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The Fort Worth Gun Show is this weekend: May 3-4, 2014. This is a big one.

SIA

Here is a list of the remaining May 2013 gun shows within Texas of which I am aware. You may wish to check the sites/time
independently of what I am providing here. I have sorted the data alphabetically by city name, within each weekend.

May 18-19.
Abilene Civic Center. 830-285-0575, TX Gun & Knife.

Amarillo Civic Center, Pioneer Gun Collectors. 806-378-4297.

Houston High Caliber Gun Show. 281-331-5969.

Mesquite Convention Center, North Texas Gun Club, 214-341-2895.

San Antonio, Expo Hall at the Freeman. Premier. 817-732-1194

Wichita Falls. TX Gun Collector's Show. 940-692-3766.

May 25-26.
Fort Worth. Will Rogers Center; Lone Star Gun Shows, 214-835-2009.

Kingsland. Wild Weasel Productions. 210-872-7469.

Live Oak. TX Gun Shows. 210-872-7469.

Happy shopping, shootists. I hope someone will find their dream firearm at one of these venues.

SIA

Here is a list of the April 2013 gun shows within Texas of which I am aware. You may wish to check the sites/time
independently of what I am providing here. I have sorted the data alphabetically by city name, within each weekend.

April 6-7.
Abilene, Civic Center, 830-285-0575, Texas Gun and Knife Shows.

El Paso. El Maida Shrine Auditorium, Paso Del Norte Gun Collectors. 830-367-2848

Mesquite. Rodeo Exhibit Center, Premier Gun Shows. 817-732-1194,

Pasadena Convention Center, High Caliber Gun Shows. 281-331-5969.

San Antonio Events Center, SAXET Gun Shows. 361-289-2256.

April 13-14.
Austin. North Austin Event Center. Premier Gun Shows. 817-732-1194.

Dallas. Market Hall. Dallas Arms Collectors, 972-369-6062.

Littlefield, Texas. Lamb County Agricultural Center, Gun Show. 940-585-8537.

April 20-21.
Tyler. Harvey Hall, Lone Star Gun Shows. 214-635-2009.

April 27-28.
Austin. Travis County Expo Center, SAXET Gun Shows. 361-289-2256.

Conroe. Lone Star Convention Center, High Caliber Gun Shows. 281-331-5969.

Lewisville - I believe someone noted in this thread that this one has been cancelled.

Pasadena Convention Center, Premier Gun Shows, 817-732-1194.

Mark your calendars, ladies & gents. Happy shopping, shootists.

SIA

Ft. Worth, TX
Will Rogers Center
3401 W Lancaster Ave
Ft Worth, TX 76107-3045

Mar 16th - 17th
Sat 9-5 Sun 10-4
Adults $8.00 - under 12 FREE
(817) 871-8150

SIA

The next 2 upcoming weekends, Feb 16-17, and Feb 23-24, 2013 will have a total of 9 Texas gun shows.
The details are below. Cities are listed in alphabetical order, within each date.

February 16-17, 2013.

Amarillo Civic Center, Pioneer Gun Collector's Association. 806-353-3950.

Austin. Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Lane. Saxet Gun Shows. 361-289-2256.

Belton. Bell County Expo. Lone Star Gun Shows. 214-635-2009.

Cleburne. Cleburne Conference Center, Bowles Gun Show. 918-658-4500.

Fort Worth. Will Rogers Center. Premier Gun Shows. 817-732-1194.

Fredricksburg. Gillespie County Fairgrounds. Texas Gun and Knife Shows. 830-285-0575.

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February 23-24, 2013.

Conroe. Lone Star Convention Center, High Caliber Gun Shows. 281-331-5969.

Mesquite. Mesquite Rodeo Center, Premier Gun Shows. 817-732-1194.

Pharr. El Centro Mall. Saxet Gun Shows. 361-289-2256.

Port Arthur. http://gunshowtrader.com/gun-shows/real ... -gun-show/

Edited to add Port Arthur per a comment below this original posting. Thank you Taurus.40 for the info.

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Although many FFL's have almost bare shelves, hopefully by attending one of these gun shows
you may find just the gun for which you pine.

Happy shopping, shootists.

SIA

As Rick Perry would say - Oops!!

I forgot about that. Thanks for being aware of the correct rule.

SIA

The reason those 1911's in .22 caught my attention was that I have to take
my CHL renewal around October 2013, and I thought maybe one of them would be
just the ticket to make one large hole in the qualifying target.

