Couldn't get through to run background check to purchase firearm. Anybody else?

[RogersJetboat454]

Re: Couldn't get through to run background check to purchase firearm. Anybody else?

Too political to give you a proper answer to that question.

Though I had been thinking of getting a LCP after the holidays ... then started thinking SKS or mini-14 ... now I'm watching prices. :faint2:

Mini 14 prices will probably go up since it's pretty similar to the M14 with a removable magazine. The SKS will probably stay around the same, since most of them are considered C&R, and are limited by their fixed magazine.

It's amazing how much the cost of everything has gone up in recent years, not just after the latest tragedy.
I remember I could pick up a 1000 round block of Russian 7.62X39 to feed my SKS, and WASR-10, for around a C-note. Now it's 2.5 times that for the same stuff, and it isn't even that great an ammunition.

 

[southkogs]

Re: Couldn't get through to run background check to purchase firearm. Anybody else?

...I remember I could pick up a 1000 round block of Russian 7.62X39 to feed my SKS, and WASR-10, for around a C-note. Now it's 2.5 times that for the same stuff, and it isn't even that great an ammunition.

So, to completely hijack for a moment - do you like the SKS? I've shot the AK full auto, and it's not bad. I've heard from several service guys who actually really like the gun.

:focus: I've got one semi-auto rifle, but it's a .300 Savage round. It'll knock you over. I was kinda' chuckling at the "talking heads" discussing "high power" rifles this week and considered buying something that isn't generally seen as an "assault weapon" but shoots the same round at about the same rate.

 

[RogersJetboat454]

Re: Couldn't get through to run background check to purchase firearm. Anybody else?

So, to completely hijack for a moment - do you like the SKS? I've shot the AK full auto, and it's not bad. I've heard from several service guys who actually really like the gun.

:focus: I've got one semi-auto rifle, but it's a .300 Savage round. It'll knock you over. I was kinda' chuckling at the "talking heads" discussing "high power" rifles this week and considered buying something that isn't generally seen as an "assault weapon" but shoots the same round at about the same rate.

I do like the SKS. Mine is a Yugoslavian M59/66, with all the junk on it to launch grenades, and a folding bayonet. It was my first gun purchase when I got my FID card. Think I paid under $300 for it.
It's pretty accurate, and definitely built allot heavier than any modern AK variant. I don't know if you're going to get the same rate of fire out of it as an AK variant, and it wouldn't like to be abused like a AK, because of the tighter tolerance. But still a very stout, yet simple design. Very easy to break down, and clean as well. If you consider going with a Yugoslavian version, stay away from any sort of corrosive ammunition, as the bore isn't chrome lined like other versions. Supposedly they put a little extra meat into the barrel VS other variants to compensate.

 

[RogersJetboat454]

Re: Couldn't get through to run background check to purchase firearm. Anybody else?

Edit: Forum Hiccup...

 

[southkogs]

Re: Couldn't get through to run background check to purchase firearm. Anybody else?

I do like the SKS. Mine is a Yugoslavian M59/66, with all the junk on it to launch grenades, and a folding bayonet. It was my first gun purchase when I got my FID card. Think I paid under $300 for it.
It's pretty accurate, and definitely built allot heavier than any modern AK variant. I don't know if you're going to get the same rate of fire out of it as an AK variant, and it wouldn't like to be abused like a AK, because of the tighter tolerance. But still a very stout, yet simple design. Very easy to break down, and clean as well. If you consider going with a Yugoslavian version, stay away from any sort of corrosive ammunition, as the bore isn't chrome lined like other versions. Supposedly they put a little extra meat into the barrel VS other variants to compensate.

Thank you. I've gotta' do a little lookin'. Not in a huge hurry, but probably racing some sort of mandate that's on it's way.

 

[jigngrub]

Re: Couldn't get through to run background check to purchase firearm. Anybody else?

The SKS will probably stay around the same, since most of them are considered C&R, and are limited by their fixed magazine.

Since when does an SKS have a fixed magazine?

