Sam Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 That's right boys and girls! Only 40 days until Klintons AWB slips down over history's horizon. (Flexman and me will each be toasting the blessed event from our respective front porches.) Yeah, yeah, I know, "don't count your chickens befored they're hatched". This election is percieved to be so close that neither side wants to risk alienating the "gun vote" by even discussing the topic in public. Gutless wonders have only one useful quality, they are always predictable. Nobody in either party is going to touch this third rail with a ten-foot pole. Soooooo, with Christmas coming early this year, I'm trying to figure what cool stuff to build. I'm looking for ideas. Any product sporting the "pre-ban" moniker is likely to be selling pretty cheap. Then, there are those great FALs and Galils that will be fully legal to import again. What do the industry insiders think will happen? What will become of all the "US compliant parts kits"? What about high cap pistol mags? Will prices drop? What will become of Limited 10 Division? Think of all those nice post-ban AR barrels that nobody is going to want because they aren't threaded for a muzzle break! It's probably not a good idea to start talking about this in public yet. We don't want to arouse any interest from the antis. I just want them to wake up in the dark on Sept 14th and realize that the sun has set on their era and it ain't coming back up tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Thank God! I found another cracked feedlip on a brand-new Orlite the other day. I'm so sick of running 3rd rate gear. Who's taking pre-orders for new AR mags? I want to buy a couple gazillion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Soooo Sam - you thinking its actually gonna go away? For real or just wishing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Dunlop Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 We'll be celebrating with you Sam, negative gun laws always get attention hopefully this move in the right direction will too. And go for the FAL, I recently bought one, cut it to 16" and put a cool comp on it, its great to shoot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted August 4, 2004 Author Share Posted August 4, 2004 I'm thinking right now, there is a ban. One morning I will wake up in a different right now, where there is no ban. Unless a federal judge in assachusetts decides to play King George or something. In which case we'll all dress up like Indians and throw his tea in the harbor, while the NRA files a law suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 1st thing I would like to get is SEVERAL Norinco singlestacks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriggerT Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 It will be interesting to see how the industry will change IF/WHEN the AWB goes by by. High cap mag prices should, and I say SHOULD finially get to something reasonable in price. I hope, I hope, I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted August 4, 2004 Author Share Posted August 4, 2004 Hey, Phil! You guys can actually start celebrating a day before us. Very Cool! Yes, I need another FAL, they are awesome! I'd like to build a 16 incher like your's. Maybe folding stocks be legal again? OK, I probably need at least 2 more. Anyway, I'm hoping there will be mass confusion and some kits will go really cheap. Sept. 13th is a Monday. The second Monday of the month is always our gun club meeting. This one is going to be a blow out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasag93 Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 I need lots and lots and lots of high cap pistol mags. Mags for guns I don't even own(YET!). I will have to look through what was actually banned and see if there is anything I need. Prices should come down. Glock mags for LEO are something like $15. I don't think they will drop that low but we can always hope. TXAG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 I want to see a decent box magazine-based 12ga self loader! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
short_round Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 What are the suppliers going to do with all those 10 round mags? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Send it to California. I really need to get out of this state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 I just want a decent price on 170mm STI mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 So how much did an SVI 140mm Mag go for before the ban? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 I don't think the SV and STI mags will change in price much...not until another supplier comes in to provide for them. Glock mags...as said, LEO's get them cheap now. I hope it doesn't take long to get them to current pricing (mailed to the door, two'fer $32) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Rogers Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 I would presume most of the (US) shops have already got their inventory lined up for 1 minute after the law sunsets. I was doubtful it would actually expire, but at this point after they took off for summer recess, I think it's unlikely for the law to be re-instated before it does expire. Here's hoping for it. Of course who knows how long it will last. Get 'em while they're hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmon Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 im gonna be loving this when it expires.. were gonna have a 10 round mag bonfire.(not really) nothing is more silly than a glock only holding 10 rounds. oddly enough, uspsa rulebook is going to come out before the law sunsets, so it looks like production is gonna stay 10 round division for at least 3 more years. it would be nice if it were "as many as you can cram into a magazine that fits flush" like it is in IPSC. but i dont want the 5 pound trigger rule, or the 5 inch barrel(why are they hung up on 5s?) i can say on sept 14, im gonna have my order in for 10 glock mags, and some of those nifty taylor freelance pads... i believe we can call the last 10 years the "dark ages of IPSC" i cant wait...its gonna be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Dark ages of IPSC? Nah... just a new challenge (look how many people came in with L10 and Production). As far as the title of this thread, I'm thinking I'll be feeling a bit like the dude in the movie of the same title that's crunching on Shannyn Sossamon. Bring on the regular caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwiz Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 The importation of semi-auto firearms is covered by 18 U.S.C. Section 922r. This was the law signed by George Bush in 1989 that banned the importation of a lot of semi-auto firearms and governed how imported semi-autos must look --> it basically gives the BATF almost limitless authority to decide what is "particularly suitable for or readily adaptable to sporting purposes". Section 922 is a separate law than the 1994 AW ban and is not affected if the AW ban expires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Buff Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Sorry for the thread drif - seems tiplical of me Phil, you got a pic or two of that cut down comped FAL (or point me somewhere...) mine needs an upgrade....or I'll just get another.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 original ST mags 170mm were about $70 and 140mm were about $45-50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted August 10, 2004 Author Share Posted August 10, 2004 davidwiz, great link! And thanks for pointing out the difference in the two laws. I'm going to have to print this stuff out and read it for the next 35 (and counting) days. Sounds like the US made guns are not covered under the 1989 act??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2tap45 Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 Gotta get a bayonet lug for my M1A....Why? Just because! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer-lock Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 Although the Senate bill for renewal was killed and the Speaker of the House is on record as saying that the House will not take up the issue again this year…it ain’t over till it’s over. ANY legislation that gets passed between now and September 13 could get the AWB tacked on to it. Wait for the aria from the plus size gal. geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 Can I shoot USPSA matches with a bayonet attached? What's everyone going to be drinking at sunset? Martini's? Mint Julips? Banana Daquiris? I sure hope it's a purty one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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