weekend trip from DFW thru Round Rock/Austin/Victoria/Goliad...good shops?

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hello everyone...
Valentine's weekend we are going on a trip to get away from everything. Leaving DFW down i35, hangout in Round Rock a day, maybe (MAYBE) Austin a bit, then down into Victoria and Goliad (I'm a history buff)

any good mom and pop/pawn type places to hunt for S&W or things like that in general? I also decent crowded antique stores, never know what you might find S&W related.

I've lately been kind of turned off by the big gun shops/stores. Just lately, I think with the influx of buyers, not really in the mood to deal with anyone (rude, etc)

thanks for the help. I haven't been to any of those places before
 
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Not S&W related, but when you are in Goliad stop by the "Hanging Tree" restaurant or the "Blue Quail". Good food at both.

With the oil boom going on it might be tough to find overnight lodging in the Victoria & Goliad area.
 
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both of those sound like great stops.
We've already secured our lodgings, but appreciate any and all advice and tips.

the last night,we are staying at the Quarters at the Presidio la Bahia, which should be really fantastic.
 
The mexican food at the La Bahia Restaurant is pretty good and is my uncle's favorite restaurant. My cousin drives him over from Victoria to eat. He just turned 90 and grouses about the food in the assisted living center in Victoria.

When you are leaving Goliad, State Highway 183 goes right up through Lockhart and you can connect with 130, the toll road, north of Lockhart. Easy run heading back to DFW.

Also, if you do take 183, you will go right past Kreuz Market in Lockhart, some of the best BBQ around. ;)
 
kbak67 said:
hello everyone...
Valentine's weekend we are going on a trip to get away from everything. Leaving DFW down i35, hangout in Round Rock a day, maybe (MAYBE) Austin a bit, then down into Victoria and Goliad (I'm a history buff)

any good mom and pop/pawn type places to hunt for S&W or things like that in general? I also decent crowded antique stores, never know what you might find S&W related.

I've lately been kind of turned off by the big gun shops/stores. Just lately, I think with the influx of buyers, not really in the mood to deal with anyone (rude, etc)

thanks for the help. I haven't been to any of those places before
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I visited some great Antique shops and oddities located across the river on Congress going towards the Hilltop Cafe is located--and try that place to eat at--their food is all great. I dont remember the names of any of the Antique shops, but some I went into had loads of interesting as well as weird items. I never bought anything from any shop.
 
AKtinman said:
The mexican food at the La Bahia Restaurant is pretty good and is my uncle's favorite restaurant. My cousin drives him over from Victoria to eat. He just turned 90 and grouses about the food in the assisted living center in Victoria.

When you are leaving Goliad, State Highway 183 goes right up through Lockhart and you can connect with 130, the toll road, north of Lockhart. Easy run heading back to DFW.

Also, if you do take 183, you will go right past Kreuz Market in Lockhart, some of the best BBQ around. ;)
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That would be Blacks BBQ in Lockhart.
 
the ringo kid said:
That would be Blacks BBQ in Lockhart.
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I would recommend Black's over Kreutz's (pronounced "krites") - unless you have a thick skin and lots of patience. Both have fine food, but at Kreutz's, they are famous for having no sauces (of any kind), and no forks and knives. That's fine, but over the years, they somehow got the idea that being rude about that was somehow "cool", and I've seen more than one or two customers get treated poorly at that place for their lack of understanding that the Kreutz way, is evidently not only the "right" way, but the only way as well. As a result, I don't eat there anymore. Oddly, my little sister - she loves a good fight - eats there with friends fairly often. She brings her own bottle of BBQ sauce (from the Salt Lick), and her own silver ware from her house and dares one of the Kreutz's staff to say anything to her. Sigh, life is too short to go around picking a fight, in my opinion.

If you get to South Austin, my favorite gun store is Tex Guns. It's a very small shop that is family owned and operated. Lots of neat stuff packed into every nook and cranny. If you don't see what you want, ask - they have stuff rat-holed away. Prices are generally good, and the owner is willing to negotiate on most sales.

Have fun.

Regards,

Dave
 
Don's Firearms on Main Street (Hwy 87) usually has some good SW revos.

