What did you buy at the 1500? (Jan '09)

[turnandshoot4]

bradp looks like his avatar.

turnandshoot4 does not.

I look just like my avatar!!

You sir, look like your old avatar, the walmart greeter

 

[Clay]

Got there about 8:05 and left by 10am. Sold my Ruger 96-17 within 5 minutes of getting there.

oh, sorry I missed you there today! I meant to give you a call, but so much going on I forgot!

 

[whiskeytangofoxtrot]

I walked out with a new 4" XD45 from Midwest Gun Exchange.

 

[seamus]

I'm going to go tomorrow morning and I would like to get some thicker rubber grips for my 1911. I took my rosewood grips off because they are just too purty for everyday use and the rubber grips I put on it give it that evil black pistol look but don't fill my hand the way I prefer. I will dig my hat out for tomorrow.

 

[pinhead56]

Well heck, I was there from noon til 3:30 wandering all over (with my INGO hat even!) but I did not see any of you guys. I also agree it's the most packed I have seen in 15 years of attending this show! amazingly packed.. (good thing the fire marshall wasn't inspecting) I couldn't even get down some isles. If you are claustophobic in crowds, you won't be happy... GO EARLY on SUNDAY By the way, I never found the "INGO hat table" either and I was all over the place. I bought a surplus ammo can with some Iraqi sand in it and a brass sifting basket for the tumbler... how exciting eh? That's what I like about the show, you can find the odd items that don't usually appear on store shelves. I did stop by the Atlanta Conservation Club table and pick up a schedule for 2009. Nice pic of the range. I almost bought a Benchmade auto knife too.. but then realized I really don't need a knife. Saved my money! Whew, glad to be back home, but missed all of ya'

 

[MillenniumC5]

I tried to find a riot shield to buy so I could push my way through the crowd! Today was the first gun show I wished I would of stayed at home. I think they went over on the buildings occupancy. If the next 1500 is that packed it might be my last. Thank GOD for the internet so I can shop from my couch!

 

[ruger7722]

i got an anschutz 54 sporter, two 10-22,rem. 511p 22lr,taraus pt 945,fn fal 308.allen &halleck 420 50 cal muzzle loader .rws diana 22 cal..80.00 dollars worth of 22 lr shells 4 boxes federal 45 hydra shock shells,front sight for my anschutz 164 sporter.few bags of jerky i think thats it.i sold savage 24,smith k22 masterpiece,one 10-22.traded sav. 110 to the pt 945.hope tomorrow is better

 

[esrice]

I almost bought a Benchmade auto knife too.. but then realized I really don't need a knife. Saved my money!

Saved your butt too!

(auto knives are illegal in IN)

 

[rmcrob]

Bought nuttin', honey. But I sure enjoyed myself.

 

[Virtus]

Well heck, I was there from noon til 3:30 wandering all over (with my INGO hat even!) but I did not see any of you guys.

Must have missed you pinhead56. Bumped into turnandshoot4 while waiting to get in and then saw a nice big group on INGOers later in the middle of all the people. If/When INGO has a table, I think we could make a ton of cash by setting up an Oxygen bar for people to get some fresh air. Very crowded this time around.

 

[uaw661]

Just got back from the 1500,all I can say is WOW. Lots & lots of people.
Very hard to make your way down most isles. I have been to most of the
1500 shows over the last 15 years and this one was the most crowded by far.
Anyway I got some AR-15 Bandoleers and 2 -15 round M-1 Carbine magazines.

 

[Pami]

I bought two sodas (from the pop machines, they're cheaper) and a bag of roasted (toasted?) almonds!

I waved to a lot of blue hats!

Lars had the Raven guys make a holster for one of his knives, which he seems to be pretty darn thrilled with.

After about two hours, though, I started getting tired of all the people and became a bit cranky (sorry Scutter & Spas!!).

It was good exercise, though!

 

[Pami]

Must have missed you pinhead56. Bumped into turnandshoot4 while waiting to get in and then saw a nice big group on INGOers later in the middle of all the people. If/When INGO has a table, I think we could make a ton of cash by setting up an Oxygen bar for people to get some fresh air. Very crowded this time around.

Or selling canned sodas for a buck out of a cooler. There's probably rules against that, though.

 

[turnandshoot4]

Must have missed you pinhead56. Bumped into turnandshoot4 while waiting to get in and then saw a nice big group on INGOers later in the middle of all the people. If/When INGO has a table, I think we could make a ton of cash by setting up an Oxygen bar for people to get some fresh air. Very crowded this time around.

After I walked away I thought about how I just walked up to you and said "hi, who are you?" I must have seemed like a mental patient! None the less, nice to meet you!

I need an INGO hat if I'm going to be doing that!

 

[esrice]

KokomoDave offered us a bottle of water! What a nice guy!

 

[tskin]

I bought 2 holsters & that was it. This was my first time to the event. I left with the same feeling I had when I left the Deer & Turkey Expo last year at the Sport, Boat, & Travel Show - "I'm probably never coming back. There's too many people."

 

[esrice]

This was my first time to the event.

Yikes! Don't judge the entire event by this last one. As many people have already said, it was much busier than usual. Thank Obama.

 

[coltaceguy]

Worst Indy 1500 I've been too.

Crowded and dreamin' dealers with INSANE pricing.

 

[Scutter01]

Here's a tip to any INGO'ers going to the show:

"Hi, I'm <insert board name here> from INGO!"

I hate to admit it, but there were a few INGO people I talked to and I just had no idea who they were!

 

[spasmo]

I'm doing good to remember 2 of them I met today... virtus and rmcrob It's bad enough remembering names with faces, now I have to remember real name/board name/and face. hehehehehe

I bought pop, some roasted cashews and some fudge. The fudge couldn't be eaten at the show because it became to soft(ok.. waiting for the jokes). So I actually don't really recommend buying the fudge there this weekend. If tomorrow is anything like today, it will be hot and muggy inside the building.