Alabama Gun show in Hoover,AL

SASABERANGER · Oct 20, 2022

This weekend is one of the two Alabama State Collector Shows held each year in Hoover, AL (near Birmingham). It is not to be confused tith the traveling flea market that travels the state in the guise of a gun show.
We will be attending with friends from Warrior, AL. Status reports will be on line for Friday and Saturday. Unfortunately we will not be able to stay for the finale on Sunday as I have to be in Dothan early on Monday for outpatient surgery.
Stay tuned.
Thom Braxton
SWCA #1474

bamabiker · Oct 20, 2022

I'm planning on being there Saturday morning if things go as planned. Not really looking for anything in particular just looking and enjoying the show.
By the way, there are 3 a year, March, July and October, but who's counting.

Dave.357 · Oct 20, 2022

Even small shows are enjoyable.
Last weekend I bought a nice
Model 39 magazine for $30.

two-bit cowboy · Oct 20, 2022

Enjoy your friends -- old and new.

All my best to Deb & you.

S&W ucla · Oct 20, 2022

I'll see y'all Saturday if all goes well. Are you setting up a table? A lot of members set up and leave Friday, not as much "hanging around" as at some shows. Good luck, glad you're going to finally make it.

I've been trying to get Wiregrass Guy to go for years, lol.

SASABERANGER · Oct 22, 2022

RE: Hoover Show

There are nore pre 1980 S&Ws than I have seen in ages. Some affordable and others out of my price range. Lots of other brands available and newer S&Ws too.
We are at C-4 with a maroon table cover. Ray and I have mostly pre-1980 S&Ws.
Met some fellow SWCA folks that I didn't know.
I will have a Saturday report this evening.
Thom Braxton
SWCA #1474

SASABERANGER · Oct 22, 2022

Sold a 3" M36 before I even got to my table where it was located. Debbie told the buyer that I was on my way in from the parking lot.
There was a pretty good crowd at 9AM waiting to buy their way in.
Very little trading from the floor. Saw a few pieces being carried around, but very little interest in the table fodder from the general public. Most of the swapping was being done between vendors, same for outright sales.
Shortly after selling the M36 I found a Sig P6 (police version of the P225 9MM) It came with four zipper back single stack Sig Mags.
I actually got it for $15 less than I received for the M36.
But after finding the new Blue Book for $45, a new zippered pouch for $10, lunch for $7, $500 for a mote and mealsl and then some tools for another $13 I am behind the 8 Ball by a few dollars.
After about 10AM there was not much for Debbie and I to do except answer questions, run interference for fellow vendors and peruse the wares.
I saw several pieces that iwanted, but after I found the P-6 I resisted any more buying unless I sold something else.
Over all it is a well run show and we plan to return in March with our own table.
Even though we were not busy Ray made up for it. Between buying, selling and swapping he had a very good day and is planning on returning tomorrow for the Grand Finale.
We are glad that we came.
I was also able to meetup with some more SWCA and forum members.
They are as great in person as they are on the forum.
Thom Braxton
SWCA #1474

bamabiker · Oct 22, 2022

I enjoyed talking to you Thom and your wife. Glad you liked it and hope to see you at the next one.

Alabama Gun show in Hoover,AL

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