The next two years...Sell, Hold, or Buy?

[TangoSierraEcho]

I've seen a shift in my shop from not being able to hold on to ARs long enough to advertise I have them nor being able to get them from distributors to now they are so plentiful I can put my hands on anything, except Daniel Defense not sure what there deal is but hard to keep them in or get them. The panic is done, people feel safe from the idea that big government is going to ban something.

 

[Sjachsvitra]

I know I will be buying depending on price drops maybe more than one this and next year!

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

Im not in the market for another AR but if I walk in to a gun shop in the next few years amid a soft gun market and see a Colt on the shelf for 500-600 or sub $1000 DD's and LMT's then I might

 

[mcapo]

Never buy guns for investments , with the exception being older "collectors" guns like say a Python for example. Buy guns because you want one or think it's cool it is more or less a "hobby" and should be done for fun and not for cash, if you want to make money with firearms get an FFL and open a shop or something

Right now prices are down and really high quality firearms can be had for the lowest prices in years it is a fantastic time to buy

Mostly agree. If you are a collector; it is just dollar cost averaging. Stay away from the peaks and be more aggressive in the valleys.

The competition is the sub $1000 market is brutal in everything from a .380 Bodyguard to decent AR's and bolt action hunting rifles. Not expecting prices to go down much on new though I do foresee the used marketing continuing to soften. I buy the stuff I want (older and new) and someday my kids will do what they with them. Though I don't think any of my plastic guns are going to be the next Colt Python!

BUT the attacks on the 2nd Amendment are not over. Just watch California and be glad you live in Indiana (for now).

 

[1775usmarine]

I plan on stocking up on 22lr, 17hmr, and reloading components when the prices are good.

 

[throttletony]

I agree with Doug on pg. 2 - about 36 months of stability... then, who knows?

When Dems get back in, I think they will have the guts to attack the 2A - indirectly at first (no/limited CCW, extensive background checks, transfer fees, registration, etc), and then perhaps directly

Right now, being pro-2A is a winning issue for the Republicans/Libertatrians, as less and less people are familiar with guns, the Dems may gain ground. Take your friends shooting and show everyone what responsible gun ownership looks like!

 

[throttletony]

Mostly agree. If you are a collector; it is just dollar cost averaging. Stay away from the peaks and be more aggressive in the valleys.

The competition is the sub $1000 market is brutal in everything from a .380 Bodyguard to decent AR's and bolt action hunting rifles. Not expecting prices to go down much on new though I do foresee the used marketing continuing to soften. I buy the stuff I want (older and new) and someday my kids will do what they with them. Though I don't think any of my plastic guns are going to be the next Colt Python!

BUT the attacks on the 2nd Amendment are not over. Just watch California and be glad you live in Indiana (for now).

This is exactly right! CA, NY, NJ, MD, and others are chipping away at the 2A as much as they can

 

[two70]

I normally try to buck the trends and do the opposite of the herd. During the panic buying I focused on hunting and collectable type guns because I could get a lot of good deals on them as they were sold off to fund AR purchases. Now seems to be the time to buy ARs, other "tactical" firearms and especially .40 cal handguns if you so desire. It's also time to stock up on ammo and gun parts and reloading components if you need to.

 

[m82mike]

When you can, buy what you want. Firearms are like the stock market, if you buy quality at a good price you will have your guns and see their value possibly appreciate. JMHO.

 

[justknapping]

It has been said but I plan to buy buy buy.