It's called priorities look at all the money people spend on things. People will spend 20+K on a Harley, 30+K on a car ect. If you want one bad enough you will find a way. No there is no way to get them cheap as a civilian.

You could get your FFL/SOT then buy cheap post samples but this requires a demo letter from an LE agency. You also must actually do business if you simply get the SOT for the sake of just buying cheap post samples ATF will bust your butt for tax evasion.

I am far from rolling in the dough I just wanted one bad enough I found a way. I don't regret it one bit either. [postal]