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GUN AND KNIFE SHOW MARLBORO, MA January 28 & 29 2012
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there is usually one giant ammo dealer and a few smaller dealers with a good selection of ammo.
If anyone comes back from this show with an SR1911, or a 1911 period, I am going to freak out.![[laugh]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/012.gif "Laugh [laugh]")
A couple of years ago I scored a Colt 1911 MKIV Series 70 for $562 OTD at this show. It needed a bit of TLC and a lot of cleaning, but it was a great find from an excellent dealer.
Deals can be had, but you have to know what you are looking for and what you should pay.
I saw SR1911s at the Manchester show, so I would expect to see them in Marlboro as well.
Good luck.
Sometimes. If you go you'd better get there when the doors open, though, because if I go, I have this annoying tendency to buy almost all the FML-DF ones that don't suck and are selling for under $30. I leave the U-notch crap behind, though, even if they are really cheap. Last time I was there, there was a bunch of G19 FML/DF prebans there for like $20 or $25 a apiece but they were all gone by 11. I only bought 3 because I already have over a dozen of those.
There are a few vendors that show up with overpriced Glock mags, but frankly I just walk right on by those ones. -Mike
See you there!!
s4mt3k
NES Member
Ok, I've never been a gun show so what do you guys keep an eye out for? I'm going to try to get ammo for my Mosin, look for cheap mags for my M&P 15-22... I am planning an AR build so anything I might be on the lookout for? Any GOOD knife companies set up booths? Deals on flashlights?
I'm undecided wrt going to this show this time. One thing I will say is that my Wife and I will NOT be working the GOAL table at shows again until the TOM/GOAL issue is finally resolved by the GOAL BOD (or not).
s4mt3k - I also never go looking for guns, just for the social aspect and/or looking for accessories/parts/mags/ammo, depending on the need at the time.
Flashlights - look for Liotec, John Buckley is a supporter of this forum and offers us good deals with superb support.
You'll likely find cheaper M&P 15-22 MA-Legal mags online than you will at the gun shows.
There usually are a lot of knife vendors. Some mfr their own product and others resell commercial product. KNOW your prices beforehand.
s4mt3k - I also never go looking for guns, just for the social aspect and/or looking for accessories/parts/mags/ammo, depending on the need at the time.
Flashlights - look for Liotec, John Buckley is a supporter of this forum and offers us good deals with superb support.
You'll likely find cheaper M&P 15-22 MA-Legal mags online than you will at the gun shows.
There usually are a lot of knife vendors. Some mfr their own product and others resell commercial product. KNOW your prices beforehand.
Brands of what?
Knives - I like Kershaw, Columbia River, and K-Bar but it's all a matter of personal preference and how much you want to spend.
Flashlights - I like Wolf-Eyes, Ultra-Beam and Fenix. Check out Liotec here: http://www.liotec.com/
ETA: There is no public list of vendors for any gun shows that I've ever been to. Only the promoter knows who will be there and where they will be, although there is a large group of "regulars" and some seem to have reserved spots at each show at a particular location.
s4mt3k
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Sorry my question wasn't clear; what I meant, do you know what brands I might come by at the show that way I can research their product list, pick what I like and check out the prices.
Sounds like I might come by just about all the main brands![[thumbsup]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/044.gif "Thumbs Up [thumbsup]")
Yes, you will.
Flashlights - you will likely see overpriced Surefire plus some others (can't recall names).
Knives - there are a few vendors with damn near every major brand on display (Spyderco, S&W, etc.).
I'm not repeating brands I previously posted.
Since I don't go looking for these items regularly, this is strictly what I recall seeing.
Depending on what your looking for , check ebay and go from there .
MisterHappy
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The "regular" exhibitors generally have the same spots - you'll recognize the "landmarks" after a couple of shows. The other, smaller operations are willy-nilly, and you have to hunt for your prey.
But the chase is part of the fun.
And, unless it's a unique item, make sure you check all the vendors - prices are not fixed, and some are negotiable (MisterHappyJr hunted for, found, and then negotiated on a bayonet for his Arisaka...the first one he ran across was $ 125.....the one he brought home was $60, out the door.)
But the chase is part of the fun.
And, unless it's a unique item, make sure you check all the vendors - prices are not fixed, and some are negotiable (MisterHappyJr hunted for, found, and then negotiated on a bayonet for his Arisaka...the first one he ran across was $ 125.....the one he brought home was $60, out the door.)
expedition03
NES Member
do you think anyone will be selling preban glock mags?
the first generation of glock mags have a u shaped notch which was replaced by a square notch the u notch is the only way to be 100% sure it's preban
expedition03
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no i didn't ask about them selling preban mags at this show. if so tell me what page then.
You already asked this question and it was already answered.![[wink]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/002.gif "Wink [wink]")
minininjer
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Oooh! This will be my first show. I think I will go on Sunday morning. Hoping to meet some of you guys there ![[smile]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/001.gif "Smile [smile]")
45collector
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I'm still trying to decide if I want to show up this year. I haven't missed the January Marlboro show in like 9 years or something but this year is different. I have a project car to restore and I need to save every penny I can.
They don't drop free and some of the really old ones develop cracks in the mag body because most U-notches are not fully metal lined, or the plastic is just that much weaker or less tolerant of stress. I rarely if ever see damaged square notch mags, but you see busted u-notch mags all the time.
It's more of a personal preference thing than anything else.
-Mike
BillyBoy
NES Member
Thanks for that info mike. I happened to notice that recently since I picked up a G21 and it came with a u-notch mag that didn't drop free. I thought it was a problem with the mag but now I know it's a common trait.
It's also worth noting that there are square notch FML mags that don't drop free either, particularly in the G20/G21 frame size, although one could argue these are probably fixable with some light application of sandpaper.
-Mike