Indy 1500 - Jan 15 2011

[StumpyPete]

I've never been to the Indy show and would have to drive about 2.5 hours south
Is it worth it? I'm in the market for a 1911 and would hope to find a deal there.

 

[GUNFIGHTER01]

Yes it will be worth it! U will be hard pressed to find that many guns under one roof.
Tell u what come find the class 3 table and we will hook u up on a 1911. Since u are and ingo member we will give u a discount just let us know u are an ingo member when u walk up to the table and that goes for any ingo member that shows up to our table during the show. Hope to see u guys out there.

 

[Walt_Jabsco]

Yes it will be worth it! U will be hard pressed to find that many guns under one roof.
Tell u what come find the class 3 table and we will hook u up on a 1911. Since u are and ingo member we will give u a discount just let us know u are an ingo member when u walk up to the table and that goes for any ingo member that shows up to our table during the show. Hope to see u guys out there.

Holy lack of grammar, Batman.

 

[seamus]

Everyone should go to the show at least once! There is a huge amount of firearms and accessories on display. I have not found many deals on pistols there but it is a great way to while away a winter day.

 

[Bikerdad61]

Probably one of the best and largest shows in the Midwest. You won't be dissapointed. With Gunfighter01 offering a discount at the Class 3 table, ya can't go wrong!

 

[snapping turtle]

2.5 hours would be what about 140 miles or so. 140/ say 20 miles to the gallon. 7 gallons of gas. 3.20 a gallon at 7 gallons is 22.40 in gas then 13 dollars to park and enter. 35 dollars to get here and in plus coffee and lunch/dinner.

Come on down. It is a good show, Lots of handgun sellers at the show and you will see lots of 1911's.
I wanted a international stocked 10-22 at the show once. I saw many at the previous show and came with cash in hand for one at the next. None were for sale. If you are looking for something special in a 1911 then order it. If looking in general then you will find plenty. I bet there were at least 100 10-22's just not the one I wanted.

 

[oneshotonekill]

I have found the 1500 is good for shopping and trying on firearms for size. There is occasionally a good deal from a dealer, but the best deals are from all of us Joe Schmoes walking the aisles. I tend to shop for nic nacs at the show...reloading boxes, grips, maybe some targets, stuff like that. I enjoy going, its definately worth the drive.

 

[EvilElmo]

It's a great show, and pretty big too. You're guaranteed to find a big selection of 1911s to browse. I won't attempt a guess at whether you'll find a good deal there but it really depends on the dealers. I've gone pistol shopping at the show before and have found large (i.e. $100+) differences from one table to another for the exact same gun.

 

[LotsofGlocks]

About a 2hr drive for me and its not worth it!! I get much better deals at my local gun shop!

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I can not say if you would find a deal or not. I have personally never priced guns there. However, it's worth going just to parooz, to me at least. I have bought some clothing and accessories there.

 

[StumpyPete]

Thanks Gunfighter. If weather allows, I'll be there. Thanks to everyone else for the suggestions.

 

[Jeckle]

I have never bought a gun at one, but been to a few. Even if you only peruse, I think it is well worth it. Last year it was very crowded but not bad to navigate. It was an excellent trip for me purely from an educational standpoint. I'll be there again this year with my son. As seamus said, everyone should go at least once!

 

[choppers]

I've never been to the Indy show and would have to drive about 2.5 hours south
Is it worth it? I'm in the market for a 1911 and would hope to find a deal there.

I go once in awhile but i live alot closer than you. Like people on here have said there is alot of stuff to look at. Just make sure you dont go in the middle of the afternoon on a saturday, it gets pretty crowded. You might also check out Midwest gun exchange, they are always at show with some halfway decent prices.

 

[Indyal]

Stumpypete, I would rec that you go to experience the show. I bought a nice 1911 from a private seller at a table but that was just luck. You can't find a deal if you are not there. Besides the firearms, there are lots of other items: holsters, mags, ammo, knives, clothing, targets, safes, etc, etc, etc. You will see private sellers just walking the isles with signs. Cash is king.

 

[CandRFan]

Yes it will be worth it! U will be hard pressed to find that many guns under one roof.
Tell u what come find the class 3 table and we will hook u up on a 1911. Since u are and ingo member we will give u a discount just let us know u are an ingo member when u walk up to the table and that goes for any ingo member that shows up to our table during the show. Hope to see u guys out there.

Bummer! I bought a CZ85B from you guys at the 1500! Was not aware of a discount.

I think from here on out I'm going to mention INGO at every dealer table at the end of the haggle. Just in case.

Oh...yes, I do think that it would be worth the drive to the 1500. While I've never gotten a steal, I have always gotten fair prices on the guns that I've purchased at the show. You just have know what you're looking for and then go and look for it. And as Indyal says, there is a lot more there than just the firearms.

 

[Balinor]

lots of deals but know what you want and do your book work ahead of the show

 

[Pami]

Hey guys... we have a whole Special Events forum dedicated to the Indy 1500 : INDY 1500 Gun & Knife Show - January 14, 15 and 16th - INGunOwners

Be sure to check out the INGO table - this month we'll be with Brian Ciyou, author of Indiana Handgun Law (now in it's 3rd edition!).