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Posted: 4/25/2024 10:00:32 AM EDT
[Last Edit: buck19delta]
True confessions of a drug addict.
 My name is buck19delta And I’m a drug addict. My drug of choice? Guns and gun related shit. I’m here today to talk about a very real obstacle to my staying clean, and walking the straight and narrow. I mean, I really WANT to be a clean, normal guy, with extra cash to take my girl to the movies, have fun out on the town occasionally, but I have a very real obstacle, a VERY pushy drug dealer, who is a constant temptation, and a very real threat and danger to my gun sobriety. I will be doing great, haven’t thought about gun shit in days, I think “ hey, I can kick this habit finally ! “.  Then, HE HAPPENS, and I don’t only fall off the wagon, I’m literally thrown / dragged off it kicking and screaming. . My phone buzzes, and there’s a text. Which is essentially…PSST, hey you, yeah, YOU !  “ hey man, interested in a GREAT deal on a holosun red dot ? / sig Romeo ? / Aimpoint ? / Larue barrel ? / Larue trigger ? / U.S. optics 4x12x44 scope? / Athlon 2x12x42 scope ? / primary arms LPVO ? / night force rings ? / mags ? / ammo ? Primers ? / other random gun shit…Etc ? I’m like how much ? Wow,that’s a great price !  Then…NO ! I said I wasn’t buying anything else this month ! No, no ! He’s like.. “ dude, I’ll hold it for you until next payday / next month / or even July / august, just give me a small deposit. I SAID NO ! I can’t stop thinking about that sweet, sweet gun candy though, it chews at me incessantly, like a unscratchable itch,  and within a day, 2 max I text back. “ I’ll take it “. You think it’s bad having generic gun emails coming to your phone ? Just pray you never stumble across a dealer, then you will know some real gun addiction .  However… once the ups man delivers, it’s 100% pure ecstasy, that sweet dopamine rush floods thru you, and even better, you know you just filled another hole in your armory, increased capacity, added a new option / another ability, and that’s a permanent good feeling.   And I scurry back to my man cave with it, and lock it away in my treasure horde where it will be safe from those filthy hobittses ! |
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Posted: 4/25/2024 10:06:24 AM EDT
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Palmetto State thread
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Posted: 4/25/2024 10:08:18 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Commando223]
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Posted: 4/25/2024 10:09:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Curmudgeon762: Palmetto State thread That’s the big fish to be sure, my dealer is just a small fish by comparison.
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Posted: 4/25/2024 10:19:02 AM EDT
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Modern Warriors is across the highway from Wal Mart. That place is crazy.
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Posted: 4/25/2024 10:29:33 AM EDT
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I go in spurts or phases. Recent one was a CZ Shadow 2. I saw it and bought it almost like something else was controlling me. I was on autopilot. Next was a CZ 457 varmint. Then I'll get back on the wagon and not even be tempted for months on end till one day - BOOP! Something pops into my head and I simply must have it, so I buy it. It's weird.
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Posted: 4/25/2024 10:32:27 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Vague]
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For me, it's the gun stuff. The best gun stuff. I even ask for extra gun stuff and the FFL is so friendly and more than willing to oblige. One time I asked for 9mm ammo and they gave me three. I said, "Wow, three for free!" and the nice friendly gun dealer laughed and said, "I'm going to call you 3-for-free!".
Now the FFL greets me with "hey it's 3-for-free!" and ALWAYS offers me three discounted firearms accessories. It's such a fun and cool atmosphere at my local FFL, I go there at least 3 times a week for my gun fix, 1-2 times for ammo on the weekend, and maybe once for optics when I'm in a rush but want a great red dot that is affordable, fast, and can match my aiming needs. I even skip my IRA contributions in favor of gun stuff it's awesome! What a great FFL. |
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Posted: 4/25/2024 10:33:37 AM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Curmudgeon762: Palmetto State thread 
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Posted: 4/25/2024 10:59:59 AM EDT
[Last Edit: buck19delta]
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While psa is a bad temptation, the EE is worse for me.
