Stout Field gun show

[Brian's Surplus]

Plus some of the out of state vendors charge Indiana tax on your purchase. Do they turn in the tax. I doubt it.

The Indiana department of revenue actually goes to shows, including the 1500, and checks the vendors to be sure they are collecting Indiana sales tax (at least they used to back when I set up there). If they aren't collecting tax, they are happy to help you fill out the proper paperwork.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

You’re a dead ringer for another user, I swear.

You're not alone in this. Same condescension and superiority complex.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Aaaand, he gone.

 

[1SG USA Ret]

Colt 556: Of course! We start out at Just Judy's (71st and Binford) for breakfast. The only one I try to miss is the August one. At my age, all the vendors and some of the customers look familiar, some are even friends. I do look for that one item that is a good deal. I think that is the fun of it. If I don't find a gun I like, I will walk out of there with everything from Army cots to MREs to scopes, but at least at almost 72, I still respect the vendors and always ask permission to handle their guns. Just an interesting tidbit: Many years ago, I had a vendor tell me that they do NOT bring the good stuff (safe queens) to the gun shows. Too many people handling and dry firing, I guess. I decided to try out what I was told. I mentioned to a few vendors what gun I was really looking for and most had it, at home, in their safes. They were willing to deal, gave me their cards, and even told me if I was really interested, where they were located and what shows they could meet me at. So for all the nimrods who say they couldn't find anything and came home empty handed, try asking!

 

[indyk]

Aaaand, he gone.

Man he was a hot head

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Man he was a hot head

As @LEaSH said, I think he's been here before under a different userid. If it's not him, then he's got an identical twin (from FL no less).

 

[LEaSH]

As @LEaSH said, I think he's been here before under a different userid. If it's not him, then he's got an identical twin (from FL no less).

The way I remember it was that the guy moved from Indiana to Florida and let everyone here know how awesome he was and how broke we all are… something silly like that.

Apparently Florida threw him out/back up here for some reason.

 

[LEaSH]

I did buy a beautiful DW 15-2 (I think) with 2 barrels at a Stout Field show last year. It is in great condition so much so that I can’t tell if it has been reblued or not.

I think it’s probably from mid1980’s or before. Monson Mass was the factory. I have not really been able to find much information online, but I suppose I should hunt for it when I get the chance.

 

[BGDave]

I did buy a beautiful DW 15-2 (I think) with 2 barrels at a Stout Field show last year. It is in great condition so much so that I can’t tell if it has been reblued or not.

I think it’s probably from mid1980’s or before. Monson Mass was the factory. I have not really been able to find much information online, but I suppose I should hunt for it when I get the chance.

Try here. These guys have it down to a science.
I'm another DW revolver guy.

Dan Wesson Forum – The Legend Lives On…

 

[LEaSH]

Try here. These guys have it down to a science.
I'm another DW revolver guy.

Dan Wesson Forum – The Legend Lives On…

Thanks Dave!

 

[BigMoose]

I love the stout field show.. well except the table spacing in the big room, and whoever smokes the room out making holsters.. or burns whatever at the snack bar

 

[LEaSH]

I've not experienced the fumes at this show. But I do need a couple holsters and sheaths cobbled up.

Will definitely try to make it next time.

 

[woody131]

Don’t forget the Stout Field show is this weekend. March 23rd and 24th!

 

[Mij]

Man he was a hot head

Not the word I would use to describe him.

Still shows up when looking at posts and last seen, but not at all in the search function.

Guess as always I’m two weeks late and a few bucks short.

 

[singlesix]

Anyone know if there are parts vendors at the show? Looking for Glock parts. My striker spring retainer cups went fly off to never, never land.

 

[12many]

There have been several different promotors at that venue over the last 40 years. The one doing it now is the same promotor that was doing it up until 2001, when the military cancelled all the shows after 9/11 for awhile. There was at least one other promotor during the post-9/11 era for a few years.

The type of customers have definitely changed over the last few decades. You are correct that you don't see many of the older customers anymore. There are a lot of younger customers, and many of them will spend money on military surplus firearms and ammunition, but have no interest at all in non-military firearms (a product of the video game era). They typically bring LOTS of money to this show. They spend plenty if you have what they are looking for. Your experience may vary, but Stout Field is the second best show we set up at (second only to Crown Point). We have several regular customers at Stout Field.

7 or 8 years ago was a completely different era. Everything changed after COVID. Gun shows have also changed a lot in the last few years.

Ed and Bill Crafton had it back in the 80’s
Bill was a good friend
Me and a buddy used to help run it

 

[Colt556]

Don’t forget the Stout Field show is this weekend. March 23rd and 24th!

I might try to make it out one day depending on what the F1 schedule is. I need a few odds n ends. I like Stout Field as you never know what you’ll find.

 

[Hookeye]

Havent been to that show in ages. Pops used to set up there, proly last time 20 yrs ago.

 

[woody131]

Stop by on your way to or from the world of wheels this weekend. This is always a good show.

 

[BigMoose]

Hopefully the table spacing has changed.