Sometimes I hate the free market: buying frenzy is ON!

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Also Harry Reid, though a flaming socialist on most subjects, is still Senate Majority Leader, and he is consistently pro 2A, and has an A rating from the NRA.

I do not think new legislation is going to happen.

But if a few more fruitcakes kill a few more Congress people, it is possible the opinion in the House and Senate could change.
 
I don't care for ctd, but it has nothing to do with them providing goods for fair market value. Value of products can increase for a variety of reasons, the recent tragedy is just one of many. You can't fault a company for selling items that are in demand, for whatever reason. If no one buys the magazines prices go down, if folks do, they go up or remain the same. This is how our economy was built.
 
Meh---I just bought pistol (SR9c) to go with the hi-caps I had laying around.

Might have to get a M&P9 to go with the other mags I have laying around.
 
Also Harry Reid, though a flaming socialist on most subjects, is still Senate Majority Leader, and he is consistently pro 2A, and has an A rating from the NRA.

I do not think new legislation is going to happen.

But if a few more fruitcakes kill a few more Congress people, it is possible the opinion in the House and Senate could change.
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One of my favorite Pro-RKBA people was a socialist.


We need more George Orwells.
 
Per my Advanced Tactical Shooting instructor, the 33-round magazines do have their place, and yes, even for concealed carry. I have several 33-round magazines, but prefer the 17-round magazines for comfort.

While I have seen many THR members speak of their "bug-out-bag", I have yet to see anyone refer to their "football". Anyone who concealed carries, should have the equivalent of the "football". You know....that little bag that never, ever leaves their immediate access. Therein is a wonderful place to carry the 33-round magazines.

I have made posts here at THR regarding my instructors' views on the matter, and so I won't repeat more than a general review. Always carry a primary, a back-up, and as much ammo as you can manage. Get yourself into some Tactical Shooting and Advanced Tactical Shooting courses. Then, go to the range and play with your "football".

Geno
 
more then likely these internet websites selling out of mags in minutes is probably just a few profiteers buying them all up to sell on gunbroker and at gunshows for exorbitant prices.

anybody else remember all those jerks who would rush into walmart during the panic and buy up all the ammo only to go directly to a gunshow and sell it.
 
The more there is of something the harder it will be to ban.

In 1934 when the National Firearms Act outlawed automatic weapons most Americans had never even seen a Thompson gun outside the movies. But did you know that handguns were also included in the original bill? They were removed due to public pressure because pistols were common enough that many people had them and therefore they were not feared. As modern firearms like the AR15 become more common, the more they will be accepted by the general public as will modern high capacity magazines. It will be very hard for congress to outlaw high capacity magazines at this point because there are so many more of them in the hands of the general public than back when Bill Clinton was president plus any attempt at new gun legislation would be a huge "I told you so" for the TEA party.
 
I used to CC a glock35

That did not last long ... to cumbersome and heavy due all the rounds in the magazine.

As a civilian, I really don't give a crap about hi caps or having 10 mags for each gun.

2 reloads for each and I call it good, and if i need more than that I really need more friends.

I have noticed that the inexpensive .223 was gone from the gun store and the handgun ammo was dwindling.
 
I plan to take a trip today to see what is the ammo situation like at the local Walmarts, Dicks, and the local mom and pop stores...I have a feeling the popular pistol calibers will be out of stock...and Glock mags at my favorite gunshop will be sold out...we are our own worst enemy....I bet you Walmart will enact some stupid new policy, even maybe not selling handgun ammo anymore.
 
I bet you Walmart will enact some stupid new policy, even maybe not selling handgun ammo anymore.
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Oh no!! Then where will all the local shops by their ammo to mark up 100%? :)
 
It happened with Large Rifle Primers a year ago, due to similar jerks reselling for a decent profit. Remember that?

My first reloading gear was ready to go, but although a Bass Pro guy here claimed that it limited access to one box per customer, I began to wonder.
Only wanted one basic box, in order to learn the process. Even 100 rds. could not be found in Memphis (it seemed).

Weeks later, my brother somehow found a box up in Evansville.
 
I visited a LGS two days ago....Nothing was flying off the shelves. He had tons of magazines and ammo.
 
CT Dirt needs to change their name to CT Diamonds. I've never purchased anything from them because everything I've check on through them was higher than I could get it elsewhere.
 
The FEDERAL legislation picture may look favorable for the time being, but I'm a little concerned about state and local. My local paper (Lexington "Hurled"-Leader") devoted fully 3/4ths of yesterdays paper to slamming guns. This sways people and their attitudes.
 
Thanks Texasbill for your comments that are right on the mark. Time to settle down. We are sometimes our own worst enemy. If folks would have done an analysis silimilar to Texasbill's back when Obama was coming into office we could have avoided a lot of grief. As Balrog has pointed out Harry Reid is pro 2A to the degree that he told Obama "no way" for new gun laws, and if anyone was paying attention even Nancy Pelosi said "no way" to anti-gun legislation with the mid term elections hanging over her head. The writing was plainly on the wall but most chose instead to run around like a chicken with its head cut off. Now lots of folks have AR's that they paid $1700 for that can be had today for $800. How did that work out for everyone?
 
Just like the Obama frenzy and all the EBR's went thru the roof. Those prices have receded. All this gun buying frenzy will settle when another big news crisis/event hits the TV.
 
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I had no use for a magazine that sticks past the grip of my pistols before and have no need for one now. Didn't affect me at all.
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And that's the beginning of problems. If you don't oppose a ban on extended magazines because it doesn't affect you, you may not oppose a band against magazines above ten rounds because you carry a 7-round 1911, and eventually something comes around that bans anything with a removable magazine, and suddenly the revolver guys with that mindset are on the opposing side.
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Whoa! I never said I supported a ban. I just said I didn't care what they cost, 'cuz I ain't buying. There's a lot of expensive stuff out there that doesn't affect me. Ridiculously long magazines just happen to be in the group.

This thread isn't about bans, it's about price hikes.
 
Gelgoog said:
more then likely these internet websites selling out of mags in minutes is probably just a few profiteers buying them all up to sell on gunbroker and at gunshows for exorbitant prices.

anybody else remember all those jerks who would rush into walmart during the panic and buy up all the ammo only to go directly to a gunshow and sell it.
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The reason this happened is because even though the market price (which means the price consumers are willing to pay) went up on ammo, Wal-mart did not raise prices to be in line with demand. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that if you can buy something for way less than market value, you can sell it and make money. It doesn't make you a jerk, IMO... just a rational person. What is irrational and stupid is for retailers to not adjust their prices with demand.

I think the word "profiteer" was made popular by statists who do not believe in the concept of free association. Mutually consenting parties have a right to agree to whatever they want to. That goes for every other kind of relationship, not just a business one.
 
You know what I think is the problem but also the solution:

Gun Newbs

Should have jumped on the bandwagon before Election Day 2007 and after.

I have everything I need already.

But thank you for jumping on because we need every last gun toter to help us out.
 
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