I'm going to the indy 1500 next month with my brother inlaw and father inlaw. its the first time at the indy 1500 for all of us. we plan on being there an hour before the doors open on friday 3-15. i will be looking for some hornady critical duty 9mm, a biometric handgun safe, some target 9mm ammo and plinking 22lr, some of those nifty easy to see targets, and a bolt action 22. with a wood stock. are you guys going? any suggestions on what to look for or what to stay away from? any other tips?
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going to the indy 1500 for the first time
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My best advice for n00bs is to go for the experience and to be able to browse through and find things you never knew you couldn't live without. haha. I think people get disappointed when they go to solely "find deals" or to look for one specific thing. I enjoy the 1500 because I get to go meet INGO Vendors at their tables and INGO mods at the INGO table, as well as find little odds and ends that I decide I have to have. haha. Don't forget to swing by the INGO table!
doublesharp
Marksman
Go with your mind open to unexpected opportunities and with enough money to participate if you do find something good.
AutomationEngineer
Plinker
Don't forget to say the noob passcode everytime you pick up hardware.
"Hey y'all, look here 'this!"
I've always enjoyed going solely for the experience.. I don't know any of the members here by face, and never knew Ingo had a table so I've never really met or gone with intention of seeing friendly faces. (Outside of those I go with of course)
It's fun, but I agree with the above, you can always find what you need online, without walking nut to but for multiple hours. .
It's fun, but I agree with the above, you can always find what you need online, without walking nut to but for multiple hours. .
Black Cloud
Expert
I'd also suggest being there three hours before the doors open. Learned my lesson last time.
Good point.. Thought you would hope this time around things MIGHT be a little less crazy. But honestly, who knows anymore.
Question, never been to ANY gun show so is it ok for a family type of thing? like my wife and I and son maybe step son? My son is 2 and not very rambunctious or anything. figure I could put him on my shoulders or something. I dunno. Just really wanna go but have my son that weekend, and wife is actually off work.
I think it's best to know what your after and get online prices and factor in the $7 to park $12 per person to get in, and not to mention the 1-3 hr wait if you show early. Best to wait 3hrs after opening,especially opening day. Ammo and accessories can be bought at deals if you plan on buying in bulk or multiple items. My wife went this year with me and the only thing she thought was entertaining was the ppl.
I would not suggest taking a 2 year old. Not that the people are bad but it is now so packed that if you didn't carry him, you could easily lose him. As for the show, I went to the one late last year and prices were high on everything. hopefully things calm down soon. But it is enjoyable.
Best way to bring a small child to a gunshow.
He'll have more fun then you.
edit - Bathrooms are dicey. This might be my fear of public restrooms but let's do the math. XXXX amount of people who don't bathe regularly all using the same public urinal.
He'll have more fun then you.
edit - Bathrooms are dicey. This might be my fear of public restrooms but let's do the math. XXXX amount of people who don't bathe regularly all using the same public urinal.
I would start off with a regional show.
