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This Week in Guns, June 17th, 2017


Chris Covert
Rantburg.com

I have said several times in the past few months that the left is gunning for the rest of us. From the Anti-Fa fake grassroot movement to lone individuals, progressives want blood in buckets and they are willing to use firearms to make it flow. It is clear to me we are as close to open warfare as we have ever been as a nation.

The choice of weapons in the Virginia shootout is what has been called the Cockroach of War Weapons. For its caliber (7.62x39 AK), the SKS is the cheapest semiautomatic available. It is a forerunner to the AK, a WWII vintage weapon. Shown at the Gun of the Week is a nice photo of a Chinese-made, paratrooper model SKS.

I have yet to read much about how the shooter did his deed. If he had a standard SKS, he could only shoot 10 rounds before being forced to reload from a stripper clip. The shooter was not terribly familiar with firearms operation, it is clear because of the low rounds hit to rounds fired ratio, about one to 10. He could have had an SKS one modified to take special 30 and 40 round magazines.

If he fired only the SKS (and not the 9mm pistol it is said he had with him) and he fired 50 rounds, as the story stands now, he would have reloaded a total of five times. If he was receiving fire as he was doing this, it would explain the great amount of time he spent committing his crime, trying to reload as he was hearing pistol rounds fired in his direction. That will rattle even professionals such as kops.

Author Matt Bracken said if it were a shooter with range time, the body count were have been much higher.

Even though it was one of their customers who did the shooting, the left still wants to outlaw firearms. As trailing wife reminded me today, so does Australia.

Loads.

Rantburg's summary for arms and ammunition:

Pistol ammunition prices were steady. Rifle ammunition prices were mostly steady.

Prices for used pistols were mostly higher. Prices for used rifles were mixed.

The .223/5.56mm AR rifle continued its downward slide, falling to $435 average nationwide for used rifles for private sale. It is unknown just how far these rifles will fall in price, and how manufacturers will deal with such a decline. The decline is indicative of rifles that were made and registered as new with the ATF, and not rifles that were made for private use.

New Lows:

.223/5.56mm (AR Pattern Semiautomatic): Virginia: DPMS: $400

Pistol Ammunition

.45 Caliber, 230 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2017)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Ammo Valley, Own Brand, FMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads, .23 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: J&G Sales, Own Brand, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2Q, 2017))

.40 Caliber Smith & Wesson, 180 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Ammo Valley, Own Brand, RNFP, Brass Casing, Reloads, .18 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Ammo Valley, Own Brand, FMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads, .18 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))

9mm Parabellum, 115 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (4Q, 2016)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .15 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .14 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (8 Weeks))

.357 Magnum, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2017)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .24 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 1,000 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .24 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (3 weeks))

.38 Special, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (6 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Highland Lakes Ammo, Own Brand, RN, Brass Casing, Reloads .24 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 500 rounds: Ammo Valley, Own Brand, FP, Brass Casing, Reloads .24 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (9 Weeks)

Rifle Ammunition

.223 Caliber/5.56mm 55 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (6 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Wolf, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (8 Weeks))

.308 NATO 150 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2017)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .32 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .32 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (9 Weeks))

7.62x39mm AK 123 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2017)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Wolf WPA, Steel Casing, FMJ, .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Wolf WPA, Steel Casing, FMJ, .20 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2017))

.30-06 Springfield 145 Grain. From Last Week: Unchanged (2Q, 2017)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Wolf WPA, Steel Casing, FMJ, .54 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: United Nations Ammo, Wolf WPA, Steel Casing, FMJ, .54 per round (From Last week: Unchanged (1Q, 2017))

.300 Winchester Magnum 150 Grain, From Last Week: -.03 Each After Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Selway Armory, Prvi Partizan, Brass Casing, SP, .83 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: Ammo Liquidator, Winchester, Brass Casing, SP, .87 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))

.338 Lapua Magnum 250 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds:Bud's Gun Shop, Federal Eagle, Brass Casing, JSP, 2.35 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 200 rounds: Wholesale Hunter, Federal American Eagle, Brass Casing, HP, 2.43 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks))

.22 LR 40 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (5 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Ammo Men, Aguila, RNL, .04 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Ammo King, Aguila, RNL, .04 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (5 Weeks))

Guns for Private Sale
Rifles

.223/5.56mm (AR Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $435 Last Week Avg: $468(-) ($616 (2Q, 2015), $435 (CA: $445 (3 Weeks)))
Arizona (170, 167): Ruger: $500 ($600 (22 Weeks), $450 (15 Weeks))
Texas (430, 427): DPMS: $475 ($700 (1Q, 2015), $350 (2Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (210, 192): DPMS: $400 ($700 (2Q, 2015), $300 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (272, 257): DPMS: $400 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $400 (CA: $415 (26 Weeks)))
Florida (620, 581): Palmetto State Armory: $400 ($650 (2Q, 2015), $380 (1Q, 2015))