The ergonomics of a 1911, with the cheap ammo, could be a winner on the test,
since Texas doesn't have a "caliber" requirement. Since the 1911 in .22 would be
a semi-auto, it would qualify to keep my CHL in "SA" status.

I'm toying with the idea of an upgrade to a .45, but not sure which one.
Short list includes a 1911, XD/XDM/XDS, or M & P.

SIA

I went to the Lewisville Gun Show this past weekend. Due to other commitments, I could
only get there at 430 PM for a fast 30 minute look. The ticket lady was nice enough to let me in for free.

Several dealers had one Springer XDS each. They were retailing for $629 to $649. When they are more available,
the prices should coast southbound.

One dealer had a Ruger SR1911 for the list price of $799 while another dealer had the same item for $899 - can you
say "sucker"?

It seems that there are a lot of .22 caliber 1911's for about $389.99, even Sig Sauer. Practice with a .22, carry one in .45.

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For more dates and information on scheduled gun shows go to http://www.premiergunshows.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.

They will have information there on shows in
Mesquite, Lewisville, Fort Worth, Corsicana, Austin, San Antonio, Houston/GRB, Pasadena, and Stafford.

Happy shopping, shootists.

SIA

Ft. Worth, TX
Will Rogers Center
Sept 29th - 30th, 2012.
Sat 9-5 Sun 10-4
Adults $8.00 - under 12 FREE
(817) 871-8150


http://fwgunshow.com/shows/lewisville-gun-show
The next Lewisville, Denton County, Texas gun shows are October 6-7, 2012
and December 1-2, 2012.

Happy shopping shootists.

SIA

Below are this weekend's (April 28-29, 2012) gun shows across the Lone Star.

Apr 28 Poolville, Firearm Swap Meet, Parker County Sportsman's Club 6700 Advance Road A: $3 9:00-3:00 - 60 Tables available. Tailgate Spaces available for $5 as well as tables. Darrel Clark -817-341-1212

Apr 28-29 Conroe, Tx. Lonestar Convention Center High Caliber Gun Shows, Inc, (281) 331-5969, http://www.texasgunshows.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Apr 28-29 Lewisville, Lake Pointe Event Center 2460 Stemmons Freeway, Exit 448 PremierGunShows.com ph: 817-732-1194 email: info@premiergunshows.com

Apr 28-29 Live Oak, Live Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker Rd Sat 9-5 Sun 10-5 Texas Gun shows

Apr 28-29 Mesquite, Big Town Exhibit Hall 2323 Big Town Blvd 8' tbls Dealer Set up Fri noon-7pm, Sat 7:30-9 Sun 9-10, Show Hour Sat 9-5,Sun 10-4 North Texas Gun Club ClassicShows.com (214) 341-2895

Apr 28-29 Waco, Lone Star Antique Arms Convention, Tucker Hall, 7767 North Hwy 6, Waco TX 76712, The only Waco Gun Show this year. Only Antique, Curio & Relic Firearms Allowed. Tim Tucker, 254-744-4772, oldwestantiques@yahoo.com, lonestarantiquearmsconvention.com, for information.

Happy shopping, shootists.

SIA

Here's this coming weekend's lineup of gun shows across the Lone Star.

Apr 21-22 Austin, Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Dexter Lane 8' tbls $65, Dealer Set Up Friday 11am-10pm Show hours: Sat: 9-6 Sun 9-5, Saxet Gun Shows 361-289-2256

Apr 21-22 Lubbock Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane - Show hours Sat 9-5 & Sun 10-5. http://www.silverspurgunshows.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; 806-253-1322

Apr 21-22 Allen, Allen Event Center 8' tbls $75 in advance $80 week b4 show Dealer Set up Fri noon-7pm, Sat 7:30-9 Sun 9-10, Show Hour Sat 9-5, Sun 10-4North Texas Gun Club ClassicShows.com (214) 341-2895

Apr 21-22 Pasadena, Pasadena Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont Parkway 8' tbls $75 A:$8 Free Parking PremierGunShows.com ph: 817-732-1194 email: info@premiergunshows.com

Apr 21-22 Tyler, Harvy Hall Convention Center, Sat 9-5 Sun 10-4 http://www.lonestargunshows.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Happy shopping, shootists.

SIA

http://www.gunshows-usa.com/texas_gun_&_knife_shows.htm

Going to the above link will show all the gun shows within the Lone Star, in chronological order.

