Which is Better

[TexasBob]

Looking for some Old Hat input, from those who have been to these shows. Which is the better all round Gun Show, ie. Number of tables/Vendors, Prices, Mix of gun to non-gun related venders (Jerky, Kids toys, Windows and Siding) which is better Silverado Gun Show in Show Place Arena Upper Marlboro, Maryland or Appalachian Promotions Annapolis Armory, Annapolis, Maryland. Both are coming up in the Feb, hate to waste my time and would rather go to only one.

Need some scope caps, a soft Case for a Mosin 91/30, a firing Pin tool and sling, feed for it and it's SKS friend, some cheap desiccant packs and 50 cal Ammo cans, looking for a Mosin 44 with a Real Price I'm not made of money or wish to give it away. I have a wish list for a Mossburg 500 but my Bank manager said no for now. I'll look but don't think there are any "deals" on ,45, 9, .380 or 22LR but I can wish.
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[lee2]

Show Place . hands down.

 

[tatoocrab]

Yeah, Show Place bring a buddy if you need bunk ammo.
Oh I guess that was the last time!
Might be no ammo for next show and we all know it will be a different price.

 

[-Z/28-]

Upper Marlboro.

I wouldn't expect reasonable prices on anything though.

 

[engineerbrian]

Better yet, skip the MD shows and head to York or Gettysburg

 

[Travis Bickle]

Even before all of this hype over a potential ban I was generally disappointed with the silverado showplace gunshow the two times I went. There were a few good deals to be had but they were few and far between.

 

[L/H Savage Man]

Don't waste your time going to MD gun shows I don't. They are pathetic. Go to Chantiiiy, VA. The shows are by Showmasters/C E Guns shows. One thousand tables. It will take you over four hours to see everthing. There will be seven shows there this year. I think the next one is in Feb. Appalachian is good when held in PA like at York. Go on www.gunshowsamerica.com to check for dates.

 

[Travis Bickle]

Don't waste your time going to MD gun shows I don't. They are pathetic. Go to Chantiiiy, VA. The shows are by Showmasters/C E Guns shows. One thousand tables. It will take you over four hours to see everthing. There will be seven shows there this year. I think the next one is in Feb. Appalachian is good when held in PA like at York. Go on www.gunshowsamerica.com to check for dates.

I agree that the chantilly shows have been better. Although maybe not now most recently with all the panic buying.

 

[TexasBob]

I agree that the chantilly shows have been better. Although maybe not now most recently with all the panic buying.

I was at the Expo show few weeks back with a 2 hour wait I was around 100th in line, but the drive was over an hour and half at mid-day on a Friday. Within a half a hour of the doors opening it was packed. I’m less than 30 mins to the Show Place Arena and never been to Annapolis Armory. I was looking to save a few bucks on gas and hopefully get in on some deals. The Expo show was crazy over priced on everything only saving to be found was not paying shipping but the venders were acting like their stuff was covered in gold. Well I did get a deal on silver tips.
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[Pale Ryder]

Neither, the Howard Co one on Feb 23 & 24 is better IMO. Showplace is OK, haven't been to the Annapolis one in years, was really small back then.

 

[bcfd2956]

Definitely the Pa shows

 

[sleev-les]

I've been to the Annapolis Armory and it was dissapointing. Silverado's show in Howard county was pretty good IMO. I'll got to that one in Feb again.

 

[balttigger]

My favorite has always been Chantilly only because I would visit Georgia Arms for a couple bags of decent and inexpensive ammo. York is just a hair smaller but just as good as Chantilly (without GA).

 

[photoracer]

In the past the Howard Cty. show has always been one step down from the Frederick shows and I have been to several. The PA shows tend to be bigger than the MD shows but nothing compares locally to the Chantilly shows in number of venders.

 

[jodavk]

I've had good luck finding ammo and firearms deals at the Silverado show, in the past. But, that was several years ago, the landscape has changed! Never been to Annapolis. It is not worth the two hour drive for me for either, anymore. I think if you are dilligent in your online searching, you can still find decent M44s and 54R spam can deals on the internet. Make a list of the "usual suspects" and check it regularly. There are also several other sites that have classified pages...unfortunately it takes time to check alot. And, there is nothing like getting to handle and inspect a piece that has caught attention. Good Luck.

 

[Ironnewt]

I think unless you are looking for a specific part,powder or firearm, deal with the on-line sources for ammunition and the rest. Lately, I have found MD shows over priced and filled with junk.
My .02 cents

 

[Boom Boom]

Better yet, skip the MD shows and head to York or Gettysburg

Give that man a gold star.