Comments on: SHOT SHOW, DAY 2

By: J

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:49:15 +0000

Has anyone has tested the new Mossberg 510 Mini in 20 gauge? If so, how’s the recoil?

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:40:47 +0000

“While I agree with Matt that the economy stinks, the gun shows and stores in South Central Florida are full of buyers. ”

Ones here in central North Carolina are full of BROWSERS. But a little attention to the doorway for the public to exit shows how little is actually selling at them.

By: Fred Bartlett

Fred Bartlett — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:40:35 +0000

While I agree with Matt that the economy stinks, the gun shows and stores in South Central Florida are full of buyers. Most want “black” auto rifles and handguns. There is some discounting but sales of ammo are brisk at these shows. Anything “tactical” commands a premium in this area. I can understand that the traditional Michigan, Ohio or Pennsylvania deer hunting market may be depressed, but in Florida it seems like self protection sells, as long as the gun is “black”. I saw an older (70+) couple where the woman had severe arthritis. They purchased a defensive shotgun with a pistol grip only. Her hands were badly deformed from the arthritis and the husband convinced her that a shoulder stock was unneeded. This is insane, but marketing is a strange business.