Gun Gripes Episode 57: Gun Supply and Demand

[@michaelhedgpeth5173]

Almost 5 years later and still watching this in 2017. Y’all guys know your stuff! Miss the heck outta of ya Barry

[@sbrazenor2]

The issues are the same and some of the criminals in Congress are still causing the same BS.

[@sbrazenor2]

@@hazardousmatter2 indeed, it is.

[@timmyburch9126]

Watching 10 years later

[@afridgetoofar1818]

It’s now 2024

[@playstation3demon13]

watching gun gripes today....Barry you ARE missed

[@jakayawilson2833]

Eric looks like he wants to shoot the phone in the beginning. Lol

[@jamjedi1972]

They say you die twice, first physically then when your name stops being said. Your still missed Barry and your name is definitely still being said. You will definitely out live me. RIP Barry.

[@Wetlax11]

Barry's expressions when he hears about the ak mags priceless!!

[@TheLouisianan]

And .22 ammo just started coming back onto the shelves again without disappearing after 20 minutes again for the first time in years.

[@mikeyyg2000]

2 of my favorite people in the world!! I've learned so much from you and Barry collectively. More than half of what I know about guns has came from this Channel. Thank you guys so much for everything you do. The information I've learned is worth the world to me.

[@YTDace]

Damn it i miss Professor Barry.

[@MrShawnlloyd]

I am in total agreement with you. One thing that these small shops fail to recognize also is that their patrons usually go out of their way to go to small shops and often have to pay more than we would at the big box places...but we do it to help them out. Or rather we "did" that to help them, as I will no longer feel the need to help a small business that decided to screw us over.

[@dondecaire6534]

Watched about 6 STRAIGHT hours of your videos last night after stumbling on them on the Net. REALLY appreciate what you guys are doing and how you just say it straight with no sugar coated PC BS, that is what's needed right now, truth to power! Just wanted to let you know it's appreciated!

[@blazinautospa4899]

Rip berry

[@c.pulcher6383]

"Supply and demand!" - yelled every price gouger, ever. Hopefully gun buyers will remember who stood where when the dust settles.

[@JC132dontaddme]

This is the guy who waits until the bans come to buy all his stuff

[@JCogs94]

Hillary ad before this video. Bahahaha. NOPE!

[@vegasfordguy]

Hey guys, Are you ever going to do a review on the Beretta PX4 Storm? Have you shot one and if so what are your thoughts on it?

[@paulthorla9569]

So if every one slows down buying firearms, the prices WILL go down.

[@spencerwaters6481]

What in the world happened to that poor green Mosin Nagant in the background. Just awful...

[@GrumpyGenXGramps]

That’s why it’s called the “Fugly Morin”.

[@LoginErrorAgain]

Remember that if we ever meet in the desert my friend, The sip of water I would have offered you is now worth $1200. Calling it business don't make it right.

[@highlandrab19]

if they banned 30 round mags wouldn't they just make 29 round ones?

[@tjlovesrachel]

Make bigger ones

[@stetsonwarner807]

I love that mosin you guys have back there. What kind of muzzle brake is on there? I have been trying to find one for mine thats of the threaded sort. I know there are many that can be used I just wanted your opinion on a good one if not that one and how it performs. Thanks for the videos. Read.

[@hector27411]

We need a Barry playlist.

[@oldfool01]

Barry, Eric: I have watched most of your YT videos and so has my son. We have agreed in principle to most of what you have had to say. But, I stand with outlawcajin on this one. I have lost a lot of respect with this 1 vid. Selling inventory you acquired @ pre-hysteria prices for post profit margin IS gouging. Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining!

[@travissnyder8277]

Lol..., ever heard of supply and demand...? Idiot.

[@arkansaswoodsman1582]

If people get bothered by the phone ringing they need to go somewhere else

[@justinv3080]

Arkansaswoodsman it's more about bringing annoyed it'd justify about being distracted easily lol

[@mattzurzola4664]

I really hope they don't think Kennedy was killed by Oswald

[@Fan4ManUnited]

matthew zurzola shut up

[@MrFishd05]

Is that a custome stock on the Mosin? where can i get my hands on one?

[@Legacybychoices]

Eric and Barry- Thank you for the research and explanation of the supply and demand issues.

