I finally attended a gun show. Yes I am a late bloomer and probably should have attended one years ago, but better late then never I guess. Myself and two buddies drove down to the Tampa Gun Show on Sunday and spent the entire morning looking at every table in there.
So my impressions ?
I am damn disappointed. Every box of ammo I seen was more expensive then what I can get it locally. The only cheap deal I seen on ammo was reloads of unknown quality and that deal turned out to be just 2 bucks cheaper then buying a box of good quality name brand ammo.
In regards to the guns ? I had my eye open for a 9 mm but every gun price I seen was more expensive then what I can buy it for at the local gun shops in my area. I didn't see one that represented a deal.
Overall, I was very disappointed. I was thinking I would at least come away with a good deal on some ammo, but it never happened. The gun prices were crazy and a few were priced out of this world.
Still, it was fun checking out all the latest and greatest and seeing so many different gun types and equipment. After attending this show, I believe I am better off saving my money and buying locally. Between the entrance fee, gas, parking charge, etc. I am ahead of the game by applying that money to a gun I looked at down the road from me at the dealers.
Chris
So my impressions ?
I am damn disappointed. Every box of ammo I seen was more expensive then what I can get it locally. The only cheap deal I seen on ammo was reloads of unknown quality and that deal turned out to be just 2 bucks cheaper then buying a box of good quality name brand ammo.
In regards to the guns ? I had my eye open for a 9 mm but every gun price I seen was more expensive then what I can buy it for at the local gun shops in my area. I didn't see one that represented a deal.
Overall, I was very disappointed. I was thinking I would at least come away with a good deal on some ammo, but it never happened. The gun prices were crazy and a few were priced out of this world.
Still, it was fun checking out all the latest and greatest and seeing so many different gun types and equipment. After attending this show, I believe I am better off saving my money and buying locally. Between the entrance fee, gas, parking charge, etc. I am ahead of the game by applying that money to a gun I looked at down the road from me at the dealers.
Chris