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madfranks
20th March 2011, 03:02 PM
I visited the Tanner Gun Show this weekend in Denver, which is the biggest show in the state. From the website: (http://www.tannergunshow.com/)


You'll find 700 available tables with all types of guns, knives, ammunition, and related hunting and fishing accessories including, holsters, western wear, gun safes, books, war relics, and other collectibles. We have Colorado's largest selection of old and new firearms.

This was an incredible gun show to attend. The space seemed almost endless, it might take you a full hour just to walk through the space. There was a somewhat good selection of handguns, there was a great selection of rifles, and ammo was plentiful. Prices were lower than I remember them being for a long time. Some ammo was pretty cheap, with 500 rounds of 7.62x39 for $99, and reloaded boxes of 9mm (50 rounds) for $10. One table was having a "Glock Gun Show Special", with all new glocks for $499, or $549 for 4th generation and they throw in three extra mags. I am in the market for a new G17, but sadly, they didn't have any. They told me they had been waiting three months for their shipment, and that they can't keep the G17's in stock. Unfortunately, nobody in the entire 700 table show had a G17 for me. Nobody. One table was absolutely full of glocks in practically every model, but no 17s. So I left disappointed, but if I had not been shopping for the G17 I would have had a great time.

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Awoke
21st March 2011, 05:59 AM
Why is it you're stuck in the 9mm Glock? Is it because you already have the relaoding gear for 9mm?
Just wondering. I like 9mm, but I like .40 a lot too...

madfranks
21st March 2011, 08:29 AM
Why is it you're stuck in the 9mm Glock? Is it because you already have the relaoding gear for 9mm?
Just wondering. I like 9mm, but I like .40 a lot too...


I don't know, I just am!

SLV^GLD
21st March 2011, 08:37 AM
If I pay to get in a show I am walking out with something; usually ammo. Tell me you didn't leave empty handed!

Awoke
21st March 2011, 11:59 AM
Right on MadFranks. The G17 is a smooth shooter with minimal kick, even when using factory loads. It's a great gun for fast shooting, and the factory sights are fantastic (imo).

You certainly wouldn't regret waiting for a G17.
Unless of course you needed a gun of any caliber in a sudden and unexpected life or death situation, and didn't have one because you were waiting for a G17... but other than that, you wouldn't regret waiting for a G17.
;)

I know I love mine, but I am still considering picking up a .40 cal to go with it.

madfranks
21st March 2011, 12:29 PM
If I pay to get in a show I am walking out with something; usually ammo. Tell me you didn't leave empty handed!


I did leave empty handed! :P Like I said the handgun I was looking for was sold out all around. However, the two and a half hours spent browsing the event and talking to many like minded people was worth the price of admission.



You certainly wouldn't regret waiting for a G17.
Unless of course you needed a gun of any caliber in a sudden and unexpected life or death situation, and didn't have one because you were waiting for a G17... but other than that, you wouldn't regret waiting for a G17.
;)


I carry concealed 99% of the time I'm out of the house. Usually I carry a Ruger LCP because it's small and easy to conceal. But sometimes I'll put on my shoulder holster and hide my Glock 38 or Colt Combat Commander under my jacket.

AndreaGail
23rd March 2011, 08:56 PM
looks like you had a good time madfranks minus not finding the g17, thanks for the report!

and i agree, it is fun to be able to converse with like minded people in person