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lockedcj7 · January 21, 2013, 08:26 PM

I attended a gun show a few days after Sandy Hook and prices were still under $800 for several of the entry level ARs. Business was brisk.

Now I have to brag a little. I offered an older Sig P229 for trade a few weeks later and got a hit. I was able to trade it straight across for a very nice AR with low round count and lots of bells and whistles. After selling some of the accessories that were attached to it, I have less than $600 invested.

I also saw a nice AR on Armslist for $950 a few days ago. Decent deals can still be had, they are just fewer and further between.

January 21, 2013, 08:26 PM	#3
lockedcj7 Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2007 Posts: 1,215	I attended a gun show a few days after Sandy Hook and prices were still under $800 for several of the entry level ARs. Business was brisk. Now I have to brag a little. I offered an older Sig P229 for trade a few weeks later and got a hit. I was able to trade it straight across for a very nice AR with low round count and lots of bells and whistles. After selling some of the accessories that were attached to it, I have less than $600 invested. I also saw a nice AR on Armslist for $950 a few days ago. Decent deals can still be had, they are just fewer and further between. __________________ To a much greater extent than most mechanical devices, firearms are terribly unforgiving of any overconfidence, complacency or negligence.