Pasadena gunshows

KinnyLee · Post by **KinnyLee** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 10:12 pm

Surprisingly it has quite a bit of good stuff there. Both AJC and Bachman are there to take your money. I wasn't really going to spend much money until I saw this.

I didn't think I see such a rare thing there because most are going to the military, but I guess some made it to gun dealers. So much for not spending much $$$

On the side note, I've been waiting for this since June of last year and it finally made it here when my FFL called me last Friday.

And here is part of my collection so far. lol.

This hobbie is addicting and expensive. I already outgrew my safe, and it's only a year old.

Geopagus · Post by **Geopagus** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 10:30 pm

Very nice pics and guns for that matter KinnyLee. I'm willing to bet that Benelli didn't come cheap!

KinnyLee · Post by **KinnyLee** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 10:33 pm

Thanks. For the most part, the Benelli is not cheap but I figured that if I can afford it, I might as well go for it. I didn't really think AJC Sports Shop is overcharging for this item. $1450 is the price they charged. Beside, if I do decide to sale it, I can make all the $$ back because people out there will pay a high premium on these things.

Geopagus · Post by **Geopagus** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 11:35 pm

Im sure they hold up their value pretty well. Im thinking of a Mossberg 590A1 or Remi 870 as a HD gun in the near future. The Benelli is probably a little out of my price range (my wife's anyway)

longtooth · Post by **longtooth** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 2:32 am

That Moss is a good choice. Excellent house gun. Great if you have to go outside. Dont worry near as much about a skint place.

Lodge2004 · Post by **Lodge2004** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:37 am

I stopped by on Sunday around noon and the place was packed. I've attended this show before, and have not seen that large of a crowd in the past.

No firearms for me this time around. Did find a decent concealment vest and got the kids & wife a few items as well. We only stayed for an hour and then went to Galveston for an afternoon at the beach. Long day, but it was fun.

Geopagus · Post by **Geopagus** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:31 am

longtooth wrote:

That Moss is a good choice. Excellent house gun. Great if you have to go outside. Dont worry near as much about a skint place.

Yep, 9 rounds of 00 Buck is pretty nice, not to mention Mossberg's track record for quality. Although Uncle Larry swears by the Remington 870's or most anything Remington as they've tested the hands of time/reliablity as well. I can see why, as he has a few. There always seems to be that person who throws the wrench in the final decision and make it that much tougher.

longtooth · Post by **longtooth** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 2:16 pm

Sorry bout that Geo. I'll think about keeping my mouth shut next time,

then I will speak right up again.

KinnyLee · Post by **KinnyLee** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 3:46 pm

Geopagus wrote:Im sure they hold up their value pretty well. Im thinking of a Mossberg 590A1 or Remi 870 as a HD gun in the near future. The Benelli is probably a little out of my price range (my wife's anyway)

I have an Express Magnum 870 for HD. Only thing it needs is a Surefire foregrip. Other than that, it's nothing but utterly reliable.

To tell you the truth, I would rather have that ended up in the evidence locker than a $1400 shotgun. lol. Same reason why I carry a $650 1911 instead of a $2000 1911.

Geopagus · Post by **Geopagus** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:59 pm

longtooth wrote:

Sorry bout that Geo. I'll think about keeping my mouth shut next time, then I will speak right up again.

I I Capn', of course I welcome the input, but you already knew that.

Geopagus wrote:
Im sure they hold up their value pretty well. Im thinking of a Mossberg 590A1 or Remi 870 as a HD gun in the near future. The Benelli is probably a little out of my price range (my wife's anyway)

KinnyLee wrote:

I have an Express Magnum 870 for HD. Only thing it needs is a Surefire foregrip. Other than that, it's nothing but utterly reliable. To tell you the truth, I would rather have that ended up in the evidence locker than a $1400 shotgun. lol. Same reason why I carry a $650 1911 instead of a $2000 1911.

I certainly agree with you KL! The hand me downs are meant for very limited use in my opinion.

Boma · Post by **Boma** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 11:37 pm

Nice shotgun. Too rich for me.

DId you see anything else that was good or at a good price?

KinnyLee · Post by **KinnyLee** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 10:27 am

Boma wrote:Nice shotgun. Too rich for me.

DId you see anything else that was good or at a good price?

There were plenty of good stuff out there. Springfield XD .45ACP for $479
Few Wilson Combat CQBs for around $1700
Rock Island Arms 1911s from $299 to $319
HK USPs for under $700
Plenty of AKs and ARs
Overall, it was a decent show.

Boma · Post by **Boma** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 2:10 am

Nice. I want an XD45 later when it comes out in Bi-Tone....

What were the prices on the AR's and AK's in specific?

Model/$$$

Thanks :)

KinnyLee · Post by **KinnyLee** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 12:07 pm

ARs from $750 and up
AKs from $350 and up Lots of AK type pistol (ones without the stock) for around $600 or so.

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