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Posted: 3/22/2018 10:51:38 PM EST
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@FadedSun is making me do BRDM maintenance on Saturday, so expect to make it Sunday.
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Posted: 3/23/2018 9:24:31 AM EST
[#2]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
Put a bolt face coaster or something out so we can stop by. ARFCOM has been going to that show as well. 
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Posted: 3/23/2018 12:23:55 PM EST
[Last Edit: lariatdrvr]
[#3]
I have 2 tables at the Abilene show on the 24th and 25th. (one will be mine and the other a buddy) I will have a RPD if anyone wants to look at one as well as a James River Armory BM59.
I'm trying to sell some of my personal items so might be willing to cut some deals, like just above wholesale price. I'm a dealer so there will be a 4473 that has to be filled out. Stop by and say hi... Green table coverings against a wall, Zi-Tekx ARmsco will be on my business cards... Stac |
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Posted: 3/23/2018 12:59:14 PM EST
[#4]
Cool! You ever make it to the Fort Worth shows?
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/23/2018 2:37:25 PM EST
[#5]
Just getting back into doing shows. Been away from them for about 10 years or so. Did do a few of the Ft Worth shows years ago but don't have any plans to do any there just yet.
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Posted: 3/23/2018 6:18:54 PM EST
[Last Edit: DogtownTom]
[#6]
FYI for those going to Dallas Market Hall this weekend.
There will be major parking problems due to events at the Dallas Market Center across the street from Market Hall. Every parking spot in the North lot was taken this afternoon. For Saturday/Sunday, DACA is going to try to keep attendees for the other event out of the MH lot. Yeah right. |
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Posted: 3/23/2018 7:44:18 PM EST
[#7]
Park @ the Anatole, have an ice cream, then stroll across? Planning on bringing the boy Sunday. FadedSun is cracking the maintenance whip - the tank must be fed.
Gonna try to shoot a steel armor plate tomorrow afternoon. Have M1A, SA battle pack ammo, and 1 budget steel plate they claimed was Level 3. We'll see. |
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Posted: 3/24/2018 6:52:32 PM EST
[#8]
AAR?
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Posted: 3/24/2018 7:43:39 PM EST
[Last Edit: 98kGuy]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
AAR? I cannot complain, sold quite a bit of stuff, including a S&W 38/44 Heavy Duty manufactured late 49 to early 50....so that was my big sale. Bought some great stuff as usual, including a British MK 6 helmet with DPM cover, one of the new(ish) USMC fighting knife/bayonets for a great price, a Grease Gun mag...a really nice WWI M1917 helmet, with original paint and great liner (for $65!) being walked around by a guy, some AK mags, a couple of unmarked 98k bands, front and rear....so far great show. Guy there had some real nice US stuff, one 3 digit RIA 03 (1918 re-barrel IIRC) which was REALLY nice for $875, which I thought was a good price for it... There is always some really good stuff if you look, are willing to dig, and don't arrive with an extremely narrow scope... |
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Posted: 3/24/2018 7:55:54 PM EST
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Boys, I have been going to shows at Market Hall since the early 80's. In all that time I have NEVER seen anything to compare today's show too. There were more knife dealers and blade guys there than gun dealers. A large collection of junk jewelry and coin dealers but a few nice dealers of leather holsters. There were three rows of tables in the CENTER of the hall on the east (?) end empty. Nothing in the North hall. You couldn't compare shop because there weren't enough guns to look at. I was looking for an S&W ar15-22 but saw only one dealer with three on his table. His prices were too high for me at this time. Third Gen S&W pistols were outrageous, the few I saw. I saw a factory Ruger 10/22 in an M1 carbine stock I should have bought but it had a freakin rail on top. Just ruined the look of the gun.
