Rantburg's summary for arms and ammunition:
Pistol ammunition prices were mostly higher. Rifle ammunition prices were mostly steady.
Prices for used pistols were lower across the board. Prices for used rifles were mixed.
Following a trend set in the 2nd quarter, prices for used AR pattern semiautomatic rifles continue to drop, this time to a nationwide low of $318. This also is the second time in a row that the average price for this class of rifle has dropped to below $400. For at least the second time since this column was begun, all states reported prices in the $400 to $499 range or less, with three of five reporting prices at $400, and four of five in the $400 to $499 range.
The intermittent price fluctuations suggests that this class of rifles will continue to trade in the $400 to $499 range for some time to come.
Given the general price level of parts and components, however, I fail to see how this trend will be reversed anytime soon.
New Lows:
Texas: .308 NATO (AR-10 Pattern Semiautomatic): Mixed Build: $675
Pistol Ammunition
.45 Caliber, 230 Grain, From Last Week: +.01 Each
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Ten Ring, TMJ, Brass Casing, .23 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Ammo Valley, Own Brand, FMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads .23 per round (From Last Week: +.01 Each After Unchanged (3 Weeks))
.40 Caliber Smith & Wesson, 180 Grain, From Last Week: +.01 Each
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Ammomen,Mag tech, FRN, Brass Casing .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Ammo Valley, Own Brand, RNFP, Brass Casing, Reloads, .19 per round (From Last Week: +.01 Each After Unchanged (2Q, 2017))
9mm Parabellum, 115 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Extreme Reloading, Own Brand, RN, Brass Casing .14 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Extreme Reloading, Own brand, RN, Brass Casing, Reloads .14 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))
.357 Magnum, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2017)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .23 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 1,000 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .23 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (8 Weeks))
.38 Special, 158 Grain, From Last Week: +.02 Each
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Armscor, FMJ, Brass Casing .24 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 1,000 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Armscor, FMJ, Brass Casing .24 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (4 Weeks))
Rifle Ammunition
.223 Caliber/5.56mm 55 Grain, From Last Week: +.02 Each After Unchanged (9 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Ammo Men, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .21 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Ammo Men, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round (From Last Week: +.01 Each After Unchanged (9 Weeks))
.308 NATO 150 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (3Q, 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 (3Q, 2017))
7.62x39mm AK 123 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (9 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Ammo King, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .19 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: True Caliber, Wolf WPA, Steel Casing, FMJ, .19 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (10 Weeks))
.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: Unchanged (4 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Prvi Partizan, Brass Casing, SP, .80 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: Ammo Liquidator, Winchester, Brass Casing, SP, .82 per round (From Last Week: +.01 After Unchanged (2 Weeks))
.338 Lapua Magnum 250 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Red River Reloading, Federal, Brass Casing, JSP, 2.36 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 200 rounds : Wholesale Hunter, Federal, Brass Casing, JSP, 2.36 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
.22 LR 40 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2Q, 2017)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Ammo Men, Aguila, RNL, .04 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 400 rounds: South Georgia Outdoors, Browning, RNL, .04 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2Q, 2017))
Guns for Private Sale
Rifles
