Thanksgiving Orlando Gunshow Report

[pharmer]

6 weeks ago, before Nov 5 the place was empty. Today there was a mass of humanity wall-to-wall. Go figure. Prices on guns were astronomical, HiPoints for $329!?!? New S&W revolvers were minimum $500+tax and BGC. Apparently that DOW 45,000 is making folks rich. I saw a guy lay out over $3K for a "Colt's Special Edition 1 of 500" and he might have bought "his and hers" if'n the guy had another. 4473 chairs never got cool and "Boss man" (Khaled) was everywhere smiling and jabbering the 3+ hours we were there. Getting to be 2/3 "other than gun stuff" but young folks don't have an "I remember when" tape playing like MUZAK in their heads.

Ammo was better, 1K Blazer brass 9mm was $250 ($12.50/box) although the local Academy had Monarch brass case 9mm for $10/box this week.

Weather was perfect, money was flowing and folks just seemed happier than I've seen in awhile. I'm really looking forward to the "Big Lakeland Show" in 7 weeks. At least I can tote one in to sell/trade. Joe

 

[moosedog]

Right now, in Michigan we are in a slump with gun shows. I hope to see it pick up in the near future.

 

[cherrypointmarine]

I was thinking of going , but the last couple times I've been turned off . I too remember what that show used to be like . Maybe I'll see you in Lakeland , that's always a good show .

 

[Old 44 Guy]

I'm glad to see folks smiling again. Perhaps the election has something to
do with it. Really don't know. Spent Thanksgiving with son and his family in their new home. It's not done yet ] out side is but he will finish in side this winter. 24 were there and got to see my 2 great grandson's. Kipton and Colt, Yes that's his name. Another Great is due next March. I'm one happy