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nick__45 · 09-01-2007, 08:24 PM

I just returned from the range and stopped by good old Wally World to refill only to be sticker shocked by the 15-30% price hike on ammo. I knew it was coming but didn't expect it all at once on Sept 1.

Luckily I stocked up a lot but still feel inadequate since my session easily runs 500 rds; mostly .40 and some .45. I probably need to stop shooting all the gun and just stick with whichever I use for HD.

Have you notice the ammo hike at your places yet???

Quick question:
I lubed the guns pretty good before heading to the range. It will no doubt makes it a lot easier to clean. I also ran a wet patch of FP10 down all barrels. My question is: Can I just clean the barrel and lube but not clean the whole gun as I plan to go shooting next week again before I put them back into the safe. It takes forever to clean the whole guns using just field strip and seems not worth it since they are well lube with FP10.

fyrfytrcwd · 09-01-2007, 09:46 PM

I'm sure that there are as many opinions on this as people who have a$$holes, but for me, I clean my weapons only when necessary (i.e. when they're dirty.) When I go to the range, I usually just run a boresnake a few times and lube immediately after shooting. I usually field srtip and clean my range guns every 500-1000 rounds. My pocket guns get a bi-weekly cleaning (lint does accumulate) and my every-day carry gets a full field strip cleaning weekly and lubed daily. I usually detail strip and clean my weapons at least twice a year, and that's when I replace the recoil springs as well.

Another thing that determines how much I clean is how dirty the ammo is that I'm shooting. The cleaner stuff (MagTech) usually gives me more time. If I have to use reloads from the locals, I clean at more like 300-500 rounds...

mvician · 09-02-2007, 08:32 AM

WWB 9mm still $15.72 @ WallyWorld on my way home this morning

propellerhead · 09-02-2007, 08:38 AM

Haven't been able to check prices here.

I only clean my guns if it's going to be in the safe for over a month and not get shot, or something like 1,500 rounds have been shot.

nick__45 · 09-02-2007, 09:44 AM

Price for .45 ACP is now officially out of my affordable range. At 35+tax per 100 or 23+tax per 50, I can't afford to feed it anymore unless for hunting. Since there is no handgun hunting in VA that I am aware of and there are laws against packing sidearms while hunting, Para P14-45 will be a safe queen starting today Sept. 02 2007 and will only emerge on special occasions such as Christmas, B-Days, D Day, 4th of July, Veteran Day, Memorial Day, and New Year.

cougar_guy04 · 09-02-2007, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by nick__45

Price for .45 ACP is now officially out of my affordable range. At 35+tax per 100 or 23+tax per 50, I can't afford to feed it anymore unless for hunting. Since there is no handgun hunting in VA that I am aware of and there are laws against packing sidearms while hunting, Para P14-45 will be a safe queen starting today Sept. 02 2007 and will only emerge on special occasions such as Christmas, B-Days, D Day, 4th of July, Veteran Day, Memorial Day, and New Year.

I know the feeling. That's why I'm picking up a 9mm to compete in USPSA production with. The XD-45, while a blast to shoot and a great carry piece, is gonna hurt to feed.

Olgord · 09-02-2007, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mvician

WWB 9mm still $15.72 @ WallyWorld on my way home this morning

Yep...Same here. The .40 was a little over 20.00 if I remember correctly.

OlGord

Hooz · 09-02-2007, 10:19 AM

A local shop has WWB for:

9mm 50rd (115gr FMJ) - $7.99
.40S&W 50rd (180gr FMJ) - $11.99
.45ACP 50rd (230gr FMJ) - $12.99

If shipping wouldn't be such a killer, I would organize a group buy and go buy them out... That probably wouldn't happen, though. They always have truckloads (actual truckloads) of WWB.

zac07 · 09-02-2007, 10:41 AM

I just checked the price on .40 and it was the same at the walmart here.

Verk · 09-02-2007, 10:45 AM

About the only way around the high cost of factory ammo is to start reloading.

