Florida Gun SHow / XD Sales

[atmiller]

Sales are still good here. Springfield marketing has done a good job of keeping the brand active. .45 versions releaased / Compact versions released / Thumb safety released. Keeps the brand popular and each new development earns free advertising in the gun mags.

[Harris]

Ask the guy how much he's willing to discount the price to get rid of the stock he can't move.

Harris

[mudfoot]

Gunshows for me, now, are only are opportunity to fondle things. Determine whether I like the product, then buy it from the infinitely long list of sellers that are cheaper than the gunshow pukes.

[jimboni]

I bought my XDc at a gun show and paid appox $50 more for the privilege.
It was worth it, as the dealer let me handle the half dozen or so pistols I was interested in, compare them side by side, holster them, dry fire, etc. The guy spent 30 minutes with me and I was happy to pay a little extra for that.
Sure, I could have just done the research and then bought online. But, I was glad to support a helpful sellers business.

My two cents.

[Baldy]

Originally Posted by flhx

Best price on Black XD 45-4" at N. Fla. gunshow today was $500. With tax total price would be $538.

Purchased Olive Drab XD 45-4" for $440 from Gunbroker.com, $495 including shipping and transfer fees.

Just not worth extra $43 to purchase at show.

Selection at show was also limited and available in black frame only.

I went to the same show on Saturday. It was the first gun show I've attended, and I was rather disappointed. I thought the selection was rather limited, and the prices were much higher than I've seen online (as expected, but I mean $50-$100 more). Additionally, the one guy I talked to didn't even know what I was talking about.

Me: "I'm looking for a Springfield XD 45 Compact. 4" barrel, but with the shorter grip."
him, pointing: "is this it?"
me: "uh, no."

I then went to a local shop (Kevin's Sporting Goods), and they said they could get an XD 45 Compact with SS slide for $625 plus tax! Another shop (Tallahassee Gun & Pawn) wanted $599 plus tax. I found one on gunbroker for $500. Now I just need to find an FFL holder that doesn't want to charge too much.

[trulies]

Originally Posted by Baldy

I went to the same show on Saturday. It was the first gun show I've attended, and I was rather disappointed. I thought the selection was rather limited, and the prices were much higher than I've seen online (as expected, but I mean $50-$100 more). Additionally, the one guy I talked to didn't even know what I was talking about.

Me: "I'm looking for a Springfield XD 45 Compact. 4" barrel, but with the shorter grip."
him, pointing: "is this it?"
me: "uh, no."

I then went to a local shop (Kevin's Sporting Goods), and they said they could get an XD 45 Compact with SS slide for $625 plus tax! Another shop (Tallahassee Gun & Pawn) wanted $599 plus tax. I found one on gunbroker for $500. Now I just need to find an FFL holder that doesn't want to charge too much.

I've experienced the same issues in Orlando.

Local shops are $50 to $100 more than they should be. On a $500 item I don't mind paying a slight increase on something that's hard to find, but they are pushing it.

BTW, I found only TWO shops that would immediately order what I wanted in this area....even then one didn't listen to the model numbers and ordered me a service model instead of a compact

Seems like some shops only want to sell what's in the case and nothing more..and actually LIE about availability. One dude told me it would take 5-6 months to get a Dark Earth compact and even then it may not be available this year. I called his BS and now spread the word.

[Chapie+]

Originally Posted by jimboni

I bought my XDc at a gun show and paid appox $50 more for the privilege.
It was worth it, as the dealer let me handle the half dozen or so pistols I was interested in, compare them side by side, holster them, dry fire, etc. The guy spent 30 minutes with me and I was happy to pay a little extra for that. Sure, I could have just done the research and then bought online. But, I was glad to support a helpful sellers business.
My two cents.

Jimboni,
Well put!
I like to go to Cabelas or Gander and look at all the pretty toys and then order one from my dealer here.
Chapie+

[mich3210]

I am going to be looking at getting an XD45c and XD9sc in the near future... Living in NY I don't have many shows near me. My brother is going to see what he can find for me at shows in VA. Am I better off going through gunbroker.com or Buds Gun Shop? Anywhere else I should look online? For me all local places seem to be much higher than the prices you all are quoting. I have a limited selection to shop at... only to small dealers and Gander Mountain. Thanks!

[flhx]

Try Clint Grimes, Crawfordville. $25 for transfer + $5 state call in fee.
csharps4570@embarqmail.com

[Buzzfuzz]

He's a good friend. I get all my guns from him here in Tallahassee. Name is Brice at defensive Arms. Ill get you his number.. dont have it handy. Emal: brice@defensivearmsinc.com If you Tallahasse Guys want to get together... and shoot let, me know. I hve great private place to shoot. I also have a small work shop for doing lots of gun stuff. Thanks, Buzz