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Posted: 8/26/2019 5:05:50 PM EST
[#1]
I'll be set up in my usual spot at Mesquite...maybe I'll see you guys...
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Posted: 9/4/2019 8:46:36 PM EST
[#2]
7-8 September
Greenville - Audie Murphy Museum Hillsboro - Whipp Farm Mesquite Big Town - Premier Post up if the D/FW krewe wants to hit Soulman's BBQ or elsewhere for lunch Saturday or Sunday in Mesquite. Texas Roadhouse nearby as well. 14-15 September Mesquite Rodeo - Premier 21-22 September Dallas Market Hall - DACA - this is not the Market Hall show you remember, but it is still a worthwhile medium show. Some ARFCOMers have regular tables. Gilmer - American Legion 28-29 September Fort Worth - Lone Star Nacogdoches, - G&S Waxahachie - Premier (While this is a Premier show, the Lone Star Fort Worth show will be larger, even if not as large as Premier's Fort Worth shows) |
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Posted: 9/5/2019 7:43:54 PM EST
[#3]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
7-8 September Mesquite Big Town - Premier Post up if the D/FW krewe wants to hit Soulman's BBQ or elsewhere for lunch Saturday or Sunday in Mesquite. Texas Roadhouse nearby as well. |
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Posted: 9/5/2019 9:42:54 PM EST
[#4]
Can't make it to delicious Soulman's BBQ.
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Posted: 9/6/2019 8:44:22 AM EST
[#5]
I decided to sell some stuff, haven't tried a gun show in a loooong time.
Plus I have back to back weekends here in Mesquite  Thinking of a used Glock 26 to replace a few of my current items. |
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Posted: 9/6/2019 9:04:48 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 75149:
I decided to sell some stuff, haven't tried a gun show in a loooong time. Plus I have back to back weekends here in Mesquite Thinking of a used Glock 26 to replace a few of my current items. |
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Posted: 9/6/2019 12:35:45 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 98kGuy: What are you looking to sell? Anything milsurp or militaria? G19 gen 2 6946 5903 M38 LC9 wif da been Old police 12ga (870 Wingmaster 20" & 500A 18") |
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Posted: 9/6/2019 10:34:54 PM EST
[#8]
I'm going to miss our gunshow times.
My state is now different... 
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Posted: 9/7/2019 12:17:52 AM EST
[#9]
What are your folks gonna do? You working in the oilfield? |
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Posted: 9/7/2019 12:32:41 AM EST
[#10]
My nephew is there. I'm only 4.5 hours away.
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Posted: 9/7/2019 8:59:59 AM EST
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DeathHates: My nephew is there. I'm only 4.5 hours away. |
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Posted: 9/7/2019 9:25:05 AM EST
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DeathHates:
I'm going to miss our gunshow times. My state is now different...
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Posted: 9/7/2019 2:23:01 PM EST
[#13]
Probably to get pistol residency for the Tulsa gun shows...
If you hit any of the shows today, post up how they were for the Sunday crowd. |
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Posted: 9/7/2019 2:30:52 PM EST
[#14]
IMO< solid attendance at Big Town (parking lot not as full as usual) and I saw some 4473s being filled out. OK show for me as I got some parts I was looking for.
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Posted: 9/7/2019 3:00:30 PM EST
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HenryKnoxFineBooks:
IMO< solid attendance at Big Town (parking lot not as full as usual) and I saw some 4473s being filled out. OK show for me as I got some parts I was looking for. |
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Posted: 9/7/2019 3:19:46 PM EST
[Last Edit: kells81]
[#16]
I was over that way doing a quick Saturday morning 911 job so figured I would roll through. I had to also meet another member there to pick up a set of Ivory 1911 grips.
