glendale gun show

[rspar]

Anybody been to the Glendale Gun Show? I'm looking to get a lee zip trim and all the associated stuff. What are the chances of getting a decent deal there? I see it's this weekend.

[edgerly779]

Same as killing a hog in san diego county. Not many deals there show is to small. Try ebay and this forum. Try gunbroker.com

[gatesbox]

I heard there were some 1911 castings at cow palace, I just happen to have an appointment in Burbank on Saturday.....might have to give it a peek...

[geedavell]

I went there once and was really disappointed. In and out in 1.5 hours

[jyo]

Yes, it is a smaller show, but it has gotten way better in the last couple of years---plus you get free parking and reasonable entry fee unlike Costa Mesa show. I'll be there Sat.

[Brandon04GT]

Can someone quickly tell me the stuff I can expect to see at the Glendale gun show? I've never been to a gun show in CA and for the most part I hear they are a waste of time. From my understanding the Costa Mesa gun show is just a Crossroads Of The West show right? Cause I hear those shows are crap.

I might be free this Sat and Glendale isn't too far from me like Costa Mesa is so I'm thinking about possibly checking it out.


Brandon

[shafferds]

Costa mesa is huge compared to Glendale. Its like rolling the dice and see what you can find. Some good deals . . . Maybe not.

[BruinGuy]

@rspar and Brandon04GT -

I'm tempted to say that what you'll find there is beef jerky and knick-knacks.

Seriously though, at Glendale you can expect three ammo sellers - MiWal, LAX, and our buddy Bulletman Serge. They'll all be worth checking out and comparing prices for some deals on ammo.

Otherwise, there will be 4 or 5 tables of guys selling AR uppers. I am skeptical of all of them. Ammo Bros will probably be there with some full retail guns. There's usually a couple tables of overpriced C&R. Otherwise, lots of supplies, lots of cheap accessories (both in price and quality) and plenty of tables of random junk.

I usually go to pick up ammo and some discount cleaning supplies. Usually in and out in about 2 hours.

Hope this helps, and don't forget to sample the jerky!

[saki302]

I'll probably drop in and pick up some empty ammo cans. $8 entry is cheaper than shipping.

Other than ammo and knick knacks, I haven't bought much else there in ages. I did find some nice guns before- ''Blaze' Guerin sometimes has some nice stuff at his table (right side towards the back).

-Dave

[rspar]

Might give it a try, thanks all. Although my buddy just asked me if I want to go shooting Saturday so.....

[Brandon04GT]

@rspar and Brandon04GT -

I'm tempted to say that what you'll find there is beef jerky and knick-knacks.

Seriously though, at Glendale you can expect three ammo sellers - MiWal, LAX, and our buddy Bulletman Serge. They'll all be worth checking out and comparing prices for some deals on ammo.

Otherwise, there will be 4 or 5 tables of guys selling AR uppers. I am skeptical of all of them. Ammo Bros will probably be there with some full retail guns. There's usually a couple tables of overpriced C&R. Otherwise, lots of supplies, lots of cheap accessories (both in price and quality) and plenty of tables of random junk.

I usually go to pick up ammo and some discount cleaning supplies. Usually in and out in about 2 hours.

Hope this helps, and don't forget to sample the jerky!

Thanks for the info. Guess I might go check it out for maybe some ammo and jerky. I wonder if LAX prices their ammo the same as what they offer during their parking lot sales.

[brassburnz]

I'm going just because I haven't been there in a while. There are usually some deals around if you look hard enough. I usually pick up ammo or padded pistol cases, stuff like that. Haven't bought a gun there is years.

[amd64]

Went this morning. Packed house. Decent ammo deals.

[brassburnz]

Just got back. The place was crazy. I've never seen it that packed before, even before the Obama scare.

[ir0nclash86]

were there any m1 carbines for sale?