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Posted: 1/16/2021 7:57:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Don’t worry, I have semiauto Maddens in 8mm & .308.  Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I guess my semi-auto Madsen might be considered overpriced. I paid around $3000 for it (maybe $3200? - can't remember), and although I obviously think it's really cool, it is essentially just a really big and heavy semi-auto rifle, that is hopelessly obsolete.  Once you add the tripod, gunner's kit, tools, etc. and the spare quick-change barrel/breech - I am over $4K into this thing. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1715/36421.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1715/36419.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1715/36420.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1715/45822.JPG Don’t worry, I have semiauto Maddens in 8mm & .308. Mine's 8mm and .30-06 ... my older Madsen is 7x57. |
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Posted: 1/16/2021 8:07:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Depends on how you define overpriced. I have 9 Wilson Combat pistols. Glock fanbois and I would disagree... I guess I say overpriced comparing it to what it really is. I paid 180.00 for the receiver which is the cost of a ruger 10/22 The chassis is 400 and the trigger group was 300. The bolt was 99.00, the scope was 400 without the rings I am sure I could have bought other components that were just as good but I wanted mainly KIDD for some stupid reason. I couldnt just go with a scope for a .22. I had to step it up. I was going to get a thermal but I would have never used it for what it could do. Just a stupid buy from someone that was bored and wanted to go all in, damn the price. |
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Posted: 1/16/2021 9:24:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Mine's 8mm and .30-06 ... my older Madsen is 7x57. Your older one is freaking amazing. Not that the semi one isn’t cool, but... |
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Posted: 1/16/2021 9:50:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The expensive part is the stamp that says you don't go to prison. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Third hole is expensive. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/57761/20201215_104150_jpg-1781972.JPG The expensive part is the stamp that says you don't go to prison. Nah, that's only $200. The third hole having existed before the deadline is the expensive part. ETA-I'd estimate I have close to $1200 in my Marlin '97. Inherited the action from my grandpa. He said he thought maybe it had once been his dad's gun. Bunch of money spent on ebay and with Wisners and I had the parts. $200 more for a bluing job. Might be worth $400-$500 as a parts build but it's not for sale and Grandpa's gun works again. |
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Posted: 1/16/2021 10:04:36 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/16/2021 10:15:39 PM EDT
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Either my Mk12 Mod 1 or my SOPMOD block 1 clone.
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Posted: 1/16/2021 10:19:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/402701/_308-691949.jpg McMillan Tac308. It's a great rifle, and I'd buy in again, but today I could get comparable results for much less money. You're on the 600 firing line. Looks like my range.  |
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Posted: 1/16/2021 10:45:18 PM EDT
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I’d say my kidd. The 1300 for rifle,500 optic, . For a SUPER. Fancy one hole at 50 yard 10-22. Lol. I can give it and ammo to 190 Appleseed shooters and they jump up to 210+ every time. Gun makes shooting well easy,
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Posted: 1/16/2021 10:57:40 PM EDT
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M14->All USGI Krieger Barrel LRB in Sage Stock w/ SEI Rail Mount (2005) + LT104 w/ Trij 5-20x50mm
M14->All USGI Criterion Barrel LRB in Troy Industries stock + LT104 w/ Trij 5-20x50mm |
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Posted: 1/16/2021 11:01:30 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/17/2021 12:57:05 AM EDT
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In today's market it has to be my PSL.
Of course I scooped mine up when they were still sub $600. But way to much money in it has to be RRA ar15. $5000 later and I like how it is set up now. Of course it also did the gremlin on me when I got it wet. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 1:07:29 AM EDT
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Another Kidd owner
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Posted: 1/17/2021 1:29:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I you bought after 86, they are all over priced, pre 86 was the only way to get them cheap Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: It depends on when you bought them. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/6163/SP1Plus_jpg-1350618_jpg-1781980.JPG I you bought after 86, they are all over priced, pre 86 was the only way to get them cheap I guess it comes down to what you think is "over priced." I don't consider $1200-after '86-too expensive. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 1:51:13 AM EDT
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I have an M1a National Match rifle that hasn't seen the light of day since 2006 or so. It was almost 3000 dollars back when I bought it.
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Posted: 1/17/2021 1:54:11 AM EDT
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I dont think I own a gun that I couldn't sell and come out at least even on given the current market.
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Posted: 1/17/2021 2:03:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: SIG P210 (as I have been known to mention before )Outdated and obsolete when it was released, it is pointlessly overengineered/built gun. It's basically an overpriced curiosity. ETA: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1715/P1013857_JPG-678554.jpg A coworker just told me he has one of those as we were talking about the current ammo situation. Always thought he was a fudd but turns out he’s got some cool toys. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 2:06:35 AM EDT
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Definitely my mod1. Awesome rifle that I’ve shot all the way out to 1k with, but I have no delusions I couldn’t have built an as good or better rifle for much less than I have in it now.
