I've debated about asking this question but I think I need to do so.
Pre-ban made a lot of sense to me in the time of 1994-2004 since there was a wealth of money being made off of AR-15s with flash hiders (I don't know why with modern flashless powder but there was...
). I knew what the dealers meant when they said "pre-ban" and it meant a premium on the price.
When AK dealers said "pre-ban" it meant that you'd actually get a pistol grip or folding stock instead of a Maadi or MAK90 thumbhole stock (same action). With that said, what the heck does "pre-ban" mean since the sunset expiration of the 1994 'assault weapons' ban?
Are the guns made before 1994 worth more money now? Are they more collectible than what is made now?
Really, I don't get it and that is why I beg for an explanation... Perhaps I'm just obvlivious to something staring me in the face?...
If there is no reason any longer for referring to guns as 'pre-ban' then perhaps those that refer to sporterized rifles as pre-ban are doing more of a detriment to the hobby than good?... I'm only asking the question?...