Shane Tuttle
Staff
Here we go! More and more new and rekindled interest in firearms this past couple of years have made quite the spectacle at gun shows. We've had scores of posts here griping about the crowds, high prices, scarce "deals", and just plain grumpy sales people. I'll admit: I'm one of those that have posted a gripe or two about gun shows in the past...
My fellow gunowners, firearms enthusiasts, and supporters of the 2nd Amendment.....NOT TODAY! I wanted to start a thread on GOOD experiences at gun shows.
For the past week, my wife has been dropping hints left and right about the upcoming show. I finally gave in. I warned her that it's going to be quite a bit different than the good ole days. I figured it would be worth it for her to experience the disappointments I've had recently. Then she'd understand why I've been coming home empty handed and a bit bummed...
NOT TODAY! We hit the jackpot in everyday stuff. No, we didn't find a Springfield 1903 in pristine condition for $250 or anything like that. Yes, it was VERY crowded. But it was worth it. Came across some ammo cans that were in really nice condition inside and out for $4, $5, and $10 each. They were flying off the tables faster than .45ACP ammo for $10 would. My wife scored big on a Springfield XD(M) NIB for a really low price. She jumped on that like a pack of dogs on a three legged cat! We were waiting to buy one chambered in .357Sig if was going to come out, but couldn't pass up on the deal and immediate availability.
Prices are high on stuff everywhere you go. It was actually a relief to see it was the same at the gunshow isntead of being jacked up. Primers weren't awful for gunshow prices: About $32 for Winchester and CCI. Going rate for ARs were $950-$1350 depending on brand. If you wanted a "decent" knife to use/abuse without breaking the bank, you could walk out of there with a couple for $20 or so. One gun that almost gave me a heart attack was a Henry rifle made in 1864 for the paltry sum of $32,000. Nope, not too many zeros....and that's a comma.
So, how about telling us what actual good deal(s) you found at a gun show? No full blown gripes, please. Let's keep it on the positive note for the most part...
My fellow gunowners, firearms enthusiasts, and supporters of the 2nd Amendment.....NOT TODAY! I wanted to start a thread on GOOD experiences at gun shows.
For the past week, my wife has been dropping hints left and right about the upcoming show. I finally gave in. I warned her that it's going to be quite a bit different than the good ole days. I figured it would be worth it for her to experience the disappointments I've had recently. Then she'd understand why I've been coming home empty handed and a bit bummed...
NOT TODAY! We hit the jackpot in everyday stuff. No, we didn't find a Springfield 1903 in pristine condition for $250 or anything like that. Yes, it was VERY crowded. But it was worth it. Came across some ammo cans that were in really nice condition inside and out for $4, $5, and $10 each. They were flying off the tables faster than .45ACP ammo for $10 would. My wife scored big on a Springfield XD(M) NIB for a really low price. She jumped on that like a pack of dogs on a three legged cat! We were waiting to buy one chambered in .357Sig if was going to come out, but couldn't pass up on the deal and immediate availability.
Prices are high on stuff everywhere you go. It was actually a relief to see it was the same at the gunshow isntead of being jacked up. Primers weren't awful for gunshow prices: About $32 for Winchester and CCI. Going rate for ARs were $950-$1350 depending on brand. If you wanted a "decent" knife to use/abuse without breaking the bank, you could walk out of there with a couple for $20 or so. One gun that almost gave me a heart attack was a Henry rifle made in 1864 for the paltry sum of $32,000. Nope, not too many zeros....and that's a comma.
So, how about telling us what actual good deal(s) you found at a gun show? No full blown gripes, please. Let's keep it on the positive note for the most part...
