Anyone Score at the Texas Gunshows this Weekend(11-15)?

[CainA]

As the subject title suggests, lets see some scores.

Here's mine, nothing fancy, was in the market for a CZ, but it was out of my budget, so I bought a Bersa 9 Ultra Compact.



-Cain

[bevans]

Bought a SOG AR15 and another KImber ,this one a full size 1911

[CHLSteve]

We were heading up there and got reports of just how crowded it was. We turned around, nothing is worth that.

My buddy (non-chl) waited 2.5 HRS after picking out a Glock to pay for it and walk out.

That's just stupid.

[MikeN]

I wasn't too impressed with the FtW show. Not near as much out there as I was hoping. Glad I got there when it opened, and still had a decent wait.

[Mr.Scott]

We went monday. Some of the pricing was way out of line. $30 for ar mags? Some people had AR's at reasonable prices, but others were $500 to high. The biggest shocker was WASR-10's. Normally a $400 beater gun, the cheapest one we saw was $700.

[atxgun]

It seemed all the firearm prices were way out of line. I just got a holster and DVD.

[WEC]

It seemed all the firearm prices were way out of line. I just got a holster and DVD.

I bought an AR lower before the rush, luckily. I went today to get some cleaning supplies and ammo. I wanted some .223, but it was too scarce or too expensive... or both. I did manage to pick up some hollow points for a couple of new handguns. There wasn't a line at the entrance, but it was the most crowded I've ever seen it. The lines for people buying guns was also astounding.

[03Lightningrocks]

I had planned to go but chickened out when I started getting reports back from friends who had gone and left after being in shoulder to shoulder crowds. Not my scene at all. I like to be able to enjoy a gun show without racing people from table to table hoping for scraps to eat. I am old school and believe a gun show should be a time to score some good deals. I can just imagine the laughter from gun dealers after I ask if they can give me a better price on something.

[TexasAggie]

So I guess the lesson here for me (a newbie for guns but I do have my CHL) is to buy online and compare or local?? I'm glad I didn't make the drive to one of the shows!!

[longtooth]

At one in Lubbock while on Vacation this past week. Did not buy a gun.
Did up grade my TSRA membership to "Life".
Got a bore light, & 2 plastic bullet boxes.

Took a nephew (mid 20s) & it was his 1st Gun Show. Said he liked it enough to go to another one.

As above I thought the gun prices were too high. Dont know about the market in Lubbock though. NOOO reloading components to speak of. 2 boxes of primers in the whole show & 11 lbs of powder. By 4:00 Sat afternoon the primers were gone & 4lbs of powder left. Some factory ammo but ver few bullets.

Get'em when you find'em.

[stevie_d_64]

Those that have them already, are buying ammo and reloading supplies...

Those that do not, are buying firearms and what little ammo is left...

After what I saw Saturday here in Houston, and what I am still hearing going on around the rest of the country, it seems people are afraid of something...Can't imagine what that could possibly be...

Depending on your point of view it is either a win-win or lose-lose situation...

Interesting times we live in...

(For those wondering, I set my sarcasm level to its highest level just now...I'll turn it back down and get back to what some may know as "good-natured and optamistic Steve")

[Liberty]

After what I saw Saturday here in Houston, and what I am still hearing going on around the rest of the country, it seems people are afraid of something...Can't imagine what that could possibly be...

Coiuld it be that folks are afraid BamBam will take away our Bang Bangs?



Sorry , I couldn't help myself .

[WillieD]

So I guess the lesson here for me (a newbie for guns but I do have my CHL) is to buy online and compare or local?? I'm glad I didn't make the drive to one of the shows!!

Since you live in Lewisville check out http://www.Sportingarms.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. They are located here and have better pricing than most retailers around.

[The Annoyed Man]

Since you live in Lewisville check out http://www.Sportingarms.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. They are located here and have better pricing than most retailers around.

We've purchased two firearms from them, and they are a pleasure to deal with. A couple of years ago I bought a Remington 700 VSF in .308 and a Leupold 4.5-14x50mm VX-III scope from them. And then this summer, my son bought a Rock River Arms 24" Varminter from them. We got great pricing on both rifles. I would definitely do business with them again. It's owned by the nicest Christian couple you could ever hope to meet.

Sadly though, they are a "kitchen table" dealer, and if Obama has his way, he'll put them out of business.

[TexasAggie]

So I guess the lesson here for me (a newbie for guns but I do have my CHL) is to buy online and compare or local?? I'm glad I didn't make the drive to one of the shows!!

Since you live in Lewisville check out http://www.Sportingarms.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. They are located here and have better pricing than most retailers around.

Cool....I would rather support the locals anyway if I can get a nice deal. Thanks!