When will AR-15 prices drop?

Kurbsky · October 6, 2009, 08:32 PM

When will AR-15 priices drop? I want to buy a good stainless barrel Noveske on sale.

RNB65 · October 6, 2009, 08:35 PM

It's been my experience that gun prices rarely go down. So the answer is, probably never.

bcarver · October 6, 2009, 08:57 PM

Lowers on sale now for 90 bucks plus 3.75 shipping per on and order of four.

Kits sell for 465 plus 21.95 for shipping per kit.

Total 580.70

www.del-ton.com

www.spikestactical.com

HankC1 · October 6, 2009, 09:09 PM

Quote:

LOWERS

Lowers on sale now for 90 bucks plus 3.75 shipping per on and order of four.

Kits sell for 465 plus 21.95 for shipping per kit.

Total 580.70

Link?

Chui · October 6, 2009, 09:14 PM

Prices HAVE already dropped. One can find Colt 6920s for $1400 and Bravo Company USA has a superb midlength carbine for $1,150. Go here: http://www.bravocompanyusa.com or call them and ask for Grant.

superchi · October 6, 2009, 10:05 PM

Prices are already pretty low

CMMG bargain bin is back, complete rifles for $600.

Complete lowers at the gunshows I've been to are around $230-$250 with RRA parts kits and receivers from RRA, Kaiser Defense, Stag, etc.

Colt 6920s were going for around $1,100 at the lowest I've seen, which I think was better than pre-election pricing. 6940s are going for around $1,300-$1,400. They're a little higher now but not the ridiculous $1,400-$1,500 for a 6920 like they were.

PKFirearms sells a complete Daniel Defense 16" carbine upper with 1:7 twist, chrome lined, M4 cut receiver and a RRA BCG (which you can replace with their in-house BCGs if desired) for just under $500, mate that with a lower of your choice and you have a good quality gun for around $800

Now I can't speak for Noveske gear, other than keeping an eye out for dealers on AR15.com that run sales on their stock, which has been happening more than occasionally lately.

Nick-Mc · October 6, 2009, 10:35 PM

I was going to say what others already have, the prices already are falling. I'm constantly seeing the used market in my area full of them.

Dave R · October 6, 2009, 10:38 PM

To be more precise, I think prices are where they were before the shortage. Back to normal. That's why I bought my first AR about a month ago.

sholling · October 6, 2009, 11:58 PM

Some have come down already but those with more demand than supply will take a while.

Bulldog · October 7, 2009, 12:33 AM

Colt 6920's have been at $1099 at the last few D/FW area shows. I think that's about as dropped as it's gonna get.

riggins_83 · October 7, 2009, 01:04 AM

I think prices are pretty low, more an issue of retail stores getting higher prices versus people really looking for lower prices.

For example a local store in town wants about $1050 for the Bushmaster ORC while impactguns.com is selling it for $887.

I don't really see prices dropping. While supply and demand has driven prices somewhat it seems mostly at retail outlets... many internet stores still are selling at good prices.

NSO_w/_SIG · October 7, 2009, 02:53 AM

They have dropped, big time since the begining of the part of the year and I'd say they are about as low as they are gonna go, there are plenty of deals out there to be had. If you want Noveske you are going to pay a decent $ no matter what, it is one of the higher end rifles, it is like trying to find a Porsche at Camry prices, just not going to happen.

rugerfreak · October 7, 2009, 03:56 AM

I think the name Noveske is your problem---never was cheap---never will be.

Standard AR stuff is getting cheaper.

Technosavant · October 7, 2009, 09:16 AM

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I think the name Noveske is your problem---never was cheap---never will be.

Very much this. The really nice stuff like Noveske and LaRue won't drop significantly in price because they're still selling well- they didn't make all that many to begin with, and the bubble was on the low and midrange rifles, not on stuff like that. The people stockpiling or just getting into ARs weren't buying Noveske, they were ordering Colt, RRA, and others (not that some of those aren't good, but Noveske has quite the reputation for accuracy).

The bottom can probably be considered to have fallen out of the AR market, but I don't see things going back to 1980s prices or the absolutely top notch rifles going for cheap.

thinkingman · October 7, 2009, 10:56 AM

The Obama-mania has run its' course....AR's back to reasonable prices.
Good quality ammo for 223 is down to $.40/rd and is available.

WhenceCameYou? · October 7, 2009, 10:06 PM

I built mine fairly cheap. A stripped DPMS lower I got for $120 and a Del-Tonic upper for around $560 with the M4 style barrel and feed ramp. That was 3 months ago and prices are still dropping IMO.

