Oct. '12 1500 - General October 2012 INDY 1500 Discussion

[Shadow]

I havent showered since last Saturday ,been eatting beans since saturday (real cowboy) and plan on having boiled cabbage wednesday and fried cabbage thursday so i'll be good to go!

 

[dvdmax]

Last 1500 there was a dealer from KY that had them with the Crimson Trace for less than $400. That was the best price I saw there or have seen elsewhere for it.

How could a dealer from KY sell in Indiana?

 

[DanVoils]

He would make a deal with another FFL dealer to do the transfers at the show. I've seen it done before. The shipping is him physically carrying it to the Indiana dealer who then does the paperwork.

 

[bwframe]

He would make a deal with another FFL dealer to do the transfers at the show. I've seen it done before. The shipping is him physically carrying it to the Indiana dealer who then does the paperwork.

One would think that an out of state dealer would have this figured out and be prepared to do it. Not in my experience.

I had a "done deal" with price agreed to and cash in my hand. I was ready, pen in hand, for paperwork. Then the KY dealer explained how I'd buy it from him at the show so he could take it back to his KY shop to transfer to my local FFL. Needless to say, that didn't happen.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I planed on going, but I guarantee it's going to be a mad house. I think I'll skip this one.

 

[GuitarGunman]

I can't wait. I have a free ride thanks to AGS. Have a huge pot of ham and beans I'm going to cook before I go. Not going to shower after tomorrow.

I wish I could attend but have to work.....

 

[Kirk Freeman]

but I guarantee it's going to be a mad house

And the deals will be more plentiful.

Has the INGO hygenie inspection station been approved yet? How about my framing hammer suggestion (for hygenie and gun handling)?

 

[N8RV]

I planed on going, but I guarantee it's going to be a mad house. I think I'll skip this one.

You're probably right. So, given that not everybody can get off work on Friday to attend, that's when I'm going. I plan to drive down, have lunch with the spousal unit, she'll drop me off at the fairgrounds and she can head to the Fashion Mall or wherever.

Since I'm not looking to buy anything of significance (except an INGO hat or shirt, of course), I'll just be milling around, trying to not drool over stuff.

 

[mikefraz]

You're probably right. So, given that not everybody can get off work on Friday to attend, that's when I'm going. I plan to drive down, have lunch with the spousal unit, she'll drop me off at the fairgrounds and she can head to the Fashion Mall or wherever.

Since I'm not looking to buy anything of significance (except an INGO hat or shirt, of course), I'll just be milling around, trying to not drool over stuff.

Those are my thoughts exactly. I'll be there at 2pm on Friday to avoid *some* of the crowd. I'm also not really going for anything besides a few small dollar items. The only difference being my girlfriend is actually looking forward to going ha. How'd I luck out with that one?

 

[DanVoils]

If the amount of skids of ammo is any indication of the amount of people they are truly expecting this will be a very busy show. I saw one vendor push in at least 7 skids.

 

[Miles42]

I have been going to Gun shows for over 50 years now. I am never too old to get the wants for new things. I have years of accumulated Pa gun stuff. Now is the time to start my Indy collection. LOL

 

[dbrier]

The wife and I will swing by today about 3:30. If there is a long line, we will just keep on driving. Probably head down to ITP and do some shooting instead.

 

[undercvrskank]

this will be my first gun show. hope to see alot of things!

 

[DoggyDaddy]

And the deals will be more plentiful.

Has the INGO hygenie inspection station been approved yet? How about my framing hammer suggestion (for hygenie and gun handling)?

I hear there will be showers set up right next to the sand barrels.

 

[caulfieldian]

My girlfriend wants to go as well.

She wants to check out 1911's.

She's a keeper!

 

[Gunaria]

My friend said don't hate cause we be waiting in line.

 

[VidGuy]

Going on Sat. Looking for a Henry .45 rifle, a Vaquero in .45, or maybe just a M&P15-22.

 

[mainbreak]

I would really like to get my hands on an springfield XDS. so far all that is out there are pictures

 

[N8RV]

Holy cow, was I ever wrong! I got to the 1500 in a windy drizzle, about 45 minutes after it opened, and got in line. The freakin' line went the length of the building AND wrapped around to the entrance! I guess the unemployment situation in IN is worse than I thought.

The place was big and crowded. I can only imagine what a madhouse Sat and Sun will be.

I did get to see a few dream guns -- an LWRC R.E.P.R. and some nifty Kimbers. However, I restricted myself to a holster, a tac light, a couple of spare mags, and a case of 9mm ammo. Looked long and hard at a Trijicon ACOG for my son, but as I expected, he was only interested in having me buy it for him. The concept of paying me back for it was less palatable to him.

 

[gungirl65]

I hear there will be showers set up right next to the sand barrels.

I found the perfect shower head for them to install outside the building. I think it is very appropriate for the crowd that would be using it.