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Posted: 11/28/2015 2:34:51 AM EDT

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Really nothing I wanted earlier this year, went on sale on BF. Some things I sort of wanted, weren't cheap enough to make it worthwhile, after shipping costs.

Posted: 11/28/2015 2:40:08 AM EDT

[#2]

Kind of. Was lookin' for the primary arms 4x 7.62x39 prism scope, but bought the .223/ 5.45 /.308 one instead. Still want the 4x 7.62x39 one. Maybe Christmas...

Edit: And some soft point 7.62x39 ammo.

Posted: 11/28/2015 2:43:22 AM EDT

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One of the best ones in a long time.

$90 No Name 300 Black 10.5" from Rainier
$49 Rainier Stripped Upper
$13 Pistol Gas Tube
$90 ALG 10" Rail
Raven Magpul Holsters/Double Mag Pouches at ~60% off

Bought a few things locally, but no screaming deals.

Posted: 11/28/2015 2:46:25 AM EDT

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I just bought an IR Hunter Mk II 35mm thermal scope from TNVC- Retail $6495.00 (Black Friday Pricing $5196.00) with free overnight shipping. That's a $1,400+ discount. Comes with a mini-dvd recorder/player as a gift. Kicks it up to about $1.650.00 off.

Black Friday...not so bad.

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Adopt me please...

Posted: 11/28/2015 3:01:55 AM EDT

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I've been looking to get in to the AR10 game for awhile. I really like the Aero Precision M5. So with 15% off site wide and the amazing PA deal on Geissele triggers I made out pretty well.

I pieced together an 18" 308 build that mirrors the Aero 18" factory built rifle, but with an Aero nickel boron bcg, Geissele SSA-E, BCM charging handle, and BCM comp. All for less than Aero's standard 18" offering.

Posted: 11/28/2015 3:03:11 AM EDT

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I've been looking to get in to the AR10 game for awhile. I really like the Aero Precision M5. So with 15% off site wide and the amazing PA deal on Geissele triggers I made out pretty well.

I pieced together an 18" 308 build that mirrors the Aero 18" factory built rifle, but with an Aero nickel boron bcg, Geissele SSA-E, BCM charging handle, and BCM comp. All for less than Aero's standard 18" offering.

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Nice!

Posted: 11/28/2015 3:24:16 AM EDT

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I got a set of the HighCom 10x12 plates, a Geissele SSA, some Fusion MSR from PSA, and a 420 round can of XM193 from MassAmmo....oh, and a couple T-shirts from SilencerCo. Was really hoping for the BOGO muzzle devices from SilencerCo again...

Posted: 11/28/2015 3:24:31 AM EDT

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Oh shoot I forgot to see if TAG had another clusterscrew of a sale again.

Posted: 11/28/2015 3:47:36 AM EDT

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I didn't get any gun stuff. Local sports warehouse place had LC9S pros for $319, but I didn't bite. I bought about $40 in blurays at WM and BB and we got some sheets sets. Didn't spend much, which is a good thing! Gun sales seemed much less exciting this year than the last few...

Posted: 11/28/2015 4:06:14 AM EDT

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Come Christmas eve I'm gonna have to cut holes in my grandson'e pants pockets so he has something to play with on Christmas Day.

Posted: 11/28/2015 4:46:59 AM EDT

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I picked up 5 magpul AK mags from PSA for a little over $40 shipped. That is all I have picked up, due to lack of free funds

Posted: 11/28/2015 5:31:57 AM EDT

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I bought 500 new primed LC 308 brass for $127 shipped. Not becaue it was a smoking deal,but because I needed some. I bought 1000 .380 100 gr bullets for $69 shipped. Bought a LAPG range bag because I had a 15% off coupon code $48 shipped. I bought 250 rounds of 9mm Federal HST 147 gr. $116 shipped. I needed some reloading components and a replacement for a 23 year old range bag. The Federal HST is my go to H/D and CCW load. Spent all my stashed funds .... now I'm poor.

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Posted: 11/28/2015 5:40:28 AM EDT

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Link to hst?

Posted: 11/28/2015 6:04:37 AM EDT

[#14]

I didn't do any impulse buys based on great sales... I just took advantage of the discounts to pay less for what I was going to be getting anyway.

Silencerco had a discount on their gear, I picked up Omega endcaps all the muzzle devices I needed to get my collection ready for when my two Omega's get out of jail. Saved a couple hundred bucks there.

Brownells had 10% off storewide (10% off military pricing, even) and I happened to have several hundred dollars of build components in my cart... rails, Mlok stuff, short throw safeties, etc.

Primary Arms had good prices on several items I was looking for, including the 4 Raptor charging handles I needed.

Mas Defense had 15% off pretty much everything. I had some gas blocks and tubes and a barrel set to go there.

