trapture
Surplus Rifle Lover
So guys all of those who went to the recent gun show what disappointed you the most!
Carroll County Disapointment
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If I could have I would have chosen "all of the above".
epc3762
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I second that.... Very poorl! The next worst thing was wasteing seven doolars each for me and my wife! My neighbor has a better collection to choose from than that! The
Bar-b-q was nasty too. Was more fun to drive there then seeing the show. Didn't buy a thing Gun or outdoor related.
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"The Smoke drifting throughout the entire room from the Cooks" from the Crooks is more like it.
- May 22, 2005
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All of the above.
Frank Krasner - are you listening? Do you care?
Frank Krasner - are you listening? Do you care?
Half-cocked
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- Mar 14, 2006
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It was sadly typical, as SGS gun shows go. I really hoped the big ammo vendor who was there a couple of years ago would be back, but they weren't. Vendors were selling ammo for 50% to 100% over mail order and Wal-Mart/BassPro prices!
One vendor was selling AR15 LPK's for $65, whereas their own mail-order price was just $59!!! WHAT!? So, in addition to gas, and entry fee, I'm supposed to pay jacked-up prices?
Next time I'll just stay home and burn $20 in the fireplace. At least it'll keep me warm.
One vendor was selling AR15 LPK's for $65, whereas their own mail-order price was just $59!!! WHAT!? So, in addition to gas, and entry fee, I'm supposed to pay jacked-up prices?
Next time I'll just stay home and burn $20 in the fireplace. At least it'll keep me warm.
At least I found that Model 44 for my brother for $80 
j_h_smith
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- Jul 28, 2007
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At least I found that Model 44 for my brother for $80
Hey, what am I, chopped liver? Coming to see me should have been your high water mark.
j_h_smith
Ultimate Member
- Jul 28, 2007
- 28,516
If you weren't there Saturday after 3 pm, you didn't smell anything. They brought the bulls in about 1pm, by 3pm you could smell it thourghout. Sunday mourning, wasn't bad at all. By 5pm on Saturday, everyone wanted out of there. I can't imagine how the vendors closest to the rodeo could manage to keep down their lunches. It was really bad. Our tables were second row from the other end, and we could smell it.
Corsica Coatings
Active Member
I wish I could remember the business name, but I approached a woman who was selling mostly ammo and a few shotguns and asked about a case price on some wolf .223, of which I was planning to buy 1-2000 rounds. She refused to sell me rifle ammo because I am 19. WTF? I asked her If I could buy a shotgun and she said that would be fine. So they were williing to sell me a shotgun but not ammunition.
Stupid people Dissapoint me.
Stupid people Dissapoint me.
Buy it online, you would probably get it cheaper.
Corsica Coatings
Active Member
Probably, I was in a hurry to get ammo and I was supposed to shoot with a buddy of mine from USMC who was scheduled to deploy a week later. So I wanted to get it that day. It amazes me they are still in business.
Walmart.
offthepaper
Ultimate Member
I agree. It was the worst show I've been to in a while. I don't think I'll rush back to another. The out of state shows are much better. 
NickZac
Ultimate Member
I worked the show and it sucked. We were right next to the smokehouse, across from the cow shit. I had to wash my clothes three times to get the smell out. All the food tasted like fish, even the fries. As far as both ammo and guns go, we only sell to people over 21. For the people selling that ammo, that can get technical as you must be 21 to buy pistol ammo, and there are some 'pistol' .223s (although they are not MD legal). Additionally, we have had some 18/19 year olds buy shotguns and then have their parents raise a fit on us and want to return it after the gun was shot. In the past, it has been a real cluster to my understanding. None the less, it sucks for the guys under 21 who are just trying to have some honest fun. 
NickZac
Ultimate Member
I don't want to end on a sad note. On a good note, the Beef Jerky people were there and all I can say is TRY THEIR LIQUORISH (sp?). Sour Apple is great as it Red Raspberry and its reasonably priced.
madmattmd
Active Member
I guess I’m the only person that attended the show and thought it relatively decent for a “local” Maryland show. I did vote that I wished prices were better (lack of real world pricing), but that’s been a pretty standard complaint in the State for a while. Also, it would be nice if there were more vendors, but they’d probably find something (real or imagined) to complain about, so I guess it’s better they stay home so I don’t have to listen to the bitchin’. With the ongoing economic downturn, I’m sure we’ll see a “correction” in prices for firearms. No more “re-fi” money driving up the prices. I doubt ammo and accessories will drop anytime soon though.
I was pleased to pick up some new brass (.357, .41 and .44), some plated 9mm bullets from Neal, really clean ammo cans, and a pretty smokin’ deal on a S&W Model 66 from Shooters Discount.
All in all, since I’m only 15 minutes away from the AG Center, the show was a better deal than some of the Frederick and Upper Marlboro shows. I’m getting to the point where I’d rather drive the hour to York/Harrisburg for a show than Frederick.
BTW, since I live in the boonies, cow poop doesn’t smell bad to me, it’s “Country Perfume.”
Matt
I was pleased to pick up some new brass (.357, .41 and .44), some plated 9mm bullets from Neal, really clean ammo cans, and a pretty smokin’ deal on a S&W Model 66 from Shooters Discount.
All in all, since I’m only 15 minutes away from the AG Center, the show was a better deal than some of the Frederick and Upper Marlboro shows. I’m getting to the point where I’d rather drive the hour to York/Harrisburg for a show than Frederick.
BTW, since I live in the boonies, cow poop doesn’t smell bad to me, it’s “Country Perfume.”
Matt
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