Gun prices-Florida compared to TN

[Erik88]

It's amazing how high the prices are here in Orlando.

Today I went into a local store and they had new Glocks listed for $599. Back in Knoxville I used to see them at the gun shows for as low as $480-499.

The new flat dark earth models were in stock for a whopping $775.

Ruger 10/22 listed at another gun store for $350. I used to see these in Knoxville for close to $200.

S&W M&P Sport .223 listed at $800. In March I was in Knoxville and saw one at the gun show for $650 IIRC.

Ruger LCR .22 listed for $560. These can be found for $385-400.

Kahr CW9 priced at $460. Pretty sure I've seen these for $399.

The list goes on. It isn't just Orlando though. I've been to gun stores near Tampa and the prices were just as high.

The one thing that surprises me is that firearms training can be found in central Florida for much less money than it was back in Knoxville.This guy has a great reputation down here and his prices are very affordable.

http://www.terryhallenterprises.com/

I guess the only point of this thread is to show that if you ever feel you're paying too much in TN, just think of what it would cost you elsewhere in the country.

I have heard that new Glocks in MA and CA can cost $800. That's insane.

I forgot to mention transfer fees. $50 is pretty much standard if you want to buy a gun online and transfer it in. I did find one pawn shop that does it for $25.

Edited May 5, 2012 by Erik88

[Lumber_Jack]

Wow those are pretty high, especially the FDE Glocks. That's ridiculous. Here they are the same price as the black ones about $549 is standard. I guess you should just move back

[Major Kong]

It's probably based on the fact that you're much more likely to NEED a gun in Florida than Tennessee...

Like Neill said, it's probably best if you just move back.

[Howler]

Yep, I agree, move back to Tennessee.

[Erik88]

ya ya ya. I hear you guys! I'll be back someday!

[mikegideon]

Wow those are pretty high, especially the FDE Glocks. That's ridiculous. Here they are the same price as the black ones about $549 is standard. I guess you should just move back

They won't let him

[hipower]

I say we let him back. He wasn't too bad. A little young and green perhaps, but look at the current crop of noobs.....

[mikegideon]

He needs to pass an initiation.

[Rightwinger]

So how does the cost of living outside of guns compare Erik? I'm wondering now if that extra "grease" you got was worth it ! If you decide to come back, you know where you can holler.

[Fourtyfive]

I smell a Hazing !

[vontar]

He needs to pass an initiation.

I smell a Hazing !

I have an idea, He should take us to the Range with his toys.

Edited May 6, 2012 by vontar

[Erik88]

So how does the cost of living outside of guns compare Erik? I'm wondering now if that extra "grease" you got was worth it ! If you decide to come back, you know where you can holler.

Apartments definitely cost more to rent down here than they did in Knoxville and gas seems to stay about .15 higher. Everything else seems relative. I appreciate the offer Brent! Once my GF finishes school we might be ready for a change of scenery.