By Chris Covert
Rantburg.com
Hershel Smith goes over a bit of doggerel in which the writer tries to link guns and gun control to illegal immigration. I suggest you forgo the unreadable stuff and focus in on what Smith has to say.
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 mostly higher.
The nationwide average price for a used AR-10 pattern semiautomatic has dropped to a historic low at $766. The drop, as sharp as it appears to be, is still almost $100 more than the average of historical nationwide lows of $660.
The AR-10 pattern doesn't get much respect. Two competing platforms are available, the DPMS Generations I and II, and the Armalite AR-10. The DPMS pattern rifles are very cheap while the AR-10 is much more expensive. As I recall, the rifle hit a historic low in the summer of 2015, all from the DPMS patterns, from which prices did recover.
Although AR-15 pattern semiautomatic rifles rose slightly for the week, prices for those rifles still appear to be in decline. The decline continues the trend begun in March, 2017.
New Lows:
Arizona: .40 caliber S&W: Smith & Wesson SD40VE: $220
Pistol Ammunition
.45 Caliber, 230 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2017)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Ammo Valley, Own Brand, FMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads, .23 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: J&G Sales, Own Brand, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (8 Weeks))
.40 Caliber Smith & Wesson, 180 Grain, From Last Week: +.03 Each After Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Own Brand, FCJ, Brass Casing, Seconds .21 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Ammo Valley, Own Brand, FMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads, .19 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 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: Octane Munitions, Own Brand, RN, Reloads, Brass Casing, .14 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (6 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 Unlimited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .24 per round (From Last Week: +.01 Each)
.38 Special, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (4 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Highland Lakes Ammo, Own Brand, RN, Brass Casing, Reloads .24 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 1,000 rounds: Western Arms and Ammo, Own Brand, TMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads .24 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (7 Weeks))
Rifle Ammunition
.223 Caliber/5.56mm 55 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (4 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 (6 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 (7 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 (1Q, 2017))
.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: +.03 Each
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Red River Reloading and Outdoors, 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 (8 Weeks))
.338 Lapua Magnum 250 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Federal Eagle, Brass Casing, JSP, 2.30 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 200 rounds: Wholesale Hunter, Federal American Eagle, Brass Casing, HP, 2.43 per round (From Last Week: -.07 Each)
.22 LR 40 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Ammo Men, Aguila, RNL, .04 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Ammo King, Aguila, RNL, .04 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (4 Weeks))
Guns for Private Sale
Rifles
.223/5.56mm (AR Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $455 Last Week Avg: $445(+) ($616 (2Q, 2015), $445 (2 Weeks))
Arizona (158, 145): Mixed Build: $450 ($600 (20 Weeks), $450 (13 Weeks))
Texas (411, 408): Anderson Manufacturing: $500 ($700 (1Q, 2015), $350 (2Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (192, 193): DPMS: $400 ($700 (2Q, 2015), $300 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (241, 233): ATI Omni Limited: $475 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $415 (25 Weeks))
Florida (542, 529): Palmetto State Armory: $450 ($650 (2Q, 2015), $380 (1Q, 2015))
.308 NATO (AR-10 Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $766 Last Week Avg: $893(-) ($1,359 (2Q, 2015), $766 (CA: $795 (3 Weeks))
Arizona (28, 28): Larue Tactical: $800 ($1,450 (7 Weeks), $650 (22 Weeks))
Texas (146, 150): CMMG: $790 ($1,500 (4Q, 2014), $700 (43 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (42, 39): DPMS: $790 ($1,600 (30 Weeks), $700 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (65, 66): DPMS Oracle: $800 ($2,750 (1Q, 2016), $750 (15 Weeks))
Florida (107, 112): Rock River Arms LAR-8: $650 ($1,950 (2Q, 1016), $500 (3Q, 2015))
7.62x39mm (AK Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $578 Last Week Avg: $547(+) ($668 (38 Weeks), $450 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (26, 27): Mixed Build: $800 ($800 (11 Weeks), $400 (5 Weeks))
Texas (118, 116): Norinco: $500 ($800 (1Q, 2016), $350 (3Q, 2014))
Pennsylvania (72, 69): Century AMD-65: $500 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $375 (1Q, 2015))
Virginia (63, 66): RAS AK-47: $540 ($700 (51 Weeks), $350 (1Q, 2015))
Florida (141, 138): Arsenal SLR 107 UR: $550 ($700 (1Q, 2016), $300 (4Q, 2014))
30-30 Winchester Lever Action Average Price: $350 Last Week Avg: $339(+) ($495 (34 Weeks), $296 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (12, 10): Marlin: $375 ($500 (19 Weeks), $200 (4 Weeks))
Texas (21, 23): Winchester Model 94: $325 ($550 (1Q, 2015), $295 (4 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (19, 15): Marlin 336: $375 ($450 (1Q, 2015), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Virginia (16, 15): Winchester Model 94: $325 ($670 (2Q, 2016), $250 (4Q, 2015))
Florida (29, 29): Winchester Model 94: $350 ($500 (1Q, 2015), $250 (2Q, 2015))
Pistols
.45 caliber ACP (M1911 Pattern Semiautomatic Pistol) Average Price: $425 Last Week Avg: $405(+ ) ($525 (40 Weeks), $350 (4Q, 2015))
Arizona (96, 86): Rock Island Armory: $425 ($700 (5 Weeks), $400 (23 Weeks))
Texas (312, 322): Rock Island Armory: $500 ($600 (4Q, 2014), $300 (26 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (166, 168): Llama XI-A 1911: $300 ($585 (4 Weeks)), $300 (2Q, 2015))
Virginia (147, 145): Llama: $500 ($600 (18 Weeks), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Florida (368, 354): Rock Island 1911: $400 ($500 (1Q, 2016), $250 (1Q, 2015))
9mm (Beretta 92FS or other Semiautomatic) Average Price: $235 Last Week Avg: $223(+) ($358 (1Q, 2016), $207 (4 Weeks))
Arizona (178, 162): Diamondback DB9: $300 ($400 (10 Weeks), $240 (6 Weeks))
Texas (469, 452): Taurus PT111: $200 ($355 (1Q, 2015), $199 (6 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (322, 327): Taurus PT111: $180 ($350 (4Q 2014), $150 (15 Weeks))
Virginia (295, 290): Diamondback DB9FS: $299 ($425 (4Q, 2016), $189 (2Q, 2016))
Florida (700, 650): Smith & Wesson SD9VE: $200 ($400 (1Q, 2016), $160 (4 Weeks))
.40 caliber S&W (Glock or other semiautomatic) Average Price: $278 Last Week Avg: $304(-) ($399 (1Q, 2016), $262 (51 Weeks))
Arizona (51, 50): Smith & Wesson SD40VE: $220 ($500 (20 Weeks), $220 (CA: $250 (11 Weeks))
Texas (140, 128): Taurus PT140 : $250 ($425 (4Q, 2014), $200 (24 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (104, 102): Beretta PX4 Storm: $300 ($450 (2Q, 2016), $200 (40 Weeks))
Virginia (76, 74): Smith & Wesson M&P 40: $300 ($450 (2Q, 2015), $275 (1Q, 2015))
Florida (136, 139): Smith & Wesson SD40VE: $320 ($400 (1Q, 2015), $199 (4Q, 2015))
Used Gun of the Week: (Michigan)
Remington Woodmaster chambered in 30-06 Springfield