Oct. '12 1500 - Sunday

[Raskolnikov]

Due to my schedule, Sunday afternoon may be my best bet. I've never been to the 1500 on a Sunday. Is it a waste of time/money? Is nearly everything sold out? Is it an opportunity to get items at closeout prices?

Just wondering. Thanks!

 

[KillStick]

Things will be picked over but it will still be enjoyable for you to go. You still will find deals on certain things you are looking for. I haven't really found any deals on new guns there but I mostly go for parts and accessories.

 

[Gunaria]

Just like anything else in life, if you don't go, you'll never know or learn. I seen a lot of stuff sell yesterday but there still was plenty to see.

 

[davidc912]

I'm going on Sunday. It's not as crowded. It's a different group... little older crowd, much less hectic. I really enjoyed it last time. There's still deals to be had.

The 1500 right after BHO was elected...that was awful... so was every Saturday at all of the gun shops. I think I took a year off from visiting both (on the weekends, anyway)

 

[STEEL CORE]

I'll join you, due to work, cant get there till around 1 PM sunday, dunno why I go anymore anyway. Maybe to tell my kids about the last show before OBII. (I hope not wife and I voted diferently already, but you never know)

 

[Raskolnikov]

Yeah, I'll be in less of a rush tomorrow. I'll be swinging by after church. I have about $120 in spare change sitting in a jar, and figure I'll cash that in a pick up a Mosin Nagant. Hope to see everyone there!

 

[68_F100]

Yeah Sunday is nice. I am headed back Sunday morning with the wife.

 

[IUWRX]

I usually end up going Saturdays, but like everybody else here work has kept me out until tomorrow. Actually taking a buddy (might be his first show?) to hopefully buy his first firearm.

He's seen my XD and shot a variety of stuff with me, but seems convinced with a slim line design. Think he's after the Shield, but we're not holding our breath tomorrow. Any other good suggestions to look at?

 

[davidc912]

1500's not going anywhere. If anything they'd start having one a month. But the Sunday crowd is/has been a different group. Watch me be wrong this time and it's full of kids, reporters, and libs. It's a chance worth taking.

 

[davidc912]

I usually end up going Saturdays, but like everybody else here work has kept me out until tomorrow. Actually taking a buddy (might be his first show?) to hopefully buy his first firearm.

He's seen my XD and shot a variety of stuff with me, but seems convinced with a slim line design. Think he's after the Shield, but we're not holding our breath tomorrow. Any other good suggestions to look at?

Not to threadjack, but I'm a big fan of the smaller(ish) frame DAO revolvers like my Taurus Ultra-Lite Titanium or my wife's LCR. I think that they're perfect for CC and really easy controls, especially for first timers. I like the .38 Spl round, too. There's a pretty versatile range of loads for it, from lead target rounds to +P defensive loads.

 

[Dirtebiker]

I usually end up going Saturdays, but like everybody else here work has kept me out until tomorrow. Actually taking a buddy (might be his first show?) to hopefully buy his first firearm.

He's seen my XD and shot a variety of stuff with me, but seems convinced with a slim line design. Think he's after the Shield, but we're not holding our breath tomorrow. Any other good suggestions to look at?

You most likely won't find a shield unless Que goes and still has his .40 cal. For sale.
ITP has the Taurus 701 slim, Kel Tec PF-9 and p-11, Diamondback DB9, and a great selection of others! Find them in "B" hall at the back of the building.

Oh, and listen for the announcements.Every once in a while they'll give away ten menu items at the B hall concessions booth! I grabbed a couple cheeseburgers!

 

[other dave]

You most likely won't find a shield unless Que goes and still has his .40 cal. For sale.
ITP has the Taurus 701 slim, Kel Tec PF-9 and p-11, Diamondback DB9, and a great selection of others! Find them in "B" hall at the back of the building.

Oh, and listen for the announcements.Every once in a while they'll give away ten menu items at the B hall concessions booth! I grabbed a couple cheeseburgers!

Pretty expensive soy/cheeseburger!​

 

[nhgluff]

IUWRX Just a suggestion ZX Gun has the XD's for 399 again any type. A lot were left when I headed out today. I think they are a great deal for a first handgun.

 

[Dirtebiker]

Pretty expensive soy/cheeseburger!​

Free!




Oh, I get it!

 

[STEEL CORE]

I went sunday around 2 PM due to work, some dealers started packing up, oh well, its harder to walk around after working all day, but less crowd.

I think I am done till next year though, maybe one show a year, dont need nothing, everything I saw over priced, just more of it than local LGS.