HGCA 9/24 -25

[XinTX]

Anyone going to the HGCA this weekend? Hopefully this will be better than the show that comes right after SHOT ends.

 

[dermunkee]

I plan on it assuming my weekend stays semi-clear, not sure which day yet

 

[Moonpie]

Ack! I have to work. Moonpie = sad panda

These are about the only show worth going to.

 

[Eli]

Anyone going to the HGCA this weekend? Hopefully this will be better than the show that comes right after SHOT ends.

I might go Sunday. I haven't been in several years, my wife has never been, and a friend is visiting from Australia that's interested.

Eli

 

[Robert_K]

HGCA??? More info please.

 

[dermunkee]

Houston Gun Collector's Association, they put on the only gun show that might be worth going to in the Houston area.

 

[Robert_K]

Oh... Think I went to that last year and it was a bunch of disgruntle old guys selling off their old war trophies. Cool stuff but the people atmosphere had me regret going.

 

[dermunkee]

Admittedly, I haven't been in a few years, but the last one I went to was tons better than the last several High Caliber shows, those were just a waste of time.

 

[XinTX]

Oh... Think I went to that last year and it was a bunch of disgruntle old guys selling off their old war trophies. Cool stuff but the people atmosphere had me regret going.

The one in the spring they always seem to schedule on the weekend right after the SHOT show ends. Most vendors are just returning after being away from their homes and businesses for a week and are tired after walking the many miles to get around all the booths at SHOT. So other than the old guys selling their old junk, there isn't much else. This show in the fall tends to be better.

 

[Robert_K]

The one in the spring they always seem to schedule on the weekend right after the SHOT show ends. Most vendors are just returning after being away from their homes and businesses for a week and are tired after walking the many miles to get around all the booths at SHOT. So other than the old guys selling their old junk, there isn't much else. This show in the fall tends to be better.

Maybe I'll give it another try than.

 

[XinTX]

Maybe I'll give it another try than.

Just got back. Don't bother. Looks like a bunch of old guys selling what they dug out of their basements. That's the last trip to HGCA for me.

 

[Robert_K]

Just got back. Don't bother. Looks like a bunch of old guys selling what they dug out of their basements. That's the last trip to HGCA for me.

Thanks for letting us know!

 

[Eli]

Just got back. Don't bother. Looks like a bunch of old guys selling what they dug out of their basements. That's the last trip to HGCA for me.

Sounds like fun! Those old guys have awesome stuff!

Eli

 

[dermunkee]

There's a ton of garand stuff, a few deals on gently used shotguns and a couple of booths worth of new and used pistols at decent prices. The majority of the show though is people way too proud of their old stuff.

 

[XinTX]

HGCA used to be a good show. And the first show when they moved it to this arena was pretty good. The last couple I've been to, I've seen better in Pasadena. And it's a far smaller venue.

 

[Longhorn1986]

The wife & I went Saturday. I ended up buying a really nice 65-3 that was formerly with the SAPD. There were a (very) few grumpy old men, but most folks were very nice and friendly. We had a good time.

 

[Eli]

I had a good time - there was a lot of people, a lot of inventory, and some deals to be had. I'll try to go back next time, with more money!
ETA: I was highly annoyed with the nazi flags on display, such items have been prohibited in the past and still should be. An email to the HGCA is on my list of stuff to do today.

Eli