.308 NATO (AR-10 Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $1,098 Last Week Avg: $861(+) ($1,359 (2Q, 2015), $766 (3 Weeks))
Arizona (28, 30): DPMS: $2,300 ($2,300 (CA: $1,450 (8 Weeks)), $650 (24 Weeks))
Texas (164, 147): Palmetto State Armory: $800 ($1,500 (4Q, 2014), $700 (45 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (48, 46): DPMS: $790 ($1,600 (32 Weeks), $700 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (74, 68): Unknown Brand: $800 ($2,750 (1Q, 2016), $750 (17 Weeks))
Florida (113, 106): DPMS: $800 ($1,950 (2Q, 1016), $500 (3Q, 2015))

7.62x39mm (AK Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $499 Last Week Avg: $600(-) ($668 (40 Weeks), $450 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (29, 25):Romak: $445 ($900 (2 Weeks), $400 (7 Weeks))
Texas (128, 119): IO: $450 ($800 (1Q, 2016), $350 (3Q, 2014))
Pennsylvania (66, 64): RAS-47: $500 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $375 (1Q, 2015))
Virginia (64, 64): CAI C-39: $600 ($700 (2Q, 2016), $350 (1Q, 2015))
Florida (131, 136): WASR-10: $500 ($700 (1Q, 2016), $300 (4Q, 2014))

30-30 Winchester Lever Action Average Price: $355 Last Week Avg: $340(+) ($495 (36 Weeks), $296 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (14, 16): Marlin: $400 ($500 (21 Weeks), $200 (6 Weeks))
Texas (24, 23): Winchester Model 94: $325 ($550 (1Q, 2015), $295 (6 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (19, 17): Marlin: $300 ($450 (1Q, 2015), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Virginia (18, 16): Marlin: $350 ($670 (2Q, 2016), $250 (4Q, 2015))
Florida (30, 33): Winchester Model 94: $400 ($500 (1Q, 2015), $250 (2Q, 2015))

Pistols

.45 caliber ACP (M1911 Pattern Semiautomatic Pistol) Average Price: $432 Last Week Avg: $422(+) ($525 (42 Weeks), $350 (4Q, 2015))
Arizona (102, 98): Viking Tactical: $460 ($700 (7 Weeks), $400 (25 Weeks))
Texas (326, 315): Taurus 1911: $500 ($600 (4Q, 2014), $300 (28 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (171, 173): Taurus PT1911: $450 ($585 (6 Weeks), $300 (2Q, 2015))
Virginia (181, 174): Rock Island Armory: $350 ($600 (20 Weeks), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Florida (413, 378): Tisas: $400 ($500 (1Q, 2016), $250 (1Q, 2015))

9mm (Beretta 92FS or other Semiautomatic) Average Price: $241 Last Week Avg: $245(-) ($358 (1Q, 2016), $207 (6 Weeks))
Arizona (202, 189): Ruger P89: $325 ($400 (12 Weeks), $240 (8 Weeks))
Texas (504, 486): EAA SAR K2P: $200 ($355 (1Q, 2015), $199 (8 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (341, 323): Diamondback DB9: $180 ($350 (4Q 2014), $150 (17 Weeks))
Virginia (307, 309): Taurus PT111: $250 ($425 (4Q, 2016), $189 (2Q, 2016))
Florida (744, 736): Taurus PT709: $250 ($400 (1Q, 2016), $160 (6 Weeks))

.40 caliber S&W (Glock or other semiautomatic) Average Price: $283 Last Week Avg: $278(+) ($399 (1Q, 2016), $262 (2Q, 2016))
Arizona (65, 63): Smith & Wesson SD40VE: $220 ($500 (22 Weeks), $220 (3 Weeks))
Texas (143, 137): Taurus PT140: $260 ($425 (4Q, 2014), $200 (26 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (101, 100): Ruger SR40C: $350 ($450 (2Q, 2016), $200 (42 Weeks))
Virginia (78, 75): Smith & Wesson M&P 40: $300 ($450 (2Q, 2015), $275 (1Q, 2015))
Florida (150, 141): Taurus PT24/7: $300 ($400 (1Q, 2015), $199 (4Q, 2015))

Used Gun of the Week: (Virginia)
Norinco SKS chambered in 7.62x39mm AK
Posted by: badanov 2017-06-17
http://www.rantburg.com/poparticle.php?ID=490533