showmofffarm1
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What can anyone tell me about the West Springield gun show coming up next weekend? Can we get decent prices on ammo, such as 9MM or .380? Or would it be a waste of time, considering we have to pay to get in??
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West Springfield Gun show
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Waste of time. Selection will be better than your average gun shop, but you'll pay for it. Admission + parking just to get in. Expect a hefty markup on everything. And it's going to be crowded.
I'm done with shows for a while.
I'm done with shows for a while.
Springfield is unique . . . Big E won't allow any ammo in their buildings, so they put up a tent usually only big enough for 1 vendor (angry Steve from NY) and IIRC a component vendor. With no competition, Steve tends to gouge on a good day. $5 (if it hasn't gone up in past few years) to park + $11 (with discount coupon, $12 without) per person entry fee.
The gun show is fun, and I'd be going if I didn't have my military drill weekend during that time ![[crying]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/006.gif "Crying [crying]")
That being said, ammo is extremely scarce there. I usually go for the jerky and old military memorabilia. My future father-in-law picked up a Henry Golden Boy .22 there some years back, and he swears it's the best purchase he's made to this day.
All inconsistent ramblings aside, if you're going for ammo, you'd do better to check out the local shops in the area. "Guns Inc" and "Guns and Gear" are all within a 10 minute drive of the show, traffic not withstanding. There's also a Dick's Sporting Goods further from the West Springfield/Agawam line.
That being said, ammo is extremely scarce there. I usually go for the jerky and old military memorabilia. My future father-in-law picked up a Henry Golden Boy .22 there some years back, and he swears it's the best purchase he's made to this day.All inconsistent ramblings aside, if you're going for ammo, you'd do better to check out the local shops in the area. "Guns Inc" and "Guns and Gear" are all within a 10 minute drive of the show, traffic not withstanding. There's also a Dick's Sporting Goods further from the West Springfield/Agawam line.
showmofffarm1
NES Member
Guess we won't be looking for ammo. Hoping though we might be able to pick up some extra magazines and other odds n ends.
There's a pretty decent chance of you being able to find magazines so long as you can beat the crowds, and you're willing to pay extra. Unfortunately, it's a hard time to be frugal with the current climate.
+1 very well said!
OMG so full of fail DicksThe gun show is fun, and I'd be going if I didn't have my military drill weekend during that time
All inconsistent ramblings aside, if you're going for ammo, you'd do better to check out the local shops in the area. "Guns Inc" and "Guns and Gear" are all within a 10 minute drive of the show, traffic not withstanding. There's also a Dick's Sporting Goods further from the West Springfield/Agawam line.
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Guns incGun show jerky
OMG so full of fail Dicks
Don't sugar coat it, tell us how you really feel!
i wouldn't even step foot in that goddamned ammo tent.
but it's a nice ( for mass ) pretty big show, and you can score a deal sometimes. but there ARE lots of serious gougers / scammers in that mess of tables as well.
but it's a nice ( for mass ) pretty big show, and you can score a deal sometimes. but there ARE lots of serious gougers / scammers in that mess of tables as well.
Someday I'll go to a real gunshow.![[rofl]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/013.gif "ROFL [rofl]")
I live in Westrn MA but I can't see paying all that just to look for ammo. Nothing like it was in the 90's, and I can't see it comming back. I think the whole panic buying is slowing down, I saw mags on ebay comming down in price. Even the ones called 10 rds +10 even showing the tape measure to prove it.
showmofffarm1
NES Member
Show is Saturday and Sunday so I wouldn't think it would be cancelled or postponed.
tuna
NES Member
Don't forget the best kept secret gun shop around - Auto Sport in Agawam. Easy to miss and he doesn't advertise. I don't think he sets a table at the gun show, so you may want to see him before you hit the show.
Damn I didn't even think to stop in to Auto Sport. I swung by Guns & Gear and they were closed...so I just went home.
I think he is in Florida in the winter months. Maybe i will swing by tomorrow and see.
It's hard to find any deals these days unless you get lucky. I have skipped the last three local shows. I may go to this one just for fun. 9mm ball ammo is tough to find right now. I'm also having trouble getting 38 spl and 22. bill
kiver
NES Member
West Springfield got a whopping 2.5 inches of snow that has almost melted away![[smile]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/001.gif "Smile [smile]")
Yeah, snow was a non-factor here in the valley - I'm sitting this show out...
No idea about the hours, but I've always had luck looking for his old white minivan in the parking lot. If the van is there, pull in.
I usually go to this show because different vendors show up than what are usually at Marlboro, Wilmington, and Plymouth. I've had good luck finding accessories, magazines, etc. But the ammo selection does suck with it being one major dealer.
I'd be going but no one from my area is up for the almost 2hr ride so I'll be skipping it.
I'd be going but no one from my area is up for the almost 2hr ride so I'll be skipping it.
Guns Inc doesn't have any ammo, or much of anything else on the shelves. I feel sorta bad for the guy who bought the place, doubled the size of the store, and finished the remodel just in time for a shortage on EVERTHING he might want to stock. I did see one box of .45 hollow points for $54 bucks. Probably still sitting there.
