First Gun Show

[Andrew911tt]

Today I went to my first gun show and got some new accessories. It was the San Diego Crossroads of the West Gun Show. I had a good time and saw some cool stuff.

Sad part is I won't have my gun until the 29th(stupid CA 10 day wait period).

Magpul ACS - Flat Dark Earth
Magpul MIAD - Flat Dark Earth
Magpul MOE Hand Guard Carbine Lenght- Flat Dark Earth
Magpul Pmag - Flat Dark Earth
100 Factory reloads
20 PMC Bronze
Bolt Flag
Gun bag

 

[MichiganScott]

Two things I don't buy at gunshows are powder and reloaded ammunition. Most of the "kabooms" I've heard of over the years can be traced to mismarked powder or bad reloads purchased at gunshow. I even have problems buying factory ammo because of the nagging feeling that it may not truly be factory.

You will most likely never see the vendor again so you have no recourse if something goes boom.

The other accessories are nice. Too bad you have the waiting period.

 

[Andrew911tt]

It was from one of the big ammo dealers and at $28 for 100 I decided to try it. I have decided to leave the gun stock for my first trip to the range and then through the new parts on it

 

[Kodiakco]

You went to a gun show and bought 1 Pmag and 120 rounds? I need to get a life! I've had my 15 OR for less than a month and have a dozen Pmags and my last trip to the local gun show I bought 500 rounds of PMC Bronze. Then again I have a little over 1200 rounds thru it too.

 

[Andrew911tt]

I might have been a little conservative but i want to get the gun first and see where I go from there.

 

[T_West]

Nothing quite like a gun show to connect with a large group of pro shooting sports people. It just feels good

 

[SW Gun Guy]

Hope this is not TOO dumb a question. What does a bolt flag do??

 

[Andrew911tt]

For me I will use it to depress the "Bullet Button" and during the ceasefires at the range you put it in the camber and the range officer knows that there is no built in it. It cost me $1.00

 

[Andrew911tt]

Does anyone have any expericace with the UTG TL-BP69S Bipod. I am very interested in getting one.

 

[oneyeopn]

you can also put it in at home and know that there are no bullets in it, just in case there is any question.

 

[SW Gun Guy]

Does anyone have any expericace with the UTG TL-BP69S Bipod. I am very interested in getting one.


I have one of those and it works fine. I have another where the legs are sping loaded that I prefer. This one you have to move the knob to rotate the legs in to position. With no tension on the legs they do seem a little wobbly when down, but I never notice it when in firing position. I think for the price it is a great starter. Play with it, shoot, then you can always get something else when you know what you like.

 

[Andrew911tt]

I have one of those and it works fine. I have another where the legs are sping loaded that I prefer. This one you have to move the knob to rotate the legs in to position. With no tension on the legs they do seem a little wobbly when down, but I never notice it when in firing position. I think for the price it is a great starter. Play with it, shoot, then you can always get something else when you know what you like.

What brand/model is the other one that you have?

 

[oneyeopn]

I looked at that bipod when I was choosing mine. I spent just a little bit more money and really love the one I got. As SW Gun Guy said, I also have one that the legs are spring loaded on and I really like it. Here is the one that I have plus you can mount it with a QD adaptor but the bipod comes with all the adaptors you might need:

 

[oneyeopn]

I got mine off of eBay from AXC products $29.95 with free shipping.

 

[oneyeopn]

In my experience you need a bipod to be as solid and stable as possible, any little wiggle can mean 2 inches at 100 yards. Thats just my opinion.

 

[oneyeopn]

http://www.amazon.com/NCStar-Precis...3I/ref=sr_1_28?ie=UTF8&qid=1337654756&sr=8-28

I am having internet problems but this is the bipod I have and it is great.

 

[Andrew911tt]

A couple things came in today from Cabelas
5 = MTM RS-50
1 = MTM R-100

I was suppose to order the MTM R-100-Mag instead of the R-100 so I called Cabelas and they are going to ship me the correct one no charge, plus I don't have to send the wrong one back. I will definitely order from them again.

I also got this from Amazon
Otis Tactical Cleaning System

 

[Fat Old Guy]

I used to frequent gun shows on a regular basis and then I started selling at gun shows. You would see the same vendors at every show. FWIW, I never had any problems with gun show reloads.

Haven't been to a gun show in years.

 

[mannyo747]

Nice gear. I'm in Ca. Also crossroads will be in my area in June or July. I hope i can save up enough money by then first thing on my list is a scope, ammo, and a rail.

 

[Wtex]

Andrew after you shoot up those reloads don't buy anymore, you may save a couple bucks but it is not worth it. When I bought an M1 carbine, the first box of ammo I got was reloads from a dealer that made all the TX shows. Third round I shot was over charged, blew the bottom out of the magazine, sprayed hot gas in my face, and slammed the bolt back so hard it stuck. Lots of smoke. Fortunately the carbine survived. I tried to find the brass shell to take back to prove what happened but it threw it too far to find. From that point forward, I only buy factory ammo or use reloads I've made myself.