[thebohunk]

Is everybody sold out of AKs? I've been to Centerfire, and a few others, and everybody is sold out. What gives? Am I looking in the wrong places? Saw all the ARs are sold out too. Is business booming that much????

Since the little tip from Vlad the other day about how easy single-stacks are converted, I thought I'd pick a couple up, but can't find any.

 

[jdub]

Well

Is everybody sold out of AKs? I've been to Centerfire, and a few others, and everybody is sold out. What gives? Am I looking in the wrong places? Saw all the ARs are sold out too. Is business booming that much????

Since the little tip from Vlad the other day about how easy single-stacks are converted, I thought I'd pick a couple up, but can't find any.

He's out of touch. Go to ClassicArms, sounds like you are fine with a WASR, suck it up and pay the extra $150. WASR's wont get below $450 at best, ever IMHO... Oh, another thing I have noticed, small town gunshops. Alot of Fuddhuts don't know what they have on the shelf mixed up among the bolt action Remlingchesters...."I stole that word, I like it..."

 

[catsnguns]

Chances are anyone who has a national distribution connection who has a web site is most likely out of everything and stuck in the wait praying that quantities of rifles can clear customs before an Obama administration begins to play havoc. Although most likely sold out and I have not tried their web sites try SOG, J&G, Atlantic and if you really want to do some work get a copy of SGN and/or Gun List and start calling or browsing. As noted though you might try raiding small town gun and pawn shops. A shooting budy found a Siaga 12 gauge in Scruggs outdoor in Tupelo which is a cross between a Farm implement company and out door shop. The gun store part is actually quite small. Also most likely not a good source as pre show trading between dealers cuts this out but you might find one walking around a show. If you are just wanting an AK and not a single stack to convert for the joy of it you might just want to buckle down and bite the bullet.

 

[anarchy]

Is everybody sold out of AKs? I've been to Centerfire, and a few others, and everybody is sold out. What gives? Am I looking in the wrong places? Saw all the ARs are sold out too. Is business booming that much????

Since the little tip from Vlad the other day about how easy single-stacks are converted, I thought I'd pick a couple up, but can't find any.

"What gives?"
Wellllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll, rumor has it that around about the first week in November this here fella with big ol' ears from up Illinois way got hisself elected presidemt of the United States Gubment...........

 

[mriddick]

You mean there's a run on guns?

 

[jjk308 In Memoriam RIP]

My short term prediction is $600 for a good double stack AK (I have 3)

 

[wombat12]

Forget SGN or Gun List= with advertising lead times, anything there will be out of date. +1 on local pawns or gun shops, but plan on a small fortune in gas. Best chance is a local gun show, but be prepared to pay the long dollar. Only chance for a cheap AK is to find a seller who has been in a coma for three weeks!

Classic Arms had a total of about 5 AKs listed yesterday, none today.

 

[TuscoTodd]

thebohunk -
If you don't have any luck locally - I have a couple high caps and I would be willing to let one go for $460 shipped if you are interested.

 

[Guest]

He's out of touch. Go to ClassicArms, sounds like you are fine with a WASR, suck it up and pay the extra $150. WASR's wont get below $450 at best, ever IMHO... Oh, another thing I have noticed, small town gunshops. Alot of Fuddhuts don't know what they have on the shelf mixed up among the bolt action Remlingchesters...."I stole that word, I like it..."

He was talking single stack WASR' s .Your out ofr touch. put yer reading glasses on or brain ibto gear . Think youd know what your yacking about before you open your mouth .

 

[thebohunk]

Kind of what I figured, going to have to burn some gas going allover the countryside visiting gunshops. Even local Dunhams is sold out. I also don't like the idea of paying 50% more for a used AK than I did for my new one, but I guess that is the world we live in now.

I suppose a single-stack WAS what I was looking for, but I wouldn't mind picking another one up regardless.

Tusco, I may be interested, depending on what kind and what shape they are in.

