Just seeing if any of you are attending Shot Show 2019?
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Just seeing if any of you are attending Shot Show 2019?
Pass. Unless you are truly industry or press, it's just a bunch of sweaty dudes reeking of booze fondling guns, looking for freebees, and pretending to be someone. And don't forget the Asians taking photos of guns for their airsoft knock offs.
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Yeah, I passed the last two years. Only reason to attend any more for me personally is to attend the demo day ( Tuesday.) Nothing I am excited enough about this year to miss a couple days with my family.
After 6 consecutive years, I am passing. It has gotten very boring. Last year I only spent 3 hrs or so in the show.
I've found that in the past 12 years attending off and on, it's not so much about the show but getting to see old friends and making new ones. That and the mil/LE range day.
That said, won't be making it in 2019 due to other commitments but will try to make it in 2020.
Haha! Damn Asians..Quote:
Originally Posted by RHINOWSO
I was recently awarded a patent and a patent pending status for a device that I came up with. I and going to Shot Show, not to promote my product or even to discuss it but just to see this industry as a whole. I wanted to get a good feel for this industry before I commit to further product development or future capital injections to keep funding this project. I'm hoping to meet some people, and see what others have to offer. I've never been before, so this will be my first time. I do have connections in Vegas so my suite is on the house as well as any show I want to attend. So I am only paying for flight and $70 for convention.
Having said that, what would you recommend for me having no experience? Where should I start? What should I concentrate on? I'm really wanting to come back with a lot of knowledge on this industry as a whole.
I’m probably only going to catch media day this year, but I might be able to swing a day or two at the show.
It’s a huge convention and even after 4 days you may not see it all, so wear good walking shoes! Also load up on vitamin C as the shot show crud everyone seems to catch is no joke.
The main floor is where all the big brand name booths are, and as fun as it is going to see the huge booths and stuff, the smaller rooms on the sides and the bottom floor give you more chance to interact on a personal level with the vendors and the people behind the products. The after show parties are another good place to make excellent contacts.
If I could get in, I would go. But I am not industry or FFL so I can’t get in.
Yeah, I wish. :(
(1) Wear comfortable shoes for walkingQuote:
Originally Posted by elephant
(2) Wear deodorant and brush your teeth
(3) Bring a backpack but only take freebees that you REALLY like / Want. You'll learn to hate the idiots pulling the carts full of manuals / books / worthless crap etc.
(4) Map out places / companies / people you want to see, then make a plan to get to all of those places over time otherwise you will likely miss some of them.
One year...I will go. Not this year though.
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Originally Posted by RHINOWSO
You nailed it out of the park with that reply!!! There needs to be much better standards in place for SHOT to curb the clowns, and bring it back to the way it used to be.
I'll be attending. My first one as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by elephant
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Originally Posted by RHINOWSO
I totally get this. I'm a regular at the Wannenmacher Arms Show in Tulsa. While it's a public show, the broad slice of humanity can be 'interesting'.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stickman
One of my best friends from high school is industry and has invited me. I'll be the wide eyed country bumpkin in the big city, but do know how to behave myself. I'm also home trained and know how to wear deodorant and brush my teeth :smile:
Don't get me wrong, it's an amazing, fun, overwhelming experience the first time, especially the first day you are there.Quote:
Originally Posted by murphy j
So much stuff, so many people, NRA / TV personalities, etc, etc.
But then reality sinks in and it's just a huge gun show where nothing is for sale and you are getting little to nothing out of the event, unless you are industry / press / seriously 'in the business' of buying - selling guns - ie long term orders, BD work, relationships, etc.
People watching is half the fun after the shine wears off. Enjoy it!
I understand all that. I'm going for the experience and to say I've been. It's also a good excuse to get away from school for a couple days, and get together with an old friend in a town I've never been to. The wife isn't exactly happy about me going without her and the kids, but I bought off on her getting primo tickets to Pink for her and her brother. I think I got a fair deal :DQuote:
Originally Posted by RHINOWSO
Its fun.
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I'll be there!
I would greatly appreciate it, if anyone going can pick up an extra Geissele coupon for me. I understand that the codes on it are valid for only one transaction. Thank you in advance!
They could if they wanted, but the optics of only 25,000 going to SHOT is not what they want. It is not even "SHOT" Show anymore it is "SHOMLET" Shooting, Hunting, Outdoors, Military, Law Enforcement Trade" Show. You cannot grow the show to other markets and then shrink it at same time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stickman
What it needs IMO is a bigger venue and not having stuff on 5 different floors and dozens of rooms.
Any news? I know the show doesn't start until tomorrow but wasn't today "media day"?
I'm hoping for more AK-47 imports and/or more accessories (optic mounts, handguards, muzzle breaks, etc.) since I've been getting back in to AK's lately. I feel like there should be a lot more options with this platform.
On a side note, I've been emailing Lancer Systems trying to convince them to produce an AK-47 magazine. Fingers crossed!
