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    Covid Gun Show

    Well, I'm onward through the fog to see how crazy a gun show is these days. Lots of masked people with guns! Cool.

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    just make sure your gun is bigger kido!!!

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    You mean Texas hs thawed out enough from the big storm? LOL

    Hope the show is an enjoyable one T by G - a person needs some sanity like a good gunshot to relax with all the sewer leaks there are in Washington and other places.

    Give us a report please!

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    Looking forward to a report back. I've been wondering what few show's I've heard about are going.

    If the Covid numbers in Oklahoma keep dropping, it looks like the Wanenmacher show in Tulsa show be a go in April. I've only been twice and it's a sight to see. Just be prepared to spend the whole day, or both days. Yes, it really is that big if you want to see it all.

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    Murphy, I've always wanted to go to the Tulsa show but still haven't made it. Maybe this year.
    The building was crowded full of freedom loving people. There is no shortage of black guns and black pistols for sure. Ammo and primers all over the place and quite overpriced- shocker. I did sell some surplus to me boxed factory ammo to some guys to mark up however they want to. I also sold one of my S&W Shield 9mm pistols for about $50 more than I had in it- and I threw in a box of ammo. The individual was happy and so was I.
    A few tables down, I could not pass up a S&W police trade in Model 10 4" .38 Special. I negotiated him down a little and he still threw in some ammo. We were both happy.
    Despite the majority of dealers at the show; the totally legal ( in Texas) private sales between individuals still happen. As it should.


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    Texas by God, I kind of envisioned that is what most would encounter at a show these days. Lot's of black rifles & fantastic plastic wonder 9's everywhere. Congratulations on the Model 10 score. I've been eyeing a Model 10 4" pencil barrel 4 screw locally. It's been sitting there for nearly 2 years on the shelf. I don't 'need' it, but I sure 'want' it. I think that's how I've came by 80% of the firearms I own. As for reloading components, nothing surprises me these days. I've seen some wild auction over on Gunbroker. I know a lot of folks can't stand Gunbroker. Then again, the only way some folks can find what they want or need is on Gunbroker. If not there, they may be better off looking around on forums. If you're thinking you may want to check out the Tulsa show, you may want to check into hotel/motel reservations, quick like. I have a relative who's been attending to the Tulsa show for decades now. He learned long ago to book a room months in advance. You can see vehicle tags from every state in the Union on the parking lot when that one takes place. Thanks for report.

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    Our March gun show is already sold out. Looking forward to it!
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    Our shows have been canceled for who knows when.
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    I was very tempted by a late model 788 .243 for $450. It's in very good shape but the S&W .38 needed me more. NorthEast corner table if any of yall are looking for one......

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    Quote Originally Posted by Texas by God View Post
    I was very tempted by a late model 788 .243 for $450. It's in very good shape but the S&W .38 needed me more. NorthEast corner table if any of yall are looking for one......

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    Ohh that 788 would have been fun. I have the 223 variant and it’s a tack driver. Shoots circles around most of the guns at the local club when I take it out to stretch. Always love pulling the Bargain Bolt gun out and having all the black rifle guys wonder why I’m more accurate than they are (not that I don’t like my black rifle).

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    Where and what date is the gun show?

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    Ft. Worth is 75 minutes away and parking is a nightmare...and so is the rainy interstate. I think I will skip this one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rbuck351 View Post
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    Where and what date is the gun show?

    The Original Kalispell Gun Show will be held next on Mar 26th-28th, 2021 with additional shows on Sep 10th-12th, 2021, in Kalispell, MT. This Kalispell gun show is held at Majestic Valley Arena and hosted by Northwest Montana Arms Collectors Association.


    Note - It is NOT at the Fairgrounds this year; it is at the Majestic Valley Arena on US93; between Kalispelll and Whitefish.
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    Thanks MUSTANG

    I was at the one last spring at the Majestic Valley Arena. I don't usually look for powder, primers, bullets, brass or ammo as I'm well set on those. It's the small odds and ends that keep me going plus I enjoy talking with like minded folks. I'll ride the bike down from Eureka again if the weather is ok.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Texas by God View Post
    Murphy, I've always wanted to go to the Tulsa show but still haven't made it. Maybe this year.
    The building was crowded full of freedom loving people. There is no shortage of black guns and black pistols for sure. Ammo and primers all over the place and quite overpriced- shocker. I did sell some surplus to me boxed factory ammo to some guys to mark up however they want to. I also sold one of my S&W Shield 9mm pistols for about $50 more than I had in it- and I threw in a box of ammo. The individual was happy and so was I.
    A few tables down, I could not pass up a S&W police trade in Model 10 4" .38 Special. I negotiated him down a little and he still threw in some ammo. We were both happy.
    Despite the majority of dealers at the show; the totally legal ( in Texas) private sales between individuals still happen. As it should.


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    I went both yesterday and today. You are correct with the Ammo and Primers being plentiful and over priced. After leaving this gun show you wouldn't think there wasn't a shortage due to the volume.

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    Mankato MN gunshow next weekend is still on...Lots of other MN shows have canceled in recent weeks
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    Well was everyone wearing a mask ? And is it not nice to live in a state that allows its Citizens to buy and sell a Shall not be Infringed item , unlike the socialist state of was Washington , where us Citizens are not allowed that privilege anymore .

    Glad you had a good time and got the S&W , I miss the shows here where one could buy without doing all the paperwork and then getting delayed , I just quit going as there is no point getting a delay then a few days later the proceed and have to drive to wherever and go through a dealer to pick it up .

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    The sellers were about half and half wearing masks but the attendees were all wearing masks. There used to be a tiny gun show at a shooting range about 30 minutes west of me, once a year. One room, 20 tables at most. But no dealers and every seller had about 20 guns to sell or trade. I liked that show!

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    I liked the small no dealer shows myself , one could find knowledge there from the old timers who did it for fun .

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    Been to the Wannamacher show a number of times. You can see it in one day if you don't stop to look at much, but to do a proper job, it takes both days. My feet hurt at the end of the day and my wallet is usually a bit lighter too!!

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