Here is a quick cut and paste of the 3 shows being held this coming weekend, April 14-15, 2012:

Apr 14-15 Midland County Horseshoe, 2002 Cotton Flat Rd - Show hours Sat 9-5 & Sun 10-5. http://www.silverspurgunshows.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; 806-253-1322

Apr 14-15 TX Dallas. Dallas Market Hall, I-35E at Market Center Blvd., 2000 tables, 8 ft. Trade Tables $70.00, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm, http://www.dallasarms.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;,
Adm: $10 one day and $15 two day 12 and under free PO Box 461744, Garland, Texas 75046-1744. For general info and table availabilitycall Larry Mathews 972 369-6062

Apr 14-15 Pasadena, Convention Center, High Caliber Gun Shows, Inc, (281) 331-5969, http://www.texasgunshows.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

SIA

I didn't make it Saturday to the Lewisville show, but did go on Sunday for 1.5 hours, from 330 PM - 500 PM close.

As usual, lots of gun candy of all kinds.

I got a chance to put my hands on many different handguns. There was a ton of Sig P238's on sale.
They feel like such a high quality piece on the one hand, but on the other hand they seem toy-like!

What I was really shocked to find for sale at the show was an honest to goodness Ruger SR1911 for $799.99.
I forget the name of the vendor, but it was one of the big ones, so they will probably go to the Dallas gun show
shortly (April, 2012). This gun was still for sale at the close of business, so anyone who wants it needs to keep
their eyes peeled at the next gun show.

One of the guns I discussed with a vendor was an EAA .357 Magnum revolver, 6 rounder, for $299.99.
The vendor said that the EAA people are somehow associated with the Israeli arms industry.
Does anyone know about EAA's? Are they good, average, or cheap goods?

There was a huge assortment of "artistic" quality 1911's with asking prices up into the 3-4-5,000 range. Wow.

SIA

http://www.gunshows-usa.com/texas_gun_&_knife_shows.htm

The above link details gun shows held this weekend, March 31-April 1, 2012, in Texas.

Lewisville (Denton County) , San Antonio, and Texarkana are the sites.

I'm planning to attend Lewisville's on Saturday, mid-afternoon. I'll have on my US flag shirt
and my black NRA baseball cap, plus a nametag w/ my forum ID. If anyone from the board sees me,
please introduce yourself and say howdy.

Next weekend, April 7-8, 2012 there is only 1 gun show in Texas: Aransas Pass.

Happy shopping shootists.

SIA

Mar 24-25 Brownwood Coliseum, 500 E Baker - Show hours Sat 9-5 & Sun 10-4. http://www.silverspurgunshows.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; 806-253-1322
Mar 24-25 Irving, Irving Convention Center, North Texas gun Club 214-341-2895

Mar 24-25 Pharr El Centro Mall, 500 North Jackson Rd 8' tbls $60. Dealer Set-Up Fri 11-10, Show Hours: Sat: 9-6 Sun 9-5, Saxet Gun Shows 361-289-2256 NEW LOCATION!!

Mar 24-25 San Antonio, Exposition Hall at the Freeman, 3201 East Houston St MAP Tbls $70 each.Sat 9-5, Sun 10-5 A: $8, OFWGS, P.O. Box 34224, Fort Worth TX 76162 817-732-1194 sanantoniogunshow.com.



Mar 24-25 Sherman Midway Mall, 4800 N. Texoma Pkwy, 250 tables 6'-$30 8’-$40 Call Allen Bowles, 918-658-4500 or 918-654-3981, Mail 18850 State Hwy 83, Howe, OK 74940

Mar 24-25 TX Winnsboro City Auditorium, Winnsboro City Park, 900 Wheeler Drive, 120 6' tbls, Dlr Set up Fri 10am 7pm, Sat 7:30-9 Sun 8-9, Show Hour Sat 9-5, Sun 9-4 $35 floor, $40 wall A:$7 Winnsboro Area Chamber of Commerce, http://www.winnsboro.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Doug Grantham 903-342-3666
Mar 31-Apr 1 TX Lewisville, Lewisville Event Center 2460 Stemmons Freeway, Exit 448 PremierGunShows.com ph: 817-732-1194 email: info@premiergunshows.com

Here's the gun shows around the Lone Star this weekend, plus next week's Lewisville event. The Lewisville event (Denton County) has only been held
1 or a few times, but has gotten a thumbs up from graybeard. It'll probably have quite a few vendors.

SIA