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Posted: 1/12/2019 6:42:51 PM EST
[#1]
Glad I went.
Two of my favorite dealers were there and I was surprised how busy it was. It is also a larger show than I expected based off comments in here. Free parking is also a plus. I would recommend it if you are in Northern DFW and willing to spend $8 to kill an afternoon. |
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Posted: 1/12/2019 7:51:48 PM EST
[#2]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By naes:
Glad I went. Two of my favorite dealers were there and I was surprised how busy it was. It is also a larger show than I expected based off comments in here. Free parking is also a plus. I would recommend it if you are in Northern DFW and willing to spend $8 to kill an afternoon. |
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Posted: 1/12/2019 8:51:21 PM EST
[#3]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
Lewisville is a small show. Some of the regular D/FW vendors, but it's not a large space. I don't think I've ever been to the Waxahachie gun show, so I can't compare the two, but Lewisville is one of the smallest shows I've been to. |
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Posted: 1/12/2019 9:40:58 PM EST
[#4]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DeathHates:. Thanks. |
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Posted: 1/12/2019 11:32:55 PM EST
[Last Edit: naes]
[#5]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By zach_:
I think you are talking about Lewisville. I was there today. It was very crowded compared to other shows there. Was it my imagination, or was the pricing basically full retail (Bass Pro), with most vendors? There are four vendors there that have very reasonable prices in my opinion. Past and blast is my favorite. They have treated me well and have very competitive prices. P365 for $478 I can’t believe no one grabbed that. The two vendors with all the pistols teathered down are both competitive as well. The vendor that is only teathered pistols is more competitive though. There is also another vendor that was right next to P+B that is very reasonable. The rest of the vendors definitely had some wtf pricing. That same P365 for $550. Saw a G45 for $650 with the standard sights. How about a used gen 3 G19 for $550. 
Another great vendor wasn’t there. They usually have a lot of tables at the FT Worth show. Not sure of their name but one side of the aisle has tons of pistols and the other their long guns. Overall, I would reccomend the Lewisville show and love having fun shows every weekend. Back home, I would get to about 2 to 4 a year. Even in PA it was only one about every other month. |
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Posted: 1/13/2019 12:32:35 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
Pleased to. What I like about gunshows is it's very easy to get a few ARFCOMers together for a bit. Most places have a gun show in driving distance - we in north Texas have the advantage of 2 or 3 every weekend. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
Originally Posted By DeathHates:. Thanks. |
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Posted: 1/13/2019 12:33:45 AM EST
[#7]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By naes: Yes, Lewisville. There are four vendors there that have very reasonable prices in my opinion. Past and blast is my favorite. They have treated me well and have very competitive prices. P365 for $478 I can’t believe no one grabbed that. The two vendors with all the pistols teathered down are both competitive as well. The vendor that is only teathered pistols is more competitive though. There is also another vendor that was right next to P+B that is very reasonable. The rest of the vendors definitely had some wtf pricing. That same P365 for $550. Saw a G45 for $650 with the standard sights. How about a used gen 3 G19 for $550.
Another great vendor wasn’t there. They usually have a lot of tables at the FT Worth show. Not sure of their name but one side of the aisle has tons of pistols and the other their long guns. Overall, I would reccomend the Lewisville show and love having fun shows every weekend. Back home, I would get to about 2 to 4 a year. Even in PA it was only one about every other month. 
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Posted: 1/13/2019 2:53:44 PM EST
[Last Edit: Tboy]
[#8]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By zach_:
I think you are talking about Lewisville. I was there today. It was very crowded compared to other shows there. Was it my imagination, or was the pricing basically full retail (Bass Pro), with most vendors? ETA - bought something where the kid tried to "verify" that my 2 $20 bills weren't counterfeit. So if that seller is a member here or reading this post, don't be so silly with the next guy. |
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Posted: 1/13/2019 6:27:44 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tboy: The old lesbian couples were out in full force.
