes the 62gn bullet in the 5.56 round?

hogshead · February 1, 2013, 12:00 AM

klover Guess you never hunted werewolves .

1858 · February 5, 2013, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Rob

Those of you selling, take a good look at completed auctions at Gunbroker and our classifieds here and locally.

I signed up for a GunBroker account this past weekend so that I can put a NIB M1A Scout Squad up for sale. I have 12 NIB magazines for it so I plan on selling a turnkey "system". I'll put a reserve on it since I certainly don't want to take a loss. The online store I bought it from is selling similar M1As for close to twice what I paid and I'd rather put the money towards a Nightforce scope I have on order.

joeyabc123 · February 8, 2013, 01:38 AM

Are high cap magazines in the ban??

Coyote3855 · February 10, 2013, 10:01 AM

Yes, in New York state. Proposed and discussed at Federal level, but has not and hopefully will not pass Congress. Normal capacity magazines ("High capacity" is an anti term, just as they talk about gun violence, not gun control). In any case, the possibility of a ban had driven the price of all magazines to double or triple what they were 6 months ago. If you can find any for sale. I can't get 10 round mags for my new 10 22.

JVaughn · February 10, 2013, 10:10 AM

It seems a bit disproportionate to me, at least in my area.

Around here, you CANNOT find:
Mini-14, Mini-30, and associated mags
Glock 9mm anything from pistols to magazines as well as ammo. I don't know if you could find a Glock 9mm cleaning brush.

Things that are expensive, but seem plentiful:
AR-15 mags, many brands, some Colts
.40 caliber anything from pistols to magazines as well as ammo.

You can even find AR's, you just have to be willing to overpay.

Motega · April 17, 2013, 07:28 PM

you can have my Busmaster for 10k and I will throw in season 1 of "Walking Dead" on Betamax

Jed Carter · April 23, 2013, 06:32 PM

AR prices locally have dropped or at least stabilized, seems new owners won't throw down 2-3K on a rifle they cannot feed. Since 2008 I have made several purchases and trades on firearms. Since the ammo shortage of 2008-2009 I have spent many more $ on ammunition than firearms, should be able to weather the ammo shortage of 2013-2015.

RockyTop · April 27, 2013, 09:36 PM

Went to gun show in Salem, VA today.

DPMS Oracle .223 .... $749
M&P15 Sport .223....$999

Still a no go at these prices for me....wait continues.

January 23, 2013, 02:07 AM	#1
Dr.Rob Moderator Join Date: December 23, 2002 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 11,717	Asking about values of semi-autos I realize this is a hot topic right now, but honestly folks the market is fluctuating WILDLY right now between what people are asking locally and getting vs. what people are alledgedly paying on Gunbroker. If you are looking to buy a semiautomatic magazine fed centerfire rifle right now, you are going to need over a grand in most cases. If you want a name brand like a "Colt 6920" you are going to pay through the nose for it, especially if new in the box. Some retailers are sticking to pre-panic pricing but most have marked up what ever is coming in. Those of you selling, take a good look at completed auctions at Gunbroker and our classifieds here and locally. Take a deep breath. We are not out of the woods yet, and pricing could still go way up or come back down. YOU have to decide how much YOU are willing to spend, rather than 'what might the price be?' Often those two amounts don't meet. __________________ Former TFL Moderator. "Guess you broke into the WRONG rec room!" ;)

January 29, 2013, 06:20 PM	#4
Dr. Sandman Member Join Date: January 20, 2010 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 202	My LGS is selling rifles and mags at very high prices and there is a huge sign on the counter that says no returns on rifles or mags (like after the prices normalize). Buyer beware. __________________ I think that reloading your own ammo is very similar to making your own beer. It can be fun, educational, and may be a good skill to have in a pinch. Rarely, you can really come up with something special. Most of the time, however, better product is available for less money at the store, all things considered.

