Colorado Springs - shows

[bradbn4]

I was driving down Acmdy today and noticed that there will be a Prospectors Sertoma gun show this weekend. They had their standard sign up by Village Inn.

Not worth the drive down from anyplace far, and if you walk slow and make 3 laps it should kill about an hr.
Standard cut and paste from their website.

Colorado Springs Event Center at Rustic Hills,
3960 Palmer Park Blvd., Colorado Springs, Co. 80909
SERTOMA has sponsored shows in Colorado Springs for 42 years.
Active Duty Military with I.D. , Colorado Springs Police
and Fire personnel in uniform $5.00. Kids 12 and under free.


DOLLAR OFF (http://www.sertoma-gunshow.com/dollar-off.html)COUPONS (http://www.sertoma-gunshow.com/dollar-off.html) ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS WEB SITE.
http://www.sertoma-gunshow.com/dollar-off.html

[Chief_of_Scouts]

I have gone to this show once. They even had some guns there.

[APEXgunparts]

Gloria and I did not set up at the SERTOMA show...

Richard

[spqrzilla]

Well, that partially explains why the show was lame.

[APEXgunparts]

Their is an RK Gun Show this weekend at the Mortgage Solutions Financial Expo Center of Colorado Springs at 3650 North Nevada Avenue.
That show usually has some interesting tables of guns and collectibles.

Richard

[Aardvark]

I've had good finds at Springs shows. Seems to be more variety and turnover, while Denver holds Groundhog Day shows. But I still go because it's cheaper than a movie and some of the yoga pants are better than pr0n!

[APEXgunparts]

I've had good finds at Springs shows. Seems to be more variety and turnover, while Denver holds Groundhog Day shows. But I still go because it's cheaper than a movie and some of the yoga pants are better than pr0n!

So after a couple strolled past (with the wife in skin tight yoga pants) the gent who set up next to me made a comment about how many women seem to lack any sense of modesty!
From behind those pants were not much more covering than a coat of paint would have been!

I did pick up a German Imperial Artillery short sword from a private seller.

Richard

[APEXgunparts]

25th & 26 of March,, SERTOMA gun show.
Colorado Springs Event center at the intersection of Palmer Park & Academy Blvd.

http://www.sertoma-gunshow.com/

If you attend, please swing by my tables and say hello!

Richard

[TEAMRICO]

Palmer Park and Academy gun show...wow, not impressed.

[Aardvark]

Oh, you mean the home improvement/maybe some guns show? What a fartin' joke that show was. I should have just gone to the Collectors show up here at the MerchMart.

[bkincaid]

What a serious waste of $9.00 it was...not to mention the wasted time too.

[theGinsue]

Palmer Park and Academy gun show...wow, not impressed.


Oh, you mean the home improvement/maybe some guns show? What a fartin' joke that show was. I should have just gone to the Collectors show up here at the MerchMart.


What a serious waste of $9.00 it was...not to mention the wasted time too.

I quit going to that show years ago because it had so little that drew my interest it certainly wasn't worth it. I hold out for the shows at the Freedom Financial Expo; it too is going down but at least it's still more firearms/accessories than anything else.

[ChunkyMonkey]

What a serious waste of $9.00 it was...not to mention the wasted time too.

But but you couldve gotten some jerky and candles.

[APEXgunparts]

Did anyone visit the Sertoma Gun Show this weekend?
It was held in the usual location on Academy Blvd here in Colorado Springs.

Richard

[10x]

I did not, that show hasn't interested me in a few years. Tanner is next weekend. I'd rather spend ten dollars there than nine dollars at the tiny springs show.

[APEXgunparts]

Any reports from the RJ Gun Show at the Colorado Springs event center?
I was over that way, but did not have time to stop by today.
I was thinking about going on Sunday afternoon, but wanted to know if it was worth the price of admission?

Richard

[ChadAmberg]

Any reports from the RJ Gun Show at the Colorado Springs event center?
I was over that way, but did not have time to stop by today.
I was thinking about going on Sunday afternoon, but wanted to know if it was worth the price of admission?

Richard

I was wondering the same thing.. its been quite a while since I've been to any show.

[10x]

I drove through the parking lot. Only 25-30 cars in the lot no one going in or out, entry and exit through the same door. They used to use one door in and the other out. That means they are using half the space and don't have enough foot traffic to worry about congestion. I did not go in. Oh, entry is now $10 instead of $9 per a small blurb in the paper.

[ChadAmberg]

I did go, and it wasn't too bad. Yeah, only about half the space was used. However, the number of real gun vendors vs others was pretty good. Didn't see any jerky at all! And the prices were... fairly decent. Wish there were more C&R type sellers though. And it wasn't crowded, which meant many of the vendors were willing to make deals.