SKS Paratrooper Carbine 30 round banana clip farmland Nebraska - YouTube

 

[WIMUSKY]

Re: Couldn't get through to run background check to purchase firearm. Anybody else?

Thank you. I've gotta' do a little lookin'. Not in a huge hurry, but probably racing some sort of mandate that's on it's way.

My brother has a Russian and I have a Chinese SKS. The one I have wasn't issued to the military. In fact, it was still packed in grease and I had to tear it down and clean it up before I could shoot it. Came with a bayonet. I believe for some time now they had to take the bayonets off before they were sold. Had it for quite a while. I think I paid $100 for it. A 20 rd box of shells was $2.50. It's highly accurate if you get the heavy barrel, which you can tell by the extra meat around the breech. I would always get the non-corrosive rounds if possible. Heck, they make hunting rounds so you can legally hunt with it.

Since when does an SKS have a fixed magazine?

SKS Paratrooper Carbine 30 round banana clip farmland Nebraska - YouTube

They come with a 10 shot fixed mag. We even have military stripper clips to load it. The mag can be taken out to add a banana clip.

Fun to plink around with it.......

My bro was going to pick up a few extra boxes of shells for his and his daughters deer rifles before the price went up and/or availability was scarce. Well............ none were to be found. They're flying off the shelves just like they did a few years ago......

 

[jigngrub]

Re: Couldn't get through to run background check to purchase firearm. Anybody else?

The mag can be taken out to add a banana clip.

... or a 75 round drum clip:

SKS 7.62x39 75RD Drum #DRUM-SKS

 

[southkogs]

Re: Couldn't get through to run background check to purchase firearm. Anybody else?

:focus: ... Stopped at one of our local gun "boutiques" (Actually, it's Barrett rifle's retail shop).

The joint is practically picked CLEAN. They've apparently been closing the doors a couple hours early for the last few weeks because they need the time to handle all of the background checks. Complete overload on the system right now.

2 hours to run a check - last time I bought (about 2 years ago) 10 minutes.

 

[jigngrub]

Re: Couldn't get through to run background check to purchase firearm. Anybody else?

Would it hurt anything if it took a month?

Jared Loughner and James Eagan Holmes both passed background checks.

 

[LippCJ7]

Re: Couldn't get through to run background check to purchase firearm. Anybody else?

My 21 yr old Daughter came home from College this week and showed me her brand spanking new CCW Permit, I was so happy I gave her a slightly used generation 2 Glock 22, since I bought a new one I figured I could hand her my baby...

Anyway, I don't disagree that having to wait for a background check isn't the worst thing in the world, but I believe that if those two individuals hadn't used a gun they would have come up with a different way to exact their sick revenge on those poor people.

I try to think of all of the ways that we as lawful individuals can protect ourselves when evil strikes, but you have to realize something, you are on your own, for a brief terrifying few minutes until the Police arrive.

In Tucson, Aurora and now Newtown, the shooting was over in less then 3 minutes, generally police response time is 4 minutes or less from time of Dispatch, add another minute for 911 and you are looking at 5 minutes, I know for a fact that Aurora and Newtown response times were under two minutes from Dispatch and yet look at the devastation in those brief few minutes.

In my opinion, we need better accountability of those in need of serious mental help, if that means I need to go and have a Psych examination each year, fine (I already do anyway since I work for the Sheriff's office). I believe that the media needs to be fair in its coverage of events, in the last two weeks there have been four successful self defense shootings and yet they get little or no coverage at all, this bias feeds those who are not willing to open their own eyes(which is also part of the problem). Now the most controversial of my feelings is that I believe that if you want to carry in a School, its your right, you and I own it, if its a private school that's different as with Banks and local businesses they can make their own policy and I choose not to do business with them, but we need to take a thorough look at what works, when everything else fails you bring in the big dog, in this case I think if Teachers want the ability to carry they should be given the opportunity to do so, School Resource Officers are a good way to deter Active Shooters, but if you ask Police for their honest opinion and they will tell you that until they get there, you are on your own, I can't say it any better then that.

