The Texas Airgun Show at Arlington Sportsman Club was great. Jeff Cloud and the Team from Arlington Sportsman Club were busy the whole day making sure that things ran smoothly. They had people at the gate, people controlling parking, people to tie guns, etc. It is always quiet impressive so see the support Jeff gets.
There were 4 rows of tables inside and AirForce was set up outside in the heat. There were guns to sample on the gun ranges by several vendors. Vendors graciously supplied guns and accessories for raffles to support the event.
At this show instead of putting a bunch of airguns on my table I asked Jeff if I could try to sell some of my Dad's old reloading equipment for my Mom. Jeff said that was ok and I did well with it. I sold about half of it, and what I sold is most of the bulky stuff. The dies I have left will be easy to sell on ebay and easy to ship. I only brought one airgun to sell, a P12 bullpup. But, I forgot the fill probe and blew the opportunity to sell it.
I bought two low powered scopes and a neat steel resettable target with paddles held in place with magnets. I saw several bargains and guns that I would have bought except for the realization that with my bad shoulders I need to not be shooting any springers except for easy to cock ones. I would have liked to have bought a Beeman C1, a Diana 54, and also a Nova Freedom, which isn't a springer but still takes shoulder work.
Thanks to all the workers who put the show on, all the Vendors that supplied prizes for raffles, all the guys that set up tables, and all the others that attended.
It was a lot of fun. I hope to see you next year.
David Enoch
There were 4 rows of tables inside and AirForce was set up outside in the heat. There were guns to sample on the gun ranges by several vendors. Vendors graciously supplied guns and accessories for raffles to support the event.
At this show instead of putting a bunch of airguns on my table I asked Jeff if I could try to sell some of my Dad's old reloading equipment for my Mom. Jeff said that was ok and I did well with it. I sold about half of it, and what I sold is most of the bulky stuff. The dies I have left will be easy to sell on ebay and easy to ship. I only brought one airgun to sell, a P12 bullpup. But, I forgot the fill probe and blew the opportunity to sell it.
I bought two low powered scopes and a neat steel resettable target with paddles held in place with magnets. I saw several bargains and guns that I would have bought except for the realization that with my bad shoulders I need to not be shooting any springers except for easy to cock ones. I would have liked to have bought a Beeman C1, a Diana 54, and also a Nova Freedom, which isn't a springer but still takes shoulder work.
Thanks to all the workers who put the show on, all the Vendors that supplied prizes for raffles, all the guys that set up tables, and all the others that attended.
It was a lot of fun. I hope to see you next year.
David Enoch
