I went to a local gun show yesterday. First one in a long time. This was a fairly large show for our area. I had some things in mind, a rare model of a threaded Ruger Mark III, some magazines for a Smith and Wesson M & P Shield, a re-sizing die for a .44 magnum, etc.,. Of course, I did not find any of those things.
The most disquieting experience was the fact that there was not, to my knowledge, a single box of .22 long rifle ammo in the place. I saw some quantities of center-fire pistol and rifle ammo, but no .22's. I believe I saw one box of .22 magnums, but that was it.
My thought was that if I did not find anything else, I would buy a box of .22's, something that I would not ordinarily see on someone's shelves. Nada. Nothing.
Should I be concerned? I guess I already am. Never been to a gunshow before without a large selection of .22 ammo.
I did spend several hours there and looked at all the tables.
The best thing there was an older gentleman who was selling off his private collection. All his guns seemed well used, but well cared for, good prices.
I did see a Smith and Wesson Model 57 with a six inch barrel and a Springfield Armory Garand chambered in .308 that I liked, but could not afford those.
Anyway, not big news, just kind of strange.
exile