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Link Posted: 8/25/2018 10:27:03 AM EST
[#1]
Holler when you get there.  Whatcha lookin for and I'll keep an eye out?
Link Posted: 8/25/2018 12:07:05 PM EST
[#2]
Village Idiot and I are at the Railhead.  I'm wearing a HiPoint tshirt.
Link Posted: 8/25/2018 1:24:01 PM EST
[#3]
I went early to meet someone I sold a pistol brace to.
About 9:30 they had a guy with head wound in cuffs in a chair surrounded by 3 cops.
Right inside the main entrance.
Scuttlebutt was he charged in without paying or checking his Glock
shouting at some woman, tripped and fell injuring himself then cops picked him up.
Link Posted: 8/25/2018 5:14:02 PM EST
[#4]
The story was better by the time we got there:  a felon with two loaded machine guns, lol.
Link Posted: 8/25/2018 5:24:55 PM EST
[#5]
Didn't recognize him
don't know his screen name.
Link Posted: 8/25/2018 7:27:17 PM EST
[#6]
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Originally Posted By yowza:
Didn't recognize him
don't know his screen name.
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Felon in possession of a Class 3 SBR, no papers, and other firearms. But they weren't loaded.
Link Posted: 8/25/2018 7:39:54 PM EST
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Originally Posted By gungirl1987:

Felon in possession of a Class 3 SBR, no papers, and other firearms. But they weren't loaded.
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Damn. Ignorant, idiot, or he got both. I will probably hit the Canton show tomorrow.
Link Posted: 8/26/2018 5:16:13 PM EST
[#8]
You guys know how to do a gun show.
Sorry I didn’t make it to the meet up.  I didn’t get there till Sunday afternoon.  
Interesting to see so many women there.  NY and PA shows typically have two or three women there and one is usually with me.

I’m finding prices are lower in TX and didn’t I find the pistol I’ve been looking for while I was there and can’t buy.

Looking forward to many more to come.
Link Posted: 8/26/2018 8:04:07 PM EST
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Originally Posted By gungirl1987:

Felon in possession of a Class 3 SBR, no papers, and other firearms. But they weren't loaded.
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So what, he brought his SBR, had the police check it (or they saw him and told him he had to have it checked), they asked to see his stamp and it escalated from there?

You got a stamp? You got ID? Dispatch says you're a convict. Put you hands behind your back for me.

Something like that?
Link Posted: 8/26/2018 10:36:33 PM EST
[#10]
1-2 September

Gainesville
Glen Rose
Henderson
Lewisville

All relatively small shows this Labor Day weekend.

DeathHates, how was your local show?  Had a good time in FW, but forgot and wore my cowboy boots - my dogs were barking by the time I walked the entire show.
Link Posted: 8/27/2018 6:22:39 AM EST
[#11]
I actually have a parts list to get.
Lewisville for me, unless I wind up with chef duty.
Link Posted: 8/27/2018 7:47:39 AM EST
[#12]
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Originally Posted By zach_:
I actually have a parts list to get.
Lewisville for me, unless I wind up with chef duty.
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It's a pretty small show.  There's an AR parts guy who's usually there.  What parts are you looking for?
Link Posted: 8/27/2018 6:03:59 PM EST
[#13]
BackBencher the show was small and a few deals were found but most guys seemed like fudds and were asking way too high.
Link Posted: 8/27/2018 9:21:03 PM EST
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Originally Posted By DeathHates:  BackBencher the show was small and a few deals were found but most guys seemed like fudds and were asking way too high.
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Well, it's lever-gun hunting country and they know most folks aren't going to drive all the way to Mesquite for a show.  The smaller the show, the higher the prices.

Thanks for giving us the report.  For me, gun shows are like walking through a museum, but I get to handle most of the exhibits and if I really want one, I can take it home.
Link Posted: 8/28/2018 5:46:49 AM EST
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Originally Posted By backbencher:

It's a pretty small show.  There's an AR parts guy who's usually there.  What parts are you looking for?
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- sling options I can try before I buy
- powder
- butt stock options for offhand use, or pad with traction

that is not too wide
- I have not bought a new knife for a while
- bratwurst
- pistol hanger options for limited space in my safe
- more bratwurst
Link Posted: 8/28/2018 7:00:15 AM EST
[#16]
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Originally Posted By zach_: - sling options I can try before I buy
- powder
- butt stock options for offhand use, or pad with traction that is not too wide
- I have not bought a new knife for a while
- bratwurst
- pistol hanger options for limited space in my safe
- more bratwurst
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I don't remember safe dealers or jerky sellers @ the Lewisville show.  Knives, powder, slings, buttstocks you should find.
Link Posted: 8/28/2018 9:29:05 AM EST
[#17]
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Originally Posted By backbencher:

