Never been to a 1500 show...question

[Jmebd]

I've never been to one of the 1500 shows....only been to some of the CIG shows, which were pretty darn small and ended up not buying anything at all. My question is, I'm looking for AR parts (upper receiver without barrel and possibly a bolt carrier without a bolt). Do these shows have vendors with just parts at them? Also need a charging handle and I'll be set for my first build.

I also have a complete lower that I'd consider trading towards said upper components...does that sort if thing occur up there (trading & pay difference). Sorry for sounding all newbie but that's what I am when it comes to gun shows. Thanks in advance on any schooling anyone can offer on the matter.

 

[! twitty]

I have seen all of those parts at the 1500 before. Keep in mind, that does not guarantee that they will be there at this one with all of the panic buying going on right now.

 

[Fishersjohn48]

These parts were virtually non-existent at the last 1500. There were complete uppers and a few over priced stripped lowers. Nobody that I asked had any bcg's unless you were buying the upper. I would guess this show won't be any different.

 

[indykid]

The current panic will probably hurt your chances of finding what you want, which is sad as I used to call the 1500 an AR-15 show with other stuff. There used to be many AR parts sellers as well as some of the bigger companies like J&T, Model1, and others.

 

[gunworks321]

Welcome!

As for the parts, I used to buy from Model "1" sales at the shows and they usually had abundant supplies and large display. That said, I have not been in over ten years, so that may be moot at this point in time. Good luck!

 

[dubsac]

As for the parts, I used to buy from Model "1" sales at the shows and they usually had abundant supplies and large display. That said, I have not been in over ten years, so that may be moot at this point in time. Good luck!

This is where you need to go. At the last show a bought a few components from them.

 

[gvsugod]

I didnt have any problem finding the parts I needed at the last 1500. I even left with cash left. Got everything I needed under budget.

 

[38special]

I didnt have any problem finding the parts I needed at the last 1500. I even left with cash left. Got everything I needed under budget.

This. Just take your time and look around. Yes, there are some high prices. But there are lots of decent deals as well.

 

[Miketodd]

I saw plenty of stripped and complete uppers for decent prices at the last show. The last show, the room that Alan (A&A Optics) is in had both DoubleStar and Model 1 sales. Both of these had decent prices. I would have bought from them but I was not in the market at that time.

 

[plinker.22]

Good luck everyone...long line, inflated market, ....gonna wait for my first trip

 

[lordjackel]

I was looking for parts too. I found TONS of parts at decent prices. Stripped lowers at $80-$100 / w/cover and bolt assist at $100 - $140 branded (I bought a rock river for $100). BCG at $175 - $250. Lots of handguards but not much from the big names producers.

Well worth the trip this time...minimal crowds and no lines. Dealers willing to deal.