CMP price increase?

[mbpautz762]

looking on these boards, I've discovered that I was born too late, as someone could apparently buy an m1 garand for $300 or less 10 years ago

how often does the CMP raise it's prices? I understand it's due to dwindling supply, but how often does it really change? the service grades now are about $600 - what do you think they'll be in a year? how about 3 years?? Really I'm just curious as I'm reluctant to buy a gun now that I found out I'm getting laid off, and I'm really worried about the future.

 

[lipadj46]

Well if you can afford to now is the time to buy as CMP prices will only go up. Even with a depression I bet their prices will not dip. They are offering truly the last great bargain in the industry.

 

[Speedo66]

Way too late, they used to be $21 or so.

 

[mbpautz762]

anyone else? I'm really trying to decide if i should wait to get one until my finances are more stable (I can afford one now though), or wait. but I'm definitely not wanting to pay $100 extra after waiting a year!

 

[sublimaze41]

Buy now or you might be kicking yourself later.

 

[Kind of Blued]

You used to be able to get one for free! You just had to sign up or something. This was way back in the '40s.

God bless 'em.

 

[carbine85]

I know guys that bought them for $175.00 20 years ago.

 

[nathan]

They have pretty much stayed in price for the last 5 yrs.

HRA with Springfield 45

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[262runner]

Get the SG now, either SA or HRA. If you have the coin go correct.

 

[nathan]

I installed a Schuster Adjustable Plug on this one, now sighted with Winchester 150 gr Power Point.

 

[alde]

You may not even be able to buy one in a year. Under Clinton they were cutting them up.

 

[Ed]

I bought 2 rack grades at the south store 2 years ago today for $295 each.

 

[ReadyontheRight]

Buy one or more now.

 

[Kansan]

I ordered a Service Grade SA from CMP two weeks before Christmas but haven't heard anything since... from reading the CMP forum, it looks like there was a large post-election ordering frenzy and the orders are at least 2 months between order and delivery. I don't know how many they have left, but when you are waiting for one, the worst scenarios come to mind. Please CMP! Keep one for me!

 

[Brazos]

$175

I bought mine for $175 in the early '90's.

Brazos

 

[1KPerDay]

Under Clinton they were cutting them up.

Don't think so. He did cut up 700,000 M14s though... on your dime.

 

[garyhan]

First price I remember from DCM on Garands was $94 or $148 for national match grade. I missed out on the $20 dollar Carbines and .45's they had a few years before that.

gary

 

[Justntime]

Hope the prices don't get too crazy for a CMP Garand. Here in Jersey a Garand in good shape that's store bought one will run you between $1,200 to $1,500.

 

[skidooman603]

I don't think anyone should buy another single one Leave them all for me. I'll sell em to you cheap Really

 

[Reid73]

I'm reluctant to buy a gun now that I found out I'm getting laid off, and I'm really worried about the future.

Good thinking.

 

[offthepaper]

if $$ is a major concern, maybe you should get the FG. I have 2, they may not look as good as an SG, but they function extremly well and are accurate. You can always replace the beat up stock later when $$ are in better supply.

 

[hobgob]

You can always replace the beat up stock later when $$ are in better supply.

I dont think supply is ever going to be better than it is now. If you can afford it, buy one now, in a year or 2 if you need to sell it, you can prolly sell it for a profit.