 

[jigngrub]

Re: Couldn't get through to run background check to purchase firearm. Anybody else?

I just think more thorough checks are needed and the time should be taken to do them, and the extra time may give some people enough time to rethink their actions and the consequences of them.

As was said, if someone is going to do evil, they'll find one way or another to do it... with or without a firearm.

Times are changing and precautions need to be taken. I remember a time when you could walk into any feed and seed co-op or plant nursery and buy 200 lbs. of ammonium nitrate and no one would say a word or blink an eye, nowadays you can't even buy it without a special permit and only from a very few locations.

 

[WIMUSKY]

Re: Couldn't get through to run background check to purchase firearm. Anybody else?

You can't legislate evil............

I hear .223 ammo is flying off the shelves too.......

 

[southkogs]

Re: Couldn't get through to run background check to purchase firearm. Anybody else?

Would it hurt anything if it took a month?

The honest answer is both "yes," and "no." But I think I'd shut the thread down if I went much further than that.

Jared Loughner and James Eagan Holmes both passed background checks.

Which is a well made point, but in reality ...

...if someone is going to do evil, they'll find one way or another to do it... with or without a firearm.

Understandably, the reaction to certain acts of violence gain more attention. But evil will always find a way to SHOW ITSELF present, alive and active.

And truly...

You can't legislate evil...

You can only legislate those who follow the laws.

I hear .223 ammo is flying off the shelves too...

... 7.62 is movin' pretty fast too.

 

[sublauxation]

Re: Couldn't get through to run background check to purchase firearm. Anybody else?

It took them 1 1/2 days to get through to run the check for my dad. Right now it could hurt if it took a month because after that time you may not be able to buy one (maybe extreme but you never know). But overall I agree, a better check would be good and should be done, if nothing else just for the appearance.

I hear there are over 77,000 known cases of people lying on their background checks (a felony) and they've prosecuted less than 1000 of those. Maybe they should start by enforcing the laws on the books.

 

[WIMUSKY]

Re: Couldn't get through to run background check to purchase firearm. Anybody else?

Maybe they should start by enforcing the laws on the books.

That's it, there are plenty of gun laws already. Just need to enforce them......

 

[jigngrub]

Re: Couldn't get through to run background check to purchase firearm. Anybody else?

You can't legislate evil............

... maybe not, but you can give it a lethal injection.

 

[etracer68]

Re: Couldn't get through to run background check to purchase firearm. Anybody else?

Two years ago I was buying a used Winchester 94 30-30 from Cabelas, and had to wait 72hours because of things being to busy. I also went out to a gun show last sat, and it was wall to wall people. Im in the process of ordering a New Ruger Vaquero 45LC from a dealer, and was told it may take a mouth to get it. I think the Newtown shooting has started this mostly. My heart goes out to the families that lost a love one.

I had to go to Gander MT to get a gun case for my grandson yesterday, and noticed the gun dept was to my suprise, very slow,(no people waiting in line). I still had not heard back from the dealer about the Ruger Vaquero, that I ordered from another dealer, so I asked if they had any in the back, (Only one in the show case, but not the one I wanted), he said they just got one in. He went and got it, and WOW! its was the one I wanted. I looked at it, and siad Ill take it. After doing the paper work, he called it in, only took 5 min, and siad I could pick it up monday any time after 12 noon. What a merry Xmas to me. Hope everyone has the luck I did yeaterday. Merry Xmas to all.

 

[produceguy]

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If u find any 223 55.6 u better buy it. Look for it online, it's not their. I hear government is trying to stop all online sales of ammo. A gun dealer in town is selling his repacks of 223 for 1$ a round and they are buying it up. I hope all this will blow over and get back to normal soon. A few ammo stores online had to shut down their sites just to get caught up with the orders so yup per, the system is def overloaded right now.

 

[JB]

Re: Couldn't get through to run background check to purchase firearm. Anybody else?

Sorry, gents. This is getting too political. closed.