Really hoping someone can get some info on the suppressed Glock with slide lock teased by Blue Force Gear
Brn-180 So far is the most exciting thing I’ve heard of
That does look interesting. I wonder I'd you could use that upper in conjunction with the Sig mcx adaptor for the back of a ar15 receiver so you could mount one of the max stocksQuote:
Originally Posted by VIP3R 237
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2019 = Another year, another round of junk.
No Geissele AR-10 rails
No canadian monolith from Colt
No KAC 11.5" 300 BLK
Glock launches the 43X and 48 in retarded two tone, not solid black
More marketing crap from SIG
Things that interest me so far for '19 (not necessarily SHOT releases)...
Geissele Super Duty rifles
Remington 700 CP
PWS PCC9
FN509 Midsize & Tactical
P10S Optics Ready
G43X & Gen 5 G19 MOS FS
Trijicon fiber sights
Aimpoint ACRO & M5S
Steiner DRS1X
Shield RMSc
Badger Ordnance 1.70" Condition One Modular Mounts
ADM Titanium mounts & SPEK RDS
Cloud Defensive OWL & COR rails
Inforce aluminum bodied 1500lm WML
Surefire XR1
CCI "Clean .22" and "Quiet Semi Auto" loads
Unity Tactical MARK, FAST LPVO 1.93", cables, Hot Button, offset BUIS, etc.
HHV Gen 2 ATE & RAK
G-Code Phenom Stealth
Nice. I really hope they offer those back-up irons for purchase separately!Quote:
Originally Posted by 0uTkAsT
Regarding the Cloud Defensive OWL lights...am I the only one that thinks they are a bit too big/bulky?
Ditto.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonnyt16
The form factor and price point are literally the only reasons why I'm interested in seeing how the Inforce light they've got on display pans out. I'm sure the OWL will be superior in virtually every other way, but if Inforce can come in at half the price, make it fairly resilient and get the beam pattern dialed in while living up to the claims of output and runtime, I think they'll both come out winners. Inforce has been quite hit or miss in terms of quality, but hopefully they'll take the opportunity to turn a new leaf with the new aluminum line.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonnyt16
And don't get me wrong, I still want an OWL.
If someone is interested, I just want a bunch of cool swag from the good companies. I will compensate you for being my packmule and pay shipping, of course. I will also pay extra if you release a Lysol bomb inside box before taping it shut. PM me if interested. :)
I am disappointed HK didn't announce an optic ready VP9 nor mention of it. They did release a VP9 long slide with a barrel o-ring and 9 o'clock/3 o'clock ports that can be bought slide and barrel only or as complete pistol. Cool, but not really something I see myself wanting and I find it odd they wouldn't have them milled for optics either.
Surefire released the XR1 which looks interesting considering the size and lumen output (600 lumens I believe). I hope it's better than the XC1. They also released a new Vampire pistol light with 400 lumen white light, IR light, IR laser, and visible laser for those running pistols under NV.
The Aimpoint ACRO looks awesome and my wallet is lucky it's not out yet..
BRN-180 is interesting. I doubt I'll own one as I have no need but I bet they do very well.
PSA MP5 later this year, but I'm guessing next year this time.
Anyone have a good rundown on the PRS new-hotness? Action, chassis, scopes and accessories like LRFs?
Is it in the same place every year or does it change venues? I don’t travel outside of my state very often and when I do it’s only Texas. I wouldn’t mind going just to be able to see it.
I don't know if it's the same thing, but Armalite does make a nice one similar to, if you're okay with keymod on it:Quote:
Originally Posted by scottryan
https://i.imgur.com/HGECdXv.jpg
The Armalite rail is a POS. I had one. It sucked. It squirmed around on the barrel nut.Quote:
Originally Posted by FightinQ
So later in one of the days I happened upon a booth with a guy who installed toggle-switch locks onto glock slides, allowing the user to fire a single suppressed shot without the weapon cycling (like the old M23 or KAC beretta).
I can't remember for the life of me the name of the company though. Anyone know?
Sounds like The Hush Puppy Project, but to the best of my knowledge they're focusing on the M&P 2.0, not Glock.Quote:
Originally Posted by ginzomatic
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Originally Posted by 0uTkAsT
that rings a bell... I'll check it out. Thanks
A little 2019 Shot Show news, two dirtballs that worked as forklift operators at the show are arrested for stealing 29 firearms and 36 suppressors. Some real rocket surgeons here...
SHOT Show organizers require licensees to remove firing pins from all displayed weapons before the firearms enter the convention center, the complaint stated, meaning the guns would need to be modified before they could shoot.
The ATF issued an alert on Friday asking gun store owners to “be attentive for any individuals seeking gunsmithing services or, more specifically, firing pins.”
The next day, the owner of Gun Shop Las Vegas on St. Rose Parkway in Henderson reached out to the ATF, saying Limon, Foster and a woman had purchased a 12-gauge shotgun and magazines and asked about a firing pin for an AR-style firearm.
The men said “they were told by an associate that the firing pin needed to be replaced when it was cleaned,” according to the complaint. The owner concluded “the individuals were unfamiliar and/or new to firearms.” Limon told the owner that he worked at SHOT show.
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/...U-teCS7pVC_KPE