Going to a local gun show. What hot items should I look for?

2/04/11 | Libloather

[wku man]

Know prices before you go. Gun shows used to be great for finding bargains, but sellers now are only looking for chumps to buy their stuff at ridiculous mark-ups.

For instance, why on earth would you buy an M-1 Garand at a gun show for $1,000 when you can get one through the CMP for half that price?

Scouts Out! Cavalry Ho!

[Jonah Hex]

You can never go wrong by picking up a Garand.

Although I'm keeping an eye out for a stock 1917 Enfield...

[BOBWADE]

Saiga 12

[2111USMC]

Yellow-Tip 7.62 x 54R.

It’s the heavy grain and the most accurate.

Don’t have anything that shoots 7.62 x 54R? Pick up a Mosin-Nagant M91/30 for about $100.

[Libloather]

Guns?

The last time I went, I saw some tiny .22 semi-auto pistol that would slip into a pocket. Just thinkin' about it.

[Revolting cat!]

Hot items? Do ya have to axe?

[cripplecreek]

[Hardastarboard]

Most everything else is cheaper online or at your local reasonably priced gun store.

Say - you've been to a couple of gun shows, haven't you?

[Libloather]

Pick up some jerky and roasted nuts!

The jerky (vacuum packed Jack Links reject bits made from Nolan Ryan raised beef) are a REAL discount. Peanuts? Prices seem awfully high for a few nuggets.

[Libloather]

Do ya have to axe?

Once my glasses clear, I'll report back. Maybe.

[BigCinBigD]

It’s an old joke that the best things at gun shows are the jerky, the trail mix and the LED flashlights.

[Tupelo]

I am going to a gun show next week myself.
I am looking for a couple of full size .22 revolvers.
Colt, S&W or Taurus are at the top of my list, but there just might be something else that strikes my fancy.

In honor of the esteemed mayor of New York, I just might try to find a high capacity clip for a revolver. One that holds 30 rounds or so.
That is in honor of Mayor Bloomberg.

[oyez]

I don’t know. I got all that kind stuff I can use. And my wife has all the shoes and accessories she can use.

[Libloather]

whatever you do don’t wear some ninja / tactical type outfit like most of the clowns do.

For some strange reason, while I dress like a normal person, they make me feel safe.

[yarddog]

For high capacity mags generally you will find the best prices by ordering them online from CDNN Investments. If you can find one for your gun made by Mec-Gar, they are generally the best for the money.

[23 Everest]

Look for boiled peanuts!

[DBrow]

Eye protection and finger off the trigger. A woman who gets it! A photographer that knows something about guns!

[23 Everest]

Can I get the floor display? I don’t mind if there is no warranty.

[Kirkwood]

[23 Everest]

She’ll need the eye protection, but I would rather she had her finger on my trigger.