[@Mike242]

i miss barrys hop, like if u know what im talking about

[@bmark7951]

Mike 242 you’re the only one freak

[@shotgunrain1994]

Do they do out of state gun smithing? Like could I send my m1911 in to get a ambi safety installed if I live in another state?

[@martyngmeyers]

Thanks for that one, it brought a smile to my face and a small chuckle to the back of my teeth. Good luck with your next business venture, I'm sure you will be swimming is riches in no time at all.

[@N0MAD17]

What was resale price for the AK mags ? Anything more than

[@LandRoverDefender2005]

This program is the best!! Keep up the good work guys!!!

[@willititus]

What's the green rifle? Behind you guys, looks like it has an eotech on it

[@luke13andress]

How far are y'all from Atlanta? Gonna be up here for a couple of days and was thinking about stoping by

[@solesearched]

I picked up a S&W M&P15 for $699 a couple days before the madness began, its selling right now for $1400+. I couldn't believe my eyes! lol

[@nakternal]

You guys are awesome. I watch your videos because they are well thought out, not over the top, and you do it with humility. I'm a democrat and I want to join the NRA after watching this video.

[@JakeM364]

Im fairly new to shooting and im not sure if i missed something in the new gun laws but could someone tell me why i cant find any .22LR anywhere.

[@tulrob]

These guys have some great wisdom... I am catching up on all their videos... Fantastic stuff... I have learned a ton of stuff already from Eric and Barry...thanks guys

[@Nero619ful]

What is that gun behind you with the collapsible stock

[@I0aensch]

What rife is the camouflaged one in the background?

[@rhettswhips]

Great reply genius! As I've already stated: Nobody is forcing anyone to buy guns. Dealers can't count on moving a certain # of guns per week at a smaller profit margin. Once they sell what they have, they may not get any more.This means no more income on the product after it's all gone. Selling higher to customers willingly paying more because of scarcity only makes sense in the uncertain market they're we're with right now.

[@uppercaset12345]

Where is this store located.

[@gimpsunlimited]

Very articulate and supported with facts. Love it.

[@FishizzleBoy]

Camo mosin Nagant with adjustable stock in the backround?

[@bamajama002]

Also, the last gun show I went to (Nov 2012), there were very few semi-automatic rifles to be seen. Mostly ARs no SKS and only a couple of AKs. Do you think these gun sellers didnt have the guns or were they holding them until they could jack up the price?

[@aciecarpenter8811]

Missing Barry

[@1kzrider]

can you do a video of what looks to be a tricked out mosin nagant there top shelf in the middle of you two on vid

[@spingra1]

Keep up the good work. Your series is very informative.

[@stevenavery9082]

hey guy, i have a savage model 110 7mm mag black composite stock. how much do you think its worth? its in good condition. thanks

[@jumboMIDGET]

hey, look. a slidefire stock. Won't be seeing those on shelves. Like a time machine

[@usmcsniper84]

I have a ? for you guys (Let say tomorrow)this all ends are you guys going to drop your prices the next day. Or are you going to keep them up as long as you can.

[@tiotyme5532]

Barry is a no nonsense straight-talking guy! Thanks for the video guys.

[@slowride55]

You guys are raising prices because you have to, not because you want to. Great video yet again guys!

[@MosinManiac76254]

Where are they relocating to?

[@jpwdeerhunter1]

I want a Ruger Gunsite Scout what is a good price

[@beachbum4fun2]

Some of us have been out of work for a long time. Luckily I found a great local dealer and got what was available... without being gouged.

[@thecupcakeman69]

I remember when I use to sell guns we would get a shipment of .223 in and I would not bother putting it on the shelf. I would open the package it came in off the truck and set it on the counter. No exaggeration every morning there was a line of 30 people who would clear it all in 5 minutes and there were some fights... it was pretty messed up. Eventually the store put a 3 box limit and even then they were cleaning house and people were trying to buy it go outside and come back in.

[@PrairiePatriot]

Great Gun Gripe. Support your local gun shops folks. This isn't easy on them either. Everyone wants the prices to come down and the supply to be back up in order to satisfy everyone. More guns in the hands of people is something we can all agree is good.

[@WildCowboyman]

I thought you guys took care of that phone... I love the videos keep them coming!

