TheOriginalMexicanBob
Ultimate Member
I thought it was an excellent show...didn't buy anything but the selection of guns was great...just too pricey to buy. I didn't want any bad enough to even haggle...just enjoyed the experience.
Gettysburg, PA; January 26 & 27
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Ammo Jon
Ultimate Member
- Mar 3, 2008
- 20,975
I was there at about 10:30 and found it to be very crowded. Got some Bullseye powder for $22.00. Also bought "world's best holster". At least that's what the sign said. The guy had a great spiel and got me to spring for one. Gave me a veteran discount too. Nice little holster for the money. Most of the guns I looked at were over priced. More knives than I've ever seen at a gun show. I think half the tables there had knives. Still fun to browse through.
Ammo Jon
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- Mar 3, 2008
- 20,975
My haul was some 10 rd Glock mags to flip, 24rd Glock 9mm mag (after I agreed to buy 2 he realized he marked them for his cost!), a custom molded OWB holster and a nice lockable hard case.
I picked up a bunch of 30rd Magpuls @$10 a pop. I also got some 17 rd G19x magazines for my latest addition. Shot it at AGC a week ago and it's made me a better shooter. Jon, will need to hit you up for some ammo. PM coming to you early next week.
It was a decent show. Plenty to look at. If I had more time, I'd have picked up a knife or two. I did see a G43 for under $400.
Russ D
Ultimate Member
LOL, fun stick.
Ammo Jon
Ultimate Member
- Mar 3, 2008
- 20,975
I have so many mags I’m running out of room but can’t pass up a good deal. Wanted to pick up a Hillary 30rd mag, everyone was out but for $25 I thought it would be fun. They had one that “identifies as a 10rd” but I like the Hillary ones better.
Range Ready
Member
There were a few AR accessories bargains. I picked up an Aim Sports forward grip light/strobe for $40. The cheapest I 've seen on line was $65 FWIW.
I didn't got this time and tomorrow we are doing science museum but everytime I go to a show I end up buying 2 or 3 mags just to exercise my freedoms.
Mr H
Banana'd
OK... I'm officially out of room in the lockup.
Need another big steel box.
Need another big steel box.
I was not looking too hard but the cheapest PCC I saw there was $499. Saw a $525 and then some for closer to $600.
You didn't mention having a variety (albeit slightly diminished now) of cool milsurps...
There's a somewhat rare old rifle that's been on my wishlist for a while. I've only seen three in my life. One's been sporterized and the other two are in a private seller's collection. One of them seems to have been sold
I've seen the other one at the past few PA shows, but just didn't have the cash. I decided to be financially irresponsible and give myself a loan out of my house buying fund to just buy the darn thing at this show, if the guy was there and still had it. I knew it was tempting Murphy's law to have go to a show with cash in hand and a specific target...but what else could I do? 
I knew better than to bring case or sock to bring it home in (that's a sure jinx!)On the ride up, I mentioned my plan (and superstitions) to my father, who said, "Well then, you won't find it today, because I've got a hardcase AND gunsock in the trunk"
Sure enough, the guy wasn't there.
So...there I was, wondering around the show with pocket full of cash...and an empty gun case in the trunk.
As tempting as that could have been, I retained some shred of discipline. That cash was earmarked for a very specific prize of a rifle...and I know it would take quite a while to amass that much again. I picked up a few little odds and ends (including one freedom sized magazine...because, you know 
), so I wouldn't be leaving empty handed. But...
...I really wanted to come home with a rifle 
Fortunately, South Carroll takes plastic
Eight hours ago today, all I knew about Swiss rifles was that people really seemed to rave about them. I'm already learned a whole lot more.
I really trust Brian, and felt confident that I could safely buy a rifle that I knew nothing about from him without hesitation.What's kind of funny is that earlier in the show, my dad pointed out the weird bent looking thing under the muzzle (that we've learned is the stacking...thing) of another K31, and asked if it was supposed to be bent like that. I told him that I didn't know what exactly it was, but I had seen quite a few of those weird foreign rifles and it probably was supposed to be that way. We saw this one (before I even considered bringing it home) and asked Brian what it was. At that time, I still had hopes of finding the other rifle, so I only took a cursory glance at the price.
Once we got to the end of the show without finding the quest piece, I got to thinking..."You know...that's probably not a bad price for one of them weird foreign rifles
" Three vendors asked if I was selling it as I walked out with it on my shoulder. I already felt pretty good about my impulse buy, but that was a nice touch Soo...now I'm into another caliber
First world problems, right?
OK... I'm officially out of room in the lockup.
Need another big steel box.
I know that music alll to well...and added another verse to it today.
I was able to cram a couple more rifles in by turning a few (those with some sort of muzzle device to protect the crown) upside down. It staggers the bolt handles and other bulgey bits so they can snuggle more closely. In fact, I think one of my safes is packed so tight that I just may actually have the advertised number of rifles in it.
Punisher
Member
- Apr 21, 2018
- 40
Dogs ok?
A little late to be asking but was thinking of heading up there today. Are dogs allowed like the Nations Gun Show? - thanks
A little late to be asking but was thinking of heading up there today. Are dogs allowed like the Nations Gun Show? - thanks
I know there are a few vendors with dogs here, so I would think so.
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Punisher
Member
- Apr 21, 2018
- 40
Thanks- I tried calling but the contact numbers machine was full. If I wind up taking a chance with him, I'll post the answer.
Oddway Otts
Active Member
Added to Art3's post about the K-31 (it's too big to quote): there was another one at the show. While he was checking at the one at South Carroll, I wandered over to the "other" one. That vender had nice descriptions on the tags, but no prices. 
That's usually a "walk-on-by" for me, because I have that sucker look. Even though I'm frugal (everyone else say cheap), I have that sucker look. Prices quoted to me are generally higher than to other people (we've tested that several times). Anyway, I asked. The price was $200.00 higher. 
I'd even commented that it wasn't for me: that my son was interested (but in the can). Oh well.
Uhmm, I did make sure that we walked out past that "other" dealer. He noticed the big guy carrying a K-31.
That vender had nice descriptions on the tags, but no prices. That's usually a "walk-on-by" for me, because I have that sucker look. Even though I'm frugal (everyone else say cheap), I have that sucker look. Prices quoted to me are generally higher than to other people (we've tested that several times). Anyway, I asked. The price was $200.00 higher. I'd even commented that it wasn't for me: that my son was interested (but in the can). Oh well.Uhmm, I did make sure that we walked out past that "other" dealer. He noticed the big guy carrying a K-31.
Mr H
Banana'd
I know that music alll to well...and added another verse to it today.
I was able to cram a couple more rifles in by turning a few (those with some sort of muzzle device to protect the crown) upside down. It staggers the bolt handles and other bulgey bits so they can snuggle more closely. In fact, I think one of my safes is packed so tight that I just may actually have the advertised number of rifles in it.
Ordered one through ACE Hardware... $20 less than WalMart.com and $30 less than Amazon... plus free ship to store.
Ranchero50
Ultimate Member
I used a wire formed metal laundry room shelf from lowes as a separator in mine. Just cut strands out where I needed more room for large muzzles. Was able to almost double the amount of rifles in the box.
