Next Nations Gun Show (Chantilly)

[Mr H]

Tried going, but couldn't get halfway there due to traffic... turned around and came home.

For as little as I'm looking for, it just wasn't worth the hassle.

 

[j_h_smith]

Tried going, but couldn't get halfway there due to traffic... turned around and came home.

For as little as I'm looking for, it just wasn't worth the hassle.

Where was the traffic issue? I was on 95 around 10am. I was going down to Bowie to pick up a little something...

Traffic was good coming back too.

 

[Biggfoot44]

The crowd was light at opening, but within 2hrs was rolling along.

 

[Azwildcat]

No line for me when I got there at 11:20. Did not seem as crowded as previous shows. There was a lot of people but it was not packed.

 

[Rack&Roll]

Tried going, but couldn't get halfway there due to traffic... turned around and came home.

For as little as I'm looking for, it just wasn't worth the hassle.

Where was the traffic issue? I was on 95 around 10am. I was going down to Bowie to pick up a little something...

Traffic was good coming back too.

Croupier, pay the line!

 

[sleev-les]

Sounds like you had a great day! Hard to be disappointed with a haul like that.

Congrats!

Thanks man. I would have probably grabbed a few more things, but my backpack was full and couldn't carry anymore in my hands haha. I want to try out this scope and see how well it really does. I'm supposed to go shooting again before the end of the month. Just need to order 6.5 Grendel beforehand.

 

[Mr H]

Where was the traffic issue? I was on 95 around 10am. I was going down to Bowie to pick up a little something...

Traffic was good coming back too.

Got a late start, what with our Saturday errands, and such.

Got as far as 29, about 1415, and it was stop and slow for miles since halfway down 95.

 

[Kagetsu]

It was a satisfying trip. Light traffic, no drivers being jerks till the trip home. I need to plan better for lunch down there. Didn't decide to get a Tavor. Added a Savage .308 bolt action with a 24 inch fluted, threaded to my "considering" list and still looking for a muzzle brake for the REPR. I tried to have some restraint.

Finally got a vortex Sparc II for my shotgun. Picked some fat 50 cans. Not sure where I'm going to store them Last minute got two MRE's to try. Got a complement on my hat and Hawaiian shirt my third circuit round. a-BOO-yah.

 

[Mike OTDP]

This is a general question to anyone who went today. I plan on going tomorrow morning. How was the line/crowd?

Surprisingly short. Crowd much thinner than normal. Still good, but not packed the way it often is.

 

[SavageShooter]

Drove 62 miles south no problems. Got there 9:45 am. Left at 2:00 pm. I asked Trader Jerrys how many pistols he has on display He said 1500! Good show as always.

 

[j_h_smith]

Surprisingly short. Crowd much thinner than normal. Still good, but not packed the way it often is.

The pressure is off since Trump took office.

 

[jimbobborg]

Met Bigfoot44 at the MSI table. Got a long lecture about getting a MD permit from the guy running MSI. One other guy from the site, sorry, can't remember the name. I found ONE Colt Cobra, going for list price. I picked up a CZ SP-01 Phantom after walking the whole show. I was there for three hours.

 

[Mike OTDP]

Probably me.

 

[jimbobborg]

Probably me.

Yup. I kind of remembered the initials but forgot your name It was actually a nice show, now that things have come down from the panic of the past 9 years.

 

[tallen702]

How were the prices this time around? Last show I went too (not that long ago) anything not evil-black-rifle or modern pistol related was insanely priced.

 

[Rack&Roll]

I was at the show to shop for used classic wheelgun holsters but heard there was an AR line (ATI) that was priced at $399.

It's clear we are in a lull that precedes the next black rifle panic.

 

[Rack&Roll]

Damn, Gym Ratz (see IP thread) has Ruger ARs for $499 in stock this morning.

Just two months ago they had Colts flying out the door at $800.

 

[tallen702]

Damn, Gym Ratz (see IP thread) has Ruger ARs for $499 in stock this morning.

Just a months ago they had Colts flying out the door at $800.

Yeah, we've probably reached, or are very close to reaching, "peak AR."

The Chinese knock-off market for parts, combined with a relative "at ease" feeling among potential buyers for ARs has forced companies to really drop the prices of their AR platforms and basic-level parts to compete. It's now cheaper to buy one fully assembled than to "build" one yourself when you take into account the time you spend doing so.

 

[Mike OTDP]

Oh, definitely. I think we may be seeing the beginning of Gun Culture 3.0.

 

[Rack&Roll]

As I said, this is just a lull until the next panic.

With a salute to Fred333, I predict a major multi-state power outage in the next year will reignite sales.