PSA had ...meh... reasonable prices... on their lowers and free shipping, so I picked up another 5 lowers. My FFL only charges $10 per transfer, not per serial number, so it pays to buy a few at a time.

I spent way too much money yesterday. lol. But I figure it's money I was going to spend anyway, so it's better to save a few bucks by getting it all at once on BF.

I also picked up an Aimpoint T-2 from opticsplanet for $512 shipped... but that was last week in what I assume was a pricing error.

Posted: 11/28/2015 6:29:19 AM EDT

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After work I headed to a few places for stuff I had my eye on. Home Depot was the first stop, the parking lot looked like any other night, pretty much dead. Then I headed to Wal-Mart, told my son to get ready for the insanity. We get there and again, pretty quiet. Sears, dead. I guess Black Friday was pretty much a bust this year.

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Posted: 11/28/2015 6:41:09 AM EDT

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I just bought an IR Hunter Mk II 35mm thermal scope from TNVC- Retail $6495.00 (Black Friday Pricing $5196.00) with free overnight shipping. That's a $1,400+ discount. Comes with a mini-dvd recorder/player as a gift. Kicks it up to about $1.650.00 off.

Black Friday...not so bad.

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You win

Posted: 11/28/2015 6:42:14 AM EDT

[#17]

Didn't buy squat

Posted: 11/28/2015 6:55:21 AM EDT

[#18]

There are some deals to be had but Black Friday is primarily about retailers making money. People buy stuff they don't need but buy because, "it's a good deal." Most times it's not that good of a deal but hey, it's Black Friday so it's a good deal right?

Posted: 11/28/2015 7:10:23 AM EDT

[#19]

Didn't buy a single gun related thing this Black Friday. There just wasn't any deals on anything I needed or wanted. Worst Black Friday EVAR!

Posted: 11/28/2015 7:11:11 AM EDT

[#20]

Swfa 5-20 hd pretty sweet sale they have going this weekend

Posted: 11/28/2015 7:41:58 AM EDT

[#21]

I bought some of the PMags that were on sale.

Posted: 11/28/2015 8:36:08 AM EDT

[#22]

I bought an upper rifle kit.and Pmags - DSGarms.com
Fail Zero bolt carrier Group and MFT stock - Primaryarms.com

Posted: 11/28/2015 8:37:43 AM EDT

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He really wants to sell those batteries.

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I was impressed by the number of fucking emails Scott at Battery Junction sent me.

He really wants to sell those batteries.

You do know that Battery Junction monitors the sale of fleshlights ........
now you know the rest of the story.

Posted: 11/28/2015 9:00:12 AM EDT

[#24]

The only thing I bought was a Mossberg Maverick 88 20 gauge for $169. I am not a huge black friday shopper.

Posted: 11/28/2015 9:03:06 AM EDT

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The hard times are good times once they're behind you, because you held tight and got through it together. It's a time to shine. To forgive. To not argue. To appreciate each other.
AND TO SEEK GOD AND SHEPHERD YOUR FAMILY TOWARDS HIM.

I know it's little conciliation in the moment, but the difficult times my wife and I have weathered together are the fondest and most reassuring times ever. The dutiful efforts and demonstrated loyalty are priceless.

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Didn't even look this year. We're so damn broke the kids are going to have to be happy with getting supper for Christmas...

IMO, everyone has way too damn much these days. I am just thankful to God for our health.

The hard times are good times once they're behind you, because you held tight and got through it together. It's a time to shine. To forgive. To not argue. To appreciate each other.
AND TO SEEK GOD AND SHEPHERD YOUR FAMILY TOWARDS HIM.

I know it's little conciliation in the moment, but the difficult times my wife and I have weathered together are the fondest and most reassuring times ever. The dutiful efforts and demonstrated loyalty are priceless.

Damn straight! Well said

Posted: 11/28/2015 9:04:07 AM EDT

[#26]

I bought a plastic ammo can for $2.99 and an 80oz bottle of Power Service diesel additive for $7.99 at Rural King. I might have gone overboard this year.

Posted: 11/28/2015 9:07:01 AM EDT

[#27]

Got an SWFA SS with free TAC rings and level for $259. That's a really good deal for a nice scope

SWFA Deals

Posted: 11/28/2015 9:10:06 AM EDT

[#28]

Local fun store has Bushmaster Patrol carbine for 499 after rebates...............I don't need one, but if I did I would have snatched one up

Posted: 11/28/2015 9:13:25 AM EDT

[#29]

I got one of the geissele triggers from primary arms.

Posted: 11/28/2015 9:16:21 AM EDT

[#30]

I bought one of the BCM blem lowers for $219, which I've been wanting for a BCM upper I currently have on an Aero lower. No more Frankenrifle!

Posted: 11/28/2015 9:28:19 AM EDT

[#31]

Bought some misc items from PSA to complete a build I'm in the middle of.

