What should I buy right now?

[kolob10]

Ar15 lowers or AK's

 

[Ark]

You can still get into a current Zastava AK for $1k or so, if you can catch them in stock. Ridiculous for an AK but they're still available and aren't trash.

 

[Carmel Corn]

If you're considering a bolt-action 7.62, then be prepared for a little sticker shock. Simple Ruger American ranch bolt-actions (7.62) are fetching over a grand in some GB auctions. Unreal!

 

[IndianaSlim]

If you're considering a bolt-action 7.62, then be prepared for a little sticker shock. Simple Ruger American ranch bolt-actions (7.62) are fetching over a grand in some GB auctions. Unreal!

Gunbroker is awful
Somehow all the sharks AND the desperate buyers end up there together. I let them be.

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

 

[DadSmith]

You can go wrong with an AK if you buy the wrong one from a cheap company. Not all AK's are built the same some have cheap trunnions, bolt and bolt carriers. As in cast parts. Those AK47 are a wreck waiting to happen.

 

[1nderbeard]

I'm gonna spend a few hundred and upgrade my carry gun sights to some kind of glowing sight. Other than that, for now, I'm gonna hold cash.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Right now if I really, really, wanted a new chambering I'd look at what ammo I could find at a price I could afford first, then buy the rifle.

So, A pellet gun is the only thing that fits that bill. LOL

 

[Slapstick]

So, A pellet gun is the only thing that fits that bill. LOL

Laugh if you will but I did buy a airsoft pistol replica of a 1911 due to concerns over replacing ammo. I can still get the BB's and CO2 cartridges cheap and shoot in the garage which was rather nice yesterday given the temps. It's no center fire but it is a lot of fun and satisfies the inch to pull a trigger. The only downside so far is those damn plastic BB's rolling around on the floor if they don't stay in the target.

 

[bcsatch]

I sold my AR in 2011, never looked back. Bought my WASR in 2013, stocked up on 7.62x39, which you can still find, best move I made. I'd say one or the other really, AR or AK, one of these bans is going to stick at some point, too many uninformed, soft palmed, clueless crybabies running the show and will continue to do so in the foreseeable future.

 

[4651feeder]

Well if you find a decent 7.62X39 bolt in person and don't want it or they have more than one, let me know. Been looking for new on the net at retailers and they just don't seem to be out there.

 

[teddy12b]

but if I can find a halfway decent deal I'd probably take it.

This line is exactly why I'd say don't buy anything right now unless you feel that you need it. Once the dust settles, a 7.62x39mm rifle would be a fine piece to own because you used to be able to get the ammo so dirt cheap for plinking. If you're looking to get fancy with the ammo it gets expensive quick for quality brass cased ammo.

 

[IUKalash429]

FWIW, Zastava USA's ZPAPM70 is probably the best AK bang for your buck right now - factory imported rifle from a legendary arsenal; basically an improved OPAP with a hammer forged chrome lined barrel and better overall quality control. Still regularly in stock, although it doesn't stay in stock long (retailer/gun.deals back-in-stock emails are your friend). Still regularly affordable, and I think ~$1,000 for an awesome Serbian tank of a gun in a COVID/Sloppy Joe world is more than fair.

If you want an AK right now and prefer to buy new, this is hands down the one I'd suggest above everything else.

 

[Pfcmaurx]

I've been simplifying my gun collection for a variety of reasons. Long story short, I've got some extra gun cash and I'm looking to re invest in something.

I was thinking either buying an AK just because imports will probably disappear, or buying a decent bolt gun for hunting in 6.5 grendel/7.62x39. Not interested in any other rifle calibers at the moment. Don't really need a shotgun.

I'm also just considering putting all of the extra cash in to ammo stock and buying up more magazines. I'm not hurting for anything, but if I can find a halfway decent deal I'd probably take it.

Might also just hold on to the cash...

So what would you do?

If you do t have a bolt gun I’d buy one of those. If you do I’d buy ammo.

 

[johntheplinker]

So, A pellet gun is the only thing that fits that bill. LOL

Pretty much, yeah.

 

[2in1evtime]

Need to stock up on ball bearings after you get a slingshot, then pick up a bow and lots of arrows too. Only advising as to ammo is expensive or can't find it!!

 

[IndyDave1776]

With that thread title I was going to suggest a good steak dinner!

 

[Angrysauce]

NFA items.
Ammo is expensive, most of your semiauto pistols and rifles are inflated.
Prices on suppressors haven't really moved.

 

[DEAIV]

I've been simplifying my gun collection for a variety of reasons. Long story short, I've got some extra gun cash and I'm looking to re invest in something.

I was thinking either buying an AK just because imports will probably disappear, or buying a decent bolt gun for hunting in 6.5 grendel/7.62x39. Not interested in any other rifle calibers at the moment. Don't really need a shotgun.

I'm also just considering putting all of the extra cash in to ammo stock and buying up more magazines. I'm not hurting for anything, but if I can find a halfway decent deal I'd probably take it.

Might also just hold on to the cash...

So what would you do?

There’s a Bulgarian, possibly Romanian, AK in classifieds right now. Asking 1000 but I feel like he’d take less(just a hunch lol).

 

[eddiehelm]

If you’re looking for a bolt gun in 7.62x39 check out the CZ 527. It’s my favorite rifle. Accurate, handles well, the trigger is excellent, and cheap to shoot (well used to be lol).