I don't remember safe dealers or jerky sellers @ the Lewisville show.  Knives, powder, slings, buttstocks you should find.
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Safes were against the back wall at the last Lewisville show I attended. I don't buy the tactical beef jerky. There was a food truck outside with brats available. I hope the same truck is there this weekend.
Link Posted: 8/29/2018 1:32:14 PM EST
[#18]
Going to be at Glen Rose with some of my stuff.
Link Posted: 8/29/2018 2:47:29 PM EST
[#19]
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Originally Posted By Rio762:  Going to be at Glen Rose with some of my stuff.
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Selling radioactive night sights?  
Link Posted: 8/29/2018 11:21:17 PM EST
[#20]
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Originally Posted By backbencher:

Selling radioactive night sights?  https://www.ar15.com/images/smilies/smiley_abused.gif
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I see what you did there.  Would if I could, though.
Link Posted: 8/31/2018 2:27:41 PM EST
[#21]
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Originally Posted By Rio762:
Going to be at Glen Rose with some of my stuff.
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Never been.  Thinking about going.  Do you know what their position is on concealed carry?
Link Posted: 8/31/2018 7:04:51 PM EST
[#22]
I think it depends on the venue, but I didn't see anything posted last time.  I didn't ask.
Link Posted: 8/31/2018 8:14:34 PM EST
[#23]
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Never been.  Thinking about going.  Do you know what their position is on concealed carry?
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I would imagine it's like most other shows. It will be posted 30.06 to satisfy insurance carriers for the promoter. I don't agree with it but I understand it. No insurance=no show.
Link Posted: 8/31/2018 8:55:35 PM EST
[#24]
Not like you didn't need a new 1911 mag and a box of .45 ACP anyway.
Link Posted: 9/3/2018 12:42:31 AM EST
[#25]
8-9 September

Greenville
Itasca
Mesquite Rodeo (Premier)
Quitman

Mesquite Rodeo is a decent show, a bit larger than Premier's Lewisville show last weekend, not nearly as big as their Mesquite Big Town show.

@Raider14 you wanna give us a report on the Itasca show?
Link Posted: 9/3/2018 10:21:03 PM EST
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Never been to the Itasca show but was thinking of going up there on the 9th. The Hilco building there isn't all that big plus it's Itasca...so there probably won't be a bunch of stuff going on if I had to guess.
Link Posted: 9/8/2018 9:18:35 PM EST
[#27]
Anyone going to Mesquite tomorrow?  Im undecided.
Link Posted: 9/8/2018 11:40:04 PM EST
[#28]
Hadn't planned on it.  There's plenty of parking in the back.
Link Posted: 9/9/2018 10:16:30 AM EST
[#29]
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Originally Posted By backbencher:
Hadn't planned on it.  There's plenty of parking in the back.
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Hmmm.. Ok. I will check that out. Thanks, BB.
Link Posted: 9/10/2018 6:43:11 AM EST
[#30]
I didn't go.
Link Posted: 9/10/2018 11:14:28 AM EST
[#31]
14-16 September

Mesquite Big Town (Premier - Sat/Sun)
Waco (Fri-Sun noon) antiques and C&R only.

If y'all wanna meet up for lunch post up and I'll put the details here.  I won't be able to make Big Town.
Link Posted: 9/15/2018 7:23:55 PM EST
[#32]
I’m headed to the Big Town show tomorrow. They occasionally surprise me with some decent milsurp stuff, and the odd AK magazine pouch.
Link Posted: 9/15/2018 10:10:02 PM EST
[#33]
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Originally Posted By backbencher:
14-16 September

Mesquite Big Town (Premier - Sat/Sun)
Waco (Fri-Sun noon) antiques and C&R only.

