Browsing the Biggest Gun Show in the West

Back in December, Guns.com paid a visit to the "Biggest Gun Show in the West" in Phoenix, Arizona, and we were not disappointed. From hard-to-find parts to rare antiques to classic military firearms – and new guns, too – the Crossroads of the West/Small Arms Review show had something for everyone.

Grenade launcher at gun show — From a grenade launcher... (All photos: Ben Philippi/Guns.com)

Antique Mauser pistols — ...to antique small arms, we saw just about every type of firearm you can imagine.

“This Crossroads show is absolute tops,” Scott from Mesa, Arizona said while checking out a Eugene Stoner-designed SR-25 rifle. “I don’t go to gun shows anymore, and I came to this one.”

used firearm parts — If you need a rare part for an old gun, you're likely to score big here.

Over three days at the Arizona State Fairgrounds, several hundred vendors displayed their wares over 2,000 tables, according to Crossroads owner Rob Templeton. Many of those vendors are independent dealers with collections they’ve had for decades, so it’s common to score good deals on items you wouldn’t even be able to find elsewhere.

guns with gold receivers — If you're in the market for a 24-karat gold AK, you're also in luck.

While many gun shows are predictable and cater to the big names in the business, the Crossroads/SAR show attracts more niche vendors with unique specialties, said Scott Rickard of Military Armaments Company.

crowd at gun show — The Biggest Gun Show in the West returns to the Arizona State Fairgrounds Dec. 6-8, 2024.

“You never know who’s decided to sell and what you’re going to see,” Rickard added.

Like cool old guns? Check out our Military Classics collection and Collector’s Corner for more.

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