Indianapolis Gun Show

[G_B_C]

Hello, never been to a gun show in Indy/in general and planned on going to the one on the 30th. I was wondering if anyone ahead of time could fill me in on what prices have been like at previous shows. I intend on stepping foot into the AR platform, so specifically curious about that. If it’s going to be the same cost as buying something online/getting the ffl transfer I’d rather go ahead and get that ball rolling instead of wait two weeks lol.

 

[schmart]

Hello, never been to a gun show in Indy/in general and planned on going to the one on the 30th. I was wondering if anyone ahead of time could fill me in on what prices have been like at previous shows. I intend on stepping foot into the AR platform, so specifically curious about that. If it’s going to be the same cost as buying something online/getting the ffl transfer I’d rather go ahead and get that ball rolling instead of wait two weeks lol

If you are wanting a complete rifle as compared to piecing one together, you can likely do almost as well, possibly better, at Plainfield shooting supply. Help can be somewhat crusty, but I've always thought prices were fair. They likely have lowers available also that wouldn't have a transfer fee.

Just a satisfied customer.
Rick

 

[Ark]

I wouldn't go to a gun show to fish for AR stuff. The guns are all marked up and the parts are overpriced chinesium.

 

[G_B_C]

If you are wanting a complete rifle as compared to piecing one together, you can likely do almost as well, possibly better, at Plainfield shooting supply. Help can be somewhat crusty, but I've always thought prices were fair. They likely have lowers available also that wouldn't have a transfer fee.

Just a satisfied customer.
Rick

Thanks, I’ll keep that in mind. I will at least still attend because a buddy, who has also never gone to a show, wants to go too.

 

[G_B_C]

I wouldn't go to a gun show to fish for AR stuff. The guns are all marked up and the parts are overpriced chinesium.

I will at least be walking out with something. As of now that’s the goal lol

 

[Ark]

I will at least be walking out with something. As of now that’s the goal lol

Personally I would limit the search to factory guns, no frankenbuilds.

 

[tmcindy]

Last time I went to that show, it was extremely crowded (jam packed). I was there for only 20 minutes before I had enough.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Prices are fantastic, but you have to work. Price is nothing but information, you have to know the market and know what is quality and know what is trash. You have to do more than pay for parking and your admission fee, lol.


Here is me at the last Indy1500 that I attended in March of this year where I purchased a smoking deal on the best AR-15 on the planet, a Colt:

The 1500 Is it worth it?

Re KellyinAvon. Time for another gun show tidbit. I was looking at a gun kit (some kind of belt fed) an arm came around and picked up a part of it. The arm had really nice jewelry and rings. Perfect nail polish. The arm was hooked to the nicest perfume ever (Island Gardenia-pretty sure). Made me...

www.indianagunowners.com

 

[G_B_C]

Prices are fantastic, but you have to work. Price is nothing but information, you have to know the market and know what is quality and know what is trash. You have to do more than pay for parking and your admission fee, lol.


Here is me at the last Indy1500 that I attended in March of this year where I purchased a smoking deal on the best AR-15 on the planet, a Colt:

The 1500 Is it worth it?

Re KellyinAvon. Time for another gun show tidbit. I was looking at a gun kit (some kind of belt fed) an arm came around and picked up a part of it. The arm had really nice jewelry and rings. Perfect nail polish. The arm was hooked to the nicest perfume ever (Island Gardenia-pretty sure). Made me...

www.indianagunowners.com

I believe, from what I’ve gathered from forums, the show in a couple weeks isn’t the 1500. It’s just the one they do at the national guard, but regardless thanks for some insight. Plan on going no matter what and just going with low hopes lol. If I find something I like, cool, and if not, oh well.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I believe, from what I’ve gathered from forums, the show in a couple weeks isn’t the 1500. It’s just the one they do at the national guard, but regardless thanks for some insight. Plan on going no matter what and just going with low hopes lol. If I find something I like, cool, and if not, oh well.

Rules of gun shows are always the same regardless of location:

1. Do the work before the show. Know what you are talking about and the larger market.

2. Bring money.

3. Trust the power of NO.

4. Buy what is cold.

 

[manifest destiny]

If you enjoy shooting, you'll enjoy a gun show. There's almost too much to take in at some of the Indy 1500 shows. The saltiest cost for Indy 1500 is the entry fee, IMO.