Why are people paying so much for 380 ammo

[U.S. Patriot]

Do you have an LCP that you want to sell that way?

No sorry I do not buy Rugers. I did at one time have a Beretta .380 84BB. Traded it for an AK. Now I'm glad I did.

 

[rmcrob]

JMO, a couple of reasons is that some don't shop around or they're not willing to drive any distance out of their way for better prices.

Sure. It depends on the individual. If you are short of money, you may go out of your way to save some. If you aren't, you may not.

I'm the kind of guy who won't go to the gas station across the street from my usual one to save ten cents a gallon if it causes me to make a left turn in traffic. But that's just me.

 

[Jack Ryan]

Why are people paying so much for 380 ammo, I really don't understand why someone would pay $30.00 + dollars for a box of 50 PRACTICE Ammo If you are going to spend the money, Why not buy 10mm or 45acp. Can someone fill me in pleae,

380 cal guns don't work very well with 45 acp amo or 10mm either.

 

[exile]

Why? Who the heck knows, I sure won't pay the ridiculous prices.

 

[66MustangCvt]

I guess my point was that it wasn't THAT difficult to find and the stuff I do find is not THAT expensive (to me anyways).

It's all relative when it comes to money. Some people would say 10 cents a round is too much. For me if it is a carry round, then under a $1 each is fine with me. If it is practise rounds, then I think under 33 cents (preferably under a quarter) in this market is fair and still easy to come by if you have the time to look around. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Fort Liberty]

Don's

Had a guy come in today and tell me he went to Don's and paid $90.00 for a box of 50!

 

[chasekerion4]

Had a guy come in today and tell me he went to Don's and paid $90.00 for a box of 50!

Did you laugh at him or beat he hell out of him? Which one?

 

[repair]

Did you laugh at him or beat he hell out of him? Which one?

I hope he sold him a 900.00 LCP..

 

[cosermann]

Based on what I've seen, my theory is that many people have purchased a handgun for the first time since Barry got elected and many of those people went with a .380. And since many of these folks are first timers, they didn't have a stock of ammo built up, so they have to pay the going rate or have a gun with little ammo on hand (never a good situation).

Add to this the recent popularity of the P3AT, LCP, etc. and there you go.

380 has never made economic sense to me.

 

[repair]

Based on what I've seen, my theory is that many people have purchased a handgun for the first time since Barry got elected and many of those people went with a .380. And since many of these folks are first timers, they didn't have a stock of ammo built up, so they have to pay the going rate or have a gun with little ammo on hand (never a good situation).

Add to this the recent popularity of the P3AT, LCP, etc. and there you go.

380 has never made economic sense to me.

I don't think that a .380 is a good gun to go to the range and shoot for pleasure but I sure like carrying it.

 

[LPMan59]

Had a guy come in today and tell me he went to Don's and paid $90.00 for a box of 50!

doesnt surprise me. his prices are...ummm... interesting to say the least. i actually enjoy going in don's. but not to buy anything, just to people watch. well, as long as the sun is up at least.

 

[66MustangCvt]

I don't think that a .380 is a good gun to go to the range and shoot for pleasure but I sure like carrying it.

Absolutely! 100% my sentiment exactly.

If I want to shoot for pleasure, I'll take my XD SC. But I also like to get proficient with an easy-carry gun as well, which happens to be an LCP.

 

[Roadie]

What shortage? <snip>
50 rnds Blazer = $15
<snip>

Where please???

 

[Roadie]

Yeah, I am kinda regretting the 380 as a first gun due to price of ammo, but I like it too much to get rid of it. Eventually I want a .22lr to go shooting with. I would love a Bersa 22 since it is the same frame as my 380.

 

[66MustangCvt]

Where please???

I actually picked this up at Bradis a couple weeks ago. Friendly people.