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M41A Excuse me while I whip this out Joined Feb 2011 Posts 2696 EE 100% (18) TX, USA	Posted: 11/3/2018 9:53:18 AM EDT [#1] I want to go today but I don’t want to waste $20 and be disappointed. Like usual.

M41A Excuse me while I whip this out Joined Feb 2011 Posts 2709 EE 100% (18) TX, USA	Posted: 11/3/2018 3:28:46 PM EDT [#2] It was a waste of time, just like I figured. Nothing good.

Gopher Member Joined Feb 2001 Posts 21294 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 11/3/2018 3:34:21 PM EDT [#3] Unless you are looking for a Fudd gun or a shotgun, don't waste your time on Sherman. It's a ten minute show, in and out.
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kells81 Oh Look, A Squirrel Joined Jul 2003 Posts 6094 EE 100% (192) TX, USA	Posted: 11/4/2018 10:56:28 AM EDT [#4] Quote History Originally Posted By Gopher: Unless you are looking for a Fudd gun or a shotgun, don't waste your time on Sherman. It's a ten minute show, in and out. View Quote Fort Worth wasn’t much better. It was nice not being elbow to elbow to people though. Fewer dealers and not a lot of people walking around selling guns.
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backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 35519 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 11/4/2018 9:18:55 PM EDT [#5] I'll try to update this tomorrow unless someone wants to go ahead and post an update post I can copy and paste into the OP. Think next weekend is Canton. I doubt very much I can make it, but I might get lucky.
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backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 35544 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 11/9/2018 9:49:21 PM EDT [#6] 10-11 November: Canton Stephenville Wanenmacher's Tulsa Arms Show - the big one. You know you want to go. Sorry I didn't have a chance to update this earlier. Hope y'all have a good time in Tulsa.
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naes American made Joined May 2007 Posts 1931 EE 100% (1) TX, USA	Posted: 11/9/2018 10:40:33 PM EDT [#7] I was just wondering where the shows were this weekend. Thank you for continually keeping us up to date. My wallet hates you.

backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 35547 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 11/9/2018 11:24:32 PM EDT [#8] Guess I should get the dates right on the title, huh?
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backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 35549 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 11/10/2018 1:28:37 PM EDT [#9] Made it to Canton. Running around in uniform.
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jeffb1911 Joined Sep 2014 Posts 136 EE 100% (20) TX, USA	Posted: 11/10/2018 4:39:59 PM EDT [#10] Just left canton myself. Ok group I guess, mainly hunting guns. Bought a beeman R7 pretty cheap, did few other trades, picked up an H&K high reliability mag for just 20.

backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 35550 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 11/10/2018 9:27:17 PM EDT [#11] Apparently a relatively new show. Lots of the usual DFW vendors there.
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DeathHates Tsa La Gi Joined Jun 2017 Posts 36263 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 11/10/2018 9:35:17 PM EDT [#12] Quote History Originally Posted By backbencher: Made it to Canton. Running around in uniform. View Quote Dammit. I had other obligations or I would have met up and bought you lunch. I kind of know the CPD chief too. Brad. Good guy. Haven't seen him in years though.
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backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 35551 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 11/10/2018 11:21:44 PM EDT [#13] I realized I could go @ literally the last minute. Drove straight there, walked through for about 45 minutes, then had to book.
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backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 35580 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 11/16/2018 4:04:05 PM EDT [#14] 17-18 November: Brownwood Longview Mesquite Big Town (Premier) I should be able to make Mesquite, but don't think I can make lunch. My apologies for not updating this sooner, work has been much busier than usual lately.
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backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 35589 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 11/17/2018 9:37:27 AM EDT [#15] Hoping to make Mesquite this afternoon.
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backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 35712 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 11/22/2018 9:43:19 PM EDT [#16] 24-25 November: Azle Dallas Market Hall Nacogdoches Suggestions for lunch? I expect to be @ Market Hall on Saturday.
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Posted: 11/22/2018 10:49:19 PM EDT

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Lunch at DACA? Usually bring something, or eat at the hall...actually they have the place Ted-D's or some such usually there, expensive, but ok food for gunshow fare...they have a good pulled pork with chile lime slaw sammich....

ETA To other guys reading, yeah, DACA has been not great the last few shows, but this one might start the turn around, they are looking to turn it around. There will be some good displays put up, NRA is ponying up a bunch of prize money...hoping for a really good show!

backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 35715 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 11/22/2018 10:55:08 PM EDT [#18] One oversight is the show this weekend isn't listed on Gunshows-USA - which is my go to listing for area gunshows. I'll speak to the mgt about that this weekend.
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M41A Excuse me while I whip this out Joined Feb 2011 Posts 2979 EE 100% (18) TX, USA	Posted: 11/23/2018 6:27:44 PM EDT [#19] I want to go to the DACA show but I went to the Ft Worth gun show a few weeks ago hoping to find some decent milsurp but it was pitiful. I'd had to drive all the way to Dallas to see a bunch of jerky, shockwave shotguns, and imported AR15 parts.

