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Title: Gunshow Regrets?
Post by: HAWKFISH on May 28, 2008, 08:39:14 AM: So, I'm gonna try to go to the gunshow in Charlotte this weekend. And as I think about it and other gunshows I remember guns that I wish I could have got .......or good deals I missed out on. About two years ago, I distinctly remember a Sig Pro 9mm.. brand new..with night sights that I almost bought for $369.00. Later I wished that I had not of passed it up. Anyway how about ya'll? Anyone else have a gunshow story of a gun they should have bought and later wished they had?...
Title: Re: Gunshow Regrets?
Post by: Walter45Auto on May 28, 2008, 11:57:55 AM: I wish I had bought about a dozen Marlin Camp 45 rifles at $260 each, and a dozen Rossi model 92 Leverguns at $200 each then waited till now and resold them. 20 ga. Saiga for $199 (I was broke at the time). I know there's more, but I can't think of them at the moment.
Title: Re: Gunshow Regrets?
Post by: ericire12 on May 28, 2008, 12:17:46 PM: Quote
Gunshow Regrets?

Yes, not going to more gunshows!
Title: Re: Gunshow Regrets?
Post by: m25operator on May 28, 2008, 01:32:40 PM: S&W 1955 TARGET IN THE GLASS CASE 300.00, THOUGHT I COULD FIND A BETTER DEAL. >:(

AT THE SHOT SHOW WHEN I WAS A DEALER.

1) STONER SR25 INTRODUCTORY PRICE 1900.00 :'(
2) BARRET SEMI-AUTO .50, 2500.00 IF I REMEMBER RIGHT.
3) SHILOH SHARPS QUIGLEY MODEL. 1900.00 WITH A 3 YEAR WAIT.
4) 1985 FULL AUTO MAC 10, 165.00 THEY GO FOR 2,000 - 4,000 NOW, I JUST DID'NT WANT ONE.
5) STEYER AUG, 450.00

MANY OTHERS
Title: Re: Gunshow Regrets?
Post by: pioneer on May 28, 2008, 06:32:33 PM: I can't think of any that I regret passing up, but I can think of two things that I wish I hadn't bought.

In a fit of cowboy nostalgia at one local gun show, I bought a single action Herritage, Rough Rider, .22/.22 magnum revolver with interchangable cylinders. What a major Papa Oscar Sierra!!!!!! I sent it back to Heritage twice but they could not make it work correctly. I finally used it as trading material and dumped it on some poor unsuspecting soul.

The other was when I was fairly new into semi-auto rifles in the fun-filled days leading up to Y-2-K. Ahhh, those were the days! But I digress.

At a gun show I was interested in buying up as much ammo as I could for a Mini-14 that I had picked up at the beginning of the 1st Clinton Assault Weapon Ban. I bought a bunch of ammo in order to fight off the rioting hords who would be swarming out of Portland to steal my food. I needed 30+ round magazines, and one vendor there had a whole bunch, really cheap. Cool! You know that old saying; "You get what you pay for."? Yup. Its true.

Anybody want to buy a gasoline generator. Hardly ever used. Cheap! Only 8 1/2 years old.

(http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb294/pioneer461/Tinhat.jpg)
Title: Re: Gunshow Regrets?
Post by: twyacht on May 28, 2008, 07:49:57 PM: Hey Hawkfish, and forum, the Charlotte Gun Show, back when I lived there, was at the Metrolina Fairgrounds, and in 1994-5, a dealer had brand new 1894-1994, 100 year Anniversary Winchester 30-30 Lever actions for right around $200.00. "Gun Show Special". Didn't get one or two. :-[

S&W Model 19, dirt cheap.

And the BIG one, Thompson "Very slightly used", Tommy Gun .45 ACP $350.00. with 2 drum mags. :'(

Last Tommy Gun I saw used was right at $1000.00 :-\

Ammo was cheaper, ammo was much cheaper, ammo was WAY LESS. :(
Title: Re: Gunshow Regrets?
Post by: ericire12 on May 28, 2008, 07:59:55 PM: Quote from: twyacht on May 28, 2008, 07:49:57 PM

And the BIG one, Thompson "Very slightly used", Tommy Gun .45 ACP $350.00. with 2 drum mags. :'(

