My apologies for starting a new thread. My original thread was just the announcement of the Waco Gun Show. This is a quick review.
So, it's been approx. 5 yrs since I last stepped foot in a facility holding a gun/accessories selling event. The gun show came to Waco and was held in a new building this year. I took my 76 yr old father and 10 yr old son. We lasted about three hours. The event appeared to be well attended. IMO, there was plenty to choose from. Handguns, rifles, holsters, ammo, body armor, etc. were available from many vendors. I have purchased a couple of weapons recently and am currently in the market for a ccw. That being said, I know what the current prices are for many rifle/handgun models and brands.
Unfortunately, that was the most disappointed aspect of the show (no deals). Most if not all guns for sale were priced no differently than my local brick & mortar stores and/or online. I know I've read about that very thing on this forum but, needed to see it in person i suppose. My father had fun as did I and my son. Just looking around, touching and feeling is exciting, IMO.
Many years ago, when I attended gun shows more regularly there was more bartering and trading going on. There were more quality used guns for sale. Most of the vendors, not all, were selling new guns at this show. Personally, I did not see too many transactions taking place for guns nor ammo. Saw quite a few holsters, bags, etc. being sold along with a rifle here and there but, not many. Not to poo poo on this event too much. We did have fun looking around and talking with the vendors. IMO, in the end it was worth the time spent walking around and entry cost ($18 total).
So, it's been approx. 5 yrs since I last stepped foot in a facility holding a gun/accessories selling event. The gun show came to Waco and was held in a new building this year. I took my 76 yr old father and 10 yr old son. We lasted about three hours. The event appeared to be well attended. IMO, there was plenty to choose from. Handguns, rifles, holsters, ammo, body armor, etc. were available from many vendors. I have purchased a couple of weapons recently and am currently in the market for a ccw. That being said, I know what the current prices are for many rifle/handgun models and brands.
Unfortunately, that was the most disappointed aspect of the show (no deals). Most if not all guns for sale were priced no differently than my local brick & mortar stores and/or online. I know I've read about that very thing on this forum but, needed to see it in person i suppose. My father had fun as did I and my son. Just looking around, touching and feeling is exciting, IMO.
Many years ago, when I attended gun shows more regularly there was more bartering and trading going on. There were more quality used guns for sale. Most of the vendors, not all, were selling new guns at this show. Personally, I did not see too many transactions taking place for guns nor ammo. Saw quite a few holsters, bags, etc. being sold along with a rifle here and there but, not many. Not to poo poo on this event too much. We did have fun looking around and talking with the vendors. IMO, in the end it was worth the time spent walking around and entry cost ($18 total).