Do you avoid Gunshows?

[Zach S]

Heck, I work at an FFL, but still browse the tables at gun shows. It's kinda hard for me to order a pre-war .38 Regulation Police, a Chilean M1895 Mauser carbine, or a Mle.1874 Gras rifle from my usual wholesalers.

I guess it's all about what you're interested in.

Good point Tamara, but other than anything wit da switch (that I cant afford anyway), I'm not into anything collectable and/or rare. If I am looking for something hard to find, collectablilty has nothing to do with it. So far the only thing that comes to mind are 20 rounders for my thompson.

 

[Machinist]

Do I avoid gun shows???

ALWAYS

 

[eagle45]

I probably go to 90% of them in the Dayton area. Love to walk around and look. There are a few reputable dealers whose shops I go to anyway, so it's nice to have them all in one place and compare prices. Sometimes I buy some ammo, and some reloading supplies. The $6 to get in is cheaper than the extra charge for shipping primers etc. A lot of military items I can get cheaper at AIM Surplus, also within driving distance. My dad is in his 70's and he enjoys walking around and looking at the military surplus too and it's a good way for us to spend some time together. Every now and then (like last weekend) I go planning to buy a new one, so that trip is extra enjoyable.

BTW, maybe everyone was just in the Christmas spirit, but last weekend was probably the most polite crowd I've seen in awhile, biggest too.