Overall- Show was pretty solid and some deals were laying about. Some guns were selling and not a ton of "not gun stuff" like the last Fort Worth show had. I spent $650 and walked away with a Coal Valley Eagle Arms rifle, Garand Trigger Groups- WRA and IHC with mixed parts, and a Garand SA Op Rod that looks new but is most likely refurbished. I like this show as you can get in free if you give blood. I haven't yet but at least Carter hasn't turned into a bunch of pussies like the ARC who pulled out of a venue because it was firearm related. 
When I was buying the A2 rifle some guy walked up to talk to me and said that he looked at it at least 4 times. The table owner said the same thing but the guy was really busting him down on it. I usually keep an eye out for A1/A2 upper rifles because about 60% of the time around here they are attached to pre ban lowers. Something caught my eye that is in my "not a great deal but cool" file. I may actually go back tomorrow and buy it.
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Posted: 9/7/2019 3:35:18 PM EST
[#17]
Oh, it's pretty w/ that finish, but if I ever get a Desert Eagle, it'll be in .357. As I get older I value some practicality.
You gonna sell that pre-ban lower in Massachusetts or Connecticut? |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/7/2019 6:18:30 PM EST
[#18]
I also oogled that case colored Deagle. I sold a S&W 296 to a dealer in five minutes for what I wanted. Got there around 10 and the crowd was alright. One guy was walking around with a semi-auto MG34 in 8mm. Bet that was a load to carry around.
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Posted: 9/7/2019 7:01:46 PM EST
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Triggerstuck:
I also oogled that case colored Deagle. I sold a S&W 296 to a dealer in five minutes for what I wanted. Got there around 10 and the crowd was alright. One guy was walking around with a semi-auto MG34 in 8mm. Bet that was a load to carry around. |
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Posted: 9/7/2019 9:40:24 PM EST
[Last Edit: HenryKnoxFineBooks]
[#20]
Believe it or not - the MG34 was $5K.
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Posted: 9/7/2019 9:43:35 PM EST
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
Inshallah I'll see you next spring in Tulsa. Have your Oklahoma DL & cash. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
Originally Posted By DeathHates: My nephew is there. I'm only 4.5 hours away. 
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Posted: 9/7/2019 9:44:45 PM EST
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By The_Dog:
Now why did you have to go and do that? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By The_Dog:
Originally Posted By DeathHates:
I'm going to miss our gunshow times. My state is now different... 
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Posted: 9/7/2019 10:31:10 PM EST
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher: You gonna sell that pre-ban lower in Massachusetts or Connecticut?
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Posted: 9/7/2019 11:29:35 PM EST
[#24]
You might find that Massachusetts is paying more these days, as Connecticut can get new lowers in as complete 26"+ firearms.
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Posted: 9/7/2019 11:41:23 PM EST
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
Oh, it's pretty w/ that finish, but if I ever get a Desert Eagle, it'll be in .357. As I get older I value some practicality. It's a Deagle. Practicality is out the fucking window, by default. If you own a Deagle that is not a .44 Magnum or .50 AE, then you're just pissing in sink. The whole purpose of a Deagle is to be a ginormous hand cannon. Practical .357 Deagle. I've never heard such nonsense in all my life. |
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Posted: 9/7/2019 11:55:45 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By motown_steve: Practicality?
It's a Deagle. Practicality is out the fucking window, by default. If you own a Deagle that is not a .44 Magnum or .50 AE, then you're just pissing in sink. The whole purpose of a Deagle is to be a ginormous hand cannon. Practical .357 Deagle. I've never heard such nonsense in all my life. Besides, since the introduction of the XIX, one can just change the bolt, bbl, & magazine to the next caliber up or down. |
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Posted: 9/8/2019 12:20:24 AM EST
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By motown_steve:
Practicality? It's a Deagle. Practicality is out the fucking window, by default. If you own a Deagle that is not a .44 Magnum or .50 AE, then you're just pissing in sink. The whole purpose of a Deagle is to be a ginormous hand cannon. Practical .357 Deagle. I've never heard such nonsense in all my life. 