ETA - bought something where the kid tried to "verify" that my 2 $20 bills weren't counterfeit. So if that seller is a member here or reading this post, don't be so silly with the next guy. |
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Posted: 1/13/2019 8:02:15 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher: The two elderly ladies selling knives & guns? They're a hoot. The gun gal is pushing 80, and the knife lady is always sending a geegaw home to the boy or one of the girls. The gun gal has some interesting guns pass across her table. |
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Posted: 1/13/2019 9:44:33 PM EST
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If the Blast and Past guys are who I think they are, their brick and mortar store is in downtown Whitesboro, west of Sherman. Nice mix of black guns, pistols, mil-surplus and C&R.
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Posted: 1/14/2019 1:03:01 PM EST
[#12]
19-20 January
Bonham Eastland Longview Waco (Premier) Waco is a bit bigger than the Lewisville Premier show last weekend - I would expect a few of the D/FW dealers to be there. I might talk FW_wife into Bonham or Longview. Post up if you want to have a lunch, and I'll put it in the OP. @Death_Hates @EdwardAvila @Goatboy Y'all gonna hit either of the east Texas shows? |
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Posted: 1/14/2019 2:31:26 PM EST
[#13]
It's not looking too positive for me as of right now.
If so, it would be Longview. |
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Posted: 1/14/2019 2:34:02 PM EST
[#14]
Might make Longview late Sunday afternoon. Is the Longview show as big as the Tyler show? Really enjoyed Tyler.
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Posted: 1/14/2019 3:01:08 PM EST
[Last Edit: EdwardAvila]
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
@EdwardAvila Y'all gonna hit either of the east Texas shows? 
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Posted: 1/14/2019 3:21:08 PM EST
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EdwardAvila: Kind of conflicts with travel to SHOT Show... 
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Posted: 1/14/2019 10:26:57 PM EST
[#17]
Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait WAIT!
Dallas Safari Club convention January 17-20! This show was so big, that the gun part alone took us all day to walk through last year. This is was the show where I held a $250,000 Boss shotgun. No one wants to go to this show? |
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Posted: 1/14/2019 10:40:00 PM EST
[#18]
Nevermind.
I can't go anyways. But y'all should go, because it's awesome. |
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Posted: 1/14/2019 11:25:47 PM EST
[#19]
They didn't bother to put it on Gun Shows USA. Can't go on the weekend, will have to go Thursday or Friday.
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Posted: 1/17/2019 1:26:41 PM EST
[#20]
Post up if you too made it to the Safari show. Up on the north end.
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Posted: 1/17/2019 4:34:25 PM EST
[#21]
If anyone would like to tell Wayne LaPierre what you think of him and Marrion Hammer, he's in the south hall.
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Posted: 1/17/2019 9:14:58 PM EST
[#22]
As a disgruntled benefactor member, I would like this opportunity.
Is he going to be at the Safari club this weekend? |
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Posted: 1/17/2019 9:44:08 PM EST
[#23]
He was there today. Told him we were not happy w/ the NRA's position on bump stocks & that Marion Hammer was a problem.
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Posted: 1/17/2019 10:38:35 PM EST
[#24]
And his reply?
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Posted: 1/17/2019 10:49:01 PM EST
[#25]
I would have told him that Red Flag Laws are a Red Flag and the NRA needs to be standing up against unconstitutional gun grabs, not backing them.
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Posted: 1/17/2019 11:38:54 PM EST
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By naes: And his reply? |
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Posted: 1/18/2019 2:06:21 AM EST
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
"We're trying to save semi-automatics. Marion's doing good work." Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
Originally Posted By naes: And his reply? Interesting. I wonder what conversations led to that response. How much deeper is the kimchi than we know? Or is that just some bullshit answer they concocted in a room to shut The Little People up? |
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Posted: 1/20/2019 1:46:41 PM EST
[#28]
Enroute to Bonham. Holler if you're there.
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Posted: 1/20/2019 2:48:26 PM EST
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
Enroute to Bonham. Holler if you're there. 
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Posted: 1/20/2019 3:42:07 PM EST
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gopher: You should be done by now. |
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Posted: 1/20/2019 4:48:47 PM EST
[#31]
So - Bonham has a LOT of room for growth. Small show, only worth the $7 if it's the only show in driving distance. If you're looking for antique Winchesters, not bad.
