I bought 2 for ar-15 last year, im going tomorrow hopefully its not too crowded. If i remember correctly, it was from a vendor in the smaller room, almost in the center of the room, close to the entrance. their spot was long, with tiny white cubbies with various magazines.
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Got there around 10:00 this morning...parking no problem...$16 to get in plus toll road both ways looking at about $23 to walk in the door...ymmv...not very crowded...started at north hall on the right...the usual...bought some jerky...I was not looking for anything in particular, but was interested to see if there were any Mossberg 590A1's about...there were not...lots of overpriced Maverick 88's and a few 500's at around $400 (too high, in my view..can get new/good used ones on GB for less). A couple of plain 590's...no A1s. Saw several new 590Ms...overpriced and who would want to carry around those mags anyway? Lots of Remington 870s. Some ammo prices looked semi-reasonable. Glock 17 mags were around $24 each when you could spot them. One guy told me Marylanders swooped in on Friday and bought them all from him. Crowd was heavier around noon. All in all, an ok show, but frankly, besides standard capacity Glock mags, the show was pretty average....it's a long way to go for just some tasty jerky.
P.s. Gym Ratz was there and I got to meet John...he mentioned he's looking to open a location in MoCo, maybe Germantown...
P.s. Gym Ratz was there and I got to meet John...he mentioned he's looking to open a location in MoCo, maybe Germantown...
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Alan3413
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- Mar 4, 2013
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Take the road to Dulles airport, then connect to 28 from there. No toll and can be faster if traffic is heavy.
Alan3413
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- Mar 4, 2013
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Dup
I was there about 10:30 today. Pretty slow compared to past shows. I wasn't bumping my way through the aisles. There were a few empty tables too. Noticeably the veterans who make the nice wooden flags on the far right were not there.
I found the Lancer mags I was looking for and noticed almost all the vendors had Gen 2 pmags for $10 a piece. Last show they varied by a couple dollars. Not today.
I also noticed much more vendor aggressiveness. Not the normal, "Hi let me know if you need help." Much more in your face buy buy buy.
I found the Lancer mags I was looking for and noticed almost all the vendors had Gen 2 pmags for $10 a piece. Last show they varied by a couple dollars. Not today.
I also noticed much more vendor aggressiveness. Not the normal, "Hi let me know if you need help." Much more in your face buy buy buy.
Gordon
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I"m going to make this a once a year show,couldn't believe how many junk tables were there. Not worth the $16+ tolls ect.
- Jan 30, 2013
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Mags, mags, mags. Get 'em while you still can.
Not really a reason to panic but buying modestly and frequently is a good idea.
whistlersmother
Peace through strength
$16 + time to drive + NoVA traffic = no way Jose...
Might go to one show later...if I need mags
Might go to one show later...if I need mags
Ill probably be more likely to go to York, I think the one coming up is the big one. Never fails to please and I always walk out with something nice. Need a Ruger TD 10/22 and some other stuff.
https://gunshowtrader.com/gun-shows/york-gun-and-knife-show/
Ive had some good times at Chantilly and walked out with some great stuff. Just more pain to get to and park than worth.
GymRatz posted on his site that he was going to be there Saturday & Sunday doing $10 transfers for MD folks
Bullfrog
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Biggfoot44
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- Aug 2, 2009
- 33,275
Why are y'all paying tolls ? I-66 to Rt 28 north .
Combloc
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I saw a matching (except for the magazine) Soviet SVD with matching scope there today. It was considerably overpriced at 20K but at least the guy was nice enough to let me inspect it. It was well worn but had a nice patina. He seemed nervous the whole time I was looking at it, like I would scratch it...…..even every single square inch already had scratches! He was also adamant that I not work the action. That might add wear you know! It was an early model with pinched action cover, gloss black scope and three hole handguards. Very nice!
Doitsouthstyle
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Any body take notice to the out the door $299.95 Turkish made shotguns? Me and my dad ended up walking out with one of the double action (semi-auto/ pump action) overall the gun seems nice did a little research when got home and they were close out sale but price paid match website advertisement.
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I appreciate you have the mandatory “feet in the photo”
Seriously IMHOP nice piece for the price.
I did stop in the show on Sunday, and took the occasion to buy a pile of mags I can't get in Marylandistan. By the time the dust settled, it was about a wash up against shipping them in to a friend in VA and burning the same gas and social capital to wrap things up. Otherwise, the show didn't do much for me. Did three laps and didn't see Gym Ratz, so that was frustrating (but probably better for my finances). Maybe John had already packed it in by Sunday afternoon. Otherwise, I suppose if I'd needed a rifle bag or some Magpul furniture, etc., there is something to be said about being able to paw through the physical goods. Before my eyes glazed over looking at prices, I saw almost no reason to buy ammo on the spot.
Biggfoot44
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- Aug 2, 2009
- 33,275
Gym Ratz had signage at table level, but nothing visable overhead .
Ashecrimson
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- Apr 11, 2018
- 71
Nice shotguns you got there.
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