AR prices dropping

[Doc45]

In the last couple of weeks I've seen Colt ARs in local shops and online at pre-craziness prices ($1030-$1150) as just an example. Concern over them being banned so clearing out inventory? If my shoulder wasn't compromised I'd grab an M1A though they seem to be staying put or climbing in price. There's always my lever gun in .357 I guess.

[ray1970]

If you drew a chart with AR prices over the last twenty years or so it would look like a roller coaster. The high points would probably coincide with election years so the fact that we just passed one of those could explain the trending lower prices.

[Ah Pook]

Where are you finding Ar-15s? Local shops here have bare walls.

[encorehunter]

Big R here in Trinidad still has several. The pistol cases are a little low, but still several in stock. Ammo shelves are bare.

[.455_Hunter]

Grandpa's Pawn in Longmont has quite a few AR platform guns.

[hollohas]

Where are you finding Ar-15s? Local shops here have bare walls.Ark Tactical has had plenty every time I've gone in. They had at least 10 different AR variants just this Saturday. Their walls and cases are always full.

The owner works his ass off to keep inventory coming in the door.

[Doc45]

Bowers, Ark, Damage Factory, even Centennial Gun Club has them at normal prices. Multiple online retailers have them as well again at normal prices, I get many emails every day from them advertising in stock rifles and pistols.

[exxonv]

Bowers, Ark, Damage Factory, even Centennial Gun Club has them at normal prices. Multiple online retailers have them as well again at normal prices, I get many emails every day from them advertising in stock rifles and pistols.

Yep, was going to say the same. Ammo prices seem to be going down a little...

[mb504]

Where are you finding Ar-15s? Local shops here have bare walls.

Check your local Murdochs.

As for prices; if riots start this week, I'm sure they will go back up.

[Oscar77]

Grn Mtn Guns has several.........
Not sure about prices.

[KevDen2005]

Haven't been in the store in a couple weeks but Rocky Mountain Pawn in Brighton has kept a stock of ARs this whole time it seems

[exxonv]

Haven't been in the store in a couple weeks but Rocky Mountain Pawn in Brighton has kept a stock of ARs this whole time it seems

Better buy a few more!!! Mine all got lost in a boating accident right before the govna's new law meant to keep us safe from evil machine gun forearm stock shrinking clip cannon things that actively hunt kids and elderly people...

[KevDen2005]

Better buy a few more!!! Mine all got lost in a boating accident right before the govna's new law meant to keep us safe from evil machine gun forearm stock shrinking clip cannon things that actively hunt kids and elderly people...

I do appreciate him keeping us safe

[wctriumph]

USA Liberty in Fort Collins has more AR platform rifles than anything else.

[Ah Pook]

Thanks for the heads up.

[newracer]

A friend just picked up a Sig M400 for $800 up here in Fort Collins.

[funkymonkey1111]

Scheels in the Springs has a fair amount (at least 25ish) of ARs on display

Also, CMMG PCC's

[exxonv]

A friend just picked up a Sig M400 for $800 up here in Fort Collins.

Score!!!

[hollohas]

I feel bad that more people didn't take advantage of the historic low prices we had for 4 years.

I'm going to be THAT guy...

Just a few short years ago I got a new Sig M400 W/ Romeo3 for $699.99.

[wctriumph]

Just picked up a Windham Bushmaster with hard case and extras for $625.
Rock River stripped lower in new condition for $70.

[Martinjmpr]

My guess is that demand is somewhat stagnant because anybody who wanted an AR over the past 6 years or so likely already has one (or more.)

For new purchases, people are probably doing a "watch and wait" regarding any potential gun bans.

Nobody wants to spend top dollar on something only to get a letter in the mail in a few months telling them to either register it as an NFA or turn it in or face felony charges.

IF a gun ban goes into effect and IF it "grandfathers" in firearms that are already owned (as the 1994 AWB did), THEN I would expect to see a buying frenzy between the date the law was signed and the effective date of the new law.

OTOH, if a gun ban is passed that does not "grandfather" in already owned firearms, then I'd expect to see the bottom drop out of the AR market as people try to ditch them for cash while they still have some value.

[Doc45]

I made a mistake, Centennial has the Colt for $1080 plus tax/cbi.
Shot there today and double checked. Yes under the 1994 ban I was offered stupid money for one of my 6920s by someone most would consider a ?Fudd?-admitted he waited too long but wanted to get one just because the government didn?t want him to have it.

[Sawin]

I remember the prices jumping up a good bit before the law changed at the end of June, 2013. Saw many rifles selling for double their value from the year before.