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Title: Where to buy Cheap ammo?
Post by: FightersUnion808 on September 06, 2013, 08:39:32 PM
Hey 2a, I've recently purchase my first handgun a colt 1911 in 45acp. And I've visited a gun shop called x-rings and I bought a box of 100 45acp today. They charged me 70bucks for them.... I was wondering is there another place that sells cheaper ammo?   Mahalo and Aloha :shaka:
Title: Re: Where to buy Cheap ammo?
Post by: Bigkahuna808 on September 06, 2013, 08:48:35 PM
Its a .45 ammo is always gonna be more costly than a 9mm or .40.  Ammo and cheap don't go together anymore.  Its more like buy what u can get.  Watch the forum for ammo deals I would say.  If u get a deal on ammo stock up!  Or buy a 1911 chambered in a cheaper round like .22 or buy marvel upper coversioconversion and run .22 in your .45
Good luck
Title: Re: Where to buy Cheap ammo?
Post by: macsak on September 06, 2013, 08:52:11 PM
shop around
read the FAQ (there's a list of all the local gun shops) - http://2ahawaii.com/index.php?board=18.0 (http://2ahawaii.com/index.php?board=18.0)
look at the vendor's section here (young guns, windward gun shop and kaneohe gun shop are the only ones not on the vendor's section)
follow the local stores on twitter (xring, ogc tactical, and security equipment corp are all on twitter)

Hey 2a, I've recently purchase my first handgun a colt 1911 in 45acp. And I've visited a gun shop called x-rings and I bought a box of 100 45acp today. They charged me 70bucks for them.... I was wondering is there another place that sells cheaper ammo?   Mahalo and Aloha :shaka:
Title: Re: Where to buy Cheap ammo?
Post by: keoni008 on September 06, 2013, 08:55:48 PM
What is dat, CHEAP AMMO! No such thing anymore!
Title: Re: Where to buy Cheap ammo?
Post by: FightersUnion808 on September 06, 2013, 08:57:57 PM
Its a .45 ammo is always gonna be more costly than a 9mm or .40.  Ammo and cheap don't go together anymore.  Its more like buy what u can get.  Watch the forum for ammo deals I would say.  If u get a deal on ammo stock up!  Or buy a 1911 chambered in a cheaper round like .22 or buy marvel upper coversioconversion and run .22 in your .45
Good luck
Hey Mahalo, Bigkahuna! Dang I should of went for that Glock 22 in .40! But the 1911 was beautiful and I got a deal on it from my fathers buddy. I'll definitely look into a conversion kit! Is there any recommendations for a 22 conversion for a 1911?
Title: Re: Where to buy Cheap ammo?
Post by: FightersUnion808 on September 06, 2013, 09:00:25 PM
shop around
read the FAQ (there's a list of all the local gun shops) - http://2ahawaii.com/index.php?board=18.0 (http://2ahawaii.com/index.php?board=18.0)
look at the vendor's section here (young guns, windward gun shop and kaneohe gun shop are the only ones not on the vendor's section)
follow the local stores on twitter (xring, ogc tactical, and security equipment corp are all on twitter)
shoot! I just click on vendor. And all the shops popped out! Dang it!!! Mahalo macsak. I'm still new at this!
Title: Re: Where to buy Cheap ammo?
Post by: Lifer on September 06, 2013, 09:01:42 PM
Best bet, for me at least, is buy in bulk from OGC.

All of the shops will run specials, but I've found OGC to be the most consistent; Last time I bought .45 was $399 for 1000. They just ran 9mm for $329 for 1000.

Like Macsak said, definitely subscribe to all the shops tweets. If you don't you will miss out on nice deals.
Title: Re: Where to buy Cheap ammo?
Post by: Bigkahuna808 on September 06, 2013, 09:13:09 PM
What kind of 1911? 
Marvel makes one of the best conversions most major manufactors make them
I'd advise on popping in on SEC on young st for ammo in addition to ogc. 
Can't ever pass on deals, my favorite pistol I got a deal from a family member I could not pass up.
Title: Re: Where to buy Cheap ammo?
Post by: FightersUnion808 on September 06, 2013, 09:14:54 PM
Best bet, for me at least, is buy in bulk from OGC.

