March 2019 Indy 1500

[KellyinAvon]

I plan on going Saturday looking for some encore stuff. Is INGO going to have a booth at this show?

Sadly no. Hopefully it will return someday. If we did CM and I would be having breakfast at Charlie Browns about now.

 

[KellyinAvon]

Is there usually a line on Friday to get in? Just trying to judge what time I should head down. Thanks!

Yes, I’d recommend getting there 1430-1445 to avoid the initial onslaught

 

[KellyinAvon]

Any word on today's activity? Crowded? Not so crowded? Full tables? Deals?

 

[drillsgt]

I got there today about 3, not crowded and saw some good deals here and there. If anyone has been looking for one of those new threaded SS Marlin 1894 357's, ZX had one for 899 which is the cheapest I have seen them so far.

 

[churchmouse]

Any word on today's activity? Crowded? Not so crowded? Full tables? Deals?

Are you not working the NRA booth...???

 

[PinoyJedi]

Was there from about 2:30-5:00 decent crowd, but it never felt crowded, ended up buying a 3 day ticket so I’ll be back!

Parking was $8.00, is it like that all weekend or will it go back up?

Picked up a Henry Mares Leg, and a Cobra Derringer.

 

[miguel]

Was there from about 2:30-5:00 decent crowd, but it never felt crowded, ended up buying a 3 day ticket so I’ll be back!

Parking was $8.00, is it like that all weekend or will it go back up?

Picked up a Henry Mares Leg, and a Cobra Derringer.

Parking should be same price all weekend. Too bad you can't get a three-day parking pass to go with the 1500 weekend pass! Damn near cheaper to get a table than just pay normal admission!

 

[KellyinAvon]

Are you not working the NRA booth...???

As far as I know NRA-ILA won't have a booth until closer to the 2020 elections. The NRA booth (the one guy who always works it is a retired Air Force Chief) usually set up by the exit doors will be there I'm sure.

David Conte (AKA the NRA-ILA guy we met at the 1500 March 2018) covers five States so he's all over the place now. One of the States is the Peoples Rebublik of Illinois, plus there's Ohio. He may be doing a victory lap in Frankfort, Kentucky now. I would be.

 

[Sheriff Dave]

I went yesterday hoping to find a Marlin Goose gun, but no luck. The crowd was'nt bad, We always go on Friday to beat the crowd.

 

[duffman0286]

Is Indy laser there this 1500 i have two that need NFA engraving? If so i think ill go Sunday

 

[42769vette]

Parking should be same price all weekend. Too bad you can't get a three-day parking pass to go with the 1500 weekend pass! Damn near cheaper to get a table than just pay normal admission!

Last I knew tables were 100 bucks.

3 days parking=24
3 days pass=20

Its worth 56 bucks to be able to bring your own food/drink's, hand a place to sit, and have a 3 foot barrier with all the people.

 

[42769vette]

Is Indy laser there this 1500 i have two that need NFA engraving? If so i think ill go Sunday

I dont think so, but I could be wrong.

 

[duffman0286]

I dont think so, but I could be wrong.

Well i wont lie i hope your wrong but that saves me trip and i'm very thankful!

 

[churchmouse]

Is Indy laser there this 1500 i have two that need NFA engraving? If so i think ill go Sunday

Wendell sold the business due to ongoing medical issues. We wish him well. He said the young men that have it now are on point. I have seen a bit of their work and It looks OK.

 

[PinoyJedi]

Saw at least one laser engraving booth, didn’t notice the name though.

 

[duffman0286]

Saw at least one laser engraving booth, didn’t notice the name though.

Thanks I think I'll make the drive tomorrow just didn't want to drive a hour when no ones there

 

[Winamac]

I went yesterday hoping to find a Marlin Goose gun, but no luck. The crowd wasn't bad, We always go on Friday to beat the crowd.

Went this AM. Saw a guy carrying a(Marlin goose gun) around for sale. Not a bad show all in all.Not overly crowded. I went with my daughter and son-in-law. Found me some 45 Long Colt ammo for my Marlin 1894 CB Limited. Also found some 32 Winchester Special ammo for my 1941 Winchester 32WS model 94. Great prices on both. Had a good time.

 

[42769vette]

Wendell sold the business due to ongoing medical issues. We wish him well. He said the young men that have it now are on point. I have seen a bit of their work and It looks OK.

That's why I was pretty sure he was out. Thanks for confirming

 

[fullmetaljesus]

Got back from the show a little bit ago.

Gotta say it's better than the last one I went too. A lot fewer empty tables this time.

A nice fellow snapped up the gun I had for sale in the first 15min I was in the building. Sadly I never found the gun I was after.

 

[cmamath13]

I enjoyed checking out the different vendors. Found some very fair deals on Federal HST ammo. Also, really liked the booth with several Colt Pythons. Wow! Beauties!