It's on my calendar. Look for a chubby old guy in need of a haircut, sporting a grey INGO hat
That does narrow it down. Not all INGOers wear the grey INGO hat
Ammo prices, the world has gone mad. I did pick up a World War II Scoville mag, several half moon clips, and a World War II magazine carrier. Again ammo prices, the world is mad.
How was the milsurp gun selection (and prices)? Did you happen to notice? I really need to make it up to that show one of these times.
A lot of wood and steel. M1 Carbines seemed to be the most plentiful, a lot of mags and mag carriers for the Carbine as well. Saw one scabbard for the paratrooper model.. Several Lugers, 1911s (Colts 1918 and older). Bolts guns, 03s, saw one Lee-Enfield. The Colt 1911s from WW I were north of $2K, one was above $3K. Lugers were in the $1500 range. I have to play the age card on the others, can't remember!
I've never been to a show. Can someone explain, in a traditional world, are these good places to buy? Are there deals here?
Thank you for the feedback!Yes, there are bargains to be had. But if you are looking at the gun show experience through a narrow, transaction lens, you risk missing out.
Each show is unique and the vendors can vary a good deal, from location-to-location.
You really outta check it out for yourself. Even if you do not purchase anything (I rarely do) It's well worth the $5 admission to browse and learn.
I've never been to a show. Can someone explain, in a traditional world, are these good places to buy? Are there deals here?
Sounds fun! Showering is a definite bonus.$5 admission and free parking is always worth the trip for me. A lot of these shows have stuff to take home. You can pick up a lot from INGOers which of these smaller shows (Stout Field, Tipton, Hendricks County) have the lower admission cost, free parking, and some great vendors. I checked off almost everything I went to get today at Tipton, I also talked to a Ruger Blackhawk guy about grips for my Super Blackhawk.
If you go to these smaller shows, you will find some stuff, you'll have lunch for a reasonable price, there will be very polite and friendly people, everyone will have showered recently...
Now, if you want the full gun show experience, you have to go to the Indy 1500. The "kill a commie for mommy" t-shirt guy is hanging with "Kalashnikov" t-shirt guy. There is a subtle difference between the cast of "The Hills have Eyes" and the extras from "The Walking Dead". Some people smell worse than feet, or a locker room. The Man form Glad goes out in the rain wearing a trash-bag, with no air holes.