The big Phoenix gunshow is a must

[John Browning]

How does it compare to the Big Reno Show?

[ih8ca]

I am already working on my funds and travel arrangements for the January show. My feeling is that with baseball spring training coming around. Hotels are gonna be more expensive.

[Rule .308]

I always make the Dec show and try to squeeze in a summer show as well, think it is June or July. I actually spent a record low there this year. Did not find anything work bringing home in the way of C&R stuff and everything was pretty overpriced. There were some decent deals on 03A3's, M1 carbines, Garands, P14's and P17's, all of which I own in duplicates. Vendors were a bit on the low side, no SAW/Ken Elmore, Model 1 Sales, and numerous others, attendance did not seem to suffer though, it was packed both Sat and Sun.

Did you get a Mas 49 or a 49/56?

[ih8ca]

mas 49/56

[morrcarr67]

I am already working on my funds and travel arrangements for the January show. My feeling is that with baseball spring training coming around. Hotels are gonna be more expensive.

Not so much spring training as you will start seeing all the "Snow Birds" coming to town. That's what spikes the prices.

[ih8ca]

Not so much spring training as you will start seeing all the "Snow Birds" coming to town. That's what spikes the prices.

No, I am just talking about hotel rooms. I likes to stay in Scottsdale.

[morrcarr67]

No, I am just talking about hotel rooms. I likes to stay in Scottsdale.

So am I. Not all Snow Birds stay in RV parks and such. A lot will stay in hotels/motels.

 The following rates apply for Phoenix / Scottsdale , Arizona
Primary Destination* (1) 	County (2, 3) 	Max lodging by Month (excluding taxes) 	Meals
& Inc.
Exp.**
2012
Oct    105
Nov    105
Dec    105
	2013
Jan    128 
Feb    128
Mar    128
Apr    128
May   128
Jun    80
Jul     80 
Aug   80
Sep   105
Phoenix / Scottsdale 	Maricopa 	 	 	 		 	 	 	 	 		 	105 	71

You can see what I mean by looking at the Per Diem rates for Jan to May.

[0321jarhead]

This thread is making those of us that have financial responsibilities very envious of those that can buy several guns at one time and travel to these events and yet still have money to burn. Lucky dogs, it must be nice!

[ih8ca]

So am I. Not all Snow Birds stay in RV parks and such. A lot will stay in hotels/motels.

 The following rates apply for Phoenix / Scottsdale , Arizona
Primary Destination* (1) 	County (2, 3) 	Max lodging by Month (excluding taxes) 	Meals
& Inc.
Exp.**
2012
Oct    105
Nov    105
Dec    105
	2013
Jan    128 
Feb    128
Mar    128
Apr    128
May   128
Jun    80
Jul     80 
Aug   80
Sep   105
Phoenix / Scottsdale 	Maricopa 	 	 	 		 	 	 	 	 		 	105 	71

You can see what I mean by looking at the Per Diem rates for Jan to May.

I just booked the Courtyard Marriott in Scottsdale for the January show at $60 per night through Priceline.

[gotshotgun?]

This thread is making those of us that have financial responsibilities very envious of those that can buy several guns at one time and travel to these events and yet still have money to burn. Lucky dogs, it must be nice!

+1.

[bplvr]

We went last weekend. Spent about $6-8K, and are still sorting stuff.
Carried open and concealed everywhere ,even to church. In a Free State
they look at a gun like a cellphone.
It is impossible to explain freedom until you experience it.

Next up is Tulsa,Ok.... ,April 6&7 2013 ,....3800 tables. :

[morrcarr67]

I just booked the Courtyard Marriott in Scottsdale for the January show at $60 per night through Priceline.

Good price.

I never use Priceline. I did once for Vegas and got hosed, never again.

[pitfighter]

I left it too late and flew in on Sunday AM with an empty pack - it was a very good show, I will drive next time.
My back pack was very heavy by mid morning and there was a lot of collectable ammo I wanted - but would not be able to fly back with - sealed 300 round battle packs of WW2 8mm.
Negotiating and dealing was great - picked up stacks of useful things.

The SAR bldg. was the best for me - I found the unobtainium Czech ZB26 butt-plate (with fittings) I have been looking for for weeks - RTG, Algheny, all the guys I usually buy mail-order from, there to deal, negotiate and sell - my kind of place.

Some sightings for C&R nerds: original MG34 AA sights, MG34 milled saddle drum top cover, saw cut MP44 receiver, Mauser T gewehr anti-tank rifle, WW2 Soviet Anti Tank rifle, Chinese MG08/15 parts kit $1200, A case of in grease MP40 mags $80 each, sealed case of Vickers belted .303, MP40 kits $1500, Mini-gun kits $25K... OK that last one wasn;'t a C&R.

Highly recommend the trip.

Guns, bayonets and restricted amount of ammo were fine in luggage on Southwest - I had no problems, just follow the rules, they are on line on the southwest website. But I will drive next time, it is just an altogether different gun show experience to anything Cali can offer now.


Pit.