I did run into a buddy who was culling his collection of high end guns (FUDD guns but collectibles) that was selling stuff hand over fist because he was selling them at just above fire sale prices. He was about the only person I talked to moving anything. Just an observation, I saw lots of females of all ethnicities looking at and buying handguns. Most had a male with them but the few that didn't the dealers were shooting straight with them and not pushing a sale. I also saw lots of young, affluent black and Hispanic males looking at AR's, AK's and shotguns. Those on AR15.com may not be the only ones "woke" these days. The market is saturated these days. It may be time for the whole gun show community to back up and let things chill out a bit. YMMV. |
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Posted: 3/24/2018 8:57:45 PM EST
[#11]
How was the parking?
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Posted: 3/24/2018 9:02:22 PM EST
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
How was the parking? |
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Posted: 3/24/2018 9:42:06 PM EST
[#13]
I got there at noon and the lot was full but there was still parking in and around the garage, mostly on the second deck.
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Posted: 3/24/2018 9:55:15 PM EST
[#14]
@Gopher I saw the same at the last Mesquite Big Town show with blacks and hispanics.
Maybe we are MAGA.. Or they want to be ready.. I hope for the best.. Amerindian me. |
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Posted: 3/25/2018 1:02:54 PM EST
[#15]
Dallas show on Saturday.
The main hall was probably 20% empty as in no tables or empty ones. Knives, knives, knives. One very long-time vendor said that this one will likely be his last as he just doesn't make any money. Worst show I've ever seen in Market Hall in the past 20 years. |
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Posted: 3/25/2018 1:39:52 PM EST
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TontoGoldstein:
Dallas show on Saturday. The main hall was probably 20% empty as in no tables or empty ones. Knives, knives, knives. One very long-time vendor said that this one will likely be his last as he just doesn't make any money. Worst show I've ever seen in Market Hall in the past 20 years. |
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Posted: 3/25/2018 1:55:12 PM EST
[#17]
From what I understand talking to vendors the last couple of Market Hall shows, DACA's long time show promoter moved away, and the show committee hasn't been able to replace him. They're in a vicious cycle of decline, and they're effectively competing w/ Premier, a commercial entity that has been running shows for 20 years or more.
I'm not going to make it today. Was watching FadedSun and M35Ben work on a BRDM yesterday, and watching ARFCOMers work tuckers you out! 
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Posted: 4/6/2018 10:11:28 AM EST
[#18]
7-8 April
Azle Lewisville - Premier show in their small event center at I-35 & 121 Business |
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Posted: 4/6/2018 10:51:06 AM EST
[#19]
Which Lewisville show is it? Is this the one that frisks you before you go in to make sure you're not carrying?
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Posted: 4/6/2018 10:53:53 AM EST
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By motown_steve: Which Lewisville show is it? Is this the one that frisks you before you go in to make sure you're not carrying? |
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Posted: 4/6/2018 11:00:45 AM EST
[#21]
@atlas176176
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Posted: 4/6/2018 12:26:53 PM EST
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
@atlas176176 |
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Posted: 4/6/2018 12:53:18 PM EST
[#23]
Thought I'd check to see if you were up for either gun show this weekend. Just found out where you live in the beer thread.
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Posted: 4/6/2018 1:10:33 PM EST
[#24]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By motown_steve:
Which Lewisville show is it? Is this the one that frisks you before you go in to make sure you're not carrying? I've never seen that happen at any of the local shows. Never even been asked to look in my backpack. |
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Posted: 4/6/2018 1:53:30 PM EST
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tboy:
I guess it depends how shifty you look. I've never seen that happen at any of the local shows. Never even been asked to look in my backpack. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tboy:
Originally Posted By motown_steve:
Which Lewisville show is it? Is this the one that frisks you before you go in to make sure you're not carrying? I've never seen that happen at any of the local shows. Never even been asked to look in my backpack. |
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Posted: 4/6/2018 2:30:58 PM EST
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
Thought I'd check to see if you were up for either gun show this weekend. Just found out where you live in the beer thread. Unfortunately I'm swamped helping family with stuff this weekend. No fun for me. |
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Posted: 4/6/2018 2:57:52 PM EST
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By motown_steve:
I hadn't seen it either, but members here posted about it happening. I believe it was the company who does/did the Lewisville, Grapevine and Motor Speedway shows. |
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Posted: 4/8/2018 7:34:54 AM EST
[#28]
Motown_Steve and I should hit the Lewisville show after lunch.