Kurbsky · October 7, 2009, 11:39 PM

Well...If Noveske is not going to on sale I will just have to find a rifle that is just as good and just as accurate as Noveske stainless barrel but cost less, if that is possible at all.

NSO_w/_SIG · October 8, 2009, 01:06 AM

I don't know about "just as accurate" but IMO, Sabre, Daniel Defense, and BCM are all great weapons that are good value for what you get vs price paid.

Technosavant · October 8, 2009, 09:45 AM

Kurbsky, I'd look at a BCM upper. Mine (16" carbine length gas) is astonishingly accurate. I imagine a Noveske or LaRue would be better at longer ranges, but my BCM has nothing to be ashamed of.

Christian James · October 8, 2009, 10:33 AM

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Kurbsky, I'd look at a BCM upper. Mine (16" carbine length gas) is astonishingly accurate. I imagine a Noveske or LaRue would be better at longer ranges, but my BCM has nothing to be ashamed of.

+1. BCM makes great stuff.

GONIF · October 8, 2009, 12:41 PM

BCM is every bit as good as Noveske or LaRue. In fact the new BCM cold hammer forged upper can not be beat for twice the price . as far as price Quality costs ,and the prices are more than fair for what you get . what I want to see is Ammo prices come down to reality .

Kurbsky · October 8, 2009, 07:50 PM

BCM upper is not as cheap as you think. If you read the small print, it's sold without sights and some other things I believe.

wun_8_seven · October 8, 2009, 08:19 PM

cdnn has S&W m&p15 orcs's for 799 with 5 pmags also cmmg piston driven guns for 899.99

NSO_w/_SIG · October 9, 2009, 07:33 AM

I think 99% of people that are buying a BCM know that it does not come with a BCG, handguards or rear sight. They are still a value if you want a gun that you can run hard for a liofetime and never have to worry about it going down. When you compare them with the other rifles in their class, they are a value. All depends on what you want. I have 2 BCM's a middy and a carbine length and both are just as good as the Colt I am issued at work.

Selfdfenz · October 9, 2009, 09:25 AM

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...s_id=411537957

October 6, 2009, 08:32 PM	#1
Kurbsky Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2009 Posts: 469	When will AR-15 prices drop? When will AR-15 priices drop? I want to buy a good stainless barrel Noveske on sale.

October 6, 2009, 08:35 PM	#2
RNB65 Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 167	It's been my experience that gun prices rarely go down. So the answer is, probably never. __________________ THR refugee.

October 6, 2009, 08:57 PM	#3
bcarver Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2007 Location: Jackson,Mississippi Posts: 838	LOWERS Lowers on sale now for 90 bucks plus 3.75 shipping per on and order of four. Kits sell for 465 plus 21.95 for shipping per kit. Total 580.70 www.del-ton.com www.spikestactical.com Last edited by bcarver; October 6, 2009 at 09:14 PM. Reason: added links

October 6, 2009, 09:14 PM	#5
Chui Senior Member Join Date: June 28, 2004 Posts: 1,784	Prices HAVE already dropped. One can find Colt 6920s for $1400 and Bravo Company USA has a superb midlength carbine for $1,150. Go here: http://www.bravocompanyusa.com or call them and ask for Grant. __________________ "Necessity is the plea of every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants, it is the creed of slaves." ~ William Pitt, 1783

October 6, 2009, 10:38 PM	#8
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 6,073	To be more precise, I think prices are where they were before the shortage. Back to normal. That's why I bought my first AR about a month ago. __________________ I am Pro-Rights (on gun issues).

October 6, 2009, 10:05 PM	#6
superchi Member Join Date: August 8, 2008 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 66	Prices are already pretty low CMMG bargain bin is back, complete rifles for $600. Complete lowers at the gunshows I've been to are around $230-$250 with RRA parts kits and receivers from RRA, Kaiser Defense, Stag, etc. Colt 6920s were going for around $1,100 at the lowest I've seen, which I think was better than pre-election pricing. 6940s are going for around $1,300-$1,400. They're a little higher now but not the ridiculous $1,400-$1,500 for a 6920 like they were. PKFirearms sells a complete Daniel Defense 16" carbine upper with 1:7 twist, chrome lined, M4 cut receiver and a RRA BCG (which you can replace with their in-house BCGs if desired) for just under $500, mate that with a lower of your choice and you have a good quality gun for around $800 Now I can't speak for Noveske gear, other than keeping an eye out for dealers on AR15.com that run sales on their stock, which has been happening more than occasionally lately.

October 6, 2009, 10:35 PM	#7
Nick-Mc Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2009 Posts: 199	I was going to say what others already have, the prices already are falling. I'm constantly seeing the used market in my area full of them.

