I will never regret owning an AR. This is what our country taught me how to shoot, defeat communism with, do boardings with and protect my family with.

 

Why would I ever be sorry for owning an AR? Am I missing something here? Numb nuts are everywhere.

 

Are you sorry you asked this question? I'm guessing you never served your country.

 

Relax tough guy. The kid didn't say anything about what you are rambling about.

Communism? Really? In all reality which is what you need that is the least of the problems right now. You probably still hate Cuba.

Its great that people brought all of these AR's......until they realize that they no longer have practice ammo.

Again, if you (the "royal" you, this is not directed at anyone in particular) were paying attention, you would have seen this coming prior to 2008 and should have started stockpiling ammo, ammuntion components, and parts in addition to the rifle itself to last you a reasonable amount of time.

 

I have enough ammo to attend 2 high round count carbine classes a year, plus continue my individual training intervals for the next 5 years set aside. I have parts to conduct preventative maintenance on schedule with that predicted roundcount for the next 10 years, plus, the parts and tools to repair/replace the common breakage and wear items that may occur outside the PM cycle, including magazines. When spread over the last 4 years it was a minimal outlay of money over what I was already spending on gear, ammo, and training.

 

Additionally, I currently don't have the ability to manufacture ammo, but I am smart enough to save my brass. The bullets, powder, and primers required for .223/5.56 are used in more guns than the AR platform so that wont dry up anytime soon and when I move, I will get a press and all the necessary gear to "roll" my own ammo.

 

Doesn't anyone rememeber that story about the ant and the grasshopper?

Actually, I remember when I first mentioned that I was loading for .223, people said I was wasting my time because I wouldn't be saving money.

 

I have to admit, I feel pretty good now XD.

I'm actually sad i don't own one yet.

Who cares lol there isn't going to be any apocalypse or anything like that. 1 is good for me I don't need 5 or 10 I can only shoot one at a time anyways.

Don't have an AR. Don't care about AR's. Have an AK which does fine and is better anyway. And the gas port is NOT slanted. OMG!!!

 

I did want a 22 so I bought a 10/22. LOL.

 

(I just said that to get you kranky people all worked up!!!!)

I don't have an AR. I'm actually glad I don't have one. All this craziness with accessories, parts and ammo being out of stock everywhere has me glad I don't have to deal with it. So who's with me?

 

I don't get this statement.....you are happy you don't have one so you don't have to worry about shopping for one?

 

Anyone who DOES have one...so ammo is low, parts low...big deal. Are we going to war tomorrow, that requires us to stock pile ammo??

I think we will be fine.

 

+1 the firearm/ammo companies create to amny jobs.. pay to much in taxes.. and have to many permits and other government forms that if the government went through with this it would have further economic down fall. The last time I read about this the fire arm industry brings 180k jobs alone not including retailers and ammo manufacturing companies. Im not scrambling one bit. Everyone take a deep breath and stop buying so prices come down

I think some people are missing the OP's point. To some people this situation could be stressful bc they feel the need to finish a started project, stockpile ammo, or maybe buy an ar out of fear of not being able to get one later. I was speaking to the girl at ed's gun shop and she said there was practically 2 guys tugging at their last ar. This whole situation can be stressful to some. I'm glad I have my ar done and a complete lower and a good amount of ammo.

 

sent from hell with a smile.

I am glad I lost mine in a tragic boating/airplane/volcano accident. No worries here.

I picked up my AR just before the 2008 election... glad I did, being I had other interests during this mess.

 

Magazines are good, and I have enough ammo until this craze ends. I picked up a Ruger Vaquero a few days before the shooting, and happy being I see them all sold out on Davidson's now. Picked up a Tokarev and Nagant revolver, along with a can of ammo for each. Instead of a 1911, which I probably will be able to get if there is any new legislation, I picked up a SIG P228. Has two 10 rounders and two 13 rounders, but I am kicking myself for not getting some more. Everyone else is sold out of the 13 rounders, but I think I can make due, considering the SIG is more of a collectible in my eyes.

I don't have an AR. I'm actually glad I don't have one. All this craziness with accessories, parts and ammo being out of stock everywhere has me glad I don't have to deal with it. So who's with me?

 

I hear you.

 

When I moved to Jersey, I had to sell both of mine. I was pretty mad about it, too. Later, I realized they were a pair of gigantic money-sucks that kept me from getting into other shooting disciplines. With ARs, the endless accessorizing just got old to me.

