9mm ammo near Des Moines?

[180splitg3]

Hey guys. I'm going to be passing through the des Moines, IA area this weekend. Anyone know of any 9mm ammo available in that area? Seems to be tough to get everywhere but just wanted to ask. As most people know, the places that do have it are charging quite a bit for a box ($35-$40). I'm down to one box and would like to pick some up...

 

[Wvroach]

Can't speak to that area, but 30 a box is the new norm around me for the places that have it in stock all the time. If I hit it on the right day when they got a shipment I can get it for 15$.

Good luck

 

[gabenzeke]

Hey guys. I'm going to be passing through the des Moines, IA area this weekend. Anyone know of any 9mm ammo available in that area? Seems to be tough to get everywhere but just wanted to ask. As most people know, the places that do have it are charging quite a bit for a box ($35-$40). I'm down to one box and would like to pick some up...

Sportsman's in ankeny had some last time I was in there. They had 223 also

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[180splitg3]

Sportsman's in ankeny had some last time I was in there. They had 223 also

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Thank you for the recommendation - I just called and they are out...

 

[gabenzeke]

Did you try scheels in west des moines? Or as a last resort you could try fleet farm in ankeny or waukee

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[180splitg3]

Did you try scheels in west des moines? Or as a last resort you could try fleet farm in ankeny or waukee

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I'll call them in the morning - thanks.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Here in PA “practice grade” 9mm is $0.60-$0.85 a round. That is still more than double the pre pandemic price. Some independent makers are stepping in but no one can get primers so it isn’t an issue of manufacturing capacity, it’s a component shortage. Best info I am hearing is it will be more than a year before things get caught up.

 

[180splitg3]

Here in PA “practice grade” 9mm is $0.60-$0.85 a round. That is still more than double the pre pandemic price. Some independent makers are stepping in but no one can get primers so it isn’t an issue of manufacturing capacity, it’s a component shortage. Best info I am hearing is it will be more than a year before things get caught up.

It will be fantastic when/if things go back to "normal" regarding ammo availability and prices. I'm not super desperate - it would just be nice to find some for a decent price. I have tried every place mentioned in the des Moines area and they are all out. Oh well - I'll keep looking...

 

[fmyth]

If you don't mind waiting for it: https://www.federalpremium.com/handgun/premium-personal-defense/personal-defense-punch/11-PD9P1.html

 

[180splitg3]

If you don't mind waiting for it: https://www.federalpremium.com/handgun/premium-personal-defense/personal-defense-punch/11-PD9P1.html

Awesome! Any idea how long shipping takes or if it's in stock? I didn't see it listed on the link...

 

[180splitg3]

Never mind - I see it's 15-20 days for shipping. I also thought that price was for 50 rounds...

 

[caesAR15]

Brownells is outside Des Moines (Grinnell) but not terribly far, and they have an awesome retail store. If anyone would have some 9mm they would.

 

[KChunter71]

Brownells is outside Des Moines (Grinnell) but not terribly far, and they have an awesome retail store. If anyone would have some 9mm they would.

I was just typing the same things. Problem is the bigger City’s every one is doing the same thing you are.