Has the .22 market peaked?

[imschur]

I am not finding anything newsworthy on .22's lately

[techmike]

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.

[rodent.22]

I think the ''rebounding economy'' that everyone is raving about has hit a slump. Everyone's gun money is in the gas tank....

[imschur]

Im not even seeing much in new product announcements

[Microgunner]

But some are still selling so well I'm unable to get them, such as the KelTec PMR-30.

[asmurff]

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.

[George Wood]

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)!

[Madhouse]

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.

[imschur]

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

[Microgunner]

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

Yep, a classic gateway drug if I've seen one.

[asmurff]

Yep, a classic gateway drug if I've seen one.

Shhh the liberals will hear you!  :auto:

[Madhouse]

LOL, I went the other way.  I had a collection of centerfire AR-styles before getting into tactical .22's.

[lmao_37]

Or just replaced our old Fudd guns.

;D

[asmurff]

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?

[44terryberry]

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.

[bdavison]

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.