South Bend (Fairgrounds) Gun and Knife Show August 19th & 20th 2017

[other dave]

South Bend Gun & Knife Show
Saturday August 19th 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Sunday August 20th 9 A.M. - 3 P.M.
St. Joseph County Fairgrounds
5117 Ironwood Road
South Bend, IN 46614
www.centralindianagunshows.com


AIR CONDITIONED​

 

[Brian's Surplus]

See you there!

 

[1775usmarine]

Other Dave you got any CZ 70 mags?

 

[Audie Murphy]

How many tables usually at this show?

 

[Dyerbill]

ditto^

 

[Brian's Surplus]

How many tables usually at this show?

This one will be around 135 tables.

 

[Bigtanker]

The building was only half full. All but 2 (I think) were gun ans shooting related.

 

[PedalToTheFloor]

I think I was in and out of there in 20 minutes. Thought it was pretty disappointing.

 

[Gunaria]

Is it me or are other people noticing that CIG shows are really starting to suck badly?

 

[Spike Jones 5 2002]

I just wanted to stretch my legs. so I drove the 50 miles.
The show was kind of sparse. I have been saying that about all the gun shows I have attended.
I did find an add on rail mount for auto to accommodate a red dot. he was also selling a pistol size red dot.
I think a fair price.
Then I found a Ruger mark III with Bushnell red dot for $475.
I have been very interested in getting or trying a red dot of my pistols.
I picked it up.

First impression: being different, it is a bit difficult to pick up the red dot.
AT first snaps. the dot is high. it is a bit hard to locate.
So it might take some practice. It is new.

 

[PedalToTheFloor]

Is it me or are other people noticing that CIG shows are really starting to suck badly?

It's not just you

 

[firefighterjohn]

Is it me or are other people noticing that CIG shows are really starting to suck badly?

Not just you. I went to the last 2 CIG shows at St. Joe Fairgrounds and they were both the same small size. Doubt if I'll go back for another. 135 tables? No way....damn, and no Nappanee show this October either.

 

[Expat]

I think a lot of gun shows are in a downward spiral.

 

[walt o]

It is a downward spiral.The public does not attend ,so the dealers don't set up (remember it cost to travel,set up and motel and eat )for the dealers .If they don't sell they don't go . Who is breaking up the gun shows ? I put a fair price .l on my product and I do shows for entertainment It is supprising how some people act at gun shows-well, maybe in general That's how they act

 

[other dave]

Not just you. I went to the last 2 CIG shows at St. Joe Fairgrounds and they were both the same small size. Doubt if I'll go back for another. 135 tables? No way....damn, and no Nappanee show this October either.

The problem with the St. Joe County show is that the Fair Board requires 5 shows between mid - late March and mid - late October. Can't do shows over the winter (which would probably have more tables and a higher customer turnout) because the building has NO HEAT and is used for paid RV storage.

 

[PedalToTheFloor]

The problem with the St. Joe County show is that the Fair Board requires 5 shows between mid - late March and mid - late October. Can't do shows over the winter (which would probably have more tables and a higher customer turnout) because the building has NO HEAT and is used for paid RV storage.

That explains a lot. Wonder how long they will keep having them at that rate.

 

[mdemetz]

Well CPI gave up on this one a couple of years ago, that's is why it is a CIG show now.