Lafayette Event Center Gun Show

[LA.Call'emClose]

Hey guys,

I was just wondering if the recent gunshows around the state have had decent deals on shotguns?. Not military or home-defense type shotguns, but field/hunting shotguns such as Side-by-side's of Over/Unders.

I am looking to pick up a decent hunting shotgun, but dont really know if its even worth my time to check out the gun show in lafayette on Feb 9 - 10.

I've read many negative reviews about recent shows, but they were more focused on price gouging on military-type rifles and pistols.

Thanks for any info yall can share.

 

[JLouv]

Honestly, I haven't seen a "deal" at a gunshow in a long time.

When I go, it's for one of two reasons. I'm either looking to finger bang a weapon that I'm considering purchasing, or I'm looking for various small parts that are difficult to find locally.

"Normal" shotguns haven't been affected by the crazy as far as I can tell. I saw saiga's on gunbroker tonight in the $1,000 range which is good for a converted one.

Here's the part where I'd say just go get you an 870 express from academy or Walmart if you want a sturdy dependable every day shotgun. However, you might stumble across a decent savings on a used shotty at the show. Just DO YOUR RESEARCH!!!! At the very least, bring a smartphone with you and comparison shop for similar guns on gunbroker while you browse the show.

 

[Gator 45/70]

Like JLouv said, Do your research, Have in mind what you want and what you will spend for what you want, Most of the guy's may deal if you name a price that is fair to them and you, Door charge is at least 8 buck's at the last one i went too.

 

[Ijaw]

Shotguns? Check out the variety at G & H Seed Company in Gueydan: www.ghseed.com

 

[blanepara9]

If anyone heads out to the show tomorrow(Saturday) post about the lines and general mayhem. Would love to head out to a gunshow again, but damn if I want to wait in line for 2 hours and the Event Center is alot smaller then the other venues they used to use here in Lafayette. Thanks.

 

[gravytrain]

What y'all think lowers and BCG's will be going for tomorrow?

 

[Tx_oil]

I found a really nice Ithaca 37 Featherlite, with steel receiver, last summer at the Lafayette show for $200. Finish was mostly gone but in great mechanical shape. I had it reblued and refinished the furniture myself and now have an heirloom quality pump shotgun for less than $400.

 

[cajun_64]

My buddy got there ar 7:15 and the line was around the side of the building already

 

[gravytrain]

My buddy got there ar 7:15 and the line was around the side of the building already

mudda fricka. What time does the show end?

 

[cajun_64]

The line is at Johnston St.

 

[cajun_64]

mudda fricka. What time does the show end?

At 5. Or when they run out!

 

[JConner]

Headed that way.Any latest reports?I will be getting there about noon.I always wait till after noon to let the crazies pass through.

 

[gravytrain]

For those there, check n see what BCG's are going for.

 

[cajun_64]

When my buddy got there at7:15 they were about 20 people in front of them. By the time the doors opened, the line was across the building and all the way out to Johnston.

Many of the ammo booths were limiting ammo purchased to 3 or4 boxes. He said they had lots of ARs and one couple walked out with 4 of them. How many bets these end up on BS or gun broker?

He managed to get 6 boxes of 40 and his buddy found 500 rds of 9mm and they were out of there by 11

 

[Cajun Camper]

I passed by there yesterday at about 3:00 & the parking lot was full, cars were parked at other lots around there & people were still crossing Johnson to go to the show. I don't need anything that bad to fight those kind of crowds.

 

[Sully]

No thank you

 

[Gator 45/70]

WOW !!! I won't be making the trip.

 

[blanepara9]

Guess I'm gonna stay home and cook. Man I miss going to these things. I just don't have the patience anymore. Pre Obama I would show up walk on in and spend a couple of hours just looking. Post Obama longer lines and a bit more crowded and I could take that but, post Sandy Hook? Panic buying and everybody and their brother wants to start building up their stockpiles. I could use more 9mm but I have enough for a range trip. Just gonna wait and watch how all this pans out.

 

[Slider]

Went at about 3pm Sunday, walked right in, wasn't too crowded. Helped a friend of my wifes shop for a handgun, she ended up liking and purchasing 1 of 2 LCP's and some ammo. American Eagle 9mm ball was $23 (ouch!) and some critical defense Hornady for $30. Chatted with s few regulars that I know and haven't seen in a while, then left around 5. Ended up buying a t shirt and that's about it

 

[EJAIII]

Keep an eye out on Louisianasportsman.com They have shotgun listed on and off all of the time. You can also probably deal with them to an extent. Something you can't do at a gun show. Good Luck.