The price of components has gone up as well but its still much cheaper. A fairly inexpensive single stage press is just fine unless you are shooting very large numbers of rounds per outing and you can get into reloading at a reasonable cost if you select your equipment with some care.

09-01-2007, 08:24 PM	#1
nick__45 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 260	high price ammo is here I just returned from the range and stopped by good old Wally World to refill only to be sticker shocked by the 15-30% price hike on ammo. I knew it was coming but didn't expect it all at once on Sept 1. Luckily I stocked up a lot but still feel inadequate since my session easily runs 500 rds; mostly .40 and some .45. I probably need to stop shooting all the gun and just stick with whichever I use for HD. Have you notice the ammo hike at your places yet??? Quick question: I lubed the guns pretty good before heading to the range. It will no doubt makes it a lot easier to clean. I also ran a wet patch of FP10 down all barrels. My question is: Can I just clean the barrel and lube but not clean the whole gun as I plan to go shooting next week again before I put them back into the safe. It takes forever to clean the whole guns using just field strip and seems not worth it since they are well lube with FP10.

09-01-2007, 09:46 PM	#2
fyrfytrcwd XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sunny Florida. Posts: 233	I'm sure that there are as many opinions on this as people who have a$$holes, but for me, I clean my weapons only when necessary (i.e. when they're dirty.) When I go to the range, I usually just run a boresnake a few times and lube immediately after shooting. I usually field srtip and clean my range guns every 500-1000 rounds. My pocket guns get a bi-weekly cleaning (lint does accumulate) and my every-day carry gets a full field strip cleaning weekly and lubed daily. I usually detail strip and clean my weapons at least twice a year, and that's when I replace the recoil springs as well. Another thing that determines how much I clean is how dirty the ammo is that I'm shooting. The cleaner stuff (MagTech) usually gives me more time. If I have to use reloads from the locals, I clean at more like 300-500 rounds... __________________ XD45c, XD9sc, The Entire Kahr Collection (except .45...), Many 1911's, A Few Glocks, Kel-Tecs, A Few Black Rifles and assorted other toys... "Leave the gun... Take the Cannoli..."

09-02-2007, 08:38 AM	#4
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,653	Haven't been able to check prices here. I only clean my guns if it's going to be in the safe for over a month and not get shot, or something like 1,500 rounds have been shot. __________________ XD-9 Tactical for IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three models, three purposes, no compromises.

09-02-2007, 09:44 AM	#5
nick__45 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 260	I can't feed my Para anymore Price for .45 ACP is now officially out of my affordable range. At 35+tax per 100 or 23+tax per 50, I can't afford to feed it anymore unless for hunting. Since there is no handgun hunting in VA that I am aware of and there are laws against packing sidearms while hunting, Para P14-45 will be a safe queen starting today Sept. 02 2007 and will only emerge on special occasions such as Christmas, B-Days, D Day, 4th of July, Veteran Day, Memorial Day, and New Year.

09-02-2007, 10:19 AM	#8
Hooz XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hilliard, OH Posts: 2,140	A local shop has WWB for: 9mm 50rd (115gr FMJ) - $7.99 .40S&W 50rd (180gr FMJ) - $11.99 .45ACP 50rd (230gr FMJ) - $12.99 If shipping wouldn't be such a killer, I would organize a group buy and go buy them out... That probably wouldn't happen, though. They always have truckloads (actual truckloads) of WWB. __________________ XD-9 Tactical Member: IDPA, USPSA, ASSA, NRA, GOA

09-02-2007, 08:32 AM	#3
mvician XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 3,622	WWB 9mm still $15.72 @ WallyWorld on my way home this morning

09-02-2007, 10:41 AM	#9
zac07 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,121	I just checked the price on .40 and it was the same at the walmart here.

09-02-2007, 10:45 AM	#10
Verk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 376	About the only way around the high cost of factory ammo is to start reloading. The price of components has gone up as well but its still much cheaper. A fairly inexpensive single stage press is just fine unless you are shooting very large numbers of rounds per outing and you can get into reloading at a reasonable cost if you select your equipment with some care.

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