Worst of all….are police trade in places, like aim surplus, impact guns and a few others those are all far worse for me. $12.00 M&P 2.0 17 rd mags new in wrap ? I’ll take 50 ! 
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Posted: 4/25/2024 11:01:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By buck19delta: While psa is a bad temptation, police trade in places are far worse for me. $12.00 M&P 2.0 17 rd mags new in wrap ? I’ll take 50 ! So what are these police trade in places you speak of? |
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USA
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Posted: 4/25/2024 11:01:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Vague: For me, it's the gun stuff. The best gun stuff. I even ask for extra gun stuff and the FFL is so friendly and more than willing to oblige. One time I asked for 9mm ammo and they gave me three. I said, "Wow, three for free!" and the nice friendly gun dealer laughed and said, "I'm going to call you 3-for-free!". Now the FFL greets me with "hey it's 3-for-free!" and ALWAYS offers me three discounted firearms accessories. It's such a fun and cool atmosphere at my local FFL, I go there at least 3 times a week for my gun fix, 1-2 times for ammo on the weekend, and maybe once for optics when I'm in a rush but want a great red dot that is affordable, fast, and can match my aiming needs. I even skip my IRA contributions in favor of gun stuff it's awesome! What a great FFL.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/25/2024 11:03:32 AM EDT
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Have you been introduced to the world of night vision and thermal? If not, I highly advise you check it out...
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Posted: 4/25/2024 11:04:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Curmudgeon762: So what are these police trade in places you speak of? |
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Posted: 4/25/2024 11:04:23 AM EDT
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WV, USA
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Posted: 4/25/2024 11:04:27 AM EDT
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Drugs are bad
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Posted: 4/25/2024 11:04:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Curmudgeon762: So what are these police trade in places you speak of? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Curmudgeon762: Originally Posted By buck19delta: While psa is a bad temptation, police trade in places are far worse for me. $12.00 M&P 2.0 17 rd mags new in wrap ? I’ll take 50 ! So what are these police trade in places you speak of? Aim surplus, impact guns, recoil gun works, etc. police trade in pistol mags of every variety imaginable, sig, ruger, S&W, glock, hk, colt, fn, pistol / rifle mags, guns, uppers, parts, aimpoints, lights, lasers, eotech, shotguns, etc. |
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Posted: 4/25/2024 11:07:35 AM EDT
[Last Edit: buck19delta]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Voland: Have you been introduced to the world of night vision and thermal? If not, I highly advise you check it out... Yes, I entered a while ago, and first got a pvs-14 and later a hogster thermal. luckily though, its expensive enough I can avoid it easily enough. Currently I’m focusing HEAVILY on regular optics, rifle scopes, red dots, LPVO, etc. might go back to suppressors around first of the year, the fast turn arounds are tempting, I could use a few more, like a big 46 cal do it all, a couple compact 9mm, super tiny for .22 / .32 beretta, and a couple 5.7 ones. |
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Posted: 4/25/2024 11:09:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Aimless: Aim surplus Tracking that one |
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Posted: 4/25/2024 11:09:48 AM EDT
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Hi, my name is firedog51d.
I, too, am an addict.
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Posted: 4/25/2024 11:27:44 AM EDT
[#19]
I get it. My wife left for a week and I went
 on my gun related spending.And my only avenue to help pay off some of that CC debt is going to the safe to sell something at a loss. But now per the ATF's new regs., I'm suddenly and unlicensed dealer.  I've got so many gun projects rolling around in my head it's scary.
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USA
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Posted: 4/25/2024 2:03:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Ronin72]
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What kind of Athlon 2x12x42 scope are we talking? How much?
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WI, USA
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Posted: 4/25/2024 2:16:29 PM EDT
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I don’t really have a dealer. The gun shop with a range I shoot at kind of acts like I murdered their puppy when I start asking about transfers.
Otherwise I’m sure PSA would bankrupt me. |
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Posted: 4/25/2024 2:17:31 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/25/2024 2:24:07 PM EDT
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I am waiting on Fed Ex right now.
