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This Week in Guns, December 9th, 2017


By Chris Covert
Rantburg.com

Israeli firearms trainer Gideon Imunim warned on his Facebook page that he fears the Beturbanned Bad Guys are planning attacks on Jews worldwide, including in the US and Europe, starting with Wednesday’s attack on a kosher restaurant in Amsterdam.

It looks like the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act is stalled and will likely die in the Senate.

I think that is a good thing. I told an NRA fundraiser a few weeks ago that, in my view, the law is unconstitutional and will probably not survive a court challenge. I regard the law as a needless expansion of current US federal power over an area they should not even be regulating. I told the NRA fundraiser they should focus on bringing down the entire gun control edifice. He asked, "Do you think that's possible?" I don't recall my reply, but my sentiment now is if the NRA wants another $50 emergency donation, they had best start moving to restore gun rights nationwide.

A commenter at Hershel Smith's blog mentioned something that bears repeating here: a number of southern states already recognize each other’s Carry Concealed permits. I would add that establishing compacts among several states is an acceptable and time tested means of resolving regional matters without federal government intervention.

Debates on more gun control laws rage on social media. I was perusing a local TV news Facebook page, and saw comment after comment about how the government has gun control laws to protect us, literally dozens of them to every one against gun control. It is a massive mountain of ignorance and stupidity that impels individuals to state that they are pro government fascists, refusing to see that when gun owners' rights are destroyed, the government will come after everyone else's.

It is why ”Molon labe,” famously said by the Spartans battling against overwhelming odds, has such resonance.

Gun owners, especially AR and AK owners, are the last line of defense against the power of government.

Loads.

Rantburg's summary for arms and ammunition:

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

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

New Lows:

Virginia: .40 caliber S&W (Glock or other semiautomatic) Smith & Wesson SD40VE: $250

Pistol Ammunition

.45 Caliber, 230 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (6 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Foundry35, Silver Bear, FMJ, Steel Casing, .22 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: SG Ammo, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .22 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))

.40 Caliber Smith & Wesson, 180 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (6 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Bangit Ammo,Owm Brand, FMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: FedArm, Own Brand, TPMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads, .18 per round (From Last Week: +.01 Each After Unchanged (3 Weeks))

9mm Parabellum, 115 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (3Q, 2017)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Extreme Reloading, Own Brand, FMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads .14 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Fedarm, Own Brand, RN, Brass Casing, Reloads .13 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (9 Weeks))

.357 Magnum, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (3Q, 2017)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .23 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 1,000 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .23 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (3Q, 2017))

.38 Special, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (5 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Bang It Ammo, Precision One, JSP, Brass Casing, Reloads, .24 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 1,000 rounds: American Reloading, Own brand, TMJ, Aluminum Casing, Reloads, .20 per round (From Last Week: -.02 Each After Unchanged (3 Weeks))

Rifle Ammunition

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

.308 NATO 150 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (3Q, 2017)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .32 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .32 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))

7.62x39mm AK 123 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (4 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .19 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Wolf WPA, Steel Casing, FMJ, .19 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (3Q, 2017))

.30-06 Springfield 145 Grain. From Last Week: Unchanged (4 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Wolf WPA, Steel Casing, FMJ, .54 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: United Nations Ammo, Wolf WPA, Steel Casing, FMJ, .53 per round (From Last week: Unchanged (7 Weeks))

.300 Winchester Magnum 150 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Unchanged (3 Weeks), Brass Casing, SP, .81 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Target Sports USA, Prvi Partizan, Brass Casing, SP, .85 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks)

.338 Lapua Magnum 250 Grain, From Last Week: -.10 Each After Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Target Sports USA, Prvi Partizan, Brass Casing, HPBT, 2.40 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 200 rounds: Target Sports USA, Prvi Partizan, Brass Casing, HPBT, 2.40 per round (From Last Week: -.64 After Unchanged (3 Weeks))

.22 LR 40 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2Q, 2017)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Ammo Sale, Federal, RNL, .04 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 5,000 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Aguila, RNL, .04 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2Q, 2017))

Guns for Private Sale
Rifles

.223/5.56mm (AR Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $410 Last Week Avg: $400(+) ($616 (2Q, 2015), $387 (15 Weeks))
Arizona (201, 3Q, 2017(+3))(113, 122): Windham Weaponry: $500 ($625 (16 Weeks), $300 (15 Weeks))
Texas (484, 3Q, 2017(+3))(356, 70): Palmetto State Armory (Polymer): $450 ($700 (1Q, 2015), $350 (2Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (249, 3Q, 2017(+6))(150, 164): Smith & Wesson: $400 ($700 (2Q, 2015), $300 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (282, 3Q, 2017)(202, 194): Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Sport: $300 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $300 (2 Weeks))
Florida (679, 3Q, 2017)(432, 432): Palmetto State Armory: $400 ($650 (2Q, 2015), $380 (1Q, 2015))