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Posted: 9/8/2019 12:50:52 AM EST
[#28]
It's like two guys having an argument over 9mm vs .45, and this third guy walks up and lays down his .327 Federal Magnum revolver.
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Posted: 9/8/2019 10:54:04 AM EST
[#29]
I'm that guy...
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Posted: 9/8/2019 11:00:54 AM EST
[#30]
You could actually justify OCing a .327 Federal Magnum Deagle. It would be somewhat practical.
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Posted: 9/8/2019 11:16:04 AM EST
[#31]
No less practical than all the other stuff I own.
But I'll probably maintain loyalty to my .41 family. Hunting up used firearms in .41 mag is about the only thing that keeps me going to gun shows. I've not seen one in awhile though. Since no one else mentioned it, Premier was giving out coupons at Big Town for $2 off entry to the next Mesquite Rodeo show (which is next weekend). That might just motivate me to go to that show for the 1st time in 10 years. |
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Posted: 9/8/2019 12:14:26 PM EST
[#32]
Rodeo is a decent medium show. A lot less heartbreaking than Market Hall.
Nothing wrong w/ .41 Magnum. Everyone needs a focus for their collection. I'm trying to get to standardize on caliber and magazines. |
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Posted: 9/8/2019 7:56:04 PM EST
[#33]
14-15 September
Mesquite Rodeo - Premier Post up if the D/FW krewe wants to hit Soulman's BBQ or elsewhere for lunch Saturday or Sunday in Mesquite. Texas Roadhouse nearby as well. 21-22 September Dallas Market Hall - DACA - this is not the Market Hall show you remember, but it is still a worthwhile medium show. Some ARFCOMers have regular tables. Gilmer - American Legion 28-29 September Fort Worth - Lone Star Nacogdoches, - G&S Waxahachie - Premier (While this is a Premier show, the Lone Star Fort Worth show will be larger, even if not as large as Premier's Fort Worth shows) |
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Posted: 9/8/2019 9:22:00 PM EST
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By The_Dog:
No less practical than all the other stuff I own. But I'll probably maintain loyalty to my .41 family. Hunting up used firearms in .41 mag is about the only thing that keeps me going to gun shows. I've not seen one in awhile though. Since no one else mentioned it, Premier was giving out coupons at Big Town for $2 off entry to the next Mesquite Rodeo show (which is next weekend). That might just motivate me to go to that show for the 1st time in 10 years. |
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Posted: 9/8/2019 9:44:24 PM EST
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kells81:
Honestly if Clint would have used a 41 mag in the movie verses the 44 Mag everyone would own the 41 and the 44 would probably be in the back seat riding bitch where the 41 is now. Its a legit round that doesn't give up much if anything to the 44. The .41 Mag has a cult following, and I'm happy to be a member. The .41 Desert Eagle is a rare one. I also have a Marlin 1894 in .41. Also very rare. I want one of the new Henrys before they figure out that we're a cult. Bond Arms had a .41 for awhile. I want one. And yes, I reload .41. You have to. |
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Posted: 9/10/2019 12:22:10 AM EST
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
14-15 September Mesquite Rodeo - Premier Post up if the D/FW krewe wants to hit Soulman's BBQ or elsewhere for lunch Saturday or Sunday in Mesquite. Texas Roadhouse nearby as well. 21-22 September Dallas Market Hall - DACA - this is not the Market Hall show you remember, but it is still a worthwhile medium show. Some ARFCOMers have regular tables. Gilmer - American Legion 28-29 September Fort Worth - Lone Star Nacogdoches, - G&S Waxahachie - Premier (While this is a Premier show, the Lone Star Fort Worth show will be larger, even if not as large as Premier's Fort Worth shows)
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Posted: 9/26/2019 11:04:54 PM EST
[#37]
Sorry, been asleep @ the switch.
