The key is to not succomb to an impulse buy. Shop around. I have been to some very good shows with a handful of what I would call great deals and then I have been to some shows where everything was overpriced and appeared to be junk.

Also, remember that each show location is different even if it is sponsired by teh same group. Some dealers won't go to specific locations due to the bulding, dirt floors etc.. Example, Bill Goodman has some good locations where they tend to get "better dealers" and then there are several locations where they skip due to the building and location. A lot of dealers are now skipping the locations that accumulate a lof of dust so they do not have to clean all of their guns after the show.

I have been to enough shows to know that there ar only two gun show locations that I will go to anymore.

Regardless, be patient and look around. If you see someone with a gun that you are looking for don't be afraid to ask them about it. If they are carrying a gun with them in a show then they are probably looking to sell it. You can usually barter a good deal for both parties in these instances.