So, I've never done the whole gun show thing. I've also never owned a handgun, but am currently saving up for one (looking for a sidearm to match the 357 mag barrel I'm ordering for my Handi-Rifle). I'm thinking about trying my luck at tracking down a deal at a gun show in the OKC area, probably in November or December. I was hoping ya'll could give me some input about which show I should go to (or pros/cons for each). I'm also open to any general gun show tips you might have. Here's a little info on my interests:
I've got a limited firearms budget, so I'm looking for used guns. I don't care much about cosmetics, it can be as ugly as all get out so long as it works. I'm a bit of minimalist so I like things with few parts and that are easy to maintain and work on.
Specific weapons types interested in are .357 revolvers (including single action), large bore derringers (i.e. Bond Arms, American Derringer), single shot pistols (Contenter, etc.), and single shot rifles (primarily NEF/H&R).
Specifically not interested in 1911s and other semi-autos or ARs and similar right now. Don't need a new knife or other outdoor/survivor stuff either.
The shows on my radar for the end of this year are the Oklahoma City Gun Show, the Oklahoma City Gun and Knife Show, Metcalf Show, Superdave's Show, and the Shawnee Gun Show.
I've wondered if, given what I'm looking for, perhaps I might do better at a peripheral show like Shawnee or Norman, since they would presumably be smaller but less crowded and I might have a better chance of finding decent used stuff in the utilitarian/single-shot department.
So, any thoughts or suggestions?
I've got a limited firearms budget, so I'm looking for used guns. I don't care much about cosmetics, it can be as ugly as all get out so long as it works. I'm a bit of minimalist so I like things with few parts and that are easy to maintain and work on.
Specific weapons types interested in are .357 revolvers (including single action), large bore derringers (i.e. Bond Arms, American Derringer), single shot pistols (Contenter, etc.), and single shot rifles (primarily NEF/H&R).
Specifically not interested in 1911s and other semi-autos or ARs and similar right now. Don't need a new knife or other outdoor/survivor stuff either.
The shows on my radar for the end of this year are the Oklahoma City Gun Show, the Oklahoma City Gun and Knife Show, Metcalf Show, Superdave's Show, and the Shawnee Gun Show.
I've wondered if, given what I'm looking for, perhaps I might do better at a peripheral show like Shawnee or Norman, since they would presumably be smaller but less crowded and I might have a better chance of finding decent used stuff in the utilitarian/single-shot department.
So, any thoughts or suggestions?