Oaks Gun Show-PA Aug 5-6

j_h_smith · Jul 31, 2017

There is a small gun show called the Oaks Guns Show this Saturday and Sunday, August 5th and 6th. I say small because it's not their largest show. However, you will find 1000 tables and more variety than you can imagine.

I'm sad to say that I probably won't make it this month because of family obligations. But it's a great show. There is another Show in October where there will be 1500 tables and it spans all 3 buildings. That's an amazing show.

It's in the King of Prussia area. If you have time and can make it, I would recommend the drive. Always decent deals. I've bought supplies and ammo every time I've gone. I always like to stop and talk to Dennis Todd and his wife. They are good people and are NFA vendors too.

Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

JohnnyE · Aug 1, 2017

I like the Oaks show. It has a different character than Chantilly. BTW, the big March show at Oaks is advertised as a 2,000 table show. I've gone up there the last few years and believe it.

j_h_smith · Aug 1, 2017

JohnnyE said:
I like the Oaks show. It has a different character than Chantilly. BTW, the big March show at Oaks is advertised as a 2,000 table show. I've gone up there the last few years and believe it.

And they even have room for the Military Vehicle Displays. When all 3 building are full, it's a sight to behold.

I weep for Preston Jones!

chesapeakeIRON · Aug 1, 2017

We might be heading up there Sunday morning, haven't been to and oaks show

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Mr Nylon · Aug 3, 2017

King of Prussia Gun Show

Hi. Where is the show in the town? And why do you weep for Preston Jones?
He was my neighbor for years.

Ed

j_h_smith · Aug 3, 2017

Here is their web page.

http://www.eagleshows.com/

I weep for Preston because I know he would be upset with the way his gun shows have become. He was a great guy once you got to know him. We had a lot of good laughs at the shows. My 2 oldest sons grew up going to his shows.

BigSteve57 · Aug 3, 2017

We've never been to that show.
What's the "driving to" & "parking at" situation like?
I suppose it depends on how long you linger at each table (we do the Chantilly show in about 4 hours) but can you get through it all in one day?
Finally, what's the jerky factor? I.e.: ratio of tables with jerky, t shirts, & other non gun related to gun related stuff?

j_h_smith · Aug 3, 2017

BigSteve57 said:
We've never been to that show.
What's the "driving to" & "parking at" situation like?
I suppose it depends on how long you linger at each table (we do the Chantilly show in about 4 hours) but can you get through it all in one day?
Finally, what's the jerky factor? I.e.: ratio of tables with jerky, t shirts, & other non gun related to gun related stuff?

Driving to isn't too bad. Just look up the King of Prussia area. That will give you a ball park on the drive. Parking isn't a problem. This show is held at a very large complex with appropriate parking. As far as how long to walk through, it really depends on what you're looking for. I would expect the first time visitor to this 1000 table show will be about 3-4 hours. That's looking at every table and having a stroll through the building. What I used to do before my knee issues is to blast through looking for those things you came for or can't leave without. Then I would walk through again looking more closely for things that I may have interest in. As for the non-gun related tables, I'd say you will have maybe10-15 vendors selling their goods. But it's the kind of stuff you either just look over or think, hey maybe I need that. It's really not that bad at all.

*****FOOD ALERT*****

Do not eat their food. It's not that good and EXPENSIVE. If you need a quick energy boost, buy a pretzel and a drink. Those are the only safe thing to eat in my opinion.

Remember, this is the small show. They have 2 gangbuster shows throughout the year, but this isn't one of them. They will have another show in October with 1500 tables.

I hope anyone going for their first time enjoys themselves. It looks like I'm going to be stuck in Maryland for family activities this weekend. I was really looking forward to making this one. But if I'm going to miss one, I'd rather it be this one and not the October show.

Good luck to everyone!

BigSteve57 · Aug 3, 2017

j_h_smith said:
Driving to isn't too bad. Just look up the King of Prussia area. That will give you a ball park on the drive. Parking isn't a problem. This show is held at a very large complex with appropriate parking. As far as how long to walk through, it really depends on what you're looking for. I would expect the first time visitor to this 1000 table show will be about 3-4 hours. That's looking at every table and having a stroll through the building. What I used to do before my knee issues is to blast through looking for those things you came for or can't leave without. Then I would walk through again looking more closely for things that I may have interest in. As for the non-gun related tables, I'd say you will have maybe10-15 vendors selling their goods. But it's the kind of stuff you either just look over or think, hey maybe I need that. It's really not that bad at all.

*****FOOD ALERT*****

Do not eat their food. It's not that good and EXPENSIVE. If you need a quick energy boost, buy a pretzel and a drink. Those are the only safe thing to eat in my opinion.

Remember, this is the small show. They have 2 gangbuster shows throughout the year, but this isn't one of them. They will have another show in October with 1500 tables.

I hope anyone going for their first time enjoys themselves. It looks like I'm going to be stuck in Maryland for family activities this weekend. I was really looking forward to making this one. But if I'm going to miss one, I'd rather it be this one and not the October show.

Good luck to everyone!

Hey thanks for the report. We'll have to try and make a trip to one of these shows.

j_h_smith · Aug 3, 2017

BigSteve57 said:
Hey thanks for the report. We'll have to try and make a trip to one of these shows.

If you want to make just 1 trip this year, I would suggest the October show. It's amazing. Plain and simple, it's amazing.

JohnnyE · Aug 3, 2017

Don't eat expo center food! You'll be in Philly for crying out loud. Have a cheesesteak, or some other sandwich. Don't bother with Subway or another chain, because Philly is one heck of a sandwich town.

j_h_smith · Aug 3, 2017

JohnnyE said:
Don't eat expo center food! You'll be in Philly for crying out loud. Have a cheesesteak, or some other sandwich. Don't bother with Subway or another chain, because Philly is one heck of a sandwich town.

Not close enough to Philadelphia for the drive. King of Prussia has a lot of good restaurants. Not going to get into sandwich selections.

JohnnyE · Aug 4, 2017

j_h_smith said:
Not close enough to Philadelphia for the drive. King of Prussia has a lot of good restaurants. Not going to get into sandwich selections.

Good call, not blowing up the thread!

Grendelicious · Aug 5, 2017

Thanks for the link! I just knew someone would add it. I'm far too lazy to find it for myself!

Grendelicious · Aug 5, 2017

Thanks for the info!

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