I order every week. I am the pusher. @JDoggyHoplite
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Posted: 4/25/2024 2:25:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dump1567: I get it. My wife left for a week and I went on my gun related spending.And my only avenue to help pay off some of that CC debt is going to the safe to sell something at a loss. But now per the ATF's new regs., I'm suddenly and unlicensed dealer. I've got so many gun projects rolling around in my head it's scary. Not til middle of next month you're not. Think the new rule isn't effective til 20 May. |
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Posted: 4/25/2024 2:26:52 PM EDT
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Police trades are the milsurps of the 21st century.
Sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore is another pusher of such things. |
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Posted: 4/25/2024 2:33:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By beitodesstrafe: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/138374/Palamento-530562_JPG-639250.jpg Why I stay unsubscribed to the daily deal. Don't need the temptation. |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 4/25/2024 2:45:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ronin72: What kind of Athlon 2x12x42 scope are we talking? How much? Almost certainly the Helos Gen 2 2-12. I’d like to hear the price too! |
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Posted: 4/25/2024 2:47:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By beitodesstrafe: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/138374/Palamento-530562_JPG-639250.jpg |
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Posted: 4/25/2024 2:50:35 PM EDT
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You're not alone my friend. Many times I have succumbed to many deals and my wallet has lost.
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Posted: 4/25/2024 3:05:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By beitodesstrafe: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/138374/Palamento-530562_JPG-639250.jpg  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/25/2024 3:10:41 PM EDT
[#31]
It's bad when the FFL you use when ordering guns says..."don't you think you have enough already?".
Few times I'll see a good online deal on a gun or related item. I'll take the cash out and sit it on my desk while looking at the item on my monitor, to see which looks best. Lot of times the cash goes back in the safe. |
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Posted: 4/25/2024 3:40:42 PM EDT
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GT Dist moved, but not far enough.
They've gotten me many times with their trade-in stuff. If PSA was close, (with apologies to Tennessee Ernie) I'd owe my soul to the company store. |
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MT, USA
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Posted: 4/25/2024 3:42:43 PM EDT
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Can I interest you in a C&R license?
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KS, USA
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Posted: 4/25/2024 3:45:45 PM EDT
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I picked up my 5 psa receivers today from my ffl, thanks psa, I can stop anytime I like.
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Posted: 4/25/2024 3:47:13 PM EDT
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If it were not for the EE here I would be retired and living in a mansion somewhere. (Oh well)
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Posted: 4/25/2024 3:48:57 PM EDT
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2 sides of this dilemma:
One is that compared to bass boats, Harleys, and RVs guns hold their value and you'd have to buy a lot of them with ammo to spend the same as a bass boat. The other is that at some point you have to realize that quality is the better choice over quantity. Having a fully tricked out AR that you enjoy shooting with (and actually shoot) plus plates, NODS, and ammo is possible if you stop buy a dozen guns that are "a good deal." |
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Posted: 4/25/2024 3:52:06 PM EDT
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My Dealer cut me off until I come back with enough money for that KAC SR-15 I’ve been fondling. He did sell me a used Hi-Point for cheap, just to help me get through the shakes today.
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Posted: 4/25/2024 3:53:46 PM EDT
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My addiction was the Goodwill online EBay style auction where they sell the good stuff. I’ve gotten tons of stuff off of it. A functioning PVS-7 for $150, a new with tags Elbrestock Warhammer in Multicam for $70, packs, pouches, gun parts, etc.
Luckily now the secret is out and I get priced out of most stuff I want. It sure was good back in the day. |
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Posted: 4/25/2024 3:57:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DayandNight1701]
[#39]
I caught the bug around 2018/19. Outside of targets and maybe a bit of ammo sometime last year, I haven't purchased anything gun related in years. The last "gun thing" I did was revamp my AR pistol, which I haven't even test fired.
