I had a wonderful time at day one of January’s local gun show. This particular show was located on the state fair grounds – my preferred local site. The Illinois state fair grounds has many advantages over the local convention centers and hotels; two of which are highly important and worthy of special attention.

• It’s located very near the route I travel between home and work.
• No municipal sales tax is applied.

There were lots of familiar faces, many familiar tables, and a welcome decrease in extraneous vendors (though the ATF actually set up a table instead of just wandering around). I bring to you though, the highlights of today’s perusal.

The Biggest 1911 I’ve Ever Seen.

The IAI Javelina, a 10mm hunting pistol, will only set you back $1150. It has a 7 inch barrel. The google machine has led me to tales of great power, elegant shooting, and spotty quality control (along with a blasphemous welded-on extractor).

A Musical Instrument I Could Really Get Into.

Sorry about the lighting in this set, but the sun was shining right through the window behind it. You’ll have to take my word for it that this piano is beautifully stained and boasts elegant, decorative carvings. The real attraction, however, is on the inside.

It’s a beautiful gun cabinet in disguise. The maker converted it from an old, broken piano. His asking price was $2500. Sadly he doesn’t have a website, so I can’t link to him. He was there offering his services for either making new furniture and cabinets or converting items.

The High Capacity Assault Clip

They do exist! Even better worse, I was told that they could be linked together, potentially allowing for a nearly unlimited potential for capacity! Imagine being able to have that many rounds together in one single line, just waiting to be loaded into a magazine! The Horror!