 

[usrifle]

I know of a couple shops with AR's, AK's, Chinese Drugunovs, SLR's, WASR's, An RPD, HK's, FN's, 1919's etc...
Some of the better ones that specialize in that stuff don't seem to "run out".
I picked up a beautiful Polish Underfolder last night, and a Bushmaster lower with a GG&G "Dominator" "Urban Tactical" upper last week.
Also grabbed a DPMS AP-4 upper for a complet CAR lower i got off Gunbroker.
Don't "panic", start looking! There's still stuff around if you look.
usrifle


....it's the AMMO that has me nervous!

 

[TuscoTodd]

thebohunk -
They are in great shape! Hopefully you'll be able to find something locally - but if not - feel free to drop me a line. I can shoot you some pictures if you want as well.
Thanks!

 

[jwgraves]

The gander Mountain in Rochester still has AR as of Sunday they had 12.
Nov 29 and 3oth there is a 550 table gunshow in Des Moines that will likely have what you are looking for.
mnhusker

 

[Perplexed]

Today, I stopped at a local gun shop that carries a fair number of milsurps and "assault weapons" - M1's, M14's, AR's, AK's, etc. They still had a handful of AR's, several WASR's, a STG-2000, a Galil Golani .223 sporter, and something I've been looking for for a while - an AES-10B. I grabbed this last rifle right away, and looked it over. Typical Romanian RPK with welded muzzle nut and cheesy bipod, but it also had the adjustable windage and AK side rail. Looked to be in VG+ condition, and I was getting more excited on the inside as I checked it over. Unfortunately, I made a cardinal mistake - I didn't think to look at the price tag till last.

$699.95

I couldn't believe it, so I got the attention of a store employee. Here's the following dialogue:

"Hi, is this your best price on this rifle?" [holding up RPK, flashing a winning smile]

"What's it say on the price tag?"

"It says 699.95. If I paid cash, could you go lower?"

"The price tag is what it is. No difference paying cash or credit."

"Oh ok - well, thanks anyway." [reluctantly replacing RPK on rack]

I looked at the price on a WASR-10: $699.95. Price tag on the Galil: $699.95. Suspecting a trend, I examined the tag on the STG-2000 - no, it's not what I expected: $999.95!


The sad thing is, some people will pay those prices without blinking. Ah well, my search for an AES-10B goes on.

 

[BRussell]

Is everybody sold out of AKs? I've been to Centerfire, and a few others, and everybody is sold out. What gives? Am I looking in the wrong places? Saw all the ARs are sold out too. Is business booming that much????

Since the little tip from Vlad the other day about how easy single-stacks are converted, I thought I'd pick a couple up, but can't find any.

Go to Gunbroker.com

There are 7 pages of AKs. Many to chose from.

 

[DudleyDR]

Perplexed has discovered the secret of how to have rifles "in stock"! DDR

 

[helpifucan]

Dunham's has WASR-10 Double Stack listed in their "Black Friday" sale add for $349.99 before 2 P.M.--$399.99 after 2 P.M. Dunham's also has WASR with Dragonov stock of WASR Semi-Auto rifle(these are Dunham's descriptions), for $279.99. I do not think you will find many un-sold AK type rifles at Dunham's after 2 P.M. if you are lucky enough to have a Dunham's in your local area. The Dunham's add says doors open at 5 A.M. Good luck to all still looking for AK type rifle at a decent price.

 

[falm16]

widh we had a dunhams down here. i could stand another WASR at 349.

 

[jjk308 In Memoriam RIP]

$699.95


I looked at the price on a WASR-10: $699.95. Price tag on the Galil: $699.95. Suspecting a trend, I examined the tag on the STG-2000 - no, it's not what I expected: $999.95!

Told ya so.

 

[jjjxlr8]

Dunham's has WASR-10 Double Stack listed in their "Black Friday" sale add for $349.99 before 2 P.M.--$399.99 after 2 P.M. Dunham's also has WASR with Dragonov stock of WASR Semi-Auto rifle(these are Dunham's descriptions), for $279.99. I do not think you will find many un-sold AK type rifles at Dunham's after 2 P.M. if you are lucky enough to have a Dunham's in your local area. The Dunham's add says doors open at 5 A.M. Good luck to all still looking for AK type rifle at a decent price.

Yes, my local Dunham's had racks full of AKM type rifles. NW Ohio.