I saw what appeared to be a pretty nice S & W Model 10 for sale.  The MIM parts made me look closer at the gun because it seemed a lot older (read scuffed up) than it was.  That's when I noticed that the barrel was ringed.  The guy tried to pass it off by saying that the gun shot OK for him, no problems.  I wonder if he passed on the info to a potential buyer or if he just put the gun away--it wasn't on his table an hour later.

Just goes to show that you should always always always check out any weapon thoroughly before purchasing.

Did anyone on this forum buy this revolver?

Not me. But there was a guy trying to pass an Armscorp M14 as the real deal govt issue. I heard a few tall tales regarding gear and guns - glass being one of them. There is no way that Ospreys are close to Leupys, NFs or S&Bs. NFs and S&Bs have the best edge to edge clarity I've seen so far.

The dude with the custom molded ear plugs for $60!  Worth it or not worth it?

We had a lot of fun thanks to everyone. The zombie shooting gallery was a bust but live and learn. The guns overheated which lead to delays. It was thier first time abusing airsoft guns but the did allow everyone to shoot 260 rounds each. That was double of what we anticipated. Next show they will be better prepared. Thanks to all the forum members that came by and helped us cleanup. It was a big help. We gave out over a thouand flyers with the 2AHAWAII.COM on the back. Maybe we might get more members.

Replenished my .22LR ammo can with some CCI standard from SEC, Federal Champion and American Eagle from YG, all nice deals.

I was very tempted by the ammo can of 12 ga. slugs, but instead came across some cheap .357 mag.

Got some Ballistol and cr123's from the Fenix guys, like the rest of you apparently! haha

Boar hair gunsmith brush, and patches from Mojo (couldn't help myself!)

Great show.

I saw what appeared to be a pretty nice S & W Model 10 for sale.  The MIM parts made me look closer at the gun because it seemed a lot older (read scuffed up) than it was.  That's when I noticed that the barrel was ringed.  The guy tried to pass it off by saying that the gun shot OK for him, no problems.  I wonder if he passed on the info to a potential buyer or if he just put the gun away--it wasn't on his table an hour later.

Just goes to show that you should always always always check out any weapon thoroughly before purchasing.

Did anyone on this forum buy this revolver?

Not sure if it was the same one you looked at it? The one I looked at I didn't note the barrel being ringed. Just thought something didn't look/feel right. So I passed on it. I always trust my gut instinct. 

Not sure if it was the same one you looked at it? The one I looked at I didn't note the barrel being ringed. Just thought something didn't look/feel right. So I passed on it. I always trust my gut instinct. 

The guy I'm talking about  had a bunch of ammo cans and stainless steel wool for sale.

I voulenteered to help with the marketing for the next show. What to people want to see improved?  Or expect to see let me know.

Not me. But there was a guy trying to pass an Armscorp M14 as the real deal govt issue. I heard a few tall tales regarding gear and guns - glass being one of them. There is no way that Ospreys are close to Leupys, NFs or S&Bs. NFs and S&Bs have the best edge to edge clarity I've seen so far.

I heard alot of the same stories.....WTF

It's like hearing at the car dealer; " This Yugo will do everything that Ferrari will do".... yeah they both drive, that's about it.

To each his own and Ospreys have a market, but no dealer should ever "honestly" compare Night Force, etc to an Osprey.

I haven't been the show in years...never knew it made it to the big hall.  And they are so crowded nowadays. 

Dexter thanks for volunteering to help out with the next show and thanks for asking for our input.  You might be able to get more coverage in a new thread.  Anywhos
I think the idea with a stage to do demonstrations, promotions, etc, etc, would be good and the vendors could sign up for time slots
I think more food vendors would be good, or more places to sit down and plan for whats next
More vendors, though i dont know how that would be accomplished
Maybe hpd can do some demonstrations and show how awesome they are and will be there when you call 911
Too bad we cant have a actual shooting range section.  Maybe even short shooting classes or something

Line at HPD was all the way to the outer door at 9am today. 

8:35 the line was to the door....

8:35 the line was to the door....

2 hour wait In and out for me today. 

Sorry to hear that, 40 minutes for me. Last day on my permit to register...... and I got called in to work while in line.Worked for two hours.   Made $50, and got a free lunch.

The dude with the custom molded ear plugs for $60!  Worth it or of worth it?

Definitely worth it!!!  May seem a bit expensive, but it works much better than the $100+ electronic ear mufffs and it does not get in the way when you are shooting rilfe.

Definitely worth it!!!  May seem a bit expensive, but it works much better than the $100+ electronic ear mufffs and it does not get in the way when you are shooting rilfe.

Just bought a pair this show. Waiting for them to come in the mail. I am currently working in a 100db to 120db environment and I need something because those foamies are not cutting it.

Overall great show, I got a repalica 1918 trench knife and a rucksack.  I had fun seeing guns that I would only see in books or on tv, there was a trench gun (USGI shotgun) for sale.  Only if I had the money....

Overall great show, I got a repalica 1918 trench knife...

Lemi guess... from Les?  Haha  one of his best sellers.

Definitely worth it!!!  May seem a bit expensive, but it works much better than the $100+ electronic ear mufffs and it does not get in the way when you are shooting rilfe.

Yes, they work very well. My gf's ears are really sensitive so she used to use the cheapo earplugs with earmuffs and even that didn't cut it for some of the larger calibers. Now she uses those custom molded ones and has no problems.

Also, YG jacked up the prices on the .22 federal blue box?  I got some for $14....

Yes, they work very well. My gf's ears are really sensitive so she used to use the cheapo earplugs with earmuffs and even that didn't cut it for some of the larger calibers. Now she uses those custom molded ones and has no problems.

Also, YG jacked up the prices on the .22 federal blue box?  I got some for $14....

i look forward to trying them.

The $14 boxes of Federal blue box were water damaged boxes. Ammo is ok box just not perfect.