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Posted: 1/20/2019 9:36:35 PM EST
[Last Edit: backbencher]
[#32]
26-27 January
Abilene Mesquite Big Town (Premier) Tyler Soulman's @ NOON Saturday in Mesquite since DeathHates seconded. Tyler is a good show, albeit nowhere near as large as Big Town. @ least one regular D/FW vendor says he'll cancel on Big Town and head to Tyler. Post up if you want to meet at a different time, day, or place. |
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Posted: 1/20/2019 9:38:00 PM EST
[#33]
I may be in for Soulmans and the show on Saturday.
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Posted: 1/20/2019 10:11:13 PM EST
[#34]
Since I have a second on Soulman's, I'll post it in the OP. If someone's got a better idea, post up and we'll change it.
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Posted: 1/20/2019 11:31:08 PM EST
[#35]
Gonna try to make Soulman's and the show. Currently have nothing else booked for Saturday, so should be able to have a leisurely stroll thru the show for a change.
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Posted: 1/20/2019 11:45:51 PM EST
[#36]
Good, good. Just texted 2 of my other friends, including Fatalwishes' best friend to see if they can join us.
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Posted: 1/21/2019 12:16:51 AM EST
[#37]
I may try to make it to Tyler if everyone is making the effort.. I always liked that show, it's bigger then Longviews
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Posted: 1/21/2019 12:53:29 AM EST
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By right_rudder: I may try to make it to Tyler if everyone is making the effort.. I always liked that show, it's bigger then Longviews |
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Posted: 1/21/2019 2:17:01 PM EST
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
So - Bonham has a LOT of room for growth. Small show, only worth the $7 if it's the only show in driving distance. If you're looking for antique Winchesters, not bad. Talked to a buddy of mine with a table there and he said the shows at the casino in Durant are usually pretty good, 400 tables or so. As I looked at the prices on those Winchesters I wondered where all of those $75 lever action 30-30's from the early '80s went.
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Posted: 1/21/2019 3:39:14 PM EST
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Since I haven't talked myself into a C&R (yet), I have a weird bifurcation of taste in firearms - legal antiques and very modern. The Mauser 98 is a great action, but if I'm going bolt action, I'm more interested in pre-1899 guns. If I'm going Title 1, may as well get something functional.
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Posted: 1/22/2019 12:39:51 PM EST
[#41]
I'll be set up in Tyler in my normal corner doing knife sharpening and trading all the gun junk I've accumulated over the years. If any of you guys come by stop by and say HI!
Usually it is a good show, and lots of stuff comes out of the woods for trade. Remember, East Texas does actually have trees that grow higher than your truck for those of you from the other parts of Texas...…. |
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Posted: 1/25/2019 6:12:50 PM EST
[#42]
How many are on for Soulman's? @Bigdam
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Posted: 1/25/2019 6:38:10 PM EST
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DeathHates: How many are on for Soulman's? @Bigdam |
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Posted: 1/25/2019 6:38:53 PM EST
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BIgDAM:
I have to work all weekend. I'd only be a able to stay at the show for 30 minutes and that's not worth the drive. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BIgDAM:
Originally Posted By DeathHates: How many are on for Soulman's? @Bigdam 
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Posted: 1/25/2019 7:23:45 PM EST
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DeathHates:. How many are on for Soulman's? |
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Posted: 1/25/2019 9:40:22 PM EST
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
Fatalwishes' best friend will be there. I'm bringing the Sinister. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
Originally Posted By DeathHates:. How many are on for Soulman's? |
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Posted: 1/26/2019 12:17:40 AM EST
[#47]
See you there. Bringing the left-eject .22 LR upper and a bump stock. Need to change out the sights on the .22 LR upper.
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Posted: 1/26/2019 2:24:49 AM EST
[#48]
I'm working tomorrow and Sunday.
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Posted: 1/26/2019 10:07:58 AM EST
[Last Edit: backbencher]
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By motown_steve: I'm working tomorrow and Sunday.
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Posted: 1/26/2019 11:28:35 AM EST
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
Fatalwishes' best friend will be there. I'm bringing the Sinister. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
Originally Posted By DeathHates:. How many are on for Soulman's? |
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