Valley Forge Gun Show

[Arcana71]

Just came back from this one. Even for a Friday night, it seemed light (as in "less than 100% set-up"). Made pretty quick work of it. Here's what I found:

- Arrived early, enjoyed a late lunch at Chumley's
- Plenty of Milsurp rifles of every stripe to be had
- Complete AR-15s and uppers all over the place
- Saw a neat Marlin Papoose, talked myself down
- Offended by new, OEM Glock magazine prices
- Ammunition prices seem to have stabilized a bit
- I like the Teriyaki Beef Jerky, perhaps too much
- Got to pet a tiny little dog (Pomeranian, maybe)

[str8shooter]

Originally Posted by Arcana71

Just came back from this one. Even for a Friday night, it seemed light (as in "less than 100% set-up"). Made pretty quick work of it. Here's what I found:

- Arrived early, enjoyed a late lunch at Chumley's
- Plenty of Milsurp rifles of every stripe to be had
- Complete AR-15s and uppers all over the place
- Saw a neat Marlin Papoose, talked myself down
- Offended by new, OEM Glock magazine prices
- Ammunition prices seem to have stabilized a bit
- I like the Teriyaki Beef Jerky, perhaps too much
- Got to pet a tiny little dog (Pomeranian, maybe)

- M1 Garand prices were still up there, but the quality was much better than the March show
- Some real nice SKS to pick from, getting up there in price though, $250 +
- The same guy from Jersey sitting right up front still selling P08s and P38s at prices like they're made of gold.
- Rediculously high prices for some big bore pistols. $899 for a S&W 29-2 with practically warn smooth grips, come on. I picked up the exact same gun in like new condition, in a velvet lined walnut display box for $550 not too long ago.
- I heard a lot of newbies asking dealers questions, and I heard a lot of good, honest answers. Asian guy in the back selling M1 Garands seemed almost too honest, letting people about CMP if his were too pricey (and I think his prices for the quality were fair)
- Still couldn't find a decent AK for a decent price. A couple Yugo M70 synthetic underfolders for $499, but anything with wood was over $550
- I wanted to flick that damn pomeranian off the display case like a booger, how annoying.
- The first time I noticed a beef jerky tent and I laughed out loud thinking about some of the threads on this forum.
- Came home with a 1941 P38, matching numbers, 90% original finish, soldier bring back, nazi markings, no import marks. And lots of ammo in many shapes and flavors. Color me happy!

[SLG]

Where there any good deals on tactical shotguns?

[str8shooter]

Originally Posted by SLG

Where there any good deals on tactical shotguns?

I saw a lot of them there, but I wasn't in need (ok, want) so I didn't check the prices. What I did see was basically the MSRP on boxed guns, so it's up to the buyer to know how hard to push to bring the prices down. I would bet there's a lot of room to negotiate with the number of dealers I saw with shotguns. I would say I saw more AR and Tactical shotgun dealers than any other type specific dealer there.

[stopphillysmrdrrate]

How are the ammo prices?...what are the prices for mosin's anybody know?

[str8shooter]

Originally Posted by stopphillysmrdrrate

How are the ammo prices?...what are the prices for mosin's anybody know?

I didn't buy any russian tonight, but looking around I found the table with the big ammo sign in the back left corner had the best (or equal) prices, and they have everything. I bought Mosin ammo from them last time because they were the only ones that had non-corrosive. I bought .38 spl, 9mm and .45 acp from them tonight because they had the best price. Ask the guy about his Hard Glock Cafe shirt and you'll get a smile, otherwise, he acts pretty stressed out because at the end of the day when the gun booths are shutting down, everyone's running to his table to buy ammo for their new toys.

[stopphillysmrdrrate]

What time does the show start tmo(sat)?

[Arcana71]

Originally Posted by str8shooter

I wanted to flick that damn pomeranian off the display case like a booger, how annoying.

That dog is actually kinda cool. They can be a yappy, annoying breed, but this one never made a sound or caused a fuss. She just quietly visited anyone who stopped at "her table" and was willing to pay attention to her. While I'm a fan of "sturdier" dogs, I actually thought it was kinda cute.

Originally Posted by str8shooter

The first time I noticed a beef jerky tent and I laughed out loud thinking about some of the threads on this forum.

I know, I know. And I actually went and bought some. I admit it freely... the Teriyaki is pretty good stuff.

To venture back toward the topic, I loaded up on CCI Mini-Mag for about $5.50 per 100 rounds. I figured I couldn't lose.

[str8shooter]

Originally Posted by Arcana71

To venture back toward the topic, I loaded up on CCI Mini-Mag for about $5.50 per 100 rounds. I figured I couldn't lose.

Great deal! .22 lr, I assume. The best deal I've ever found was online at $8.70 per 100, but I'd have to buy 500. Wish I saw that.

[Ophidian]

Originally Posted by phillychoppin

Is anyone going tomorrow morning that knows russian long guns? I'm hoping to pick up a mosin nagant but I know zippo about old guns and I don't want to get a junker.

I'm planning on getting there kinda early...maybe around 10:00 (Saturday).

Thanks,
PC

I can help you and I will be there tomorrow first thing in the morning till about noon, ill shoot you a PM with my phone number.

I was actually surprised how cheap the x39 ammo was (there is a booth near the entrance which was selling it for 167/1000 which is unheard of, even on the internet. I walked around all day with my swede mauser and my k31, lots of lookie-loos but no buyers. Its funny considering what I am asking for vs the gun show prices (which from what I saw were anywhere from 20-25% more than what I am offering and not as good quality). Also, I am going to carry these around tomorrow, but holy crap does that 25lbs or so really wear on your fast. 4 hours of that was enough for me to almost keel over.

I ended up walking away today with a Stag AR15 with carry handle, peep sight and collapsible stock. It was actually a good price and I can hardly wait to shoot it after the show tomorrow. Also 500rds of wolf 223 (ill admit it was a little expensive but whatever I want to shoot tomorrow) and about 30 tracer rounds in .223 *shhh*