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Old January 24, 2013, 05:16 PM   #76
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When the insanity cools, I may buy another stripped lower. I enjoy assembling them.
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Old January 25, 2013, 06:19 PM   #77
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The 3 P's, primers, powder and projectiles...
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Old January 27, 2013, 06:56 PM   #78
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Fortunately I bought most of what I needed before this whole mess started, but I'm still in the market for an 03 Springfield and a high end Kimber 1911. And one can never have enough primers, powder, bullets, or ammo.
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Old January 27, 2013, 10:12 PM   #79
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Like Black Sheep said, primers, powder and projectiles, specifically 75gr .224 bullets. Brass, too, if it hasn't completely evaporated afterwords.

Oh, and .45 ACP to feed the 1911.
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Old January 27, 2013, 10:42 PM   #80
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I'd love to get a decent double stack 9mm 1911 pattern. I know it's against the grain for 1911 lovers, but it's what I want.

I actually want to get into reloading before I get my 1911. I've been thinking about it for a while but just haven't had the $$$. I probably should have bought a set up instead of my 92fs. But, I wanted the 92 for longer.
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Old January 28, 2013, 12:07 AM   #81
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When the insanity cools, I may buy another stripped lower. I enjoy assembling them.
I've never assembled my own before, but I am definitely thinking about buying a few stripped lowers and saving them for times like these. I would eventually build them all into something, but the past 4 years have taught me that you can't count on steady prices and supply.
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Old January 28, 2013, 01:51 AM   #82
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I am saving for Glock 22. I just like the 40 S&W. Plus I can use it when I get back on the reserve S.O.
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Old January 28, 2013, 02:26 AM   #83
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A nice 6.8 upper,trigger set,loading supplys
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Old January 28, 2013, 02:37 AM   #84
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Old January 28, 2013, 05:26 PM   #85
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Old January 28, 2013, 09:17 PM   #86
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If 55gr FMJ comes back down to semi-reasonable prices, I'd love to take a good carbine class. Time will tell, I suppose.
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Old January 28, 2013, 11:45 PM   #87
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Reloading components especially primers and powder.
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Old January 29, 2013, 10:28 AM   #88
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I don't have the money to buy lots during a panic or afterward. I basically get the same stuff. One gun every two years or so, more often if I sell another gun I already had, about 150-250 rounds of carry ammo a year, maybe 1k rounds of practice ammo. New holsters for any new handgun I get.

And that about taps me out for money.

So the panic doesn't change my buying habits much, just means I have to get a little less of the same or go longer between buying ammo based on availability.
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Old January 29, 2013, 10:40 AM   #89
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Is the PX4 all they say it is? I'm really curious to try that rotating barrel.
In a word, yes. My brother in law just bought one a couple months back so I finally got to try a 9mm PX4. Three key take aways:

1) These things shoot nice, really nice. Even smoother than the 92FS.
2) I still like the 92FS way better and the slightly longer barrel helps accuracy (sights further apart).
3) Side by side against the Cougar (also a rotating barrel but older design ... the PX4 replaced it) the PX4 shoots quite a bit nicer. I still like the aluminum frame of the Cougar though and the grip on the Cougar has been what I call perfect. Think I still like the Cougar a little better overall but the PX4 is the nicer shooter.

I think I'll be picking one up some day (maybe in the .40)
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Old January 29, 2013, 02:07 PM   #90
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The 3 p's Powder, Primers and Projectiles

I've also been debating a bullet swaging setup to make jacketed bullets from .22 rimfire cases. In light of the current shortages the buy side of the debate is pulling further ahead
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Old January 31, 2013, 08:07 PM   #91
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I would like to find a Ruger Stainless 10/22 for my son and a Ruger Charger for myself. I would also like to finish an AR build I started to piece together for the last few years...and to find some small pistol primers.
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Old January 31, 2013, 11:49 PM   #92
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M1 Carbine and lots of mags and ammo for it...
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Old February 1, 2013, 12:00 AM   #93
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Old February 1, 2013, 09:36 AM   #94
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I hope things get back to normal soon. I have a Springfield Loaded M1911-A1 9mm on order from Buds. I am trying to find a Ruger M7722. I need to restock my 22LR and want to buy about 4 more 20 round mags for the M1a and LR308.

I would not mind getting another few 20 round mags for the Bushie.
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Old February 1, 2013, 04:32 PM   #95
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A stainless bolt action Tikka 7mm-08, a Whiskey 3 chassis to put it on, and a whole bunch of mags.
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Old February 1, 2013, 06:25 PM   #96
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Well reloading components are at the top of the list. Next in line is some more mags for my .30 Carbine. I have one extra ProMag that is pure garbage. It makes my otherwise total reliable rifle into a jam o mattic.


Also on the long list is to buy an AR that someone paid way too much for shortly before the shelves went bare. That is now broke, and needs rent, and gas money. I will offer them a bit more than what a pawn shop would.
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Old February 3, 2013, 07:18 PM   #97
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Another stripped lower for a pistol build.
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Old February 3, 2013, 08:02 PM   #98
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Old February 3, 2013, 08:33 PM   #99
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AMMO! And components.
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