Aug 11-12 gun show
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Enjoy the show guys.
It is smaller than their last show. The prices look good. When I left it was starting to fill up fast. The selection looks good, and some unusual pieces are available.
I am not sure how they can do it, but they are selling pistol (carbine) gun stocks as paper weights (no paperwork). The claim was that the same item online required paperwork. I don't think you can have it and the gun that fits in in the same room, but I may be wrong.
I am not sure how they can do it, but they are selling pistol (carbine) gun stocks as paper weights (no paperwork). The claim was that the same item online required paperwork. I don't think you can have it and the gun that fits in in the same room, but I may be wrong.
Did you find the 9mm Shield you were looking for? If so, how much were they wanting (if you don't mind me asking)? I didn't see any when I went. I was also hoping to see the new Springfield XD-S slim .45 cal, but didn't see any of those either.
It was a little smaller show than they usually are at the downtown convention center. Sometimes they're big, sometimes small. Not sure why it's smaller sometimes. I was surprised to see several Sig P938's still there. I thought that was a HOT item right now. I didn't expect to see any of those.
This is one of the few times I went to a gun show and didn't walk out with anything!!!!! How'd that happen?!?!!?!?
First, are you sure they weren't selling carbine conversion kits that legally turn a pistol into a rifle? There's no problem with those. In fact, I've been looking for one to heft in person before buying. Example from Mech Tech:
On the other hand, in the event they are selling just stocks that can be used to make a short-barrelled rifle, there's nothing wrong with buying such paperweights. And from their perspective, if you also own the pistol it fits, that's no problem, either. After all, it's the poor buyer who'll go to jail, not them.
Retailers with so little concern for the well-being of their customers are scum.
TheRealT-Dawg
Devil Dog 4Life
I went pretty much when it opened. Walked out with an XDm-9 Compact... pretty decent deal, but I could've sworn it was even cheaper when I went to the show a few months ago .... I also got some extra stuff (ammo, mags, and an ammo can) but that was it. I was REALLY hoping I had enough money left to also get an AK, since that's next on my short list, but nothing was close to my price range so i suppose ill save my money and wait another day.... all in all it was an ok show IMO
First, are you sure they weren't selling carbine conversion kits that legally turn a pistol into a rifle? There's no problem with those. In fact, I've been looking for one to heft in person before buying. Example from Mech Tech:
If that thing works well with a Slide Fire, I'll wind up with one.
On the other hand, in the event they are selling just stocks that can be used to make a short-barrelled rifle, there's nothing wrong with buying such paperweights. And from their perspective, if you also own the pistol it fits, that's no problem, either. After all, it's the poor buyer who'll go to jail, not them.
Retailers with so little concern for the well-being of their customers are scum.
I saw the carbing stock for pistols too it looked like a roni kind of.
Mike,
just an fyi
some Mosin 91-30's shoot about 8 to 10 inches high at 100 yards. The front sight post is too short.
Admiral Photog
Member
Plan on going to the gun show today, as I'm in town for the week. Any other gun shows are bigger than the Abilene gun shows.
Not looking for anything in particular, maybe just some odds and ends, ammo can (if cheap enough) and maybe a blood type key chain. Maybe a sling or strap for my 10/22.
Not looking for anything in particular, maybe just some odds and ends, ammo can (if cheap enough) and maybe a blood type key chain. Maybe a sling or strap for my 10/22.
Is the show worth the price of admission? Thinking about going there today.
Admiral Photog
Member
Cant really beat 8 bucks either way you look at it. Cheaper than the movies, may not be a movie out you want to see, almost too hot for the beach (note: boobies are at the beach) but 8 bucks, A/C, some food, and loads of guns......really? There's a choice? Lol
Thanks for the review AP but going to go to the range instead.
Tejano Scott
TGT Addict
Are you driving or typing on the computer? I'm about to head out. Get going!
was a final check. car loaded and I am out the door now.
Thanks man. Going to de-crapolene it this week I hope. I'm still really surprised by how smooth the action on this particular mosin is. Doesn't seem to have too much cosmolene(spelling) either, and no signs of rust. This guy had them for 119 and a guy 2 isle over had them for 160 and they didn't look as good.
TheRealT-Dawg
Devil Dog 4Life
taking the new xdm to the range today! time to pop its cherry lol!