 

If you love the AR style - power to you, enjoy for as long as you can.

 

To the OP, no, I don't miss my ARs at all.

I am glad I lost mine in a tragic boating/airplane/volcano accident. No worries here.

Yes and I'm sure when the cops are ripping your door down like in Katrina they will buy that explanation.LOL

Eh, I have another rifle in .223/5.56. An AR type platform was on the list to buy eventually, but way down, past a shotgun or two and maybe another lever gun in pistol caliber. Hopefully after I move out of NJ. I did a bit of buying earlier in the year, in anticipation of Obama's likely re-election.

I'm sure glad I bought an extra lower in addition to my AR. Parts will come back in stock. Theres manufacturers know theres too much money to be lost if they don't pump out everything possible.

 

Until then I have my first one.

where's that black guy that dives under a closing door and it reads "in before the lock!"?

 

That's how I feel about owning an AR, AK and a semi auto shotty.

Well I put a deposit down on a lower today. Just because I had the money leftover from Christmas shopping and PK90 had a few in stock. Merry Christmas to me. I figure I might as well get one for my future build, plus these numbers of sold rifles have got to be noticed by someone. So just add one more to that. :-) I'm still glad I'm not dealing with ammo and accessories at this point tho...

Well I put a deposit down on a lower today. Just because I had the money leftover from Christmas shopping and PK90 had a few in stock. Merry Christmas to me. I figure I might as well get one for my future build, plus these numbers of sold rifles have got to be noticed by someone. So just add one more to that. :-) I'm still glad I'm not dealing with ammo and accessories at this point tho...

 

 

lower is all you really NEED.. the rest can come with time!

Well I put a deposit down on a lower today. Just because I had the money leftover from Christmas shopping and PK90 had a few in stock. Merry Christmas to me. I figure I might as well get one for my future build, plus these numbers of sold rifles have got to be noticed by someone. So just add one more to that. :-) I'm still glad I'm not dealing with ammo and accessories at this point tho...

So the guy who started this whole thread about not worrying broke down and bought one........ Well look who joined the dark side after all that "I'm glad I.........." J/K. Smart move, You can build it at your pace, save for what you want and start buying a few boxes of ammo at a time. Now the big question? what cal?

I've heard good things about the AR platform.

I was in your shoes so yes I knew the feeling, I was happy to not be a part of the AR frenzy but yet I was a little worried I'd never be able to get one if they were banned. Before this week I wasn't planning on getting one anytime soon but I did swing by the gun store to see what they had left out of curiosity. They happened to have 4 AR's on site so I ended up buying one and picked it up yesterday. Also picked up 1k rounds of xm193 from another store, their last box. So I guess I got lucky. Although if I take it to the range this ammo will quickly dwindle and it'll be useless to me

well i mostly bought it because i had the money left over after christmas shopping. i was actually thinking about selling it to make some more money but from what i hear POF is a good company so this should be a good lower.

I don't get it, my ar's don't cost me any money to own. They don't take any money out of my wallet, or anything like that either. An AR can be had for cheaper than some 1911's...I guess I'm a bit confused here.

well i mostly bought it because i had the money left over after christmas shopping. i was actually thinking about selling it to make some more money but from what i hear POF is a good company so this should be a good lower.

Selling it to make money??? Don't be that guy! come one. Build one, shoot it and then maybe sell it.

i think the question answers itself.... People who already own this stuff aren't dealing with the craziness and thus go on with there day.... People who planned on getting one are hit the most, and i would be pretty ticked off... and people who are jumping on the band wagon have nothing to complain about.

i think the question answers itself.... People who already own this stuff aren't dealing with the craziness and thus go on with there day.... People who planned on getting one are hit the most, and i would be pretty ticked off... and people who are jumping on the band wagon have nothing to complain about.

This... I was planning on building my AR sometime next year, as I have other firearms I wish to purchase first. However, I will likely be buying a stripped lower sooner than I had anticipated so I own the "gun" should the unlikely event of a federal AWB that bans all AR-15 and clones, regardless of evil features.

Selling it to make money??? Don't be that guy! come one. Build one, shoot it and then maybe sell it.

 

 

strike while the irons hot man.

strike while the irons hot man.

If your gonna do it I'd do it quick b/c I think a lot of this is hype and everyone buying on credit will put themselves in debt and try to sell high but won't be able to b/c prices will be back to normal.