If y'all wanna meet up for lunch post up and I'll put the details here.  I won't be able to make Big Town.
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Whats a C&R only show like? I've never been to one.
Link Posted: 9/16/2018 1:52:10 PM EST
[#34]
Well that's balls.   ATF has a table at Big Town.
Link Posted: 9/16/2018 2:09:58 PM EST
[#35]
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Originally Posted By The_Dog:  Well that's balls.   ATF has a table at Big Town.
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They've done that before @ the Dallas show & Lewisville too.  You have to hold their hand to walk them through the NFA.
Link Posted: 9/16/2018 2:30:19 PM EST
[#36]
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Originally Posted By The_Dog:
Well that's balls.   ATF has a table at Big Town.
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Was it next to the table run by the John Birch Society? I saw that once at the old Dallas Convention Center back in the 80's. It was rather uncomfortable.
Link Posted: 9/16/2018 4:55:38 PM EST
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Originally Posted By Gopher:

Was it next to the table run by the John Birch Society? I saw that once at the old Dallas Convention Center back in the 80's. It was rather uncomfortable.
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They were on the back wall, about in the middle.  To be honest, I didn't pay attention to what else was back there, since the back wall is usually a waste of time with jewelry, purses and the like.

I was actually 30 ft back up the next aisle after making the u-turn at their table when I said to myself, "wait a minute...  was that ATF?"  Backed up and sure enough.  I remember seeing Border Patrol at a few Big Town shows, but I don't remember seeing ATF before.

The other disappointment of the show involved a small American Flag laying in the middle of one of the aisles.  It was one of those little 4" x 6" flags that people give away to be patriotic.  As I was coming down the aisle, I could see it from about 50-60 ft away (yeah, it wasn't that busy).  I was not pleased to see 5 people walk right by it.  When I stooped over to pick it up, a guy at the table right next to the flag gave me a "why did you bother?" look.  Seriously...  WTF?
Link Posted: 9/17/2018 5:36:19 PM EST
[#38]
22-23 September

Bonham
Dallas Market Hall

I'll be @ Dallas probably on Saturday, depends on how FW_wife is feeling.  I realize the Market Hall show is down from prior years, but DACA understands they have a problem and are trying to work on it.  Their President and two other officers were @ the last Fort Worth show.

Anyone got any suggestions for lunch?
Link Posted: 9/17/2018 9:23:18 PM EST
[#39]
Maple and Motor
Link Posted: 9/17/2018 9:40:01 PM EST
[#40]
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Originally Posted By vellnueve:  Maple and Motor
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Sounds good.  Is there a second?  Noon good?
Link Posted: 9/17/2018 10:15:00 PM EST
[#41]
I'm not up to walking Market Hall yet so I might hit up Bonham. Usually pretty small and not much there but it's a good place for floor trades.
Link Posted: 9/17/2018 11:44:16 PM EST
[#42]
What is the parking situation at the Dallas show?

I’m not entirely committed to paying an extra $10 to park just to go look at things I can’t buy because I have a temporary paper ID.
Link Posted: 9/17/2018 11:52:10 PM EST
[#43]
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Originally Posted By naes:
What is the parking situation at the Dallas show?

I’m not entirely committed to paying an extra $10 to park just to go look at things I can’t buy because I have a temporary paper ID.
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Free
Link Posted: 9/17/2018 11:52:33 PM EST
[#44]
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Originally Posted By backbencher:

Sounds good.  Is there a second?  Noon good?
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Oh I thought you were looking for suggestions. I'll probably not make it over there til Sunday because I'll be at the Navy-SMU game.
Link Posted: 9/18/2018 6:59:41 AM EST
[#45]
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Originally Posted By vellnueve:  Oh I thought you were looking for suggestions. I'll probably not make it over there til Sunday because I'll be at the Navy-SMU game.
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I was, and an excellent suggestion.  Was trying to get a second on your nomination, if anyone else had been there.
Link Posted: 9/18/2018 7:09:53 AM EST
[#46]
I'll be set up a DACA as usual...anyone needs a 2.75" FFAR, or 1919 or Vickers barrel, come see me....
Link Posted: 9/18/2018 7:12:33 AM EST
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Originally Posted By 98kGuy:
I'll be set up a DACA as usual...anyone needs a 2.75" FFAR, or 1919 or Vickers barrel, come see me....
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@FadedSun
Link Posted: 9/18/2018 1:04:51 PM EST
[#48]
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@FadedSun
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I am in need of many things
Link Posted: 9/18/2018 1:47:35 PM EST
[#49]
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Originally Posted By fadedsun:  I am in need of many things
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Mostly a wife to soak up that excess cash.  

Think you can make it this weekend?
Link Posted: 9/20/2018 5:46:00 PM EST
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Originally Posted By vellnueve:. Maple and Motor
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In the absence of other suggestions, Maple and Motor it is.  Noon Saturday.
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