October 6, 2009, 11:58 PM	#9
sholling Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 1999 Location: Hemet (middle of nowhere) California Posts: 4,261	Some have come down already but those with more demand than supply will take a while. __________________ Proud Life Member: National Rifle Association, California Rifle & Pistol Association, and the Second Amendment Foundation. Annual Member: Revolutionary War Veterans Association (Project Appleseed) and the Madison Society.

October 7, 2009, 12:33 AM	#10
Bulldog Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 1999 Location: Texas Posts: 564	Colt 6920's have been at $1099 at the last few D/FW area shows. I think that's about as dropped as it's gonna get.

October 7, 2009, 01:04 AM	#11
riggins_83 Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2009 Location: Wherever I may roam Posts: 1,505	I think prices are pretty low, more an issue of retail stores getting higher prices versus people really looking for lower prices. For example a local store in town wants about $1050 for the Bushmaster ORC while impactguns.com is selling it for $887. I don't really see prices dropping. While supply and demand has driven prices somewhat it seems mostly at retail outlets... many internet stores still are selling at good prices. __________________ l've heard police work is dangerous. Yes, that's why l carry a big gun. Couldn't it go off accidentally? l used to have that problem. What did you do about it? l just think about baseball. -Leslie Nielsen

October 7, 2009, 02:53 AM	#12
NSO_w/_SIG Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2004 Posts: 553	They have dropped, big time since the begining of the part of the year and I'd say they are about as low as they are gonna go, there are plenty of deals out there to be had. If you want Noveske you are going to pay a decent $ no matter what, it is one of the higher end rifles, it is like trying to find a Porsche at Camry prices, just not going to happen.

October 7, 2009, 03:56 AM	#13
rugerfreak Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2001 Posts: 819	I think the name Noveske is your problem---never was cheap---never will be. Standard AR stuff is getting cheaper.

October 7, 2009, 10:56 AM	#15
thinkingman Senior Member Join Date: March 27, 2008 Location: western WA Posts: 691	The Obama-mania has run its' course....AR's back to reasonable prices. Good quality ammo for 223 is down to $.40/rd and is available.

October 7, 2009, 10:06 PM	#16
WhenceCameYou? Junior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Fayetteville, N.C. Posts: 8	I built mine fairly cheap. A stripped DPMS lower I got for $120 and a Del-Tonic upper for around $560 with the M4 style barrel and feed ramp. That was 3 months ago and prices are still dropping IMO. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are

October 7, 2009, 11:39 PM	#17
Kurbsky Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2009 Posts: 469	Well...If Noveske is not going to on sale I will just have to find a rifle that is just as good and just as accurate as Noveske stainless barrel but cost less, if that is possible at all.

October 8, 2009, 01:06 AM	#18
NSO_w/_SIG Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2004 Posts: 553	I don't know about "just as accurate" but IMO, Sabre, Daniel Defense, and BCM are all great weapons that are good value for what you get vs price paid.

October 8, 2009, 09:45 AM	#19
Technosavant Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO area Posts: 4,040	Kurbsky, I'd look at a BCM upper. Mine (16" carbine length gas) is astonishingly accurate. I imagine a Noveske or LaRue would be better at longer ranges, but my BCM has nothing to be ashamed of.

October 8, 2009, 12:41 PM	#21
GONIF Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2009 Location: PHOENIX IT'S A DRY HEAT AZ Posts: 844	BCM is every bit as good as Noveske or LaRue. In fact the new BCM cold hammer forged upper can not be beat for twice the price . as far as price Quality costs ,and the prices are more than fair for what you get . what I want to see is Ammo prices come down to reality . __________________ WHO ME ?

October 8, 2009, 07:50 PM	#22
Kurbsky Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2009 Posts: 469	BCM upper is not as cheap as you think. If you read the small print, it's sold without sights and some other things I believe.

October 8, 2009, 08:19 PM	#23
wun_8_seven Senior Member Join Date: September 17, 2002 Posts: 195	cdnn has S&W m&p15 orcs's for 799 with 5 pmags also cmmg piston driven guns for 899.99

October 9, 2009, 07:33 AM	#24
NSO_w/_SIG Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2004 Posts: 553	I think 99% of people that are buying a BCM know that it does not come with a BCG, handguards or rear sight. They are still a value if you want a gun that you can run hard for a liofetime and never have to worry about it going down. When you compare them with the other rifles in their class, they are a value. All depends on what you want. I have 2 BCM's a middy and a carbine length and both are just as good as the Colt I am issued at work.

October 9, 2009, 09:25 AM	#25
Selfdfenz Senior Member Join Date: December 7, 2001 Location: The Gas Tax State Posts: 949	http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...s_id=411537957 __________________ Selfdfenz

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