Texas gun shows: Recent, current, and upcoming.

[surprise_i'm_armed]

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

[surprise_i'm_armed]

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

[Ramrod46]

I heard there were Gunshows in Greeneville,TX and Bonham,TX during the month of May, but I can't find them posted
anywhere.Can anyone verify or help me out?

[tomtexan]

I will be heading to the Tyler gun show April 21-22 to try and trade off a old Winchester 22 rifle that I have had for some time. I'm looking to get another handgun, maybe a sub compact of some sort.

[surprise_i'm_armed]

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

[Beiruty]

Big Town Gun Show in Mesquite is no more.. Last one:


http://www.classicshows.com/farewell-big-town.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Steve133]

Came in to post about a weekend outing, but first:

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?

My understanding is that EAA is an importer, not a manufacturer. I don't know if they still do, but they at least used to import the Jericho 941, which might be the connection to the Israelis that the dealer was talking about. I think they also import guns from a variety of other foreign firms (Zastava, Tanfoglio, etc.). So the deciding factor is the quality of the "original" gun, not the association with EAA.

Now, then:

I made it to the Pasadena gun show last weekend with some tax refund money in my pocket. Came back with less money, but an M&P 9c to show for it.

[puma guy]

Came in to post about a weekend outing, but first:
Now, then:

I made it to the Pasadena gun show last weekend with some tax refund money in my pocket. Came back with less money, but an M&P 9c to show for it.

A question if I may. Was the Pasadena Convenion Center still being posted with a 30.06 sign?

[surprise_i'm_armed]

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

[LSL]

A question if I may. Was the Pasadena Convenion Center still being posted with a 30.06 sign?

Yes, 30.06 sign posted and two peace officers were on inside unlocking, unloading and tie wrapping all firearms.

[CEOofEVIL]

I may try to make it to the Austin show this weekend. How are the gun shows here? I hate to be the guy to ask if it's worth it, but the gun shows in the El Paso area were sadly a waste of money.

[soonerbldr]

Is the Allen show any good? I was taking my CHL class this last weekend and missed the big daddy.

[tomtexan]

Anybody know if the Tyler show is posted 30.06?

[QB]

The Allen show is small, has just a few gun dealers, mostly accessories.......SAWS (Jeff Schramm) was there the couple of times I went and also a few smaller dealers. I think that the Lewisville show is better than Allen but that's just my opinion of course.

[surprise_i'm_armed]

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