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Posted: 9/26/2019 11:06:42 PM EST
[#38]
28-29 September
Fort Worth - Lone Star Nacogdoches, - G&S Waxahachie - Premier (While this is a Premier show, the Lone Star Fort Worth show will be larger, even if not as large as Premier's Fort Worth shows) |
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Posted: 9/30/2019 4:27:42 PM EST
[Last Edit: backbencher]
[#39]
4-6 October
Belton (5-6 Oct) Lone Star Frisco (4-6 Oct) Colt Collectors Association Mesquite Big Town (5-6 Oct) Premier D/FW folks, post up which shows you're going to (get both) and where you want to meet for lunch, and I'll post it in the OP. 12-13 October Lewisville - Premier Quitman - American Legion Taylor - Real Texas 19-20 October Abilene - Texas Gun and Knife Shows Fort Worth - Premier 26-27 October Mesquite Big Town - Premier (wow, twice in a month) Riesel - Lions Club Tyler - Lone Star |
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Posted: 9/30/2019 10:59:20 PM EST
[#40]
Where will that Frisco show be?
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Posted: 10/1/2019 6:08:51 AM EST
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gopher: Where will that Frisco show be? |
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Posted: 10/1/2019 11:17:09 AM EST
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher: Embassy Suites. Looks like the convention actually starts on the 3rd. Did you attend the one show they had at the Dr. Pepper Stars Center? It was a nice, medium-sized venue. Unfortunately, a dealer had an ND on opening morning and there was never another show there.
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Posted: 10/1/2019 6:02:53 PM EST
[#43]
I would go to the Colt Collector's website to get info.
Negligent discharges have a way of pissing off landlords for some reason. |
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Posted: 10/6/2019 12:47:50 PM EST
[Last Edit: doubleclaw]
[#44]
Headed to Big Town today just to look around.
Haven’t been to a gun show since I got back from Afghanistan. Well... That was some hot garbage. Colt 6920s for (LOL) $1,799.99, Chinese bullshit knives and assorted flavors of beef jerky. |
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Posted: 10/6/2019 9:26:47 PM EST
[#45]
12-13 October
Lewisville - Premier Quitman - American Legion Taylor - Real Texas The Lewisville show - and likely all of em - are close to some decent BBQ. 19-20 October Abilene - Texas Gun and Knife Shows Fort Worth - Premier 26-27 October Mesquite Big Town - Premier (wow, twice in a month) Riesel - Lions Club Tyler - Lone Star |
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Posted: 10/7/2019 7:20:45 PM EST
[#46]
https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Gun-Shows-All-But-Extinct-now-in-Maryland/5-2261625/
From the OP of that thread: 
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Posted: 10/10/2019 12:21:34 PM EST
[Last Edit: jeffb1911]
[#47]
I'll be setting up in Quitman this Sunday trading the gun junk that I've accumulated. If any of you make it stop by and say HI! I also will be set up in my normal corner at Tyler doing knife sharpening and trading the various gun junk that I still have after the "giant" Quitman show...…
I have done Quitman before, and there is usually a lot of interesting stuff that comes out of the woods there. |
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Posted: 10/14/2019 9:14:43 AM EST
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I spent 4 hours on Saturday at the Lewisville show (more time than I have been at a show in years), with a co-worker who was agonizing over what pistols to get. He finally decided on a CZ 75 SP-01 and a Sig P365 - and then picked up some ammo and extra mags for each. For full disclosure, I did sample some bear and buffalo sausage as well.
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Posted: 10/14/2019 10:20:08 AM EST
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19-20 October
Abilene - Texas Gun and Knife Shows Fort Worth - Premier - this is the big one, in walking distance to decent BBQ and dark English ale. D/FW folk, if you're going, post up when and where you want to eat. 26-27 October Mesquite Big Town - Premier (wow, twice in a month) Riesel - Lions Club Tyler - Lone Star |
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Posted: 10/19/2019 8:30:00 AM EST
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Just in case anyone decides to meetup, anything on Magnolia is off limits, Arts Goggle is going on today. That eliminates Heim BBQ and King Tut as options.
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