Kind of annoyed that PSA always charges your card instantly...i can understand in instances of custom built stuff. But for off the shelf items is

. Even more annoying if they take weeks to ship that.

Posted: 11/28/2015 9:31:17 AM EDT

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I bought one of the BCM blem lowers for $219, which I've been wanting for a BCM upper I currently have on an Aero lower. No more Frankenrifle!

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Same here. Put together a complete BCM rifle for right at a grand. Im half tempted to get a second.

Posted: 11/28/2015 9:33:01 AM EDT

[#33]

got 2 triggers and a rail. also picked up a magpul prs stock. may pull the trigger on a dpms a2 upper for 405 with free shipping from midway

debit card is on fire the past few days

Posted: 11/28/2015 9:35:26 AM EDT

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Got an SWFA SS with free TAC rings and level for $259. That's a really good deal for a nice scope

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those upper/lower deals are nuts

Posted: 11/28/2015 9:46:44 AM EDT

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those upper/lower deals are nuts

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Got an SWFA SS with free TAC rings and level for $259. That's a really good deal for a nice scope

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those upper/lower deals are nuts

hmmm and throw a $199 PredatAR barrel in them. Damnit.

Posted: 11/28/2015 9:49:15 AM EDT

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hmmm and throw a $199 PredatAR barrel in them. Damnit.

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Got an SWFA SS with free TAC rings and level for $259. That's a really good deal for a nice scope

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those upper/lower deals are nuts

hmmm and throw a $199 PredatAR barrel in them. Damnit.

it is the absolute worse situation when you have one rifle half built, and you have parts coming in for build 2, 3, 4, 5 , and 6

well its a bad situation for the wallet. good for the soul though

Posted: 11/28/2015 9:54:48 AM EDT

[#37]

i didn'y buy ANYTHING!

Posted: 11/28/2015 9:59:15 AM EDT

[#38]

25% off a pair of VZ Grips for my Kimber.

$7 off NATO watch strap from NATO Strap Co.

I should have waited a couple of days to order the DeSantis Speed

Scabbard. They were 25% off yesterday.

Posted: 11/28/2015 10:08:16 AM EDT

[#39]

I guess if you needed or wanted a cheap TV.....

Other than that, didn't even leave the house until 2 pm yesterday to go get lunch.

Posted: 11/28/2015 10:37:45 AM EDT

[#40]

Only thing I got was the 16 packs of Energizer batteries, free after rebate at Rural King. Got my limit of 4 packs.

Posted: 11/28/2015 10:37:48 AM EDT

[#41]

We are all so spoiled right now with the way prices are that we will be looking back on these times in a few months and kicking ourselves. $500 Bushmasters? Most of us didn't even pick one up. We will wish we did in November.

Posted: 11/28/2015 10:46:17 AM EDT

[#42]

Everything I bought that was gun related I didnt need. I bought all of this shit simply because I knew that If I waited for the time to come when I actually did need it, I would be paying substantially more. Now Im going to be sitting on a pile of parts and accessories that I will inevitably use in the future. If I dont, then oh well, I will sell them in the EE at a fair current market price.

Posted: 11/28/2015 10:51:04 AM EDT

[#43]

I just got about $60 of ammo, nothing really jumped out at me. The suppressor deals were pretty lame compared to years prior.

Posted: 11/28/2015 10:56:13 AM EDT

[#44]

22 ammo at normal prices(add 3000 rounds). Was looking for a deal on a magpul ak stock.

Posted: 11/28/2015 10:59:05 AM EDT

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I wasnt super impressed, but Dyson sure brought some deals.. the motorhead v6+ kit at costco for 239 was a new low price I haven't seen before (bought 2 of those - one for us and one for gift), and the handheld for 69.97 - holy shit.. those things are usually 200+ bought 2 of those also (same distribution)..

Posted: 11/28/2015 10:59:59 AM EDT

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Done with gun stuff for a while. Back into music.

I paid full price for an aNaLoG.MaN mini-chorus today. It should be worth it.

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Nice.

Posted: 11/28/2015 11:03:19 AM EDT

[#47]

From work, no gun stuff:

40" Vizio Smart TV - $182

PS4 Star Wars Battlefront Bundle - $215

Posted: 11/28/2015 11:55:46 AM EDT

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One of the best ones in a long time.

$90 No Name 300 Black 10.5" from Rainier
$49 Rainier Stripped Upper
$13 Pistol Gas Tube
$90 ALG 10" Rail
Raven Magpul Holsters/Double Mag Pouches at ~60% off

Bought a few things locally, but no screaming deals.

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99% sure that is the $90 KAK barrel. KAK used the exact same description and the Rainier Arms web address for the barrel days KAK in it. I went with the 8.5" for my budget pistol build.