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Posted: 1/17/2021 2:13:10 AM EDT
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AKS-74U
It's a trashcan gun, but they sell for obscene amounts of money. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 2:19:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I guess my semi-auto Madsen might be considered overpriced. I paid around $3000 for it (maybe $3200? - can't remember), and although I obviously think it's really cool, it is essentially just a really big and heavy semi-auto rifle, that is hopelessly obsolete. Once you add the tripod, gunner's kit, tools, etc. and the spare quick-change barrel/breech - I am over $4K into this thing. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1715/36421.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1715/36419.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1715/36420.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1715/45822.JPG I've got about as much into this thing. Mags, Spanish civil war tripod, tools and stuff.  Attached File |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 2:35:31 AM EDT
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I guess my very clean, 3-digit AR15. I love having it for the historical value, and of course, the 3rd hole adds a lot of artificial value, but from a practical perspective, I could get a modern AR with all the design upgrades of the past 70 years and have a superior firearm for a fraction of the cost--even if it did mean giving up the fun switch.
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Posted: 1/17/2021 2:35:55 AM EDT
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One of my ARs is just under 5k.
But that's because of the accessories including a dbal/suppressor/aimpoint/taps/griffin irons/stamps/surefire etc The base rifle without everything is probably only $1500. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 6:29:25 AM EDT
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I bought a Glock in 2019. I must have been out of my mind.
What a waste of money. Here it is pictured with a proper pistol. 
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Posted: 1/17/2021 8:42:46 AM EDT
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Imho, that was worth every penny you spent. Beautiful gun
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Posted: 1/17/2021 9:02:40 AM EDT
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I've got $1600 in a complete BCM AR I pieced together in 2008/2009.
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Posted: 1/17/2021 9:13:09 AM EDT
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DE50
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Posted: 1/17/2021 9:25:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That's true - the VP9 is an excellent $300 pistol. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Honestly my VP9. Good gun, but the price you pay is way too much. That's true - the VP9 is an excellent $300 pistol. 
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Posted: 1/17/2021 9:38:29 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/17/2021 10:06:03 AM EDT
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I'd have to say my suppressed .300 BLK SBR.
It's overpriced by $400.
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Posted: 1/17/2021 10:08:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Marlin 1895SBL How is that 'overpriced?' |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 11:20:28 AM EDT
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Definitely my precision 20" AR I built. I actually just added it all up last night.
lower$50 Larue Barrel 16" Stealth m4 feed ramps$245 Geisselle MK13 15" rail$300 VLTOR MUR Upper$200 Sig Whiskey3 3-9x50 scope$300 SLR Adjustable Gas block$125 Harris bipod and larue mount$220 Larue LT104 scope mount$160 Magpul ACS + Buttpad$90 Magpul Grip$28 JP LMOS w/EB$353 JP Silent Capture Buffer Spring$170 Geissells GBS Trigger$150 $2,391 not counting shipping or small parts like LPK, gas tube, etc. My Ruger American 308 16" barrel in a magpul chassis with magpul bipod and a no-name 3-9x scope I got at the gunstore used for $300 outshoots it. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 11:24:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've got about as much into this thing. Mags, Spanish civil war tripod, tools and stuff. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/67160/photo_2020-10-20_13-54-10_jpg-1783164.JPG Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I guess my semi-auto Madsen might be considered overpriced. I paid around $3000 for it (maybe $3200? - can't remember), and although I obviously think it's really cool, it is essentially just a really big and heavy semi-auto rifle, that is hopelessly obsolete. Once you add the tripod, gunner's kit, tools, etc. and the spare quick-change barrel/breech - I am over $4K into this thing. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1715/36421.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1715/36419.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1715/36420.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/1715/45822.JPG I've got about as much into this thing. Mags, Spanish civil war tripod, tools and stuff. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/67160/photo_2020-10-20_13-54-10_jpg-1783164.JPG Beautiful! 
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Posted: 1/17/2021 1:26:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: How is that 'overpriced?' Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Marlin 1895SBL How is that 'overpriced?' I saw a NIB 1894CSBL go on GB for $3300. Just a little higher than current average. If someone is paying that, I could understand the logic. Fit and finish can be an issue on some. |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 1:56:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I saw a NIB 1894CSBL go on GB for $3300. Just a little higher than current average. If someone is paying that, I could understand the logic. Fit and finish can be an issue on some. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Marlin 1895SBL How is that 'overpriced?' I saw a NIB 1894CSBL go on GB for $3300. Just a little higher than current average. If someone is paying that, I could understand the logic. Fit and finish can be an issue on some. If he shared his cost it might make sense. I paid $750 for my 'JM' 1895 SBL a few years ago, and it's worth it. It's one gun I won't ever sell. Not because some idiot might pay $3K for it, but because it's a great gun. Unless he paid >$1200 for his, it's hard to claim he 'overpaid.' |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 3:52:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If he shared his cost it might make sense. I paid $750 for my 'JM' 1895 SBL a few years ago, and it's worth it. It's one gun I won't ever sell. Not because some idiot might pay $3K for it, but because it's a great gun. Unless he paid >$1200 for his, it's hard to claim he 'overpaid.' The current price likely reflects that they are out of production for now, until when and if Ruger decides to tool up and run them. I was uber lucky to find the 1894csbl in November for MSRP. And I agree, not a gun I want to part with regardless of resale value. Well, to a point but I have no idea what that point is. |
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Posted: 1/25/2021 11:56:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: AKS-74U It's a trashcan gun, but they sell for obscene amounts of money. Forgot about this. I don't have the gun, but I have a NoDak Spud receiver and a complete, numbers matching, unfired Bulgarian AKS-74U kit just sitting in a box somewhere. |
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