went to a local gun show today. left my well used Astra A-75 in .40 (that i paid $225 for), 4 mags and $70 and came home with a new Taurus PT111 in 9mm and a very nice sholder rig (that had a $50 price tag) for my blackhawk. i've been carrying the astra less and less lately and i decided it was time for something lighter. so how'd i do?
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So, how'd I do at the gun show?
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johndavid400
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I personally have never found any incredible deals at a gun show, especially on NEW guns. In fact, I went about a year ago to buy a Bersa .380, thinking I might be able to get one for $185 or so since 3 different places sell the gun for $199 all day long in either the duo-tone or all blue (w/ rubber wraparound grips).
But I got there and everyone that had them wanted at least $240!!!! and I had to pay $5 just to get in! My bad luck I guess.
Anyways, back to your question... In B'ham, the Taurus PT-111 sells for around
$330 NIB. So if you only paid $225 for your Astra and only had to pay $70 extra, you probably got out for aroun $30 cheaper than you would have otherwise. So yah, thats a pretty good deal.
I have the Taurus Millenium PT-132 in .32acp and it shoots very well. Has a light DAO trigger (maybe 7lbs or so) which is not nearly as bad as the Taurus 24/7 (UGH! :barf: ). In fact, I kind of like the trigger for self defense purposes (and I typically only shoot SA with, at most, a 5lb pull).
But I got there and everyone that had them wanted at least $240!!!! and I had to pay $5 just to get in! My bad luck I guess.
Anyways, back to your question... In B'ham, the Taurus PT-111 sells for around
$330 NIB. So if you only paid $225 for your Astra and only had to pay $70 extra, you probably got out for aroun $30 cheaper than you would have otherwise. So yah, thats a pretty good deal.
I have the Taurus Millenium PT-132 in .32acp and it shoots very well. Has a light DAO trigger (maybe 7lbs or so) which is not nearly as bad as the Taurus 24/7 (UGH! :barf: ). In fact, I kind of like the trigger for self defense purposes (and I typically only shoot SA with, at most, a 5lb pull).
Old Shooter
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I've always done pretty well at gun shows, buying, selling, trading. Trick is to know your prices before buying.
On the surface, your trade sounds pretty good and probably one that I would have made if I were in your place.
On the surface, your trade sounds pretty good and probably one that I would have made if I were in your place.