Are handgun manufactures backlogged now?

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nemo2econ

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I've been trying to find a particular small revolver that my wife in interested in for about a month now. Can't seem to do it, and Davidson's (distributor) has been showing ZERO in inventory for the past several weeks (for every handgun that US company makes).

I just got off the phone with the manufacturer and they said they have 14,000 guns on backorder -- they are cranking them out just as fast as they can. Said something to the effect that the election had heightened interest and caused the orders to begin to really flow.

Is this problem widespread? Are other US handgun manufacturers experiencing extraordinarily large orders now?
 
I agree... not sure what you're looking for, but I can't seem to find Buck Marks anywhere... Would think that's a pretty typical gun to have in stock. Local shops might have 1 or maybe 2, but hardly anything from the major online retailers that I can find. There are so many models of it, yet nada...
 
I think they are trying to prevent an overstock situation that runs down prices.

In the Northern Virginia area,we have no such problems.

There are handguns new and used availible everywhere.
 
You won't say who it is? Someone else might be looking for one and be wondering what is going on.
 
Marketing srategies among manufacturers differ. Some like Taurus tend to flood the market with lower priced guns going for the price point. Others, test the market first and to determine demand, then adjust manufacturing accordingly. While some go on the theory that if we build it , they will come!
Hard to determine what works best! Profitability may be a good measure.
 
"...trying to find a particular small revolver..." Which one? Somebody might know where there is one, but not if they don't know what you want.
 
North American Arms is backlogged

The particular mfgr. I was looking to buy is NAA, as that was my wife's interest. However, I really did mean the post to be quite general as I wondered if all (or many) of the US manufacturers were experiencing extra robust orders that are exceeding production capacity. I did not want the post to focus only on NAA.
 
I know that Springfield Armory seems to be experiencing a heavy backlog, especially on their lower end 1911's. I couldn't find a GI 1911 locally anywhere, so I ended up ordering from Buds. Mil-spec's are even harder to come by.
 
I think part of the backlog is the substantial increase in CCW permits in most states. I had considered that smaller-caliber "carry" guns would be much in demand. They are easy to carry and do provide security. I am a 1911 fan, but I do realize that the .45 is not the only self defense caliber. The so-called "minor calibers" are quite deadly.

When I worked in Europe many years ago, many agencies there were carrying Walther PPK's in .32 caliber. Despite what the 45 fanatics in gun magazines and training sites say, you do not want to get shot with one of those, especially at "self defense range"; close up. I also consider the 380 an excellent defense round, and I have my name on the list for a Ruger LCP. It is an actual pocket pistol, double action only, with close in power. That is what an armed citizen needs; something they can carry safely, and be able to use in a crisis.

As to people purchasing more handguns in response to the potential political situation, I strongly recommend that everyone who has a firearm, and wants to keep it, join the NRA! Politicans are afraid of the NRA because they rightly believe there is a strong, silent voting block aligned with them. But I think we should all stand up and shout to those idiots that we will not vote for someone who has designs on confiscating our firearms, or limiting our rights to possess and bear arms. There are now many solid, pro-gun democrats, simply because they need our votes. We have a huge, potential power, but we must take action to exercise it.
 
Uberti firearms has a 120 day wait on just about anything you order.

Everyone I called had very few in stock so if you are looking for something in particular don't hold your breath.
 
Well no one wants to get shot with a .32 or a .22 for that matter, and that might be enough deterrent for most folks. But if you shoot someone with those, and they don't go down, and they don't want to get shot again, they might work you over pretty good or shoot back! There might be something also that the makers are afraid to stock up too much extra stock of a given item, then wait to sell them, and have to pay taxes and overhead for them in this economy. Better to have people beating down your doors to get at your product than a bunch of dead stock setting stacked to the ceiling, and have to give discounts to move some of it. But the best balance I would think, would be to get your production up so there is minimal backlog and everything is selling versus many weeks or months and losing sales to competition or alot of disgruntled customers waiting. Guess if they are all doing it, they don't have to worry though.
 
Too Many Models

When I was checking out the different handguns being manufactured and was flabbergasted at all of the different models being made. I find it hard to believe that although you can get about anything that your heart desires, it seems to be a poor business strategy. It's great for the consumer but I can't help that think that because of all the different tweaks of each model there is just bound to be problems of limited supply in some guns and way overstock of others. That's just my take on it. I could be wrong, that has happened once I think!:D
 
What model of NAA are you looking for in particular? Several of the shops around my parts have some. Last week I saw 5 of the Pug models, as well as some used mini-revolvers (most I've ever seen is 1 Pug at a time, and have never seen a used mini).
 
With a possible impending recession, the increases in costs of materials, transportation, etc no manufacturer is going to extend too far and build inventory which when unsold means lost money. If you order a firearm. it will be built.

I'll bet the jitters about the election is primarily from those who already own guns, not first time SD buyers.
 
As far as I can tell not a one of the three candidates left standing has any respect for the 2nd amendment. That's what prompted me to finally stop thinking and talking and finally plunk down some money.

I'm up to 4 so far:
Beretta NEOS 4.5"
Beretta Px4 Storm in 9mm
NAA Guardian .380
S&W 60

I really, really, really want to get a S&W 317 but the model 60 was greeted with "another??!!" so I'm laying low for a bit. :)

I joined the NRA too. So I guess those three weren't completely useless after all. :)
 
As to people purchasing more handguns in response to the potential political situation, I strongly recommend that everyone who has a firearm, and wants to keep it,join the NRA!
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I belong to the NRA. However I did not join out of fear of not being able to keep them. Truly, I will have to be killed before I will ever relinquish mine to "Big Brother". I also believe that hundreds of thousands of other owners are in agreement with that view. The 2nd amendment was also enacted to protect US FROM the tyranny of an over zealous government. This former Ranger Regiment veteran will not be coerced by sheeple indoctrinating government strategy.
 
i just recently bought a new handgun here in california and when i went to the gun store i would have thought they where going out of sale the cases were so bare...theres deff a shortage of hanguns in california...espcially Springfield 1911 they only had one and couldnt even order any for months...so good luck and hope they start pumping out more
 
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