Buy gun at Gun Show?
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flotter390
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Yes and never was sorry!!!
Fred
Fred
blackhawk45
New member
Why not ? they are licenced dealers !
The gun show is a great place to go to be able to fondle most any new gun you may have an interest in. Most gun shops carry a limited inventory and may not have several I'm interested in examining. Same with the used guns.
I've found some pretty good deals on guns and ammo. I've found a few holsters and mags along the way too. The holy grail of mags for me is the Walther TPH .22, and POW, there it is...setting in a display case of some obscure gun guy...waiting, just for me, and at a price I'll pay! Made my day.
My last show provided a FN 5.7 pistol for $700. That's a good price. I found ammo for it for $15/box. That's a very good price. You never know what you'll find.
You only need prepare yourself to have a good time, enjoy the sights and scenery and go with a good attitude. Do not expect to find Hitler's PPK for $235. Ain't gonna happen. But maybe you'll find something like a S&W K22 in perfect shape for $350. Ahhhh, that's the excitement!
It was at a gun show that I was first able to fondle a HK P7. Thank you God! Use the show to increase your knowedge, find an occational trophy and just enjoy the day. Have fun.
I've found some pretty good deals on guns and ammo. I've found a few holsters and mags along the way too. The holy grail of mags for me is the Walther TPH .22, and POW, there it is...setting in a display case of some obscure gun guy...waiting, just for me, and at a price I'll pay! Made my day.
My last show provided a FN 5.7 pistol for $700. That's a good price. I found ammo for it for $15/box. That's a very good price. You never know what you'll find.
You only need prepare yourself to have a good time, enjoy the sights and scenery and go with a good attitude. Do not expect to find Hitler's PPK for $235. Ain't gonna happen. But maybe you'll find something like a S&W K22 in perfect shape for $350. Ahhhh, that's the excitement!
It was at a gun show that I was first able to fondle a HK P7. Thank you God! Use the show to increase your knowedge, find an occational trophy and just enjoy the day. Have fun.
Magnum Wheel Man
New member
I have before ( bought at a gun show )
... lately though, seems like show prices have gotten way out of line, so I haven't bought anything at a show lately...
... lately though, seems like show prices have gotten way out of line, so I haven't bought anything at a show lately...
Spade Cooley
Moderator
For the last few years the gun shows in my area have been a den of thieves. They mark prices so far out of line they are not even in the negotiation stage. The people bringing in guns to sell or trade seem to be the only hope. The buyer needs to beware.
Absolutely, some of my best acquisitions occurred in the aisles by private individuals...BTW, I've sold that way also.
Probably the best two of many were a PPK .380 and a Sistema for $200 by private owners w/a table....
There are bargains out there....I rather purchase use there then on the Internet where you cannot personally inspect....
P.S. I normally do not purchase n.i.b.....
Probably the best two of many were a PPK .380 and a Sistema for $200 by private owners w/a table....
There are bargains out there....I rather purchase use there then on the Internet where you cannot personally inspect....
P.S. I normally do not purchase n.i.b.....
Of course I would... where else am I gonna find a decent Ruger 10/22 (action great, stock was UGLY) for $65.00 for a buildup?
that same gun, from a local dealer (IF they have one used) woulda been $150.00 MINIMUM!
and where else am I gonna find a Dan Wesson .357 Pistol-Pak with 5 barrels for $300.00? NONE of these seem to come to local dealers...
that same gun, from a local dealer (IF they have one used) woulda been $150.00 MINIMUM!
and where else am I gonna find a Dan Wesson .357 Pistol-Pak with 5 barrels for $300.00? NONE of these seem to come to local dealers...
Mike Irwin
Staff
Quite a few of my used guns have come from gunshows.
If you know what you're looking at, and what to look for, you wont' really go wrong.
If you know what you're looking at, and what to look for, you wont' really go wrong.
My primary reason for attending a gunshow is precisely to score nice USED firearms
Gunshows are target rich environments for finding your particular personal holy grail. Have a clear idea as to how much you are willing to pay for something you really want, learn how to examine weapons for condition (lots of threads here and other forums), and have fun haggling or trading. Carry cash. Even if you don't buy a firearm, it's fun to browse, expand your firearms education, and be able talk to like minded folks about their favorite hobby. HAVE FUN.
I'm reminded of the famous quote by bank robber Willy Sutton (when asked why he robbed banks): "Because that's where the money is..."
Gunshows are target rich environments for finding your particular personal holy grail. Have a clear idea as to how much you are willing to pay for something you really want, learn how to examine weapons for condition (lots of threads here and other forums), and have fun haggling or trading. Carry cash. Even if you don't buy a firearm, it's fun to browse, expand your firearms education, and be able talk to like minded folks about their favorite hobby. HAVE FUN.
I'm reminded of the famous quote by bank robber Willy Sutton (when asked why he robbed banks): "Because that's where the money is..."
tacticalmedic
New member
My son and I went to the gun show here last year. He bought a charles daley 1911, at a good price, from a guy walking around. My son sold the same gun 5 minutes later, to another guy walking around for $50 profit. So YES we go and we buy used guns.