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DIRTY HARRY · 04-29-2008, 10:15 PM

Sometimes I Think That The Democrats Control The Ammo Pricing Just Like The Gas Prices Here Both Are Out Of Control

Col Reb · 04-30-2008, 05:25 AM

I like the way MisterB thinks! Forget the whole re-loading thing, Just buy another gun

!!!! Hey, I can buy a 9mm tactical to shoot & I would be willing to bet that it would be as (or more since I am an XD fan) accurate as anything else available for the money.
MSU33, what were you thinking?
The neighbors would all be glad that I did not have any re-loading equip as clumsy as I am.

tomfoolery · 04-30-2008, 05:30 AM

I wasn't the one complaining about ammo prices though....

I have a 9mm and plenty of 9mm ammo as well, but why practice with a 9 when i carry a .45?

I can make 1k .45acp rounds for less than i can buy 1k 9mm rounds

atmiller · 04-30-2008, 05:48 AM

When I bought my XD9 I had it figured up that by the cost savings of shooting 9mm over .45 ammo, the gun would be paid for in less than a year.

atmiller · 04-30-2008, 05:49 AM

Hornady has extended the free bullet deal for 2008. You get 100 free bullets for purchasing a set of Hornady dies as well.

tomfoolery · 04-30-2008, 05:51 AM

There is no arguement from me or anyone that shooting 9mm is waaay cheaper than shooting .45....

I'm American, I shoot .45 and drive a V8 with a supercharger

msu33 · 04-30-2008, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Col Reb

MSU33, what were you thinking?

What was I thinking when I started reloading? Along the same lines as Tomfoolery! When I carry, I am carrying a 45 or 40. Why would I want to practice with a completely different gun and calibre than what I carry? Doesnt make good training. Also, I reload .223 for my AR. Dont know if you have priced what it takes to feed an AR, but it aint cheap. I will also reload for my deer rifle. 300wsm are around 50 bucks for 20! I can more than cut that cost in half with reloading. It just makes more sense for me to reload, especially as much as I shoot. The price of 9mm ammo is enticing, but not enough to make me want to buy a 9mm handgun. Never really had the 9mm bug.

Col Reb · 05-01-2008, 05:55 AM

ok 33, you win again.
When I decided to buy a new handgun The 9mm was never an option. I knew I wanted at least a .40. I used to buy & sell cars on the side. Now I think that I need to start buying & selling guns so that I can have my cake & eat it too. Simple math, buy a gun. Shoot it a few times, sell it for a few dollars profit. Use the profit to pay for ammo. Problem solved. Sounds like a fairly inexpensive hobby (compared to cars/trucks).

tomfoolery · 05-01-2008, 06:01 AM

The only problem with selling guns is that everyone can find the deal you can (typically). It's a tough market unless your selling to "retail" type buyers.

For example...I know you can sell an XD9 for 450 to the retail crowd...but i know i can find them for 350-375.

atmiller · 05-01-2008, 12:20 PM

$50 for 20 rounds of .50AE drove me to reloading. Now I'm reloading all of my pistol calibers.

04-29-2008, 10:15 PM	#21
DIRTY HARRY XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: EASTERN NY STATE Posts: 135	Out Of Control Sometimes I Think That The Democrats Control The Ammo Pricing Just Like The Gas Prices Here Both Are Out Of Control

04-30-2008, 05:25 AM	#22
Col Reb XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 122	I like the way MisterB thinks! Forget the whole re-loading thing, Just buy another gun!!!! Hey, I can buy a 9mm tactical to shoot & I would be willing to bet that it would be as (or more since I am an XD fan) accurate as anything else available for the money. MSU33, what were you thinking? The neighbors would all be glad that I did not have any re-loading equip as clumsy as I am.

04-30-2008, 05:30 AM	#23
tomfoolery XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 4,618	I wasn't the one complaining about ammo prices though.... I have a 9mm and plenty of 9mm ammo as well, but why practice with a 9 when i carry a .45? I can make 1k .45acp rounds for less than i can buy 1k 9mm rounds __________________ "It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." "One is none, two is one, and three is just a good time." Clint Smith, referring to the number of guns you carry daily.

04-30-2008, 05:48 AM	#24
atmiller XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 931	When I bought my XD9 I had it figured up that by the cost savings of shooting 9mm over .45 ammo, the gun would be paid for in less than a year. __________________ NRA Life Member XD-40 Subcompact XD-9 Service with laser sight XD-9 Tactical with Storm Lake Barrel, mag well, CobraChrome, Williams Firesights, Drop-In Sear and Trigger Bar XD-40 Tactical with mag well, Don's Guide Rod & 22 lb. Spring XD-45ACP Tactical with TLR-1 XDm-40 Bi-Tone with Don's Guide Rod Most Recent Purchase: Bushmaster AR-15 O.R.C.

04-30-2008, 05:49 AM	#25
atmiller XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 931	Hornady has extended the free bullet deal for 2008. You get 100 free bullets for purchasing a set of Hornady dies as well. __________________ NRA Life Member XD-40 Subcompact XD-9 Service with laser sight XD-9 Tactical with Storm Lake Barrel, mag well, CobraChrome, Williams Firesights, Drop-In Sear and Trigger Bar XD-40 Tactical with mag well, Don's Guide Rod & 22 lb. Spring XD-45ACP Tactical with TLR-1 XDm-40 Bi-Tone with Don's Guide Rod Most Recent Purchase: Bushmaster AR-15 O.R.C.

04-30-2008, 05:51 AM	#26
tomfoolery XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 4,618	There is no arguement from me or anyone that shooting 9mm is waaay cheaper than shooting .45.... I'm American, I shoot .45 and drive a V8 with a supercharger __________________ "It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." "One is none, two is one, and three is just a good time." Clint Smith, referring to the number of guns you carry daily.

05-01-2008, 05:55 AM	#28
Col Reb XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 122	ok 33, you win again. When I decided to buy a new handgun The 9mm was never an option. I knew I wanted at least a .40. I used to buy & sell cars on the side. Now I think that I need to start buying & selling guns so that I can have my cake & eat it too. Simple math, buy a gun. Shoot it a few times, sell it for a few dollars profit. Use the profit to pay for ammo. Problem solved. Sounds like a fairly inexpensive hobby (compared to cars/trucks).

05-01-2008, 06:01 AM	#29
tomfoolery XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 4,618	The only problem with selling guns is that everyone can find the deal you can (typically). It's a tough market unless your selling to "retail" type buyers. For example...I know you can sell an XD9 for 450 to the retail crowd...but i know i can find them for 350-375. __________________ "It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." "One is none, two is one, and three is just a good time." Clint Smith, referring to the number of guns you carry daily.

05-01-2008, 12:20 PM	#30
atmiller XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 931	$50 for 20 rounds of .50AE drove me to reloading. Now I'm reloading all of my pistol calibers. __________________ NRA Life Member XD-40 Subcompact XD-9 Service with laser sight XD-9 Tactical with Storm Lake Barrel, mag well, CobraChrome, Williams Firesights, Drop-In Sear and Trigger Bar XD-40 Tactical with mag well, Don's Guide Rod & 22 lb. Spring XD-45ACP Tactical with TLR-1 XDm-40 Bi-Tone with Don's Guide Rod Most Recent Purchase: Bushmaster AR-15 O.R.C.

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