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I know someone selling it. Is it worth snagging? I honestly don't have a lot of reason to buy one....I don't NEED it...and I really don't get into target shooting. Is this something worth a lot more?
Location: Approximately 50 miles from Missoula MT/38 yrs full time after 4 yrs part time
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Originally Posted by Vizio
I know someone selling it. Is it worth snagging? I honestly don't have a lot of reason to buy one....I don't NEED it...and I really don't get into target shooting. Is this something worth a lot more?
At my age and some 70 years of actively being involved with many, many firearms......I am always leary of what may appear to be a "good deal" & always remember that old saying: Buyer Beware!
Questions: Mfg name of the Upper and the Lower?
Why is it being sold?
Is the seller the original owner?
Condition of Bore?
Be allowed to test fire at least 30 rounds to check out how it functions and the accuracy level.
Depends, if its the Mossberg, they go for about 229 new from Walmart, if its the colt or Smith they go for 450 or so. At 150 its a fair deal if its not beat up. Is it one of the older AR look alikes they made back in the 80s? Not sure if there is a premium on that one.
I know someone selling it. Is it worth snagging? I honestly don't have a lot of reason to buy one....I don't NEED it...and I really don't get into target shooting. Is this something worth a lot more?
I go through this with my wife once in a while. She'll pay $25 for a $50 item she doesn't need, but thinks it's a good deal because she "saves" $25. I argue since we don't need it, we don't save $25, we lose $25. On the other hand, (and assuming you inspect the weapon closely and it is in acceptable condition and a reliable make) you may find a good use for it if you go through with it.
Some things I would consider:
Every gun I buy at this point I have a specific role in mind for it. I would have to stumble upon a really good deal to just add a gun to my collection simply because it is a "good deal."
.22 ammo is next to impossible to find lately. Unless you have a healthy stockpile, $150 for a gun you won't be able to use due to lack of ammo availability may not be a smart investment. While this may not necessarily drive the value of the weapon down, it does drive the usefulness down.
Year, make, model. Others have already shared this. Brand name matters. Find out what it is and compare it to what it would cost full price NIB. In some cases it is better to just shell out the extra money for a new gun. Some brands hold their value better than others. $500 for a new S&W MP15-22 is better spent than $150 on a Mossberg IMHO.
Condition: From what I've read, AR15-22s are not the most robust weapons. Drop one and you may break it. Give it a very close inspection to make sure there are no cracks on the receivers (upper and lower), disassemble the bolt, inspect the chamber, etc. If the weapon was not properly maintained, it may not be a good investment as there is little room for error with some .22s.
Let us know what you find out and decide. I used to want a similar weapon but have essentially scrapped the idea because I can't find .22 anywhere.
^ I just bought a .22 and looked for ammo. In about a month I've amassed a likely lifetime supply of it. Keep an eye on the websites that check multiple websites for ammo.
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Originally Posted by WhipperSnapper 88
I don't have first hand knowledge but I've been told the Mossberg .22 ar's are junk.
Maybe kinda pointless. It's a tacticooled up Plinkster, which is a decent .22lr rifle.
Every gun I buy at this point I have a specific role in mind for it. I would have to stumble upon a really good deal to just add a gun to my collection simply because it is a "good deal."
.22 ammo is next to impossible to find lately. Unless you have a healthy stockpile, $150 for a gun you won't be able to use due to lack of ammo availability may not be a smart investment. While this may not necessarily drive the value of the weapon down, it does drive the usefulness down.
That pretty much sums up my reason not to buy it. I honestly couldn't justify adding another gun to my collection just to get a good deal. I give my wife a hard time when she wants to buy another pair of shoes that she "got a good deal on", and another gun would likely be the same issue.
That pretty much sums up my reason not to buy it. I honestly couldn't justify adding another gun to my collection just to get a good deal. I give my wife a hard time when she wants to buy another pair of shoes that she "got a good deal on", and another gun would likely be the same issue.
If you don't have a 22lr and want one now is the time to buy one. I just picked up another 500 rounds for 21.99 shipped. Its out there if you look for it and work a bit for it. If you just see it as a good deal and don't need it than it may be a deal you can pass on. I see 10/22s that are almost indestructible for 239 and they are easy to find new. I have two of the conversions for my left handed and right hand ARs so along with my 10/22 and H&R bolt I don't need one so I would not buy. but if I did not have one and it was a good deal I would jump at one for this price if it is a good gun and not some cheap POJ.
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