Florida Gun Shows - 2022

If you would like to inquire about tables for an upcoming show, please call or text your requirements to Terry at 352-339-4780.

Here's a short list of our next few shows...

Shows subject to be added at any time please keep up to date with us!

St Augustine
July 20, 21
Mark Lance Armory
190 San Marco Ave
St. Augustine, FL 32084

Dade City
July 27, 28
Pasco County Fairgrounds
36722 County Rd 52
Dade City, FL 33525

Inverness
August 10, 11
Citrus County Fairgrounds
3600 S Florida Ave
Inverness, Fl 34450

Crystal River
August 31, September 1
National Guard Armory
8551 West Venable St
Crystal River, Fl 34429

Fanning Springs
September 7, 8
Suwannee River Fairgrounds
17851 90 Ave
Fanning Springs, Fl 32693

Ocala
September 28, 29
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion
2232 NE Jacksonville Rd
Ocala, FL 34470

CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE Inverness
October 12, 13
Citrus County Fairgrounds
3600 S Florida Ave
Inverness, Fl 34450

Newberry
October 19, 20
American Legion
26821 W Newberry Rd
Newberry, FL 32669

Inverness
November 23, 24
Citrus County Fairgrounds
3600 S Florida Ave
Inverness, Fl 34450

Ocala
December 7, 8
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion
2232 NE Jacksonville Rd
Ocala, FL 34470

Dade City
December 21, 22
Pasco County Fairgrounds
36722 County Rd 52
Dade City, FL 33525

TJ's Gun Blog

The Ruger Redhawk

It is 1971. The Dirty Harry Movie series is in Theaters. It is amazing what movies can do for gun sales. Smith and Wesson was all but about to give up on their Model 29. It had shown dismal sales. All of a sudden everyone wanted a Smith Model 29. The 29 is chambered in the .44 Magnum caliber. Clint Eastwood as Inspector Harry Callahan of the San Francisco Police Department proclaimed it the most powerful handgun in the world. The movie I believed saved the Model 29 and possibly the .44 magnum cartridge.

Fast forward to 1979. The Movie series and the Smith Model 29 remained very popular. I can just imagine Bill Ruger chomping at the bit to get in on some of the action. The Ruger Redhawk was introduced. It became an instant success with hand loaders because of its longer chambers and super strong action. This also made a popular option as a bear defense gun to folks that frequent the outdoors in bear county.

The Redhawk is made of stainless Steel. The Double Action gun weighs in at just over 3 pounds. It is 9.5- 13 inches long depending on barrel length. The Ruger can be had in 4, 4.2,5.5,and 7.5 inch barrels. The cylinder holds six rounds. It has a fixed front sight and a adjustable rear sight. It was made in .38 special, .357 Magnum, .41 Magnum, .44 Special, .44 Magnum, .45 Colt and .45 ACP calibers. This gun continues to be popular today.

Classic guns like these can be found at Gun Trader Gun Shows as well as our shop Gainesville Pawn. Our next show will be held in Ocala at the Livestock Pavilion April 20, 21 2024. The address is 2232 NE Jacksonville Road Ocala, Fl 34470. Our Schedule can be found a guntradershows.com or I can be reached at (352) 359-0134. I hope to see everyone there. Until then be safe everybody. Terry Jewell