January 30, 2013, 11:46 AM	#5
klover Member Join Date: February 8, 2004 Location: WA Posts: 658	I had to ask myself: if there were any items I have wanted all along, but had not yet obtained, at what cost difference would I be willing to accept a future price drop? Things in general have been getting scarce over time. Much of what I recently acquired was marked up at least 25% prior to the recent gun control noise. That difference will still decrease over time (as all prior history has proven to be true). So I will either take a loss, or will have to sit on some stuff until later to get my investment to break even. Current demands could conceivably place my desired items out of reach well beyond the next six months. New hostilities abroad could do it. Prices might just continue to keep on the sky rocket path. It's sort of like Silver as an investment, except you can not defend yourself with Silver, nor will it put food on the table from the wild. Silver is not even any fun to shoot Place your bets, ladies and gentlemen. __________________ Please donate to the NRA lobby which lobbies for the 2nd: https://www.nraila.org/get-involved-...re/donate.aspx This link makes it easy to write ALL your legislators: http://www.nraila.org/get-involved-l...your-reps.aspx

January 31, 2013, 11:55 PM	#6
seh47 Member Join Date: January 31, 2013 Posts: 1	Seh47 Has any one done any research on what length barrel best utilizes the 62gn bullet in the 5.56 round?

February 10, 2013, 10:01 AM	#10
Coyote3855 Member Join Date: November 6, 2006 Location: Wyoming Posts: 993	Yes, in New York state. Proposed and discussed at Federal level, but has not and hopefully will not pass Congress. Normal capacity magazines ("High capacity" is an anti term, just as they talk about gun violence, not gun control). In any case, the possibility of a ban had driven the price of all magazines to double or triple what they were 6 months ago. If you can find any for sale. I can't get 10 round mags for my new 10 22. __________________ "It is this infernal telegraph. We learn more than we need to know about things that do not concern us." Donald McCaig/Cannan

January 29, 2013, 04:05 PM	#2
shafter Member Join Date: October 23, 2011 Posts: 229	I see prices everywhere from $1500 to almost $3,000 locally. They practically vaporize from the shelves.

January 29, 2013, 04:17 PM	#3
ID-shooting Member Join Date: December 15, 2012 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 246	I just hope people are really paying attention. Before the ban list came out people were asking "insane" prices for mini's and SKS's. Now those two in particular are on the "good" list and not part of the soon-to be banned...for now. Have to wonder what that guy who just paid $800.00 for an SKS or $1500 for a Mini Ranch Rifle will think next month when their sell prices are halved. Bet there are a bunch of soured buyers out there.

February 1, 2013, 12:00 AM	#7
hogshead Member Join Date: July 29, 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 986	klover Guess you never hunted werewolves .

February 8, 2013, 01:38 AM	#9
joeyabc123 Member Join Date: February 7, 2013 Posts: 13	Are high cap magazines in the ban??

February 10, 2013, 10:10 AM	#11
JVaughn Member Join Date: December 28, 2010 Location: Northeast TN Posts: 429	It seems a bit disproportionate to me, at least in my area. Around here, you CANNOT find: Mini-14, Mini-30, and associated mags Glock 9mm anything from pistols to magazines as well as ammo. I don't know if you could find a Glock 9mm cleaning brush. Things that are expensive, but seem plentiful: AR-15 mags, many brands, some Colts .40 caliber anything from pistols to magazines as well as ammo. You can even find AR's, you just have to be willing to overpay. __________________ The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. Infringe: to encroach upon in a way that violates the law or the rights of another Encroach: To enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another

April 17, 2013, 07:28 PM	#12
Motega Member Join Date: January 27, 2011 Posts: 417	you can have my Busmaster for 10k and I will throw in season 1 of "Walking Dead" on Betamax

April 23, 2013, 06:32 PM	#13
Jed Carter Member Join Date: October 19, 2008 Location: LEXINGTON, KY Posts: 1,371	AR prices locally have dropped or at least stabilized, seems new owners won't throw down 2-3K on a rifle they cannot feed. Since 2008 I have made several purchases and trades on firearms. Since the ammo shortage of 2008-2009 I have spent many more $ on ammunition than firearms, should be able to weather the ammo shortage of 2013-2015. __________________ "Shakin the bush Boss, Shakin the bush!" Cool Hand Luke.

April 27, 2013, 09:36 PM	#14
RockyTop Member Join Date: May 4, 2009 Posts: 91	Went to gun show in Salem, VA today. DPMS Oracle .223 .... $749 M&P15 Sport .223....$999 Still a no go at these prices for me....wait continues.