I held a very clean 5 screw 45 cal with correct grips today. He also told me he is getting some clean triple locks but had not time frame when they would arrive.

he also keeps stuff in the back so make sure to ask for older SWs.

There is also a place called The Armory not to far from Don's on Navarro Street (Hwy 77). never been there…not sure what they got.

In Nursery (Dont blink your eyes) just north of Victoria on Hwy 87….there is a strip center with a store and they have a grill. They make some tasty greasy burgers.

If you are looking for a piece of meat…..Texas Roadhouse has the best in Victoria but avoid peak times or you may have to wait.

Hole in the wall Mumphords BBQ on Juan Linn Street is the best in Victoria. Slummy part of town but your good during the day. Might want to check times….dont think they stay open long on Saturday and closed on Sunday.

don't leave no valuables in plain view in your vehicle anywhere in Victoria.
 
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Double-O-Dave said:
I would recommend Black's over Kreutz's (pronounced "krites") - unless you have a thick skin and lots of patience. Both have fine food, but at Kreutz's, they are famous for having no sauces (of any kind), and no forks and knives. That's fine, but over the years, they somehow got the idea that being rude about that was somehow "cool", and I've seen more than one or two customers get treated poorly at that place for their lack of understanding that the Kreutz way, is evidently not only the "right" way, but the only way as well. As a result, I don't eat there anymore. Oddly, my little sister - she loves a good fight - eats there with friends fairly often. She brings her own bottle of BBQ sauce (from the Salt Lick), and her own silver ware from her house and dares one of the Kreutz's staff to say anything to her. Sigh, life is too short to go around picking a fight, in my opinion.

If you get to South Austin, my favorite gun store is Tex Guns. It's a very small shop that is family owned and operated. Lots of neat stuff packed into every nook and cranny. If you don't see what you want, ask - they have stuff rat-holed away. Prices are generally good, and the owner is willing to negotiate on most sales.

Have fun.

Regards,

Dave
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Disregard some of the below--id forgotten about Salt Lick and got something crossed there. Also too lazy to edit.

Ive heard of the other--which is owned by a sibling of the one who owns Blacks. The dad died, left the business to the son, the property to the daughter. The daughter went greedy and tried to raise the rent to the building on her own brother-who said something a bit nastier than "the heck with you, took the business and put it in the building where he is now.

The dad was a Navy vet. Anyway, Blacks has all kinds of sauces--most id be leery of trying because I dont have a death wish--by trying since they are so dadburn hot.

Anyone thinks molten lava is hot--never tried his ghost pepper sauce.
 
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If your trip finds you on HWY 35 south of Waco look for for the town of Salado. Eat at the Stage Coach Inn. What ever you have to eat BE SURE and save room for desert. You won't believe the menu or the quality of the food. If you have to go a little bit out of your way I think you'd be glad you did. The place has a LOT of history and a giant live oak is growing right in the middle of it.
 
Mcbrides in Austin had a very nice selection of firearms from what I recall. I know I handled a 60,000 dollar shot gun while I was there.
 
The Texas Ranger museum in Waco is a worthwhile visit. There was an indoor range not far off IH 35 in the Round Rock area. Do not recall the name and am not sure if it is still there. It was a nice place when I used to go to visit my daughter back in the day.
 
pawncop said:
The Texas Ranger museum in Waco is a worthwhile visit. There was an indoor range not far off IH 35 in the Round Rock area. Do not recall the name and am not sure if it is still there. It was a nice place when I used to go to visit my daughter back in the day.
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I believe you are talking about what has now become "Red's Indoor Range, Pfluegerville", which is between Round Rock, and Austin. If so, it's a nice facility. Red's has good prices and stock, and is generally negotiable on prices. The North, vs. the South location - Red also owns an indoor range in South Austin - is a bit more modern, but also smaller, and doesn't have as many shooting lanes. When my daughter was in the high school orchestra, they used to have a lot of their competitions in the Round Rock/Pfluegerville area. Orchestra competitions consist of a lot of hurry-up and wait, so I used to always keep a bag packed with guns and ammo ready for the trip up to the area, drop the kiddo off at school, and off to Reds for a few (enjoyable) hours of fun and practice.

Regards,

Dave
 
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