[@CarbonGlassMan]

You're right that things like the aluminum doesn't cost more but the materials cost going up or down is not the only driver of the price. Right now the supply is the same but the demand is higher. The same price adjustment would be seen if the demand is what stayed the same but if the supply was decreased. It's like when orange trees dont' produce because of drought. Demand is the same but supply is diminished so the price of a bag of oranges goes way up. We're faced with possible gun bans.

[@sbc388550]

You know even though you described this in the very simplest of terms, some of these guys STILL don't understand. Well I listened and I do understand. I also sympathize with the situation we find ourselves in. It's an unstable time for gun buyers and sellers, and the law of supply and demand will make all of us choose one way or the other. But in time things will settle back to normal and we can hope and pray it's sooner than later. Keep up the great service you provide us. T.Y.

[@Rockstar6111]

when you guys re-mark the price is that based on your own assesment or the manufactures?

[@221smay]

thanks for the vids guys - America needs you

[@coyotesniper72]

I love it the guys selling the guns are assuring us they're not "price gouging"!

[@100radsbar]

That green rifle in the back, is that a modified Mosin Nagant?

[@Mattman524]

You guys got any 30-06 available

[@smikee]

Just keep doing what you do chaps, your on the right track. UK is watching and fingers crossed for you all.

[@drakedeibler9141]

Look at the mosin in the background haha that was in a Fps Russia video can't believe he didn't give your channel a shout out

[@uncle_buck.5274]

Drake Deibler he also puts "filmed and edited by iraqveteran8888" at the end of his videos

[@mhymyk4022]

Drake Deibler That's old Fugly. they've had that in numerous videos of theirs

[@ghostfromdabay]

What type of camo jacket do u have??

[@mattboumansour]

You guys are great!! Keep the videos going.

[@907cowboy]

thanks guys keep up the good work.

[@lpso708]

I posted this on my Facebook this how I feel:My grandfathers,Dad uncles and my mom taught me about gun safety as I have with my children. In my youth I learn at the YMCA camp also the Boy Scouts. If you take time to teach you will show what they can do. People need to spend time to teach you child.

[@zombielandstudios]

I am so sick of going into stores that sell ammunition and not being able to even buy one box of 22 LR's. It's ridiculous. Keep up the awesome videos guys.

[@Revolverman38]

Just started watching eric&berry videos, read a couple comments saying miss Barry. What happened to barry.. ??

[@jaynino6656]

Had a heart attack a few years back

[@kenny474]

You're not seeing the whole picture. My local shop is a large volume dealer. I spoke with the manager and a S&W sales rep last week there, and I will tell you flat out, the shops simply do not receive the inventory they did even 6 months ago. On average, my shop received 30-50 S&W AR-15's per month. They just received their first shipment in over 3 months, and it was only for 28 rifles. They went over 2 months without a single AR in stock from an maker, essentially losing 2 months sales.

[@ChristopherRhudy]

Few days ago, I was in a gun store here in TX... idea was all ammo purchases of non-available calibers ( 223/556, 7.69x39...308, etc) you had to buy a gun to buy the ammo, and for the more available calibers (.40, 30-06, etc) it's one box per customer (3 per family)

[@joebonsaipoland]

Anyway to be notified when prices return to "normal"?

[@keydet72]

Love you guys, don't ever change!

[@ceschmid]

I like you guys..., good experience, good knowledge, great common sense.

[@ZombieTex1]

(...continued) the high prices make it hard on an individual basis, but over all allows a more even distribution of necessary goods to all needy parties while creating a powerful incentive for suppliers to deliver relief sooner than they might otherwise be motivated to do so. In the end, more people are helped sooner and with more goods by the high prices than are harmed by them. This is the power of the free market. (sorry for dragging this across 3 posts, I hate the reply character limit.)

[@Wawalsh1234]

Hey guys, I enjoy your videos. We must stand firm not letting them get any ban of any kind or they will continue to nibble away until all guns are banned.

[@your0a0asshole]

if manufactures employ people more than 90 days, insurance will put them under, unemployment for 3 years, plus depending on the size of the company,... they must give the employees early warning about a layoff, or pay the federal govt a huge fine? so whats the insentive to employ more people?

