Was this show worth the trip??

[Tula47]

I'm debating on whether or not to make the 3 hour (one way) trip to Indy for the 1500. Anyone been there already?

 

[william]

3 hours is a long way for the 1500. I had a good time, and will be going back Sunday.

 

[seedubs1]

It's never worth a 3 hour trip if you're looking for deals. If you're looking to have fun and look at/fondle lots of cool stuff, it's worth it.

 

[snorko]

I would be interested to hear how it is as well. I actually was in Indy this afternoon for meetings at the IGCN and got done around 3:30. I debated hanging around for 1 1/2 hours for the show but decided I would rather get home in the daylight. The bigger show in the south pavilion is worth it IMHO. I like the October show.

 

[boogieman]

In my opinion the show was better than I have seen in a while. There was a pretty good supply of ammo, and lots of new guns. I didn't see hardly anything used though, except for what people were carrying around, and even that was a lot less than usual. The crowd was smaller this go round also. I got in line at 1340 and was in the door at 1415 so no complaints there. Was able to get around easily also.

 

[Kirkd]

In my opinion the show was better than I have seen in a while. There was a pretty good supply of ammo, and lots of new guns. I didn't see hardly anything used though, except for what people were carrying around, and even that was a lot less than usual. The crowd was smaller this go round also. I got in line at 1340 and was in the door at 1415 so no complaints there. Was able to get around easily also.

yeah, there was some better deals than what was at the last 2 shows, but there are still some delusional dealers there.

 

[MCgrease08]

What were ammo prices like?

 

[flatlander]

What were ammo prices like?

If you look, depending on cal, you'll find pre-panic prices.

Bob

 

[MCgrease08]

If you look, depending on cal, you'll find pre-panic prices.

Bob

Nice. I may have to stop by.

 

[boogieman]

If you look, depending on cal, you'll find pre-panic prices.

Bob

Most ammo was back to about pre panic with the exception on 22lr. Although I did see it for $37 a 555 brick of federal

 

[piercedjp]

22lr was still insanely over priced, but I found 100 rounds of 9mm federal brass for $32, which I though was decent. A much smaller show than recently, but decent enough prices.

 

[Tula47]

It sounds like I'm just gonna catch some rays at the lake instead

 

[CharlesGoodnight]

The show was on the smaller side. I did not see many deals. It is always fun to go handle a few firearms and I enjoyed my time there. Noticed a lack of semi-auto SG, which is one of the things I had an eye for. Plenty of Glocks - they were all around 500+ give or take. Beretta 92s were $550-$650. So, all in all, typical market pricing.

 

[bos-94-003]

Anyone purchase or price primers, specifically CCI 500? I saw where people posted that most ammo was available and priced decently but wondered about reloading supplies.

 

[phatgemi]

Lots if 223 for around 159 for 500. Most primers were in 36 dollar range. Powders in the 23-30 range. H110 was scarce. I picked up a very nice Marlin 1895 45/70 for my upcoming bear trip. I ghought it was a pretty good show.

 

[Mark33]

mmm...may make the trip.

 

[The Wamp]

There was a good stock of .22 (I don't remember what brand. Old white box I have never seen, never heard of the brand. ) in boxes of 50 for 6 bucks up front and to the left as you walk in. A few people had the winchester m-22 bricks for $55. Saw a bucket o' bullets for $135. All cci Mini-mags were $15 or $16. Stingers $13-16, a blazer brick for $45.

One of the ammo Botha up front had some 5.56 tracer @ $.75/ round, per piece. Shotgun everywhere, but no thank you, I will never pay $7 for ONE tracer, dragons breath, or flechette round. Cool stuff though.

The guy with the AR rail mount grenade launchers had a fireworks grenade making kit... To shoot fireworks from your grenade launcher... Redneck Fourth of July!

 

[indyjs]

XDS 9mm or 45 for 489. xdm's for 499 and xds two tones from 539. ZX guns had the best pricing by far. Other prices all over the map

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Lots if 223 for around 159 for 500. Most primers were in 36 dollar range. Powders in the 23-30 range. H110 was scarce. I picked up a very nice Marlin 1895 45/70 for my upcoming bear trip. I ghought it was a pretty good show.

Was that for brass, or steel case?

 

[phatgemi]

Was that for brass, or steel case?

For that price, what do ya think????? Steel.