Indy 1500: 7-9 January 2022

[DoggyDaddy]

Just saw Guy leaving with an AK variant, with a folding stock. He also had a plate vest it had plates in it. He put the plate vest on before he left. That’s either to make it easier to carry, or he lives in a really rough neighborhood.

Maybe he parked in the same neighborhood I do when I go to the 1500! It is after dark after all...

 

[***Ironhead***]

Maybe he parked in the same neighborhood I do when I go to the 1500! It is after dark after all...

Was my first thought.

 

[bloodandgutsmurphy]

How was the selection of surplus rifles and used guns in general?

If pickings are slim I'm going to hit up some local shops instead

 

[KellyinAvon]

How was the selection of surplus rifles and used guns in general?

If pickings are slim I'm going to hit up some local shops instead

I saw several Lee-Enfields going out the door as well as a couple Garands. I didn't get a look at prices, did see Garands, M1 Carbines, quite a few percussion rifles.

I did see A LOT of new guns going out the door today.

 

[bloodandgutsmurphy]

I saw several Lee-Enfields going out the door as well as a couple Garands. I didn't get a look at prices, did see Garands, M1 Carbines, quite a few percussion rifles.

I did see A LOT of new guns going out the door today.

Thanks

 

[boatswainsmate]

Any bullet molds or nice Smith & Wesson grips around? Thanks

 

[KellyinAvon]

Any bullet molds or nice Smith & Wesson grips around? Thanks

I'm not there today, hopefully back tomorrow. There will be S&W grips, bullet molds I'm not so sure. Not something usually on my Radar.

 

[I Love Bourbon]

Question for anyone attending today...
Is the vendor on site that makes the custom fitted earplugs?
I know they've been there before but I'm unsure if they're setting up due to COVID etc.
Any info is appreciated.

 

[kiddchaos]

Question for anyone attending today...
Is the vendor on site that makes the custom fitted earplugs?
I know they've been there before but I'm unsure if they're setting up due to COVID etc.
Any info is appreciated.

Did not see anyone like that.

 

[boogieman]

Question for anyone attending today...
Is the vendor on site that makes the custom fitted earplugs?
I know they've been there before but I'm unsure if they're setting up due to COVID etc.
Any info is appreciated.

I did not see them anywhere

 

[kiddchaos]

I was there today. About a light to medium sized crowd. 2 halls, an ok amount of tables. Some prices for hanguns were decent. AK/AR's were more on the pricy side. Saw 223 ammo for about 66 cents a round. So not so good. Got some IBD's for the truck and some random items. Saw a couple decent body armor tables. Parking is $10 and entry fee was $15. I saw a few buys, and the kid in a suit buying a gun, ok, that was weird. Also, I smelled like roasted peanuts when I left.

 

[rutheborger]

Got a kick out of those dudes selling ammo straight out of the pallet/display box. I think I know where all the damn ammo went two years ago.
Also that table of LEO trade-in 870 Magnums and AR's was mighty tempting.

 

[bdybdall]

Put your mask on, get your 4th booster and get back in your bunker. If you are that fearful, that's the best course of action for you. I blame Covid on the early demise of my mother. Not because she got Covid (she didn't), but because her assisted living facility shut down all their activities and kept them in their apartments. I saw her decline rapidly once she was isolated.

I work in a long term care facility and that was the worst of the Covid shutdown. All these elderly w/ forgetfulness and dementia without any family to visit them. You could see them go downhill daily.

 

[bloodandgutsmurphy]

Got a kick out of those dudes selling ammo straight out of the pallet/display box. I think I know where all the damn ammo went two years ago.
Also that table of LEO trade-in 870 Magnums and AR's was mighty tempting.

I bought a S&W 5943 from the Chicago PD at that dealer. They also have some Lebanon PD marked Glock 43's for sale.

I'm going to their shop on Wednesday to pick one up. Might also pick up a Remington 870. They are from the Illinois State Police

 

[KellyinAvon]

KellyinAvon LIVE from the Indy 1500. Here is the weather update: it sucks and it’s going to suck more later. It sucks a lot less inside the building, I’m wearing a T-shirt and I’m comfortable.

Highlight of my day so far: I got to do my Charlie Hilltunin testifying at the state house imitation, in front of Charlie Hilltunin The president of the Indiana State rifle and pistol association. He liked when I added peace out.

 

[ndbbm]

Question for anyone attending today...
Is the vendor on site that makes the custom fitted earplugs?
I know they've been there before but I'm unsure if they're setting up due to COVID etc.
Any info is appreciated.

He has a hearing aid shop in, I believe, Roachdale. I’ll dig around and see if I can find his card.

 

[KellyinAvon]

Guy Relford stopped by.

 

[KellyinAvon]

OK, that was either Santa Claus, or Greg Allman who just left with a new handgun. Never realized how much Gregg Allman looked like Santa Claus.

 

[KellyinAvon]

Are you Toshiro Mifune? If you answered yes, it’s OK for you to have a man bun.

 

[boatswainsmate]

25 bucks to get in the door and allot of empty tables inside.