Buy any guns now or wait?

[westside bengal]

I have lurked for almost a year while saving money to purchase a few firearms. I certainly have learned a lot from the folks here.

My first purchases were to be this Christmas which would include a handgun and shotgun. Eventually I thought I would want a rifle. But I have not decided if I really need or just want one. I am 62 with limited places to shoot so I even if I want an AR15 or a Remington 700 how much use would I get out of it. My intended use would be for home defense/personal protection.

As usual I have waited to long to decide as the feeding frenzy has begun. So my question is the frenzy limited to AR15 and such or does it include handguns and shotguns as well?

Do I buy anything now or wait a while?

Thanks.

 

[ZbornacSVT]

The frenzy isn't limited to AR and AKs, but focused there.

In my opinion, if you didn't need it enough last week to buy it....no rush to buy it now.
That said, I have been putting off a few purchases that I rectified the other day. Bought some mags for various guns that we (my wife and I) felt we should have had anyway. 4 mags total, 1 for a pistol, two for our 10/22, and 1 for the S12. Maybe a hair of a kneejerk reaction, but not panic by any means.

On the other hand, if this is just the push you were waiting for to decide to purchase, go for it. Just make sure you are paying what is appropriate, please don't fall victim to any unwarranted price hikes.

 

[Electronrider]

I would let things settle down little. If your only intresrt is for personal protection, then the guns you would beinterested in will be around in plenty supply after the panic. Pump shotguns are a non worry with any AWB, same with most handguns. Continue to save your money, continue to research, and be patient.

 

[IndyKiller82]

I haven't been to any gun stores since the panic but on the news pages things are starting to get more quiet. Anything about the AWB is no longer headlines and are getting pushed farther down on the news pages. Fox News and Drudge are not focusing on the AWB anymore, just the side articles that are a few days old now.

I think you will be able to find what you need once the panic does settle down. Good luck!

 

[xdmstu]

Wait.

 

[JCatt]

Unless you can get something for a "normal" price waiting might not be a bad idea.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I don't have a crystal ball, but I'm waiting before I make any new purchases.

 

[CharlesGoodnight]

I would wait too. I am in the market for a few guns too and I am hoping that the frenzy dies down before making a purchase. It will.

 

[Hornett]

I am waiting, but my wallet is calling the shots right now.

 

[No2rdame]

Consensus is to wait, things will die down for now. The biggest threat to you wanting a gun for personal protection would be a proposed (and likely) ban on "high capacity" magazines that hold more than 10 cartridges. However, with that being said that may not be a big issue to you, and more importantly, there is no timetable of when such a ban might occur. Other than that, prices will likely drop as the panic buying frenzy winds down.

 

[aaron580]

Im not in a big rush since it wont be taken to seriously with Mr. Malarkey heading things up. Only thing Im buying right now is ammo if I can find it....had no problems finding high cap glock mags locally. Even saw some AR's yesterday

 

[Springer]

I plan on buying a new turkey shotgun, from what I can see the price on the shotgun has not changed. I was also planning on picking up a new handgun but I will not pay more than what it's are worth to get it.

 

[BrianD]

Bought a new G26 for myself today, early Christmas present. Only drawback was a 50 min wait for NICS on paperwork. Guy said it had been that way most of the week.

 

[Stnmikita]

Perhaps I've just been in the wrong shops, but depending on what you're wanting it seems that the cupboard was bare everywhere I visited and the back ordering was in full force with about 2 months being the avg. wait time.

Even with the incompetent buffoon at the helm, two plus months might be enough time for these fools to get something in place.

 

[milewis]

From my experience going to the LGS last night to watch the frenzy and see what was left:

AR/AK/Magazines - Still available but going quickly. low priced guns were gone. Sales people were telling customers when they expected more firearms in. No reserving. They still had some Pmags, but not a lot.

Pistol Magazines - Highly popular models were gone. Surprizingly large ammount of Glock 23 off brand magazines for cheap (too bad they weren't G17).

Pistols - Still had plenty on the wall. Stock was already low because of the election, but did not seem more than before.

Shotguns/long guns - Plenty in stock.

 

[westside bengal]

Thanks to everyone for the quick responses.

I had my eye on a couple of shotguns and know what the prices were earlier.

One was a Benelli Super Nova Pump tactical. I never seem to find one used and they don't seem to get discounted much new. I might check back and see if the price has changed.

 

[Gunaria]

Wait it out. But if you see the right deal, you better pop on it or it will be gone and you'll be kicking yourself for not jumpin on it.

 

[SERparacord]

Go Colt .38 Super, so one today, still fighting the urge.

 

[Flaregun]

FWIW Elmores on 135 had some normalish looking prices yesterday, I was kinda impressed by that. I am no expert but I was checking the local shops for a PF9 8 round mag so I snooped around a bit while I was in each store.