Steel core 5.45×39 ammo has now been banned

[Zombie]

Well if you read Cope's original post about 5.45 they say that all 5.45 will not be imported.
"Confirmed from the IMPORT BRANCH of the BATFE...Just got off the phone with them....Exact words No more Imports of 5.45x39 Ammo....... Don't hate me as we are OUT OF STOCK ALREADY..... Just delivering the message..."

That is one part that is obviously incorrect, because ~99% of 5.45 is imported, but not all of that is steel core (I think the only domestic is the Hornady 60 gr V-max). The ATF AP ban would not have anything to do with the commercial silver bear or tula 5.45 that isn't steel core, but still imported. So at least part of Cope's statement is incorrect.

 

[The Russian]

I would be really surprised if JBI Armory doesnt have a fire at their shop this weekend.

 

[NWSharpshooter]

https://www.facebook.com/AkOperatorsUnion

 

[Laxguy59]

Check out the class on JBI armory

JBI Armory: Sorry building some 5.45 PISTOLS. Brian Veisz, Marcus Yznaga Pat McGroin Adam Barten I'm not the one and only and I do believe it was a AR pistol that banged this one *****ES, not an AK. Show me it was one of mine or sit down.

 

[Laxguy59]

I'd bet you've probably never seen one of these before! Go ahead, do a search...told you so! Most manufacturers will not build these as they erroneously believe that 5.45 pistols could get the inexpensive 7N6 Russian surplus ammunition banned from import.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=403279623

 

[Flammenwerfer]

Check out the class on JBI armory

Everything is bigger in Texas, even the ***holes.....

I was reading all of this "unfold" over the past few days. I'm disappointed to say the least, especially since I really like 5.45, but this was bound to happen eventually. I've still got a few crates left but have mainly been buying commercial ammo lately anyhow(my wife has poor after range etiquette).

 

[freedom]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=403279623

It's his fault. Let's burn him at the stake.

 

[sovietak474u]

I can't see why Copes or AIM would destroy their reputations by passing on bad information. If Copes and AIM are saying they confirmed it, I believe them. Neither have a reputation of spreading false rumors to boost sales and if the gun community is anything it is unforgiving.

This. I'll valch for aim. They have taken tens of thousands of dollars from me . They would not throw fuel on the fire

 

[Zombie]

This is shaping up to be almost as bad as the great Saiga 12 ATF import ban of 2011.

 

[The Russian]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=403279623

I wanna kick a baby.