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9/16/2007 7:07:47 PM EDT
Who will be attending the Valley Forge Gun Show this week?  I plan to attend either Friday night or Sat morning.  On my hit list will be magazines for my Glocks and Berettas, 5.56 ammo (I will have the brinks truck ready) and a Colt 6920 if I can locate one (it will stay in PA).  They had a Colt 6920 in July but the dealer would not sell to me even though I told him the gun would stay in PA.  He saw my NJ driver license and turned white with fear.  

I was not overly impressed with the number of vendors in July and the lack of selection. I spoke with someone in charge of the event and they told me the fire marshall required them to cut back on the number of tables (about 40 tables less).   Maybe some of us can meet up and say hi.  

Ken
9/17/2007 2:41:21 AM EDT
[#1]
I am hoping to make it on Saturday morning most likely with Raptor22 as my wingman.
9/17/2007 4:32:16 AM EDT
[#2]
for anyone who has been to the vfgs:

whats the difference between the friday night admission and saturday / sunday (i know it costs more but can you buy / sell as usual just like sat/sun?)
9/17/2007 4:48:59 AM EDT
[#3]
I was not impressed with the Friday show in July.  I arrived around 6pm and many of the dealers where either still setting up or not present.  Friday is good if you are another dealer (they get the best deals first) or just want to view the goods before the masses of the general public when it can get really crowded.  Since I do not like crowds I like Friday night since I do not have to fight the crowds.  Saturday morning should be fine but the crowds are crazy until later in the day.  

Ken
9/17/2007 5:16:18 AM EDT
[#4]
I'll be there on Sunday loading up on reloading supplies.
9/17/2007 5:29:56 AM EDT
[#5]

Quoted:
I'll be there on Sunday loading up on reloading supplies.


Don't count on them still being available on Sunday.  Last show I made was Saturday afternoon and the reloading guys were sold out of most everything.  If you are planning on saving on shipping fees you may want to call the dealer and have him bring the stuff you want for pick up at the show.  I know Tony from TNT used to do this for you.
9/17/2007 5:43:20 AM EDT
[#6]
Has anyone ever used the smith there,I think his name is Tony from Ohio.(He is toward the back of the room.)

I would be looking to mate a barrel to an upper.

Just curious as to if anyone has ever used him before.

9/17/2007 7:18:42 AM EDT
[#7]
could the gunsmith there permanently attach a muzzle brake if i purchased an upper or full rifle there? has anyone had experience with this scenerio in the past?
9/17/2007 9:26:28 AM EDT
[#8]
jonjsse1, The smith there can't do it on the spot. I was there last show when a guy from NJ bought an upper, and had to leave it with the smith for a MONTH to shave off the lug and mount a muzzle brake. IM me, I bet I can hook you up with something.
9/17/2007 1:30:33 PM EDT
[#9]
your better off ordering that stuff, send it to ADCO or Donley's in Quakertown.
they can do all the mods you want, then you just go pick it up.

or just have either of those guys just build it to your spec.
9/17/2007 6:53:14 PM EDT
[#10]
I will be there Saturday with my 2 boys aged 7 and 9.

We LOVE gun shows!!!

RW3
9/17/2007 10:06:21 PM EDT
[#11]
I'll be there, working all 3 days.
9/18/2007 10:37:58 PM EDT
[#12]
check IM/EM,RRW III
9/18/2007 10:39:07 PM EDT
[#13]

Quoted:
I will be there Saturday with my 2 boys aged 7 and 9.

We LOVE gun shows!!!

RW3
btt
9/20/2007 12:08:37 PM EDT
[#14]
Maybe Sunday after church.   I'll be the guy wearing the Multicam M43 hat walking with a cane.  
9/21/2007 6:48:50 PM EDT
[#15]
I just got back from the show with a new Mossberg 590. Still couldnt find a PC4 though.
9/22/2007 2:45:17 PM EDT
[#16]
Ended up going this morning. Got everything on my list for relaoding. 3000 rounds of .45 ACP 230 grain RN bullets and 1000 .45LC 250 grain bullets. 5000 mixed Winchester primers and 4 lbs. of powder.

Highest price I saw on .223 ammo was Federal at $479.00 a case of 1000. Even saw Wolf .223 for $125.00 per 500 round case. I'm sure glad I reload!!!
9/22/2007 4:32:09 PM EDT
[#17]
The Valley Forge Show has been steadily going down hill.  This show was only slightly better than the one in June which certainly wasn't worth the $8 admission.  From talking to some of the vendors it appears that alot of them do not like the promoter of the show.  Just my 2 cents.