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Theohazard · February 6, 2013, 01:30 AM

Demand for firearms is already starting to slow significantly from the panic levels of a few weeks ago. I predict demand for ammo will slow soon as well, and when the suppliers finally start to catch up you'll start to see a lot more 9mm in stores.

I don't recommend buying a gun in a caliber you don't want just because of a temporary shortage. 9mm is the most popular self-defense caliber, so once the market stabilizes it will become plentiful once again.

February 6, 2013, 01:30 AM	#2
Theohazard Senior Member Join Date: April 19, 2012 Location: Western PA Posts: 3,829	Demand for firearms is already starting to slow significantly from the panic levels of a few weeks ago. I predict demand for ammo will slow soon as well, and when the suppliers finally start to catch up you'll start to see a lot more 9mm in stores. I don't recommend buying a gun in a caliber you don't want just because of a temporary shortage. 9mm is the most popular self-defense caliber, so once the market stabilizes it will become plentiful once again. __________________ 0331: "Accuracy by volume."