.308 NATO (AR-10 Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $790 Last Week Avg:$869(-) ($1,359 (2Q, 2015), $766 (26 Weeks))
Arizona (49, 3Q, 2017(+6))(42, 38): Palmetto State Armory: $700 ($2,300 (26 Weeks), $500 (9 Weeks))
Texas (178, 3Q, 2017)(87, 91): DPMS: $700 ($1,500 (4Q, 2014), $675 (14 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (54, 3Q, 2017)(52, 51): Armalite: $750 ($1,600 (4Q, 2016), $700 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (86, 3Q, 2017)(63, 63): Bushmaster: $900 ($2,750 (1Q, 2016), $675 (5 Weeks))
Florida (128, 3Q, 2017(+3))(68, 58): DPMS: $900 ($1,950 (2Q, 1016), $500 (3Q, 2015))

7.62x39mm (AK Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $585 Last Week Avg: $571(+) ($668 (3Q, 2016), $450 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (34, 3Q, 2017(+3))(25, 21): C39V2: $850 ($925 (26 Weeks), $400 (31 Weeks))
Texas (141, 3Q, 2017)(67, 72): RAS-47: $450 ($800 (1Q, 2016), $350 (3Q, 2014))
Pennsylvania (75, 3Q, 2017)(53, 58): Palmetto State Armory: $499 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $375 (1Q, 2015))
Virginia (72, 3Q, 2017)(60, 57): Romak: $550 ($700 (2Q, 2016), $300 (5 Weeks))
Florida (146, 3Q, 2017)(121, 110): IO: $580 ($700 (1Q, 2016), $300 (4Q, 2014))

30-30 Winchester Lever Action Average Price: $380 Last Week Avg: $400(-) ($495 (4Q, 2016), $296 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (14, 3Q, 2017)(5, 7): Marlin: $400 ($500 (46 Weeks), $200 (31 Weeks))
Texas (33, 3Q, 2017)(31, 30): Marlin: $400 ($550 (1Q, 2015), $295 (30 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (23, 3Q, 2017)(13, 15): Winchester 94: $300 ($450 (1Q, 2015), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Virginia (19, 3Q, 2017(+3))(14, 12): Mossberg 464 SPX: $400 ($670 (2Q, 2016), $250 (4Q, 2015))
Florida (34, 3Q, 2017)(24, 26): Marlin: $400 ($500 (1Q, 2015), $250 (2Q, 2015))

Pistols

.45 caliber ACP (M1911 Pattern Semiautomatic Pistol) Average Price: $430 Last Week Avg: $405(+) ($525 (3Q, 2016), $350 (4Q, 2015))
Arizona (134, 3Q, 2017(+5))(97, 101): Taurus: $450 ($700 (30 Weeks), $325 (16 Weeks))
Texas (361, 3Q, 2017 (+3))(243, 229): Springfield: $450 ($600 (4Q, 2014), $300 (4Q, 2016))
Pennsylvania (178, 3Q, 2017)(170, 167): Remington R1: $400 ($600 (18 Weeks), $300 (2Q, 2015))
Virginia (204, 3Q, 2017(+3))(187, 186): Rock Island Armory: $475 ($775 (18 Weeks), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Florida (440, 3Q, 2017)(351, 353): Llama: $375 ($500 (1Q, 2016), $250 (1Q, 2015))

9mm (Beretta 92FS or other Semiautomatic) Average Price: $260 Last Week Avg: $276(-) ($358 (1Q, 2016), $207 (31 Weeks))
Arizona (238, 3Q, 2017)(211, 223): SAR K2P: $350 ($400 (37 Weeks), $180 (5 Weeks))
Texas (586, 3Q, 2017(+3))(508, 496): Smith & Wesson: $250 ($355 (1Q, 2015), $180 (7 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (368, 3Q, 2017)(341, 327): Stouger: $200 ($350 (4Q 2014), $150 (43 Weeks))
Virginia (365, 3Q, 2017(+6))(355, 352): Tanfoglio: $300 ($425 (4Q, 2016), $189 (2Q, 2016))
Florida (827, 3Q, 2017)(695, 713): Taurus PT111: $200 ($400 (1Q, 2016), $160 (31 Weeks))

.40 caliber S&W (Glock or other semiautomatic) Average Price: $328 Last Week Avg: $330(-) ($399 (1Q, 2016), $262 (2Q, 2016))
Arizona (77, 3Q, 2017(+2))(43, 44): Ruger SR40: $350 ($500 (47 Weeks), $195 (27 Weeks))
Texas (156, 3Q, 2017(+2))(104, 110): Smith and Wesson: $320 ($425 (4Q, 2014), $180 (10 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (115, 3Q, 2017(+5))(93, 100): Sig Sauer Pro SP2340: $325 ($450 (2Q, 2016), $200 (3Q, 2016))
Virginia (109, 3Q, 2017(+4))(85, 91): Smith & Wesson SW40VE: $250 ($450 (2Q, 2015), $250 (CA: $275 (1Q, 2015)))
Florida (193, 3Q, 2017(+3))(154, 168): Smith & Wesson: $395 ($400 (1Q, 2015), $199 (4Q, 2015))

Used Gun of the Week: (Ohio)
Inland M1 carbine chambered in .30 Carbine
Posted by: badanov 2017-12-09
http://www.rantburg.com/poparticle.php?ID=503307