The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - todays gun show prices? cheaper than stores?

Glenn E. Meyer · January 14, 2014, 11:57 AM

Depends on the area. In TX - the shows consistently have dealers that will beat big box stores on standard new items.

For instance, a Gen 4 Glock 17 will run 539 at the show, 579 at the best big box price (in the 600s at some national chain big boxes) and 600's at the LGS.

Now I've found some good used prices at the LGS and it's negotiable at the shows.

Ammo is a rip off at the shows - unless it is for an uncommon caliber. I've found good deals on the revolver 32s. For 22s - at the show - it's a total rip off - fest.

January 14, 2014, 11:57 AM	#2
Glenn E. Meyer Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2000 Posts: 20,064	Depends on the area. In TX - the shows consistently have dealers that will beat big box stores on standard new items. For instance, a Gen 4 Glock 17 will run 539 at the show, 579 at the best big box price (in the 600s at some national chain big boxes) and 600's at the LGS. Now I've found some good used prices at the LGS and it's negotiable at the shows. Ammo is a rip off at the shows - unless it is for an uncommon caliber. I've found good deals on the revolver 32s. For 22s - at the show - it's a total rip off - fest. __________________ NRA, TSRA, IDPA, NTI, Polite Soc. - Aux Armes, Citoyens