All of the shops will run specials, but I've found OGC to be the most consistent; Last time I bought .45 was $399 for 1000. They just ran 9mm for $329 for 1000.

Like Macsak said, definitely subscribe to all the shops tweets. If you don't you will miss out on nice deals.
thank you! I'll look into the tweeter thing with ogc. I never been there yet so I think I'm going to check them out.
Title: Re: Where to buy Cheap ammo?
Post by: Kingkeoni on September 06, 2013, 09:17:10 PM
thank you! I'll look into the tweeter thing with ogc. I never been there yet so I think I'm going to check them out.

Don't do it.

It's like a chronic working in a meth lab.

Once you get there, you'll be addicted.
Title: Re: Where to buy Cheap ammo?
Post by: FightersUnion808 on September 06, 2013, 09:18:14 PM
What kind of 1911? 
Marvel makes one of the best conversions most major manufactors make them
I'd advise on popping in on SEC on young st for ammo in addition to ogc. 
Can't ever pass on deals, my favorite pistol I got a deal from a family member I could not pass up.
ill look into Marvel for a conversion kit. Tomorrow is visit all the gunshop day for me!! Thanks guys :shaka:
Title: Re: Where to buy Cheap ammo?
Post by: FightersUnion808 on September 06, 2013, 09:20:39 PM
Don't do it.

It's like a chronic working in a meth lab.

Once you get there, you'll be addicted.
hahah! :rofl: just what happen with your addiction and hoarding with ammo and firearms!!! From now on I'll be calling you batman!!!
Title: Re: Where to buy Cheap ammo?
Post by: Darmok and Jalad @Tanagra on September 06, 2013, 09:23:56 PM
Two helpful tips:

(1)  Follow OGC on Twitter and your phone.  They have deals that sometimes arrive unannounced.  Many days about noon they get something in and Tweet it out.  Almost everything can be purchased on the phone, but almost always have to pay the 3% credit card fee (no debit cards over the phone).

(2)  Join the VIP club at OGC:

They waive the 3% fee for all credit card purchases,
you get earlier notices of some sales/arrivals, and
sometimes there are VIP-only specials. 
I think the VIP fee is $299/year.


https://twitter.com/OGCTACTICAL (https://twitter.com/OGCTACTICAL)

To follow OGC on twitter using text messaging, just text follow ogctactical to 40404


 :shaka:           :geekdanc:
Title: Re: Where to buy Cheap ammo?
Post by: FightersUnion808 on September 06, 2013, 09:31:11 PM
Two helpful tips:

(1)  Follow OGC on Twitter and your phone.  They have deals that sometimes arrive unannounced.  Many days about noon they get something in and Tweet it out.  Almost everything can be purchased on the phone, but almost always have to pay the 3% credit card fee (no debit cards over the phone).

(2)  Join the VIP club at OGC:

They waive the 3% fee for all credit card purchases,
you get earlier notices of some sales/arrivals, and
sometimes there are VIP-only specials. 
I think the VIP fee is $299/year.


https://twitter.com/OGCTACTICAL (https://twitter.com/OGCTACTICAL)

To follow OGC on twitter using text messaging, just text follow ogctactical to 40404


 :shaka:           :geekdanc:

Woah! there's a VIP membership thing? Damn, I'm pretty low on the totem pole. If I get deeper into firearms, maybe I might join. But I'll check out that twitter thing!

Hah I spelt it tweeter on my other posting. Thanks darmok.
Title: Re: Where to buy Cheap ammo?
Post by: glockernator on September 06, 2013, 09:46:23 PM
 :geekdanc: hey fighter union .....idk if anyones aware of this but the best price right now for 45acp is roys fishing supply aiea where iges plate lunch...napa is     24.00 + tax       u over paid by almost 10 bucs a box unless u can buy in bulk      or u jus gotta wait till gun show comin up.......second best is sec equip corp....... price wise.......check it out ......you'll save money brah !
Title: Re: Where to buy Cheap ammo?
Post by: glockernator on September 06, 2013, 09:48:51 PM
 ;) shoulda kept my secret 45 ammo supplier secret now everybody know or already knew where to get 45s
Title: Re: Where to buy Cheap ammo?
Post by: BLKDRGN on September 06, 2013, 09:49:23 PM
shoot! I just click on vendor. And all the shops popped out! Dang it!!! Mahalo macsak. I'm still new at this!

