What to do with reloads I no longer have guns for?
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Give them to a relative or friend.
That’s what I’d do anyway.
There’s no telling though, you might get back into 9mm at some point. I’ve given away or sold ammo, mags and accessories for a gun absolutely certain that I would never get back into it again and then have to buy the same stuff all over again when I did 5-10 years later. Maybe just throw it in an ammo can or coffee can and put it in your closet then you have ammo for 9mm if you ever need it again. Unless you’re short on space that is.
That’s what I’d do anyway.
There’s no telling though, you might get back into 9mm at some point. I’ve given away or sold ammo, mags and accessories for a gun absolutely certain that I would never get back into it again and then have to buy the same stuff all over again when I did 5-10 years later. Maybe just throw it in an ammo can or coffee can and put it in your closet then you have ammo for 9mm if you ever need it again. Unless you’re short on space that is.
Ohen Cepel
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9mm is really common, I would keep it since I see another in your future.
Patocazador
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Check out the legality of selling them online and shipping them. If it is not too much of a hassle, you can get some of your money back.
Selling or trading locally would be the best idea.
Selling or trading locally would be the best idea.
rskent
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Sound like a perfectly good reason to pick up a new gun.
The legality of selling them requires a Class 6 FFL.
GBExpat
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THIS!
splattergun
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unless you can solemnly swear you won't get another 9mm before too long, you can either hold onto them for the next one, or just break them down and use/sell/trade the components.
I still have several dozen rounds of 6.5x55 Swede left after the ex-GF took back the Husqvarna M38 she had 'given' me. 7 years now, and I'm still looking for another. The M38 6.5x55 that is. They're getting hard to find at a reasonable price. GFs are easy come and easy go.
Ha! I'm trying not to do that.
The LGS has a Ruger LC9s for a really decent price....... I don't have a compact carry......
RikSors
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Break it up and give the components to friends that trusts you.
But why rid of 9mils? Btw, your man-card will not be revoked if you change your mind.
Pull them. If you give them to somebody else and there is a malfunction, you're liable. It could be their gun was at fault but how much can you afford to spend to prove that?
Never shoot somebody else's reload AND never let somebody else shoot yours.
gwpercle
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Keep it . Never know what will happen tomorrow .
I never had any desire to own a 9mm , after reloading and casting bullets for 50 years I somehow came to possess two sets of 9mm dies and even had a bullet mould suitable for it.
One day , about three years ago, out of the blue , my Dad walks in and hands me a WWII Walther P-38 pistol . It had been in his sock drawer for 70 years and he just then passed it on to me.
All of a sudden the guy who had no interest in 9mm's suddenly has a classic , WWII era piece of history and a family heirloom...I'm not getting rid of it and after replacing the recoil springs I've worked up a gentle load.
I go to the range often , shoot it and remember my old man..he's gone now and I realy enjoy having the only pistol Dad ever owned .
So...just keep the ammo... Dad would say " it ain't eating no hay !"
Gary
I never had any desire to own a 9mm , after reloading and casting bullets for 50 years I somehow came to possess two sets of 9mm dies and even had a bullet mould suitable for it.
One day , about three years ago, out of the blue , my Dad walks in and hands me a WWII Walther P-38 pistol . It had been in his sock drawer for 70 years and he just then passed it on to me.
All of a sudden the guy who had no interest in 9mm's suddenly has a classic , WWII era piece of history and a family heirloom...I'm not getting rid of it and after replacing the recoil springs I've worked up a gentle load.
I go to the range often , shoot it and remember my old man..he's gone now and I realy enjoy having the only pistol Dad ever owned .
So...just keep the ammo... Dad would say " it ain't eating no hay !"
Gary
Any current interest in 9mm Carbine?
Any future interest in a 9mm Carbine?
I like mine!
Been there twice, Ruger and JRC. Fun but not my cup o tea.
My next PCC will be a Henry Small Game Carbine in 22lr
Mostly Lead
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Sounds like you've got it covered. But for others who may not have such a cool brother - I've disposed of old/unwanted ammo at the counties hazmat drop off spots...
RikSors
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Most public shooting range will take it.
newfalguy101
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No...loading commercially for the purpose of sale requires an 06.
Selling off ammo you loaded for your own personal use, does not.
Personally I would sit on it, its not taking up that much real estate is it??
Or possibly trade it for ammo you will use.
There is always a chance you will pick up another 9.
The closest that I have come to having ammunition for a gun that I did not have was when I traded Gander Mountain a Springfield P9C in 40 S&W for a Colt 38 Super. Fortunately, I had a Beretta M96 (40 S&W) in inventory at the time so no issues with "orphaned" ammo. It was close though.
Generally, I do not sell firearms as I figure it will be too hard to replace them in the future so i guess I really cannot relate to the OP's issue.
Since this particular transaction, I've purchased an S&W M&P in 40 S&W and a Sig M1911 in 40 S&W.
Generally, I do not sell firearms as I figure it will be too hard to replace them in the future so i guess I really cannot relate to the OP's issue.
Since this particular transaction, I've purchased an S&W M&P in 40 S&W and a Sig M1911 in 40 S&W.
ArchAngelCD
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My son had a 9mm for a while. When he sold the gun I boxed up the dies, bullets brass, factory SD ammo and several hundred reloads. 4 years later I bought a 9mm and it was during the height of the ammo shortage. No matter, I had everything I needed in that box I had to find in this house somewhere. I had forgotten the SD ammo was in there, that was a score since the shelves were empty at the time.
Box it up and save it for the next go-round. Replacing it later will cost you more.
Box it up and save it for the next go-round. Replacing it later will cost you more.
Can't believe you would have any problems getting rid of 9mm. It is shot by the bucket loads, every weekend, at our outdoor range. Most of these people do not care, if they are reloads, or not, as in it just goes bang, and free more shooting. Me, unless you are really hurting for space, would never part with 9mm, as you could find 100's of people, that shoot it, at anytime.
FROGO207
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I always keep my leftovers, never know when they will come in handy. Neck sized rifle rounds *might* not fit a different rifle but I would cross that bridge then. Add to that that I never keep too many reloaded rounds on hand (usually one range trip ahead). I have over the years ended up with identical reloading dies/reloads at two locations. Some are now in storage as those firearms are no longer in my possession, but you never can forecast what will find its way home with me in the future. Glad you found the solution already.
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