Gun Show Nashville Fair grounds?

[Guest fastshotivy]

IS it a nice show? IT's about a 2 hr trip for me and I was wanting some info. before I may the trip....

Thanks

[MudBugjr]

Where are you. The last couple I went to last year was a waste of time. I can get stuff at Hero Gear better and closer. Thats my opinion though. Heard it was a mad house last month.

[Guest fastshotivy]

Where are you. The last couple I went to last year was a waste of time. I can get stuff at Hero Gear better and closer. Thats my opinion though. Heard it was a mad house last month.

West Tn..... Where is this Hero Gear at?

[Guest coldblackwind]

Hero gear is in winchester, and more worthy of the ride than the nashville show, and I wouldn't drive 2 hours to go the nashville show, its not worth it. The smyrna show on the other hand...

[Guest Astra900]

THe Nashville Fair Grounds gun show is like a turkish bazaar for cheap ass knives and beef jerky. If you consolidated the guns and ammo and removed all the garbage air soft and other rubbish, you might fill one aisle.

[MikeW]

Where are you. The last couple I went to last year was a waste of time. I can get stuff at Hero Gear better and closer. Thats my opinion though. Heard it was a mad house last month.

It was jam packed... I came home only with ammo. The things that people were walking around with were priced way too high IMO.

I will go again this weekend just because I will be at the Civil War show anyways.

THe Nashville Fair Grounds gun show is like a turkish bazaar for cheap ass knives and beef jerky. If you consolidated the guns and ammo and removed all the garbage air soft and other rubbish, you might fill one aisle.

Yep lot's of Jerky and crap LOL...

I did go to my 1st TN Military Collectors Assoc. show this past weekend. No Jerky and lot's of nice stuff in every isle. I cant wait until the next one in April '09.

[molonlabetn]

Those gun-shows are not worth a 2hr drive, that's for sure.

[Guest fastshotivy]

Thanks for the input.... I think after reading all of the post I will just work all weekend...

[Guest coldblackwind]

Well, I have to admit, theres not a lot of guns, but i've walked out of that show with a rock island .45, a glock 17, an ak pistol, and a pa-63 on various occasions, ranging from decent deals, to smoking deals.

[Guest 153blue]

lately everyone at the shows seem to be snatching up AR and AK parts and ammo. atleast that what i saw when i went to the last few shows. as far as super cool deals.... not very many lately.

[Guest Hawk]

I have gone various times and it depends what your looking for. If your looking to try out a bunch of different holsters, gun cases. knives and bags this is great. I like seeing the products in my hands versus a picture in a magazine.

I purchased my 1911 there and it was $100.00 cheaper than any of my local gun shops.

[DRM]

lately everyone at the shows seem to be snatching up AR and AK parts and ammo. atleast that what i saw when i went to the last few shows. as far as super cool deals.... not very many lately.

So are you saying if I showed up there this weekend with a backpack of AK47 30rd mags and a "For Sale" sign - I'd come home with an empty backpack and a wad of cash?

[Guest 153blue]

i never said that. but if you sold em for cheaper then what they are asking at the show then i don't see why they wouldnt sell.

[Guest fastshotivy]

You think they may have a used Glock 27?

[Guest coldblackwind]

there was a couple 26's there last time used, and a 30 or two....didn't notice any 27's but thats not to say they weren't there

[csaxj3]

I have been to gun shows in the past, however I have never tried to sell anything.

How does one go about selling a rifle at a show, is that for vendors only? Or can I walk around with it? I have an extra Tantal I need to sell to fund a GSG5. With Jan 20 approaching I wonder if I would have a good chance of letting go of the AK at the show?

[Guest 153blue]

how much you selling it for outta curiousity....? when you walk into the show, they ask for your ticket and if you have any weapons with you. you tell them yes. they check if its unloaded then zip tie it up. you can then walk around and either try to trade/sell to venders, or sell to a private owner. i'd say you have a pretty good chance if your price is right. i need me an ak myself but the price for them has jacked up so much that i cant even get myself to spend that much for one now...

[Guest 153blue]

yes i am almost sure there will be quite a few glocks there. price from 450-550 at the show.

[Guest rockytop]

Went to this show today. Biggest crowd I have ever seen at Goodman, Pope, or RK show in the Nashville area. Had to wait to get close enough to see vendor's goods at every table. Even saw people waiting in line to get a spot to sit and fill out paper work.

I bought a very nice M1 Garrand. $550

Edited December 7, 2008 by rockytop

[Guest Fenris]

I am not a price expert, by any means, but the prices there on the long guns were high. I am assuming it's the same with the pistols. I was a little disappointed.

I did pick up a speed loader for $10.

[Guest strelcevina]

just came back from the gun show.

ruger 10/22 255$

pink ruger 10/22 350$

ar 15 mags 20+$

i just saw few people actually buying something, and those looked like first time gun buyer.

it was good place to see American greed 101.

[Guest fastshotivy]

MAn thats high..... What did the pistols price look like?

[Guest Fenris]

I saw one guy with decent prices. The rest were high.

I saw a couple of Bersa Thunders for $300+

$4-500 for S&W .38 specials.

One guy was trying to sell a Finnish Nagant rifle for about $1200. And a Russian Sniper for $800.

[Guest fastshotivy]

Well I still going. Looking for a Glock 27 but maybe to high. What did the ammo price look like?

[Guest coldblackwind]

prices were absolutely ridiculous! Ammo especially. .45 was $21 a box, 9mm was $15, .223 was almost $200 for 500 rounds!!!