If you were waiting to buy a AR

[geoint]

Y'all need to come to Texas. We have guns out the wazoo on the shelfs here! Looks like an AR Xmas tree display all over the walls. And they're on sale!

I miss Texas so bad. ONly another year of college and then I will hopefully be able to return to the promised land!

[riderr]

there is some anecdotal evidence this isn't just a panic... seems to be more interest in gun ownership along with fears about new laws...

splitting hairs maybe... but maybe it's just a shortage vs. a traditional panic.

I don't know about you guys; but I'm not buying anything due to fears of new laws. I don't think other calgunners / existing gun owners are either.

Obama's address started it in many states. People, who otherwise were quite neutral on guns, realized it could be cool to get one before Obama starts another exec. order spree.
However, I agree it should calm down in about a quarter.

[wl518]

Man those 10 round magazines and bullet buttons are flying hot off the shelves haha.

[glock7]

Only total noobs buy fully assembled ARs in the store anymore. There are tons of high quality very reaasonably priced complete uppers and lowers online right now.

Assembling a stripped lower is super easy. Its easier than assembling an upper. Minimal tools needed just a punch, a hammer, screw driver, stock wrench and some tape to cushion the hammer. I didnt need a vise at all.

I agree with some of what you said. It is very easy to build. But, some folks may like to purchase a complete rifle just 'cause. That being said, I build my own also. It's cat effective and you can build a quality rifle with quality parts for < $.

[glock7]

Yeah, ca is pretty much screwed. That's just the states narrative. SB just helps further that narrative.

[TonyNorCal]

Might have to sell a few of my stripped lowers Ive been sitting on. I got them super cheap earlier this year when they were going for $50ea. I would pick one up everytime I bought another gun to save on dros. Friends laughed at me, I said "make hay while the sun shines." Whos laughing now?

Exactly.

Panic buyers are the fools.

I like my money money and don't buy anything when its market is influenced by emotionally-charged buyers. That's a game for the sheep.