$176 M1 Garands at S.I.R. And $399 Mauser broom handles back in 2000. I bought an SKS because the ammo was cheaper, and a glock 21 instead. I wish I could go back in time and be a breeze so I could slam the car door on my head when I was going into the store. Might’ve clued me in. Always go for the surplus first.