[@larrye]

This is why I shop at larger stores like Adventure Outdoors. They aren't cheap but comparing them to small dealers, they are much better.

[@davidcole5773]

amen, thanks for being honest and really keeping the bus rolling on the 2nd amend.

[@krich106]

You would figure after so many videos, they would do something about the damn phone lol. You see him give the evil "Do something with that damn phone look!" all the time lol.

[@Painfulwhale360]

I would imagine that the products they are buying from the manufacturer would go up as well as demand goes up. So, I wouldn't give them a hard time for raising prices. I could be wrong, but thats what I believe; respectively saying.

[@ronn773]

Your information on suppliers doing what they can is very helpful. Also, you are correct in selling nonessential items for the price to maintain your business. On the other hand, scapegoating teachers & parents isn’t going to solve anything but lead us further away from a solution. We are living in a dysfunctional society, some bad teachers, parents & gun dealers. For solutions, how about we look at the millions of tons of mind altering substances pumped into our county?

[@gloryglorytoga9965]

Fully understand the concepts of supply and demand on markets. I am aware of the prices of most guns on my list and I have found that Moss has been 10-12% higher than other stores in this state.

[@RandyRobson]

You guys are great.

[@WiTuLoooo]

this video is classic with regards to Barry's mannerisms...hilarious

[@anigiainvhi1799]

It's easy to see who is gouging, when you see it just walk on bye. Keep it in mind for future reference. Always buy at your price or keep looking.

[@kenny474]

What you need to understand is Moss Pawn's main sellers in the firearms department are things affected by a possible ban (as they have stated in other videos). Now, when you are limited in supply to 1/10th of your normal monthly sales volume, you must raise prices to cover costs and retain normal cash flow volume. This is simple economics.

[@TheWrighteous1]

Finally someone to speak the truth about why things are so crazy in the world today and why we have a gun ban in the first place.

[@jordanaug81]

The biggest problem with the supply and demand phenomena right now is that when the supply & demand finally balances back out the prices will only go down marginally. The days of the $500 glock and $1,500 AR are over, just like gas prices the price goes sky high and then when it comes down people think theyre getting a deal even if it means a 10-20% spike from the original price.

[@doluseb]

Some shops are getting screwed, 'cause suppliers are more likely to ship to "bigger" customers, or those that have been with them longer. I'm not saying they need to sell at normal prices (Walmart does that and they run out of stock in 5 minutes). But there is an equilibrium price, and it's not the prices that gunbroker is selling for. The guys that are selling $600 M&P 15s for 1800-2000 are the guys i'm talking about. (some people are so desperate they will buy though, which wrecks the system)

[@frankmarks5890]

Watching this video on the height of the pandemic. Here in Florida Funny you say that. I traded a Kel-Tec Sub-2000 Gen 2. For a Ruger SR 556 with 450 rounds I love my new AR.

[@haloshammerofdawn]

Thanks for reminding me about the basics and being great-full for what I do have left.

[@venumus]

um when 2 months ago an 80% lower was 50 bux and now its 200, i call that gouging not supply and demand.

[@phantomwolf9929]

So, whenever my army buddies start talking about firearms. I never really know what they are talking about. I really want to learn about weapons so that I can benefit from what they are talking about. Are there any good resources (book, etc.) out there that will teach me about about the anatomy and characteristics of firearms and ballistics?

[@bassmangotdbluz3547]

Watching this 5 years later, this is an interesting look back at the politics of the day and how all those issues went.

[@kenny474]

I was told by the manager himself that their stocking rates are roughly 1/5 of normal, and worse for some makers and models. There is a supply issue, it's not something someone made up. Not to mention if you were to sell at normal price, some guy with a boat load of cash will simply buy up a huge quantity of it to resell at a huge profit. Increasing prices helps to spread available supply too, rather than it all end up in the hands of a hoarder.

[@QuicoReed]

Start simple. Pick either long or short gun. Then study that. I found a picture book on the history of firearms and it made good "toilet reading". The nice thing is that this kind of book shows the evolution of guns, which helped.There are beautiful hardbound books on pistols, or rifles. Once you understand the actions, note the calibers. You can google the caliber + "ballistics" to study the difference. Hint: bigger ain't always better.