Jan '12 1500: Can you still find good deals at the 1500

[Bollorollo]

Is the Indy Gun and Knife show still worth going to for great deals. I have not been in over 12 years and am asking if you can still find good deals on guns, ammo, accessories like reloading equipment and save money? Let me know because I would hate to pay five dollars to park and another eight on a ticket to get in and find out I could of done better online for the things I am looking for. Thank you

 

[rightwinger]

its now super busy if you dont mind shoulder rubbing everyone. I didnt find any "deals" on firearms i did find some deals on ammo and some military surplus

 

[ChickenHawk]

After all the cost of attending, you probably could buy it for less online or @ local shop. Its a great way to compare if you are unsure which product to buy.

 

[joker762]

I was wondering the same thing myself. I've not gone in several years and the last time I went, I walked out empty handed! That's no small task for me either! I love new toys

 

[3point5]

It is called a gun show for a reason...

How often do you see a good deal on a car at a car show?

I go to gun shows, mainly to check stuff out pesonally.

 

[Mackey]

I tend to go to gun shows just for the spectacle and a chance to put my hands on some stuff. I almost went to the 1500 but it's a 2 hour drive for me one way. Considering gas, time, and parking and admittance ... it's better just to take a nap on the couch.

 

[JML]

After all the cost of attending, you probably could buy it for less online or @ local shop. Its a great way to compare if you are unsure which product to buy.

I like attending because i can actually be able to see the product in person versus looking at a picture online.

 

[Scratcher]

I only went because it was a surreal experience for a Scotsman to go to a place where there were probably more guns and ammo than in the whole of my country!! Every time I see a police officer or a citizen exercising there right to open carry my eyes are always drawn to the weapon. I recently went to a range and fired of more rounds than I did in my whole time in the Army LOL.

 

[bamayne]

I tried to go today and the line to get in around noon was all the way around the building on two sides. We just turned around and left. Really wanted to look around but not that bad.

 

[Bollorollo]

Hey everyone thank you for the replies. At this time my budget is very tight and every dollar saved can help me out to spent at the range. I wish I was able to go to just walk around looking at all the firearms and accesseries. I am looking to get into reloading and the 15 dollars went to making a tumbler today and it works great and does the job needed.

 

[mshogren]

I really think you can find deals if you can take the time and have the patience to really look. Started out there at 9ish and by 1 I made it through 3/4 of the place...and still skipped ALOT.

Crowded was an understatement! Paked to say the least! So much so that I could not look closely in many cases...for the really good deals...

Mark

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Took us about 30 mins to get in today; we were in line right at noon.

It was crazy busy.

Deal of the day: majorly holster worn Gen 2 G22 for $485.

-J-

 

[J10on4ds]

Don't know about any deals, but if you don't like crowds, this is not the place for you... Shoulder to shoulder, almost every aisle. Waiting in line outside, for 30 minutes, and we got there at noonish, and it opened at 8. Place was crazy. As others have said it's a good place to lay your hands on things...

 

[rafterman191]

Pay the $5 to park and sit in your car. Keep an eye out for people going in with stuff and you may find a deal. Go inside and you are already out $10 and then the smell, and then the questionable safety of the dealers and general shadiness of many there. Better yet stay home.

 

[Waveraider]

The best deals are made in the parking lot. That said, I bought little bags of chicken nuggets 3 for $1.00.

 

[dieselrealtor]

I went Friday & came home empty handed.
The only thing I maybe wish that I had bought was a pmr-30 for $430.

 

[smokestack]

My son and I went today and I can honestly say I should have just went to a gun shop and saved a bunch of walking. Overcrowded is an understaement to say the least. It's been a year since I went to the 1500 and I know why now. I think I will just do the local shows from now on and skip this waste of time and money.

 

[Scratcher]

I wonder why they don't move it into one of the bigger areas

 

[swany11]

I wonder why they don't move it into one of the bigger areas

I think they had a big garage sale and some other event at the Fairgrounds this weekend.

 

[EPD1102]

I only went because it was a surreal experience for a Scotsman to go to a place where there were probably more guns and ammo than in the whole of my country!! Every time I see a police officer or a citizen exercising there right to open carry my eyes are always drawn to the weapon. I recently went to a range and fired of more rounds than I did in my whole time in the Army LOL.

I'm glad you enjoyed the show.