Gun show observations

[fkleinbu]

Turbotech, Wow! small world..

And I was just getting ready to reply to "pinzgauer", reporting perhaps the dealers at Delton are bad, but there are some great ones at the San Antonio shows, using you as just one of the examples.. Sure there are some real stinkers but they are easy to spot.. But overall, most are like you guys.. Great to talk to, fair prices, and great service..

And was going to add in addition to the good price, you even helped my buddy carry the stuff out to the car.. With such great service, you bet we grabbed a few of your business cards.. And anyone in Austin should check out GDS Enterprises.. Actually given the Internet, anyone wanting great service and fair prices should check them out.. For more info about them go to www.gdsent.com.. (other than a satisfied customer, I have no connections with these guys)..

And it is handy you are on the list.. I think my last AR is going to be one of those Alexander Arms 17 HMR uppers should you have one at the next San Antonio show.. I know if you had one Saturday, it would have come home with me <grin>..

Flk k

[turbotech]

If you wold have buoght a 17, who would be walking home?????I would give GDS a call and have them order you a 17 HMR. It would be the fastest and probably the best way to aquire one.
Thank you for the kind words. We pride ourselves on having product that people wand and at a very fair price.

[LRRPF52]

The last show I went to here a few weeks ago was pretty funny. I saw a familiar pistol on one guy's bench, and picked it up to check my recognition and suspicion...yup, a S&W Model 659 9mm semi auto. I immediately blurted out, "These are recalled! Ask me how I know." The guy looked up from stuffing his face with a mayonaise-dripping sandwich, to declare from the slurry in his chops, "Der's nuttin wrong with that. I carried it as a duty weapon for years."

Me: "Yeah, well Smith & Wesson recalled it for a reason. It has a tendency to de-cock in the firing mode." as I pulled up my pant legs, exposing the 4 extra holes I inherited from the one that had an appintment with me years ago.

[phillaf]

Ahhh, gun shows. I lived in the Phoenix area for a while, and there were some outstanding gun shows there in the mid-90's. Got a mint Colt Python for $450 at one. Hunting rifles galore, prices good. Lately, though, I've been disappointed in the variety of things at the shows. I have been to many in Lafayette, and it seems there are fewer and fewer bargains, not as good a variety, and more overpriced worn out junk for sale. Decided to try a show in Kenner La. (New Orleans suburb) and it was not as nice as the Lafayette ones. Oh, I miss my Phoenix days!
Phil

[fkleinbu]

It's funny.. I used to hear the same complaints you have back in the 80's.. Gun shows always seemed better back years ago.. I've been going to gun shows nearly 30 years..

I do agree gun show prices have gone up.. But then what hasn't?? Back in the 80's you could get into a show for $3.. I've seen as high as $8 these days..

Personally, I love the smell of a gun show in the morning.. I go to them just for the fun of it; most often don't really buy anything.. It's a chance to get out and look at a bunch of guns and other stuff.. And to this day, I can still find guns and stuff at gun shows cheaper than in gun shops..

Flk k

[LRRPF52]

I only go to gun shows now for odds and ends, particularly retro stuff for the AR15, and gear supplies for first aid, camping, etc. There was a great set of tables at the last show with bins full of practical medical supplies, like suture kits, and I meant to get some, but was focused on getting a complete Colt SP-1 Carbine upper.

I guess I was rude by calling out the guy's recalled blaster, but I just don't want anyone else to get shot with one of them and be seriously injured or killed.