area-knoxville Gun show at Kerbela Shrine Temple?

[RinTN]

I saw an ad for a gun and knife show this weekend in Knoxville.  Evidently it's put on by Smoky Mountain Gun Collectors.

Any one know if this show would be worth the time and $8 to go?

[hipower]

Never been to it, but my brother-in-law is going. He says it's worth it. But he lives less than 10 miles away.

[McGarrett]

it's a good show, no nonsense, just guns and related items. I'm planning to go tomorrow.

Edited July 21, 2018 by McGarrett

[Garufa]

I haven’t been to this one in about two years but it usually is very interesting.  Thinking about going tomorrow.

Be aware, this is more of a “collectors” show as the name implies.  If you are looking for the latest in plastic fantastic, AR’s, body armor, and beef jerky, this is not the show for you.  It’s a small show, but there is always a lot of cool stuff if you are into older guns.

Edited July 21, 2018 by Garufa

[Erik88]

I think it's worth $8. Garufa nailed the description of what to expect. 

[hipower]

48 minutes ago, Garufa said:

I haven’t been to this one in about two years but it usually is very interesting.  Thinking about going tomorrow.

Be aware, this is more of a “collectors” show as the name implies.  If you are looking for the latest in plastic fantastic, AR’s, body armor, and beef jerky, this is not the show for you.  It’s a small show, but there is always a lot of cool stuff if you are into older guns.

Wish I could go. Going into withdrawals. Haven't been to a show in at least 3 years.

[A.J. Holst]

I have never attended, may check it out.

Garufa and Eric experience of, "not a gun show gun show," caught my attention

[RinTN]

FWIW, I did go and found it to be better than I expected.  There were some very interesting collectors items on display, along with a decent mix of new and used offerings.  Certainly not the biggest or best I've been to, but I thought it was worth my time and the entry fee.

[Raoul]

They do one at the shrine temple in the tri cities occasionally. Never have I seen so many S&W revolvers at one spot none of which were for sale.

 

[AuEagle]

There's another show Saturday & Sunday, 19th & 20th.

$1.00 off coupon at their site.

[TripleGGG]

I'm going Sunday.  One of the carpenters that did my gun room is a collector and invited me.  I had never heard of it.  As already stated, he said it will be about 100 tables.  No nonsense for the most part.  Some will be displays only.  He gave me 2 coupons for $1 off admission.

[AuEagle]

Attended the show this AM.

Lot's of Smith & Colt Revolvers, plenty of modern pistols & rifles, knives, etc...

There were many collectible/antique firearms, some nice & others tomato stakes.

It was nice to see a gun show without the flea market items.

All in all a good show & well worth the admission fee.

[TripleGGG]

2 hours ago, AuEagle said:

Attended the show this AM.

Lot's of Smith & Colt Revolvers, plenty of modern pistols & rifles, knives, etc...

There were many collectible/antique firearms, some nice & others tomato stakes.

It was nice to see a gun show without the flea market items.

All in all a good show & well worth the admission fee.

Good to hear. Plan on going tomorrow. 

[TripleGGG]

I went today. Saw some very nice stuff and met a lot of neat people. Actually picked up an older but new never fired Italian made Beretta 92FS INOX at a good price.

My carpenter buddy introduced me to several of the exhibitors. One who had a very nice display only of S&W and Colt revolvers. He actually has some stuff he will sell that he didn't have at the show. Meeting up with him next week on a couple of Smiths I don't have. 

And I joined the association. Not sure what thatgets me but wanted to support the organization. Very nice to go to a gun show that's all about guns (and some knives).

Excellent event for me. 

[AKVAT]

I have had this on my calendar for 6 months, counting the days.  But, too much black ice in my neck of the woods.

[TripleGGG]

37 minutes ago, AKVAT said:

I have had this on my calendar for 6 months, counting the days.  But, too much black ice in my neck of the woods.

I heard it was bad in your area. That sucks.