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Raleigh Gun Show (July 2-3)

1.8K views 23 replies 11 participants last post by  CoverSixTactical  
#1 ·
So are we taking bets on what AR lowers and PMags are going to run?
 
#13 ·
We will be at the show....look for the yellow "Reloading Supplies" sign hanging under our big sign.

We will have Anderson Lowers for $59.99. We have 15 left. I will tell you that our supplier is out...

We have lower parts kits from Anderson and DPMS for $55.99.

Whether it is now or closer to November - panic buying will happen. Now that Trump is imploding, we expect it to maybe happen sooner rather than later.
 
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Turns out to have been a decent show. Smaller than I remember - it was in a different building than the others I've been to here - but very, very busy. Got a decent deal on a .357 LCR, and saw a lot of stuff changing hands.

OTOH, there were at least three tables selling instant felony adapters... er... "solvent trap adapters", plus a pile of jewelry and whatnot tables, so... Mixed bag.
 
#19 ·
Got a decent deal on a .357 LCR,
I was capping on his idea to get one, thinking he wanted 9mm. Once he clarified he was going .357, I gave my endorsement.

I really want to be there when you pull the trigger on that thing with some full power loads, I think it's going to be "exciting". Especially if you run some corbon through it.

plus a pile of jewelry and whatnot tables, so... Mixed bag.
Don't forget the table with the scented soap. It's not a gun show without... soap.

It was smaller than the other shows, and not in the main building. Ammo prices were so-so, similar to LGS prices on case quantities. Saw a few deals that compared favorably to mail order prices on brass cased new 9mm. There were also lots and lots of AR mags around at reasonable prices. Maybe 10-15% higher than mail order, but in my book that's not too bad for instant gratification if you're looking for mags. Glock mags were WAY too expensive, over LGS prices for sure. Lots of the korean knock-offs, especially the 30 rounders.

Powder was plentiful and reasonable from what I remember, primers and bullets were also there in quantity. I only checked 1 price on primers, saw some BR2s for $45 per box, but I haven't bought any since they were $25 per box so I have no idea if that's good or not these days.

My dad ended up buying a holster and a pocket knife, which is more than I bought. $9 for 4 hours of walking around looking at crap beats watching a crappy movie for entertainment value so I can't complain.

I even ran into some people I know; felt like I'm a someone in the community now.
 
#21 ·
@coversixtatical thanks for the primers! Over all a fairly good show. I got there around 9, and didn't have to wait long to get in. Ended up getting 5k small rifle primers for my 300blk, and two of the soft $7 mix and match cases got a rifle case and a pistol zip up.

Saw an eight pound jug of accurate 1680 for $182, really wanted to buy it but was able to resist. Which is a good thing since I just bought my mold for those reloads. I'll just have to get a couple 1 pounders from @lucky13bullets when I can.

And Anderson lowers were going for about $75, I checked out a few places that had them. Seemed like the AR parts and accessories were a bit higher prices than I remember.
 
#22 ·
We will be at the show....look for the yellow "Reloading Supplies" sign hanging under our big sign.

We will have Anderson Lowers for $59.99. We have 15 left. I will tell you that our supplier is out...

We have lower parts kits from Anderson and DPMS for $55.99.

Whether it is now or closer to November - panic buying will happen. Now that Trump is imploding, we expect it to maybe happen sooner rather than later.
Decent show, yea, in the smaller building.
Neighbor and I both get some powder and bullets from you guys.

Over all, seemed about like before, but with more soap.