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Posted: 11/23/2018 7:18:11 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By Master_Shake_TX:
I want to go to the DACA show but I went to the Ft Worth gun show a few weeks ago hoping to find some decent milsurp but it was pitiful. I'd had to drive all the way to Dallas to see a bunch of jerky, shockwave shotguns, and imported AR15 parts.

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You just described the FW shows and most others in the DFW area. But the reason I go to the Market Hall show is to find good quality parts and accessories, lots of nice guns (with, of course, some fudd guns too), and I've never seen any jerky and trash merchandise there. I understand they don't allow the junk the other shows do and from what I've seen over the past few years, they really don't. And I especially appreciate the free parking.

backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 35725 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 11/23/2018 7:35:18 PM EDT [#21] Last Big Town show I went to, picked up an Inland mixmaster in a Choate stock for $500. You can whine about someone selling jerky or candles, or you can just walk on by. I've been going to gun shows for more than 20 years now, and no one's yet made me buy a candle.
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motown_steve Indelible in the hippocampus...is the MAGA! Joined Mar 2004 Posts 94932 EE 100% (112) TX, USA	Posted: 11/23/2018 8:38:46 PM EDT [#22] What time are you planning on going tomorrow? I don't know of anything to eat around there. Looks like there are a few hipster breweries. That's about it.
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backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 35726 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 11/23/2018 8:41:35 PM EDT [#23] We'll be there around 1:00.
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backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 35748 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 11/24/2018 7:28:49 PM EDT [Last Edit: backbencher] [#24] Had a good time. Got 2 GI mags from 98kGuy, found a reproduction stock pouch, and a khaki sling and oiler. Saw 2x CMP carbines for under $600.
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Leicam3r Joined Sep 2008 Posts 38 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 11/24/2018 8:56:05 PM EDT [#25] don't waste your time

backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 35754 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 11/24/2018 10:35:32 PM EDT [#26] Quote History Originally Posted By Leicam3r: don't waste your time View Quote Market Hall isn't a giant show anymore, but where else do you find CMP papered M1 carbines for under $600?
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M41A Excuse me while I whip this out Joined Feb 2011 Posts 2999 EE 100% (18) TX, USA	Posted: 11/25/2018 12:45:26 AM EDT [#27] Quote History Originally Posted By backbencher: Market Hall isn't a giant show anymore, but where else do you find CMP papered M1 carbines for under $600? View Quote I probably would’ve bought one if I went. Lol. I still want a K98k

backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 35772 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 11/26/2018 12:16:52 PM EDT [#28] 1-2 December: Abilene Glen Rose Lewisville Paris I should be able to make Lewisville. Holler if you want to meet for lunch somewhere. Bass Pro is just down the road.
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backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 35863 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 12/2/2018 12:26:53 AM EDT [#29] Sunday Noon. Hard 8 BBQ, Coppell.
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backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 35878 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 12/2/2018 10:50:53 PM EDT [#30] 8-9 December Allen (Premier) Tyler I won't be able to make Allen, might be able to hit the Tyler show for a hot minute. We have two Fort Worth shows & Mesquite Big Town before the end of the year, 2 more big shows before Christmas.
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Gopher Member Joined Feb 2001 Posts 21453 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 12/2/2018 11:19:50 PM EDT [#31] The Allen show is small and has an odd layout but is usually pretty productive. Lots of black gun parts dealers and a fair supply of complete guns. It's also usually a good place for mag holders and there is a guy who custom makes kydex holsters for a fair price. Parking is free but admission at $10 is a bit high. A small show that might surprise you.
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jeffb1911 Joined Sep 2014 Posts 137 EE 100% (20) TX, USA	Posted: 12/3/2018 11:06:38 AM EDT [#32] i'll be set up in Tyler again this weekend trading my various left over parts and doing knife sharpening. Usually a good crowd at Tyler. If you come through drop by and say hi. I'm in the main room opposite end from the stage as you come in the door. Look for the big grey Baldor buffer I use for sharpening.

jeffb1911 Joined Sep 2014 Posts 138 EE 100% (20) TX, USA	Posted: 12/8/2018 5:34:28 PM EDT [Last Edit: jeffb1911] [#33] Well having a good time here today at the Tyler show. Sharpened a bunch of knives and taking home less gun junk than I came with. Acquired a benelli m4 with said proceeds. Of course the bad weather has brought in a big crowd.

backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 35970 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 12/8/2018 7:34:03 PM EDT [#34] Will try to sneak in tomorrow if I can.
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backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 35979 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 12/9/2018 11:42:30 AM EDT [#35] Whoo hoo! Made it.
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backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 35980 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 12/9/2018 6:08:42 PM EDT [#36] Jeff, that's a gorgeous sight. I may have to ping you later about that.
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Posted: 12/9/2018 11:13:50 PM EDT

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15-16 December

Burleson
Fort Worth (non-Premier) - Will Rogers
Jefferson

Lunch at King Tut on Magnolia, NOON Saturday, just S and the other side of the river from the gun show. Park on the street. Drinks @ Ye Olde Bull & Bush afterwards, just south of the show on Montgomery.

Might be toting around the 26" pencil bbl thumbhole stock AR - amazingly light; more likely, the only half-restored IBM mixmaster.

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Posted: 12/10/2018 3:19:11 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By backbencher:
15-16 December

Burleson
Fort Worth (non-Premier) - Will Rogers
Jefferson

Lunch at Railhead BBQ on Montgomery, just S of I-30 & the gun show, NOON Saturday. Drinks @ Ye Olde Bull & Bush afterwards, just south of the show on Montgomery.

Might be toting around the 26" pencil bbl thumbhole stock AR - amazingly light; more likely, the only half-restored IBM mixmaster.

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Make it King Tut for lunch and you have a deal.

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backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 35986 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 12/10/2018 12:06:36 PM EDT [#39] Ok, King Tut it is.
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backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 35988 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 12/10/2018 12:15:07 PM EDT [#40] The Bangles - Walk Like an Egyptian (Official Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv6tuzHUuuk That hair.
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Posted: 12/13/2018 9:33:56 PM EDT

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We'll be easy to spot Saturday - will be lugging this around:

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Turns out that's a 27" bbl from muzzle to bolt face - from a 27" Green Mountain Blank. Paladin Machine Service rocks!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Paladin-Machine-Service/106042336407804

My FIL made the bayonet lug from a P-14 lug and cleaned up the Chassepot rifle bayonet and it's 22" blade made in 1869.

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Posted: 12/15/2018 11:56:50 PM EDT

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Motown_Steve and I hit the FW show today, and scored free parking right behind the Botanical Gardens. Walk 1/4 mile and you're @ the back of the gun show entrance.

Saw a 20 ga Mossberg Shockwave that I'd like to snag for the middle girl who's 20, but don't think the budget will stretch that far for this Christmas. King Tut was delicious as usual, and a chance to practice my meager Arabic.

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M41A Dancing is forbidden Joined Feb 2011 Posts 3341 EE 100% (18) TX, USA	Posted: 12/16/2018 10:44:49 PM EDT [#43] The only thing you found worthwhile was a shockwave 20ga? Oof.

backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 36153 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 12/16/2018 11:21:57 PM EDT [#44] Quote History Originally Posted By Master_Shake_TX: The only thing you found worthwhile was a shockwave 20ga? Oof. View Quote Oh, there was plenty of stuff to buy, I'm just not in the market for em. I cast my own lowers, build my own ARs, so only shopping for Christmas @ this point.
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backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 36161 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 12/17/2018 12:54:33 AM EDT [#45] 22-23 December Sherman Mesquite Big Town (Premier) Saturday NOON Soulman's BBQ, Gross Rd Mesquite
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backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 36332 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 12/22/2018 2:20:57 PM EDT [#46] Made it. Where is everyone?
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DeathHates Tsa La Gi Joined Jun 2017 Posts 38060 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 12/22/2018 8:58:02 PM EDT [#47] Quote History Originally Posted By backbencher: Made it. Where is everyone? View Quote Probably going to take my son tomorrow.
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BUCK1911 Member Joined May 2010 Posts 8340 EE 0% (0) NM, USA	Posted: 12/22/2018 9:57:45 PM EDT [#48] Guys how big is the mesquite show is it worth a journey? In Irving for Christmas.

backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 36338 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 12/22/2018 10:30:17 PM EDT [#49] It's probably the 2nd largest D/FW show. Saw a BFL today, but not the owner. Also saw a complete Type 38 w/ bayonet, dust cover, and mum, but not numbers matching. My knife/gun buddies have a .45 Beretta carbine on the south side. On the south wall is a Dan Wesson bbl kit in the case. Free parking, but crowded.
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motown_steve Indelible in the hippocampus...is the MAGA! Joined Mar 2004 Posts 95405 EE 100% (112) TX, USA	Posted: 12/22/2018 10:37:08 PM EDT [#50] Fighting off a cold right now.
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