Murfreesboro Show this weekend

[Wdodd]

Any TGOers going to the gun show this weekend?

[papa61]

Planning to. Had planned to go to Manchester Sunday but got lazy.

[Defender]

Where is it in Mboro.

[rugerla1]

I might go Sunday. 

[Wdodd]

Defender —- Held at the MID-TN Expo Center

Edited June 10, 2021 by Wdodd
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[Defender]

56 minutes ago, Wdodd said:

Defender —- Held at the MID-TN Expo Center

Thank you.  I think I've been there before.

[Grunt67]

Think I'll wait for the one in Lebanon,tn in 2 weeks.

[Grayfox54]

Hmmm......... Its a 6 hour round trip for me. But I haven't been to a show in a very long time. Also there's a Murfreesboro member here who has a gun for sale that I'm very interested in. Lemme ponder on this for a while. 

[FJCrusing]

Honest question.  Is it really worth paying $14.50 entrance fee to go look at overpriced ammo & guns?  What's the draw anymore?  Haven't been to a gun show in years. 

[papa61]

40 minutes ago, FJCrusing said:

Honest question.  Is it really worth paying $14.50 entrance fee to go look at overpriced ammo & guns?  What's the draw anymore?  Haven't been to a gun show in years. 

$10 entry. Prices are equal to shops/online sales. Stuff the local shops don't have. They still have them.

[Grayfox54]

Decided I'll pass. Not worth the trip and there's really nothing I'm looking for right now. 

[Defender]

Ended up not going today.  Only thing Im really interested in is  Sig P-365XL Spectre and I don't they have those yet...If anyone sees one today or any day, please let me know.

[DaveTN]

Has anyone been? Is it packed? Is there parking in their lot?

Last time I went there was a huge line out the door, nutz to butts inside, and you had to park out in the surrounding neighborhoods.

[pop pop]

Haven't bee to a gun show in 3 years. 

[gregintenn]

1 hour ago, DaveTN said:

Has anyone been? Is it packed? Is there parking in their lot?

Last time I went there was a huge line out the door, nutz to butts inside, and you had to park out in the surrounding neighborhoods.

I’m  curious too. You’re closer than I am.

[DaveTN]

52 minutes ago, gregintenn said:

I’m  curious too. You’re closer than I am.

I’m actually less than a mile from it, but I’m too lazy to go look. I might go tomorrow.

[gregintenn]

30 minutes ago, DaveTN said:

I’m actually less than a mile from it, but I’m too lazy to go look. I might go tomorrow.

I figured that ten dollar admission was the barrier.

[papa61]

4 hours ago, DaveTN said:

Has anyone been? Is it packed? Is there parking in their lot?

Last time I went there was a huge line out the door, nutz to butts inside, and you had to park out in the surrounding neighborhoods.

Just got back. plenty of room, parking lot was ALMOST full. some good deals, good supply of ammo. prices were down from last show in Lebanon.

[gregintenn]

Thanks for the report. That sounds almost encouraging.

[papa61]

Talked the wife into going with me. She has a huge black eye where her and the puppy met over a sock. Endured the looks and didn't care. Told my wife anybody who thinks I could hit her that hard would leave me alone. Missed the opportunity to say "my dog did it".

The downside is I now have to save for her a "new" revolver. Yeah, I have to find her a DA .22 with the old small butt like a S&W. I didn't touch the one she saw since it is blue and I don't want to be the one to mess up that purty finish.
I on;y know two revolvers from S&W, 66 and 29 so this should be fun.

[Garufa]

15 minutes ago, papa61 said:

The downside is I now have to save for her a "new" revolver. Yeah, I have to find her a DA .22 with the old small butt like a S&W. I didn't touch the one she saw since it is blue and I don't want to be the one to mess up that purty finish.
I on;y know two revolvers from S&W, 66 and 29 so this should be fun.

 

[papa61]

1 hour ago, Garufa said:

 

does the 63 have the same grip frame as the 22/32 kit gun? She has very small hands and likes the small grip panels.
the one we saw I don't think was a kit gun. if I recall it had fixed sights.

Edited June 13, 2021 by papa61

[FUJIMO]

9 hours ago, papa61 said:

does the 63 have the same grip frame as the 22/32 kit gun? She has very small hands and likes the small grip panels.
the one we saw I don't think was a kit gun. if I recall it had fixed sights.

The model you posted a pic of looks like a early 43 or pre 43 which is a J frame. The 63 Garufa linked is the same frame but different (larger) grip. That can always be swapped for a smaller grip if you need/want it. Fixed vs adjustable sights depends on the model you're considering. The top gun in the pic is a model 34 kit gun with adjustable sights 

[Jeb48]

If you want to go cheaper look at the Ruger SP-101 in .22, I have a stainless model and it is a good shooter and has a small grip.

[papa61]

33 minutes ago, Jeb48 said:

If you want to go cheaper look at the Ruger SP-101 in .22, I have a stainless model and it is a good shooter and has a small grip.

that is a possibility. I'll keep my eyes open and find the S&W she liked. She isn't enthused about firearms in general so whatever it takes is worth it. I would actually prefer the Ruger for myself or the 9 round Taurus.