Grayfox54

I decided to skip it yesterday. As I already mentioned, it a 3 1/2 hour drive for me so I was debating about it.  But today the weather forcast called for rain all day, so I figured what the hell and jumped in the truck. Overall, not a bad show. Certianly much better than the pitiful excuse they call a gun show here. I'd say its about equal to the Jackson show I go to regularly. Being such a long drive for me, I'm not sure if I'll go again. On the bright side, I did come home with a used Springfield Ultra Compact at a good price.  :up:

Well done Sir!  :up: I'm a big fan of the .45 Colt N-frames and own several. But I've never even seen one of the THPs in person, let alone owning one.   WE WANT PICTURES!

I have a number of mixed feelings about this. First off, if the shooter is 50 yards away, my first plan would be to beat feet in the opposite direction. But what if the circumstances didn't allow for that option? I have several different guns that I might carry. They range from big bore N-frame revolvers down to a tiny .25acp that I've been know to carry in certain social situations. Where you go, how you dress and what you're doing all play a role in deciding what to carry. This is a personal choice and I wouldn't dream of telling someone else what would be right for them.  Speaking purely for myself, I prefer a larger firearm. The gun I carry most often is a Colt Lightweight Commander in .45acp. If not that, then it most likely will be a S&W Model 13 with a 3" barrel. Why these two? Because I can hit what I aim at with them. Even those are a compromise when compared to a true full sized pistol.  To those who argue about size and weight, well I use quality holsters and belts and adjust my wardrobe accordingly and have never had any problem or discomfort concealed carrying even a large frame revolver.  I do own a couple of J-frame revolvers and small autos and I do carry them from time to time. But in all honesty, I don't shoot them near as well as the bigger guns.  If the SHTF, the heart starts pounding and the adrenaline is pumping, I want every possable advantage going for me that I can get. That means an accurate, reliable firearm that I shoot well. For me, little guns don't cut it. Granted the 50 yard shot is a one in a million, maybe in a billion possibility. But even in a case measured in inches, it has to be a confidence builder to know that you and your firearm are capable of making that long shot if necessary.

Like others have said, I can't carry at work. Otherwise if I walk out the door I'm armed. Usually don't carry in the house, but there's something close by.

Fiocchi offers reduced recoil shells in 2 3/4"  00 buck. I've found these to be excellent in my Mossberg 590 and easy on my bum shoulders. Might be just what your looking for. 

Here in the West end of the state there isn't much in the way of dangerous critters. Maybe an ornery coon or a wild dog, but unlikely. I'm more concerned with the two legged varmits. This is what I've settled on for a hiking/camping gun. Smith & Wesson Model 60-4. Five shot .38 Special with a full lug 3" barrel and adjustable sights. Small and light enough to not get in the way, yet with enough power and accuracy to handle whatever it may need to.

New guy here. I've never been to the Murfreesboro show, but me and a friend were thinking about it. For us it will be about a 3 1/2 hour drive.  Is it worth it?

Howdy from Bartlett. That's right next door to memphis, but a whole world away. :D Just turned 60, will retire in a few months and been involved with shooting and guns since I was about 10.  Shooter, accumulator, reloader and something of a hobbyist gunsmith. My particular interests are Smith & Wesson revolvers and the 1911 pistol. But I do enjoy my rifles and shotguns too. Glad to be here.  :wave: