PDX Gunshow at Expo Center 3 days - Friday WAFW

[mkwerx]

I haven't been to a gun show in 10 years, and have zero desire to go back to any. Pay to park. Pay to get in. Crappy selection, prices no better (sometimes worse) than in the gun shops, and lots of people there hawking crap not even firearm or outdoor related. Nerts to that.

The only thing I ever regretted not getting at a gunshow was a Kahr T9 for $400 from Keiths table, when they were retailing for $600 normally. It was brand new, unfired, with fancy wood grips and steel sights. Sexy gun for a good price, wish I'd jumped on it. Other than that, I never saw a deal at a gun show. I also had walked around with a G3 clone for sale at one of the last shows I attended, without so much as a sniff. Meh. Old timers talking about stories of gunshows that kicked bubblegum, got great deals, found ammo for cheap, found accessories for cheap, and and had sexy women escorting them around the show all day (okay, so maybe not the last one) - never did experience any of that. I did laugh at the lack of real security at each show though. They mandated zip tying the actions of declared guns. Never asked about concealed firearms. No metal detectors, no "consent" searches (even "please raise your shirt" stuff) so I was able to carry at every show I attended with no hassle.

I'd much rather just spend an hour in a well stocked gunshop with people who know guns, without the beanie babies or bad popcorn.

 

[ripcity]

I go from time to time to check out what's going on. I don't dwell on the non firearm related stuff, I just go with the flow. I usually never buy anything, but I found a pistol that I've wanted for a while now. It's a slightly rare round (.22 TCM). I found it at Keith's. It even came with the 9mm barrel. I could of said to myself that I wasted money to get in and park, but I was happy to just buy it. Stops me from going out to Gresham. I also found ammo for 16 bucks a box. I did a quick search on the web and couldn't find it that cheap anywhere, so I bought all they had. I also bought a flashlight. I've wanted one for a few years and finally got one. I don't think I would ever go to a store just for flash light. I don't think there are very many good deals at the show, but I enjoy having all the vendors at one location. I would beg it's much more expensive for them than it is for me so I appreciate them coming to the expo center. My friend got a KSG so I will be able to shoot that also. Hopefully tomorrow.

 

[Hawaiian]

Well I was not going until two friends from WA called me that they were on there way down so I went to hang out with them. I Thought I would be safe as I did not expect to see the one gun I was currently interested in. Ruger Gunsite Scout 18" stainless barrel. Well, I thought wrong and one followed me home. $800 which if a fair price to walk out the door. Ammo prices are getting better. I picked up 200 rds of Fed AE 308 for 15.50 a box. That is a pretty good price. Now I need to decide on optics for it

 

[Lilhigbee]

Not hitting this one, however, at the last three big shows I was able to refill gaps in my practice ammo for decent prices. I found a case of .38spl, .45APC and 9mm, one at each show. Tannerite, targets, defensive ammo, etc. I rarely buy a gun at the shows.
Now I really enjoyed the Carson show a couple of weeks ago! Ditto on the Camby show. A whole different feel, real fun! SRG

Glad you liked the Carson show. We try to make it the best we can. Next time stop in and say Hey. Jeannie and I were the ones selling the reloading components in the back. We would like to get an idea of how many NWF folks show up. Eventually the bar upstairs will be moving downstairs and we will be able to have our shows upstairs without all the booths and pool tables in the way. Hopefully we will have room for about 40 tables and enough people to use them all. See you in August??

 

[jvbutter]

every few months I go... trying to keep support for the event, hopping that someday more vendors will show up. I don't think my plan is working... I haven't seed a show in the big side in over a year... and even the small side isn't full.

 

[Sgt Nambu]

Glad you liked the Carson show. We try to make it the best we can. Next time stop in and say Hey. Jeannie and I were the ones selling the reloading components in the back. We would like to get an idea of how many NWF folks show up. Eventually the bar upstairs will be moving downstairs and we will be able to have our shows upstairs without all the booths and pool tables in the way. Hopefully we will have room for about 40 tables and enough people to use them all. See you in August??

Thanks, barring flood or famine, I intend to come in August! I'll stop and chat.

 

[Lilhigbee]

Just a reminder that the Carson show is this coming Saturday. We will be bringing over 60 pounds of powder for sale as well as bullets and primers.
Korey

 

[jbett98]

I get free parking and entry to any Expo gun show, and I don't waste my time anymore.