The one in May in Raleigh is the Dixie Gun and Knife Classic. I usually go when I can because I stock up on ammo for my rifle there. But there isn't much there otherwise. Lately there has been a lot of coin dealers and book sellers, I even saw two women selling pottery once.

I can't remember if it was Dixie or the other one I went to, but it was a sad, sad spectacle of a gun show. No good prices, poor selection, and more vendors with "Do not touch" signs than I had ever seen anywhere. I bought a Boresnake and left. For a show that comes to the state capital, you'd expect it to be a little better. I won't be attending.

Originally Posted by Todd

I can't remember if it was Dixie or the other one I went to, but it was a sad, sad spectacle of a gun show. No good prices, poor selection, and more vendors with "Do not touch" signs than I had ever seen anywhere. I bought a Boresnake and left. For a show that comes to the state capital, you'd expect it to be a little better. I won't be attending.

That could have been any of them. The last one I was at was two shows ago, and that was when I bought my K31. I was shocked. The regular price for the one I picked should be about $160 to $170 and most tables had it for $250 to $350 (I still managed to get it for $170 from Classic Arms because he seems to have his head on right). I bought my 686 at a gun show a few years back and got really took. It's a good gun (so I don't complain too much), but it was marked "new" and is actually about 13 years old. Got it from Ed's down in Vass. And I've heard a few stories that were the same as mine from the same place. Not sure he sets up tables anymore, but I won't go anywhere near him. As for ammo... I can order ammo online and get it cheaper even with shipping than I have seen it at gun shows. Which is why I only buy my rifle ammo there. My rifle ammo is getting tough to find.

Selling pottery at a gun show? Well I guess you could use it for target practice if you wanted.


Guess I’ll be scratching the Raleigh show off of my list of things to do. Since it’s the capital, I was assuming the show would be pretty nice. O well, thanks for the heads up on that one. If the weathers nice, maybe I’ll check out the Wilmington one on the 21st. Make a day out of it, and head to the beach after.

Thanks again.

Originally Posted by lionhartsmh

Selling pottery at a gun show? Well I guess you could use it for target practice if you wanted.


Guess I’ll be scratching the Raleigh show off of my list of things to do. Since it’s the capital, I was assuming the show would be pretty nice. O well, thanks for the heads up on that one. If the weathers nice, maybe I’ll check out the Wilmington one on the 21st. Make a day out of it, and head to the beach after.

Thanks again.

If you hit Wilmington, you've gotta go to the USS North Carolina!