There are several large shows in Dallas (~40 minutes away) but I got tired of the crowds and the entrance fees. I can look at GunBroker and Gun Auction in my home without fees.
Likewise, I can sell on-line without dealing with too many low-ball offers.
I'd rather go on a pawn-shop crawl than to a gun show.
My most recent on-line purchase was a 6" half-lug GP100 with full length scope rail and Crimson Trace grips for $375. I'd been looking for a half-lug to get back into handgun hunting and the rail was icing. The grips are over $200 new and they found a temporary home on a 4" model I have until I decide if I like them well enough to keep them. If not I can sell them (on-line) for $125 - $150, so the GP100 will be a $225 - $250 find.
Likewise, I can sell on-line without dealing with too many low-ball offers.
I'd rather go on a pawn-shop crawl than to a gun show.
My most recent on-line purchase was a 6" half-lug GP100 with full length scope rail and Crimson Trace grips for $375. I'd been looking for a half-lug to get back into handgun hunting and the rail was icing. The grips are over $200 new and they found a temporary home on a 4" model I have until I decide if I like them well enough to keep them. If not I can sell them (on-line) for $125 - $150, so the GP100 will be a $225 - $250 find.