.223/5.56mm (AR Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $318 Last Week Avg: $392(-) ($616 (2Q, 2015), $318 (CA: $387 (6 Weeks))
Arizona (201, 3Q, 2017(+3))(189, 187): Smith & Wesson: $300 ($625 (3 Weeks)), $300 (2 Weeks))
Texas (484, 3Q, 2017(+3))(468, 461): Eagle Arms: $400 ($700 (1Q, 2015), $350 (2Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (249, 3Q, 2017(+6))(249, 248): Anderson Manufacturing: $400 ($700 (2Q, 2015), $300 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (282, 3Q, 2017)(248, 246): Mixed Build: $450 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $400 (13 Weeks))
Florida (679, 3Q, 2017)(628, 654): Mixed Build: $400 ($650 (2Q, 2015), $380 (1Q, 2015))
.308 NATO (AR-10 Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $805 Last Week Avg: $850(-) ($1,359 (2Q, 2015), $766 (15 Weeks))
Arizona (49, 3Q, 2017(+6))(49, 45): DPMS Panther: $850 ($2,300 (13 Weeks), $650 (36 Weeks))
Texas (178, 3Q, 2017)(134, 130): Mixed Build: $675 ($1,500 (4Q, 2014), $675 (CA: $700 (3Q, 2016))
Pennsylvania (54, 3Q, 2017)(51, 52): Palmetto State Armory: $700 ($1,600 (44 Weeks), $700 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (86, 3Q, 2017)(63, 69): Palmetto State Armory: $1,000 ($2,750 (1Q, 2016), $750 (30 Weeks))
Florida (128, 3Q, 2017(+3))(106, 112): Diamondback Firearms: $800 ($1,950 (2Q, 1016), $500 (3Q, 2015))
7.62x39mm (AK Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $558 Last Week Avg: $564(+) ($668 (3Q, 2016), $450 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (31, 3Q, 2017(+2))(31, 28): Czech VZ58: $800 ($900 (14 Weeks), $400 (19 Weeks))
Texas (141, 3Q, 2017)(108, 112): Romak: $500 ($800 (1Q, 2016), $350 (3Q, 2014))
Pennsylvania (75, 3Q, 2017)(55, 56): Wasr 10/63: $550 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $375 (1Q, 2015))
Virginia (72, 3Q, 2017)(64, 60): IO: $490 ($700 (2Q, 2016), $350 (1Q, 2015))
Florida (146, 3Q, 2017)(141, 136): IO: $450 ($700 (1Q, 2016), $300 (4Q, 2014))
30-30 Winchester Lever Action Average Price: $405 Last Week Avg: $371(+) ($495 (48 Weeks), $296 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (14, 3Q, 2017)(7, 7): Winchester 94: $475 ($500 (33 Weeks), $200 (18 Weeks))
Texas (33, 3Q, 2017(+2))(33, 32): Winchester 94: $350 ($550 (1Q, 2015), $295 (17 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (23, 3Q, 2017)(13, 12): Marlin 336: $300 ($450 (1Q, 2015), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Virginia (17, 3Q, 2017)(13, 16): Marlin 336: $600 ($670 (2Q, 2016), $250 (4Q, 2015))
Florida (34, 3Q, 2017)(29, 26): Marlin 336: $300 ($500 (1Q, 2015), $250 (2Q, 2015))
Pistols
.45 caliber ACP (M1911 Pattern Semiautomatic Pistol) Average Price: $445 Last Week Avg: $455(-) ($525 (3Q, 2016), $350 (4Q, 2015))
Arizona (132, 3Q, 2017(+3))(132, 117): Para Ordnance: $650 ($700 (17 Weeks)), $325 (3 Weeks))
Texas (361, 3Q, 2017 (+2))(326, 335): Cimarron M1911: $375 ($600 (4Q, 2014)), $300 (40 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (178, 3Q, 2017)(171, 172): Para Ordnance: $450 ($600 (5 Weeks)), $300 (2Q, 2015))
Virginia (197, 3Q, 2017)(175, 186): Llama: $350 ($775 (5 Weeks)), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Florida (440, 3Q, 2017)(373, 393): Rock Island Armory: $400 ($500 (1Q, 2016), $250 (1Q, 2015))
9mm (Beretta 92FS or other Semiautomatic) Average Price: $260 Last Week Avg: $282(-) ($358 (1Q, 2016), $207 (18 Weeks))
Arizona (238, 3Q, 2017)(222, 211): Springfield XD-9: $260 ($400 (24 Weeks), $200 (8 Weeks))
Texas (586, 3Q, 2017(+3))(574, 580): Ruger P89: $300 ($355 (1Q, 2015), $180 (4 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (368, 3Q, 2017)(356, 351): Smith & Wesson Sigma: $250 ($350 (4Q 2014), $150 (29 Weeks))
Virginia (340, 3Q, 2017)(313, 327): Girsan MC28: $300 ($425 (4Q, 2016), $189 (2Q, 2016))
Florida (827, 3Q, 2017)(787, 816): Smith & Wesson SW9VE: $190 ($400 (1Q, 2016), $160 (18 Weeks))
.40 caliber S&W (Glock or other semiautomatic) Average Price: $311 Last Week Avg: $314(-) ($399 (1Q, 2016), $262 (2Q, 2016))
Arizona (77, 3Q, 2017(+2))(62, 67): Beretta PX-4 Storm: $400 ($500 (34 Weeks), $195 (14 Weeks))
Texas (156, 3Q, 2017(+2))(132, 140): Beretta 96D: $200 ($425 (4Q, 2014), $200 (38 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (108, 3Q, 2017)(99, 90): Smith & Wesson SW40VE: $325 ($450 (2Q, 2016), $200 (3Q, 2016))
Virginia (103, 3Q, 2017(+3))(103, 93): Smith & Wesson SW40VE: $280 ($450 (2Q, 2015), $275 (1Q, 2015))
Florida (193, 3Q, 2017(+3))(175, 163): Walther PPS: $350 ($400 (1Q, 2015), $199 (4Q, 2015))
Used Gun of the Week: (Missouri)
Colt King Cobra revolver chambered in .357 Magnum