WThunter

I went to a gun show yesterday to see if I could find a good deal on a gun. I didn't really find what I was looking for this time. What is your experience? Are these guys honest or are they trying to put something over on people that don't know what they are doing? I find it hard to trust some of the sellers.

Are gun shows really the place to find a good deal on a gun? What is the best deal you have made at a gun show?

propmahn

ive seen some decent offers and then ive seen some that are way too high.
i havent been to too many shows so ive never found that perfect deal ive ben looking for though. goo place to get milsurp ammo and reloading components though.

propmahn
save the world, reload your brass

oldelkhunter

Be very cautious at a Gun Show...I usually buy new rifles at one and negotiate the price rather than pay their posted prices. I was just at one Saturday and there were no bargains believe me. I had a couple of rifles and a pistol to sell and as usual they(dealers and individuals) were trying to steal them. I did pass up a deal and really regret it now but my Buddy passed on it also and then we were really steamed in the parking lot afterwards...Winchester M-70 Stealth 308 win with a Leupold 4.5x14x50 for 550 bucks(No I am not making this up). I have made no really earth shaking deal at any gun show... the Stealth would have been it had I made it.

WThunter

I was looking to buy some surplus ammo but there wasn't much to be found. They all wanted to split up what they had and make a killing off of it. If I want surplus I will order it. Even brass was higher than what you can buy elsewhere. I did find some 308 brass that I bought. About 250 for $20. Other were much more money.

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Ruger-Redhawk

At any gun show know your prices before you go.The dealers and sellers are there to make a profit.Making a profit is one thing but robbery is another.If you let them they'll steal you blind.
Ruger Redhawk

..... A Proud NRA Life Member since 1977 .....Ruger Redhawk

halcon

I have made some good deals at the gunshows ,but as others have said you need to know prices and don't pay to much . I make a lot of my deals with people that bring guns to the show to sell .The dealers won't give very much for it so its easy to overbid the dealer . The dealers don't like it but thats thier problem I have got into a lot of deals that way .

Briman

I pretty much only buy brass at gun shows- and sometimes some used reloading equipment. I also pick up cheap slings- I like the web garand slings, and also stripper clips, and sometimes gun parts that I need and can't find anywhere else. I can usually get brass for the same price that I would get it from midway but don't have to pay shipping. Alot of the guns at shows are junk- shot out rifles, milsurps that are poorly sporterized, sporting rifles that have the look like the stock was refinished in the owners dusty basement. The rest are usually overpriced- I see garands that go for $800-1000 that I could get from CMP for under $600, and other milsurp rifles and accessories that are usually overpriced by at least 50%.

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mauser06

if you know what to look for and know prices of guns good you can make out decintly..ive only been to a few but i know alot about guns and the people i was with sell them for a living and i learned more and they told me what was decint and such..and alot of guys will trade or negotiate sometimes..they are one of the best places to find old military stuff...now i do more sitting behind the tables and selling instead of shopping..i dont have money to shop anyway...that will all change soon when i turn 16 and get a job..getting a good blue book on used guns can be very helpful for used rifle shoppers...alot of people mark up just above blus book value...good luck...

handloader1

I have found many good deals at gun shows you just have to take your time while looking, and like others have said know what price your looking for. Good luck.