I should consider myself lucky to have grown out of the "gun addiction". I'm down to just a few guns; I just can't see the need to to have 30+ guns for myself. I know "boo this man!" I do have 3 complete stripped receiver sets so the option of building them out will always be there. They're not really worth selling and don't take up much space so I'll hang onto them. |
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Posted: 4/25/2024 3:58:57 PM EDT
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I have been doing a lot of training again. That is expensive. Guns, ammo, gear, travel…
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Posted: 4/25/2024 4:01:48 PM EDT
[#41]
Same....i bought a SBR popo trade in last year along with 3 trade in suppressors....awfully fun way to waste money.
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Posted: 4/25/2024 4:01:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Curmudgeon762: So what are these police trade in places you speak of? Do a search for whatever interests you. AIM, Recoil, Gun Mag Warehouse, Sportsman Outdoor Superstore, GT Dist., etc. GT's Austin-area store is my Kryptonite.
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Posted: 4/25/2024 4:05:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: buck19delta]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bluedog82: Almost certainly the Helos Gen 2 2-12. I’d like to hear the price too! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bluedog82: Originally Posted By Ronin72: What kind of Athlon 2x12x42 scope are we talking? How much? Almost certainly the Helos Gen 2 2-12. I’d like to hear the price too! Bought two so far, $425.00 each shipped. Didn't think it was a bad price. Id have never bought them / ever tried them , had he not been waving them under my nose. Great scopes though, I got a couple compact us optics 4x12 scopes as well, love those too. 
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Posted: 4/25/2024 4:27:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By treasurediver: My addiction was the Goodwill online EBay style auction where they sell the good stuff. I’ve gotten tons of stuff off of it. A functioning PVS-7 for $150, a new with tags Elbrestock Warhammer in Multicam for $70, packs, pouches, gun parts, etc. Luckily now the secret is out and I get priced out of most stuff I want. It sure was good back in the day. Username checks out! |
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Posted: 4/25/2024 5:17:14 PM EDT
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I wasn't planning on buying any guns for a while, and then PSA had RDBs for sale.
 So now I've got one of those. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By M4Michael: Police trades are the milsurps of the 21st century. Must be. I ordered an M&P 40 from PSA and when I went to pick it up, the dealer had two bins full of revolvers from a prison that just upgraded. So I went home with two M&Ps.  |
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Posted: 4/25/2024 9:09:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lighthammer72: I wasn't planning on buying any guns for a while, and then PSA had RDBs for sale. https://i.postimg.cc/Vv4bTyMf/Screenshot-20240425-161343.png So now I've got one of those. Must be. I ordered an M&P 40 from PSA and when I went to pick it up, the dealer had two bins full of revolvers from a prison that just upgraded. So I went home with two M&Ps. https://i.postimg.cc/mDLLnPS9/IMG-20230224-171032021.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lighthammer72: I wasn't planning on buying any guns for a while, and then PSA had RDBs for sale. https://i.postimg.cc/Vv4bTyMf/Screenshot-20240425-161343.png So now I've got one of those. Originally Posted By M4Michael: Police trades are the milsurps of the 21st century. Must be. I ordered an M&P 40 from PSA and when I went to pick it up, the dealer had two bins full of revolvers from a prison that just upgraded. So I went home with two M&Ps. https://i.postimg.cc/mDLLnPS9/IMG-20230224-171032021.jpg 
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Posted: 4/25/2024 9:14:59 PM EDT
[#47]
I have four transfers waiting at my dealer; 5 last month.
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Posted: 4/25/2024 9:24:59 PM EDT
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I can’t find anything I want except .22’s.
Haven’t bought anything, still don’t have any but I still want some. Funny part is I’ve got a butt load of .22 ammo. What I REALLY want to do is get rid of a bunch of stuff. |
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Posted: 4/25/2024 9:28:50 PM EDT
[#49]
Psst, need an optic?
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GA, USA
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Posted: 4/25/2024 9:35:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Strela: GT Dist moved, but not far enough. They've gotten me many times with their trade-in stuff. If PSA was close, (with apologies to Tennessee Ernie) I'd owe my soul to the company store. GT is the worst...selling PoPo trade ins at great prices. Not to mention premium ammo at sane prices. I'll just have to stop going by entirely...after one last trip next week. |
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