Look at the last post on that thread. I updated the list with more details on each shop.
Title: Re: Where to buy Cheap ammo?
Post by: FightersUnion808 on September 06, 2013, 09:51:20 PM
:geekdanc: hey fighter union .....idk if anyones aware of this but the best price right now for 45acp is roys fishing supply aiea where iges plate lunch...napa is     24.00 + tax       u over paid by almost 10 bucs a box unless u can buy in bulk      or u jus gotta wait till gun show comin up.......second best is sec equip corp....... price wise.......check it out ......you'll save money brah !
damn man, I actually know where that is!!! I didn't know they sell ammo there! That's my first stop of the day! Thanks glockernator
Title: Re: Where to buy Cheap ammo?
Post by: FightersUnion808 on September 06, 2013, 09:53:39 PM
Look at the last post on that thread. I updated the list with more details on each shop.
ill check it out. Thanks Dragon!
Title: Re: Where to buy Cheap ammo?
Post by: Bigkahuna808 on September 06, 2013, 09:54:06 PM
:geekdanc: hey fighter union .....idk if anyones aware of this but the best price right now for 45acp is roys fishing supply aiea where iges plate lunch...napa is     24.00 + tax       u over paid by almost 10 bucs a box unless u can buy in bulk      or u jus gotta wait till gun show comin up.......second best is sec equip corp....... price wise.......check it out ......you'll save money brah !

Shhhhhh you know the secret stash place...I blame Snowden for leaking this secret info
Title: Re: Where to buy Cheap ammo?
Post by: Darmok and Jalad @Tanagra on September 06, 2013, 09:54:41 PM
damn man, I actually know where that is!!! I didn't know they sell ammo there! That's my first stop of the day! Thanks glockernator

If they have the ammo you want, Roy's can be a good deal.  They normally limit you to 2 boxes of 50 per day/per caliber. 
Title: Re: Where to buy Cheap ammo?
Post by: FightersUnion808 on September 06, 2013, 09:56:16 PM
If they have the ammo you want, Roy's can be a good deal.  They normally limit you to 2 boxes of 50 per day/per caliber.
dang they put limits to ammo purchasing?
Title: Re: Where to buy Cheap ammo?
Post by: Darmok and Jalad @Tanagra on September 06, 2013, 09:56:21 PM
Shhhhhh you know the secret stash place...I blame Snowden for leaking this secret info

Maybe the moderator can clean up this "spill" before too many read it!!     :geekdanc:
Title: Re: Where to buy Cheap ammo?
Post by: Darmok and Jalad @Tanagra on September 06, 2013, 09:57:02 PM
dang they put limits to ammo purchasing?

That's how they keep people from hoarding and reselling it all.
Title: Re: Where to buy Cheap ammo?
Post by: glockernator on September 06, 2013, 09:57:44 PM
no prob ..i still waitin for 22lr an 9mm      if the 45 is at 24.00  im hopin the other even cheaper than everyone else......i didnt knoe they sold ammo too till the guys at e power sports told me been goin ever since !
Title: Re: Where to buy Cheap ammo?
Post by: oldfart on September 07, 2013, 04:47:09 AM
If you load your own it is less than $11.00 per 50 rounds for 230 gr. FMJ.
Title: Re: Where to buy Cheap ammo?
Post by: Jl808 on September 07, 2013, 06:14:36 AM

They charged me 70bucks for them.... I was wondering is there another place that sells cheaper ammo?

Not all ammo are the same. JHP (Jacketed Hollow Points) for defensive round are about $35 for 50.  FMJ (full metal jacket) are cheaper at about $25-29 for a box of 50.

Which one did you get?