By Chris Covert
Rantburg.com
According to this link, California legislators are planning to rush a gun registration regime through, with the goal of a January, 2018 deadline. I do not know if the linked document is authentic, but it makes sense rhat with all the firearms regulations the state of Californa has imposed in the last year, a registration requirement would soon follow.
And you know what comes after that: Full bans.
Loads.
Rantburg's summary for arms and ammunition:
Pistol ammunition prices were mostly steady. Rifle ammunition prices were mostly steady.
Prices for used pistols were mixed. Prices for used rifles were mixed.
The nationwide average price for a used AR-15 pattern semiautomatic has dropped to another historical low at $450. It will be interesting to see just how far down AR-15s go in the current deflationary environment. The newest decline continues the trend begun in March, 2017.
New Lows:
None
Pistol Ammunition
.45 Caliber, 230 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2017)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: East Carolina Trading, Own Brand, FMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads, .23 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: FedArm, Own Brand, TPMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads, .20 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (6 Weeks))
.40 Caliber Smith & Wesson, 180 Grain, From Last Week: -.03 Each
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Ammo Mart, Own Brand, RSFP, Brass Casing, Seconds .18 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: Surplus Ammo, Own Brand, FMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads, .18 per round (From Last Week: -.01 Each After Unchanged (4 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, 500 rounds: FedArms, Own Brand, RN, Reloads, Brass Casing, .14 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (4 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 Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .24 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2017))
.38 Special, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 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 (5 Weeks))
Rifle Ammunition
.223 Caliber/5.56mm 55 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 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 (4 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 (5 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 (9 Weeks))
.30-06 Springfield 145 Grain. From Last Week: Unchanged (10 Weeks)
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: Unchanged (1Q, 2017)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Red River Reloading, Prvi Partizan, Brass Casing, SP, .86 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Target Sports, Prvi Partizan, Brass Casing, SP, .88 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (6 Weeks))
.338 Lapua Magnum 250 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (5 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Ammo Liquidator, Federal Eagle, Brass Casing, JSP, 2.17 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: Ammo Liquidator, Federal American Eagle, Brass Casing, JSP, 2.15 per round (From Last Week: +.02 Each After Unchanged (4 Weeks))
.22 LR 40 Grain, From Last Week: -.01 Each After Unchanged (8 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Ammo Men, Aguila, RNL, .04 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 5,000 rounds: Ammo Men, Aguila, RNL, .04 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))
Guns for Private Sale
Rifles
.223/5.56mm (AR Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $450 Last Week Avg: $469(-) ($616 (2Q, 2015), $450 (CA: $462 (3 Weeks))
Arizona (141, 154): Mixed Build: $450 ($600 (18 Weeks), $450 (11 Weeks))
Texas (404, 389): American Tactical Imports: $450 ($700 (1Q, 2015), $350 (2Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (183, 200): DPMS: $400 ($700 (2Q, 2015), $300 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (238, 229): Bushmaster Carbon 15: $450 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $415 (23 Weeks))
Florida (501, 490): Anderson Manufacturing: $500 ($650 (2Q, 2015), $380 (1Q, 2015))
.308 NATO (AR-10 Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $800 Last Week Avg: $795(+) ($1,359 (2Q, 2015), $795 (2 Weeks))
Arizona (28, 27): Mixed Build: $1,000 ($1,450 (5 Weeks), $650 (20 Weeks))
Texas (151, 140): Mixed Build: $775 ($1,500 (4Q, 2014), $700 (41 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (38, 42): Delton: $750 ($1,600 (28 Weeks), $700 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (67, 70): DPMS Oracle: $800 ($2,750 (1Q, 2016), $750 (13 Weeks))
Florida (101, 94): DPMS: $675 ($1,950 (2Q, 1016), $500 (3Q, 2015))
7.62x39mm (AK Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $501 Last Week Avg: $515(-) ($668 (36 Weeks), $450 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (31, 31): IO: $439 ($800 (9 Weeks), $400 (2 Weeks))
Texas (116, 113): Romak WASR : $550 ($800 (1Q, 2016), $350 (3Q, 2014))
Pennsylvania (71, 73): ROMAK 99.1: $400 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $375 (1Q, 2015))
Virginia (65, 60): IO: $600 ($700 (49 Weeks), $350 (1Q, 2015))
Florida (132, 131): RAS-47: $520 ($700 (1Q, 2016), $300 (4Q, 2014))
30-30 Winchester Lever Action Average Price: $296 Last Week Avg: $324(-) ($495 (32 Weeks), $296 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (12, 11): Winchester Ranger: $200 ($500 (17 Weeks), $200 (2 Weeks))
Texas (21, 21): Marlin: $295 ($550 (1Q, 2015), $295 (2 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (18, 18): Marlin 336: $250 ($450 (1Q, 2015), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Virginia (9, 12): Marlin 336: $400 ($670 (2Q, 2016), $250 (4Q, 2015))
Florida (24, 23): Marlin 336: $335 ($500 (1Q, 2015), $250 (2Q, 2015))
Pistols
.45 caliber ACP (M1911 Pattern Semiautomatic Pistol) Average Price: $450 Last Week Avg: $477(-) ($525 (39 Weeks), $350 (4Q, 2015))
Arizona (81, 83): Viking: $500 ($700 (3 Weeks), $400 (21 Weeks))
Texas (317, 204): Taurus PT1911: $575 ($600 (4Q, 2014), $300 (24 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (163, 162): Taurus 1911: $400 ($585 (2 Weeks)), $300 (2Q, 2015))
Virginia (140, 145): American Tactical Imports: $375 ($600 (16 Weeks), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Florida (349, 362): American Tactical Imports: $400 ($500 (1Q, 2016), $250 (1Q, 2015))
9mm (Beretta 92FS or other Semiautomatic) Average Price: $225 Last Week Avg: $207(+) ($358 (1Q, 2016), $207 (2 Weeks))
Arizona (160, 162): Girsan: $280 ($400 (8 Weeks), $240 (4 Weeks))
Texas (433, 402): Taurus PT111: $200 ($355 (1Q, 2015), $199 (4 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (318, 323): Taurus 709: $150 ($350 (4Q 2014), $150 (13 Weeks))
Virginia (279, 265): Smith & Wesson M&P Shield: $295 ($425 (4Q, 2016), $189 (2Q, 2016))
Florida (625, 583): Smith & Wesson SD9VE: $200 ($400 (1Q, 2016), $160 (2 Weeks))
.40 caliber S&W (Glock or other semiautomatic) Average Price: $263 Last Week Avg: $292(-) ($399 (1Q, 2016), $262 (49 Weeks))
Arizona (40, 36): Smith & Wesson .40 Shield: $350 ($500 (19 Weeks), $250 (10 Weeks))
Texas (118, 122): Beretta 96: $200 ($425 (4Q, 2014), $200 (22 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (108, 108): Smith & Wesson SW40VE: $200 ($450 (2Q, 2016), $200 (38 Weeks))
Virginia (66, 70): Smith & Wesson SD40VE: $325 ($450 (2Q, 2015), $275 (1Q, 2015))
Florida (146, 141): Smith & Wesson SD40VE: $240 ($400 (1Q, 2015), $199 (4Q, 2015))
Used Gun of the Week: (Florida)
Colt1917 chambered in .45 ACP
