I'm looking to buy a .22 rimfire for plinking as well as a handgun for self-defense (though not necessarily in the same day). I live in southern California, and as guns aren't sold in pawnshops, I want to know; would I would get a lower price going to a retail show (like Turners Outdoorsman), or going to a gun show? I am not currently an NRA member, and I do not currently have my handgun license
2007-10-25 15:15:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
I'm looking to buy a .22 rimfire for plinking as well as a handgun for self-defense (though not necessarily in the same day). I live in southern California, and as guns aren't sold in pawnshops, I want to know; would I would get a lower price going to a retail show (like Turners Outdoorsman), or going to a gun show? I am not currently an NRA member, and I do not currently have my handgun license
(The .22 riflewould not be for self defense. The handgun I'm after is either a .40 S&W or a 9mm +P)
2007-10-25 21:52:13 · update #1
*The .22 rifle would not be for self defense. The handgun I'm after is either a .40 S&W or a 9mm +P
2007-10-25 21:52:30 · update #2
I go to shows a lot, but I buy a lot of old collectable stuff and I know what I'm looking for (and at) from many years of experience and more than a few mistakes.
If you are a first timer, pay the man at the "brick and mortar" gun shop and consider it a value....his advice and experience and service are well worth it. Shop around a little and find a place that's friendly and helpful even if they are a little farther.
I mostly think that the whole "you get cheaper pices at the gun show" thing is a myth....for new product the prices seem the same to me and some of the guys at the shows are definitely smoking something other than Lucky Strikes with their prices.
Also, please stop considering a .22 pistol as a self-defense handgun, it's not.
2007-10-25 19:09:05 · answer #1 · answered by DJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'd likely get a lower price at a gun show. Not necessarily a better deal, as most of the stuff at gun shows is used stuff or new merchandise at new prices. If you aren't going to use it to defend your life, there's nothing wrong with used firearms.
Getting your permit is going to be the important part, though. You should try and get in on that and get whatever you want before the next presidential election. It might turn out bad for gun owners if Ron Paul isn't elected.
2007-10-25 15:30:58 · answer #2 · answered by fishtrembleatmyname 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You have to ask for government permission to exercise human rights out there? I'm so sorry for you. Here I thought these rights were "endowed by our Creator!"
You never can tell, but if you aren't in a hurry, you'll probably be able to find something at a show that somebody's wanting to sell badly. Sometimes you'll even get a dealer who isn't in a mood to take some of his normal merchandise back across town to his shop, and save a few bucks, but you have to know what you're about, or you can get burned.
2007-10-25 16:46:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
My opinion is that you have a greater comfort level if the man's name is on the door rather than a rented table at a gun show...although you might get a lower price at a show, it's no place for amateurs.
2007-10-25 17:14:56 · answer #4 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
These three guys are douche bags with answers like that.
2015-07-28 05:37:27 · answer #5 · answered by Chris 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