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They charge more because rifle ammo (.223 and above) tends to cause increased wear and tear on the backstop system.

Despicable.

Also, it's important to note: AR-15s are terrible holds of value. A new one, aside from the odd gun panic, will rarely go up in value. A new AK, aside from gun panics, will usually go up in value due to its relative scarcity. In NJ, AKs benefit from this even more, because few dealers stock them in an NJ legal configuration.

Yes, by virtue of the ammunition it used, the weight of the ammunition, and the number of rounds a soldier can carry. I'm not too sure of the difference in weapons cost, but once the M-16 was selected, the US Government got out of the Service Rifle game and Springfield Armory closed. But the important thing in terms of economics between the M-16 and M-14 is the ammo.

Both. Its got its issues, but nothing better has come along to be a worthy and economical replacement until maybe recently. Honestly, the best chance we had in replacing the damned thing was when Gene Stoner came up with the AR-18 as a replacement. Piston driven, same ergonomics, cheaper to produce (stamped instead of milled). Unfortunately, the military stuck with the M-16 and passed up on that. Amazingly enough, the M16/M4 have been our longest serving service rifle (While the M14 is still used, it is not a standard issue weapon)... that's pretty hard to beat.

http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2011/09/the-secret-history-of-guns/308608/1/ Great article, goes in to the changing role of the NRA, gun control, gun rights, and the 2nd Amendment...

They were near that price point about 2 years ago. Inflation and demand has since driven up prices. The problem now is: higher-end AK clones are costing a lot more, pulling the prices of lower-end models up. Why spend $900-1000 on an Arsenal when a WASR-10 is just as good?

Yeah. Hence why AKs make such awesome stores of value. Just buy them low, wait for panic, sell high, because politicians/media alike love to target them. However, I feel we'll never see sub-$450 WASR-10s anymore.

Looks pretty neat! Maybe we should get NJ2AS on board too!

True, but I've noticed gun prices remain 'sticky' for awhile before this occurs. So let's say there is a glut of AKs and ARs out there, people bought high, and aren't super willing to sell too low. As long as the dealers are cleaned out, they can keep prices high. It won't be until new stock comes in significant quantities, that prices will go down. For Example: you bought an AK type rifle for $1200.... No dealer has them, or if they do, they're priced high to keep them from flying off the shelves (remember, panics hurt dealers by draining stocks to maintain consistent sales). Eventually (assuming no legislation changes), stocks will return to normal levels. Dealers don't have to worry about keeping enough stock to keep their sales going and earn a living, so they drop their prices. This means your rifle also drops in value, because why would anyone buy something from you at $1200 if they can get it from an FFL for $800... or $600? IMO, the people who will be hurt the most are the AR-15 buyers... ARs can return to stock a lot faster than AK types can be imported. So the price drop on ARs will be insane!

Maybe in a few months. It's entirely dependent on dealer prices. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

This thread looks like it's run its course... Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

Depends on the mission. The Marines are typically a self contained fighting unit, with their own organic air assets, armor, and artillery. However, their numbers are few and can only control/capture a limited number of territory. This is why Marines tend to be very "tip of the spear", you can deploy them rapidly. The Army is a larger force designed to fight for the duration, with seemingly endless assets. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

That's what this guy is doing. But then again, why should we be restricted on this forum either? It's not like some of us are desperate to overpay. Also, it's not ripping someone off when market demand has driven up prices. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

Go for it! In a few months when all this drama dies down, you can read buy them for super cheap. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

Mak0, don't listen to these guys. Buy low, sell high, and profit. This is all about supply and demand. You have the supply, and the demand means you will make money off it. Enjoy, I'm debating doing the same myself. :-) Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

They will be soon! http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2012/12/22/magpul-announces-10-and-20-round-pmag/

So, realistically, how much would a NJ Legal WASR-10 run here in NJ? It's not like they're super common in NJ. Meanwhile, on GB... http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=323183363

So... can I sell my WASR-10 yet for $1,500?

FYI, this was probably mentioned, but NJ Trace (the office in Trenton (?) which accesses NICS for NJ FFLs) might be backed up due to a NATIONAL backlog of NICS checks.

Upside down flags typically represent 'distress'. Not disrespect. http://en.wikipedia....n#United_States "Flying an American flag upside down is not necessarily meant as political protest. The practice has its origin in a distress signal; displaying a flag in this manner is "a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property";[72] it has been used by extension to make a statement about distress in civic, political, or other areas." I would say the discussions about gun control lately qualify as such.

Democrats need to act tough, but know gun owners have longer memories than those who support gun control. They learned in the 1990s what happened when they went this route, they're not eager to repeat that. OTOH, they also need to pretend to do stuff. Great article!

Why do I need a transfer log book? All you need is your copy of the COE with the NICS info on it. Record keeping is merely a de-facto registration and should be seriously impeded.

A lot of shit can be done in the name of "public safety". Doesn't make it right. What you fail to understand is how our Rights work, and how you must respect them. If you have 24 hours to give someone a yay/nay on a transfer, then thats all you got. End of story. I don't care what the reason is... State of Emergency, Alien invasion, someone spilled coca cola on the server, I don't really give two shits. If you can't come up with definitive proof to deny someone in that timeframe, then the sale should proceed. This way, we can never be threatened with NICS being shut down due to storm damage or anything.

Okay then! Just realize one is Constitutionally okay (tax) and one is not (fee).