Last Tommy Gun I saw used was right at $1000.00 :-\

Ouch! :'(
Title: Re: Gunshow Regrets?
Post by: jaybet on May 29, 2008, 01:52:23 PM: Quote from: HAWKFISH on May 28, 2008, 08:39:14 AM
About two years ago, I distinctly remember a Sig Pro 9mm.. brand new..with night sights that I almost bought for $369.00. Later I wished that I had not of passed it up. Anyway how about ya'll? Anyone else have a gunshow story of a gun they should have bought and later wished they had?...
Hawkfish- this isn't a gun show sad story...but since you bring up the Sig Pro 9- I did the RIGHT thing when I bought mine almost 2 years ago. It's been flawless with about 5000 rounds through it. It just likes to be cleaned and it's your best friend.
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll237/jaybethel/Sig2022.jpg)
Title: Re: Gunshow Regrets?
Post by: TAB on May 29, 2008, 02:22:52 PM: only regret from a gun show was buying that glock... sold it at the next show I went too.

I've never really found any great deals at gun shows. Always seems to be lots of crap, some rebuildable junk and some over priced stuff.
Title: Re: Gunshow Regrets?
Post by: ellis4538 on May 29, 2008, 05:39:43 PM: Not a gun show regret but I should hav bought several Colt Series 70 .45 semis and Gold Cups for $105 and $125 (THOSE ARE NOT TYPOS!!!)

Richard
Title: Re: Gunshow Regrets?
Post by: ericire12 on May 29, 2008, 07:07:04 PM: Quote from: jaybethel on May 29, 2008, 01:52:23 PM
Hawkfish- this isn't a gun show sad story...but since you bring up the Sig Pro 9- I did the RIGHT thing when I bought mine almost 2 years ago. It's been flawless with about 5000 rounds through it. It just likes to be cleaned and it's your best friend.
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll237/jaybethel/Sig2022.jpg)

Thats just mean ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Gunshow Regrets?
Post by: Bill Stryker on May 29, 2008, 07:17:51 PM: Winchester M65 in .218 Bee, Parker 10ga. back when I was a Captain in Texas in 1967 and these guns were actually affordable -- for someone else -- not me.
Title: Re: Gunshow Regrets?
Post by: HAWKFISH on May 29, 2008, 08:59:30 PM: Yep that's the one Jaybethel... They are good guns and it was a good deal.. But, I did by my first Glock .40 that day.. so I guess I still came out ahead.. ::) Unlike TAB, I would like to note that some of the best deals I have every found have been at the gunshows on brand new guns. I mean you can see brand new stuff, used stuff, and old stuff. Often times I have found brand new guns cheaper at the gunshow, from the same dealers that had higher prices in their own gunstores. They had lowered their prices somewhat to be competitive at the gunshow.. which helps the consumer. Of course you will find some guys that are way over priced and think they can sell just because it is the gunshow and somebody will buy it.. and occasionally they will make a sale. But, if you really watch the guys that stay busy all day..or that always have crowds of people around their booths.. they are selling good guns at good prices... you just have to be savy* and pay attention to get a good deal.
Title: Re: Gunshow Regrets?
Post by: TAB on May 29, 2008, 11:07:10 PM: A big part about why its hard to find decent prices at gun shows is where I live... all P2P sales need to go thru a dealer, with the normal 10 "24 hour incraments" Not to mention the space rent if $$$$.... not gun shows in reno, I've seen some great deal, but does not really help me muich.
Title: Re: Gunshow Regrets?
Post by: tombogan03884 on May 30, 2008, 12:41:24 AM: Got my RIA .45 1911 at a gun show here in NH $360 new. Happy enough with it that its the only centerfire pistol I currently own. (But I'm working on that, saving for a 4" GP 100 in .357 ;D )
Title: Re: Gunshow Regrets?
Post by: SlideRacker on June 03, 2008, 10:08:59 PM: I was at a show here at home, and saw a stack of SKS's for $125 each and a stack of Beretta 92's for $200 each. I passed on them. I wish I had taken out a loan and got every one of them. That was only about 7 years ago.
Title: Re: Gunshow Regrets?
Post by: Walter45Auto on June 03, 2008, 10:30:53 PM: My first gun was one of those $120 SKS's about 9 years ago. My dad and I wish we'd bought every one he had on the table. $120 got me the rifle, and a bandolier with 200 rounds of ammo loaded into stripper clips.
Title: Re: Gunshow Regrets?
Post by: tombogan03884 on June 04, 2008, 02:41:39 AM: Quote from: Walter45Auto on June 03, 2008, 10:30:53 PM
My first gun was one of those $120 SKS's about 9 years ago. My dad and I wish we'd bought every one he had on the table. $120 got me the rifle, and a bandolier with 200 rounds of ammo loaded into stripper clips.

The ammo made it a DEAL even then.