imschur Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 I am not finding anything newsworthy on .22's lately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techmike Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 I think it's more than 22's. An Ohio self defense web site I monitor has a sale/trade forum-almost all sales are real slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodent.22 Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 I think the ''rebounding economy'' that everyone is raving about has hit a slump. Everyone's gun money is in the gas tank.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted July 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 Im not even seeing much in new product announcements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 But some are still selling so well I'm unable to get them, such as the KelTec PMR-30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmurff Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 I think it has hit a plateau after many long time shooters, picked up .22s similar to their self defense or duty guns to allow them to practice and train cheaper. Or just replaced our old Fudd guns.With the cool factor in the new .22s I think they'll pick back up as more gun clubs and ranges start offering faster paced competitions to take the new fun guns into account.I also believe Americans are leery of spending disposable income because of the uncertainty of our economy still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Wood Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 I also believe Americans are leery of spending disposable income because of the uncertainty of our economy still.I think that has a lot to do with it. (so does my wife)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 There's been a real rush over the past couple of years in .22, I think the market got saturated and the consumers have too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted July 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 I wonder how many of the "tactical .22's" became a stepping stone to centerfire AR's from folks who might never have considered an AR previously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 I wonder how many of the "tactical .22's" became a stepping stone to centerfire AR's from folks who might never have considered an AR previouslyYep, a classic gateway drug if I've seen one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmurff Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Yep, a classic gateway drug if I've seen one.Shhh the liberals will hear you! :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 LOL, I went the other way. I had a collection of centerfire AR-styles before getting into tactical .22's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmao_37 Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Or just replaced our old Fudd guns. ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmurff Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Before we consider if the .22 market has peaked maybe we should try to find out if .22 ammo sales have increased and by what margin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
44terryberry Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 LOL, I went the other way. I had a collection of centerfire AR-styles before Same here.Since I got my 22`s, I`ve hardly touched my expensive centerfires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdavison Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 I dont think it has peaked. I think we are seeing a reduction due to people unwilling to invest money in anything right now with the way the current administration is handling the country.If things start to stabilize (once we get rid of Obama) perhaps we will see things start to pick up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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