Pistol Ammo Availability

[TexasAggie]

Guys,

Are you noticing that pistol ammo is getting harder to find? I went to my LGS today and the 9 mm / 40 cal ammo stocks were nearly depleted. Owner mentioned that he was having a hard time stocking / getting it. I also heard the same thing recently from a reload friend working in another state. I wasn't sure if it was the Mayan calender December 21st end of world date (joking) or just post election hoarding (more noise that Obama is planning to bypass Congress and re-regulate black rifle sales).

I've got to buy 800 rounds for a Tac Pistol class that I've scheduled in January. I'm getting a little nervous and may need to accelerate my purchase. Wife's Christmas gift has a little more priority, but she may get ammo for her stocking stuffer.

Feedback appreciated (maybe this should go in the 2008 ammo run thread but I don't think this situation is near as bad).

Mike Edited December 4, 2012 by mcrichar

[maroonandwhite]

Not at my local Walmart. They have had plenty since the election.

[Troutburger]

I just picked up a case of 9mm. Haven't noticed it being hard to find.
556 has gotten pretty pricey, but not hard to find.

[maroonandwhite]

I know browsing through some old threads from 10 years ago sure is depressing. Ammo was ALOT cheaper. Sure wish I had been into shooting then.

[dlm37015]

most of my suppliers are ouy of 9mm 35 and 223. i f not out they are liminting the amount you can buy

[stahlmangc]

If you are willing to work Gunbroker, I buy from Sportsmans Supply in PA. Good supply and variety of bulk ammo, no credit card up charge and FREE shipping. 1000 rounds of Federal 9mm for $230 recently

[Guest Razz]

I've actually had better luck in the past several weeks. My local Walmart even had CCI in bulk for most of November.

I'm picking up some 9mm and .45ACP, this weekend. I'll post here if I have a hard time finding it.

[jcoosi]

Bought a case of federal 9mm from walmart the other day

[TexasAggie]

Stahlmang,

I'll check out Gunbroker (bought a couple of new handguns over the site with no problems). I regularly travel through Memphis and normally visit Range USA to check out the consignment guns. They have pretty cheap ammo (Tennessee Cartridge) that I can buy in bulk. I'll probably purchase my ammo pretty quick. Went to the local Wally World tonight and they were out of 22 cal (almost all brands), 9 mm and 40 cal (in bulk boxes), all 223 ammo, and some hunting rifle loads.

Mike Edited December 5, 2012 by mcrichar

[JWC]

Been swinging into Walmart on Friday afternoon and they've had WWB 9MM each week. Last week in Hermitage the guy was restocking and I saw the case on his cart so i waited and grabbed 2 boxes. I'm not hoarding but I've noticed stock/stocking seems to be irregular so I've been buying a box here and there because I may just want to go shoot and it's good to have on hand.

[Guest bkelm18]

Honestly I've found zero evidence of a shortage. Nothing compared to the nonsense of 4 years ago. Most of my usual ammo haunts have been stocked with normal prices.

[jdw174]

There are several ammo sales sites on the web that have ammo in stock, and at good prices. One or two have free shipping if you buy a case.