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Posted: 4/9/2018 9:07:18 PM EST
[#29]
14-15 April
Mesquite Rodeo Palestine I will probably not be able to make it to the Rodeo show. It's a good small show, plenty of free parking. Soulman's BBQ is just up the road. |
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Posted: 4/10/2018 9:50:46 AM EST
[#30]
@vellnueve
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Posted: 4/10/2018 5:59:34 PM EST
[#31]
I will try to hit Mesquite on Saturday.
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Posted: 4/11/2018 6:55:19 AM EST
[#32]
@NickSaban11
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Posted: 4/11/2018 11:02:06 AM EST
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
@NickSaban11 |
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Posted: 4/14/2018 9:32:54 AM EST
[#34]
Wish I could be there. Y'all have fun.
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Posted: 4/14/2018 9:25:18 PM EST
[#35]
How was it? Any great deals? Plenty of parking?
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Posted: 4/15/2018 9:07:10 AM EST
[#36]
Morning bump.
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Posted: 4/16/2018 10:00:39 AM EST
[#37]
21-22 April
Tyler Big Town, Mesquite - I should be able to make this one. One of Fatalwishes' buddies may be there. BBQ @ Soulman's again, or do y'all want to meet somewhere else? |
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Posted: 4/17/2018 9:49:39 PM EST
[#38]
Bump. Looking like I'll make it Saturday.
@BIgDAM can you make it? Do we need to be there early to meet you, or do we want to meet at 11:00 or noon for lunch again? Soulman's? Someplace else over on Mesquite's Restaurant Row? |
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Posted: 4/18/2018 7:10:37 PM EST
[#39]
I was reminded I have a wedding to attend on Saturday in Hico.
Im out. |
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Posted: 4/18/2018 8:15:21 PM EST
[#40]
No worries, catch the garter!
I'm thinking lunch around 1:00 PM @ Soulman's; have a buddy who won't get to the show til after 3:00. |
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Posted: 4/18/2018 10:04:27 PM EST
[#41]
I hate to cancel, but it's my buddy's sister. They may as well be blood.
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Posted: 4/19/2018 12:11:33 AM EST
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DeathHates: I hate to cancel, but it's my buddy's sister. They may as well be blood. |
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Posted: 4/20/2018 7:15:27 AM EST
[#43]
Tentative plan for Saturday is meet @ Soulman's BBQ, 1125 Gross Rd, Mesquite @ 1:00 PM, then head to the show, as it's open til 5:00 PM.
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Posted: 4/20/2018 3:05:22 PM EST
[#44]
When you get done with the gun show, go to 1650 Gross Rd.
Bring home a puppy
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Posted: 4/20/2018 4:05:42 PM EST
[Last Edit: 75149]
[#45]
Or a kitty
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Posted: 4/20/2018 6:01:34 PM EST
[#46]
No more pets for the FW_wife/backbencher family. You coming to the show?
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Posted: 4/20/2018 6:46:19 PM EST
[Last Edit: 75149]
[#47]
Working OT to help pay for a new gas range. Plus after my last show, it'll probably be a few more years before I want to try another show LOL
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Posted: 4/20/2018 11:48:21 PM EST
[#48]
@Horizon_Ts
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Posted: 4/21/2018 11:01:53 AM EST
[#49]
Saturday morning bump. Anyone else want to join us @ Soulman's? Gross Rd just east of LBJ @ 1:00 PM. Eat, then head to the show. Show is @ the Big Town Event Center, Big Town Blvd & Hwy 80. Open til 5:00 today, 4:00 PM Sunday.
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Posted: 4/21/2018 1:48:36 PM EST
[#50]
Finally made Soulman's. Traffic is awful.
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