[APEXgunparts]

RJ Gun Show in Colorado Springs this weekend.
It is located in the event center at Palmer Park and Academy.
I have already set up our tables....

Richard

[Aardvark]

Aw...crikey. I just bought something, but might go south to sell other pieces.

[spqrzilla]

Hmmmm, I might drop in and say Hi to Apex.

[10x]

Not very well advertised. How many tables?

[APEXgunparts]

Hmmmm, I might drop in and say Hi to Apex.

My tables are at the show,, my wife is working at the show,, I came home to get some projects done today.
I should return around 4PM.

Richard

[BladesNBarrels]

My tables are at the show,, my wife is working at the show,, I came home to get some projects done today.
I should return around 4PM.

Richard

Just noticed you posted at 16:15 (4:15PM)

Hope your wife wasn't waiting for your prompt return.

[Coffee]

[APEXgunparts]

Just noticed you posted at 16:15 (4:15PM)

Hope your wife wasn't waiting for your prompt return.

[Coffee]

That's odd, I wasn't on the board around that time.
I am going to compare the time I post with the time on my desk top...

Richard

[BladesNBarrels]

That's odd, I wasn't on the board around that time.
I am going to compare the time I post with the time on my desk top...

Richard

Okay, you got me wondering. I checked my settings and my clock is set to MST, with adjustment for Daylight Savings.
Don't know how the posting time of 16:15 could have been too far off? But, technology has its own basic laws of physics.

[APEXgunparts]

Its time for another RK Gun Show here in Colorado Springs.
I am heading over to set up today.
The show is located at Palmer Park and Academy Blvd.
It should be an interesting weekend!

Richard

[bradbn4]

so you are saying it is worth while to go, if nothing more than to scope out what you have?

There are one or two things I am looking for, they will be easy to buy once I figure out what they are.
Who knows, a parts kit might just be one of those things.

[zteknik]

I might swing by with the kiddo. Need to find a set of buis for the kids carbine.

[TEAMRICO]

I plan on swinging by first thing tomorrow morning.

[APEXgunparts]

so you are saying it is worth while to go, if nothing more than to scope out what you have?

There are one or two things I am looking for, they will be easy to buy once I figure out what they are.
Who knows, a parts kit might just be one of those things.

I walked the show this morning and went around at least once.
I saw tables with lots more interesting stuff than what I have.
I spotted a really nice East German Makarov and a Lee-Enfield #5 (it needs a rear sight, but $250 is a good price)
However, I spent my money on a WW2 US M1 A/A Battery Commanders Observation Scope!

Richard

[bradbn4]

I walked the show this morning and went around at least once.
I saw tables with lots more interesting stuff than what I have.
I spotted a really nice East German Makarov and a Lee-Enfield #5 (it needs a rear sight, but $250 is a good price)
However, I spent my money on a WW2 US M1 A/A Battery Commanders Observation Scope!

Richard

Thanks for the update; I could use a nice Makarov, and it has been a few years . . I got some cash maybe I will poke my head in torrow.

[funkfool]

I went yesterday, sporting my CoAr T-shirt... sold a bunch of gun cases... almost bought a S&W 617-6.
Should have bought it...

[TEAMRICO]

Apex. Sent you a PM.

[APEXgunparts]

There will be a RK GunShow this weekend held at the Event Center at Palmer Park & Academy.
This time Gloria and I will NOT be there.
I do hope you all have fun and find a bunch of good stuff!

NO ONE better be on the tables that I paid for!

Richard

[APEXgunparts]

https://www.cpr.org/2020/03/13/coronavirus-cases-grow-dramatically-in-colorado/

Looks like there may NOT even be an RK Gun Show after all...

Richard

[tboner]

Tanner Denver show cancelled for March 21-22

[APEXgunparts]

Tanner Denver show cancelled for March 21-22

Shouldn't that notice be in the TANNER Gun Show thread?

Richard

[TEAMRICO]

Any word on the RK show?

[TEAMRICO]

My buddy who is working the show said they are only letting 250 inside at a time.

[Aardvark]

Seeing many cancellations on gunshowtrader. This may be the last one in the front range for a few months.

[TEAMRICO]

It was open and they did not seem to be counting people.
17 hour BGC though.
Seemed pretty crowded.

[APEXgunparts]

There is an RK show in the Springs on the 23-25 Oct 2020.
https://rkshows.com/event/colorado-springs-co-gun-show-6-2/
Here is the link to the "Event Center" web site.
https://www.coloradospringseventcenter.com/
It opens at 2PM on Friday afternoon and closes at 7PM, there will be COVID-19 rules in place...

Richard

[APEXgunparts]

SO, is anyone going to come by the RK show on a Friday afternoon / evening and see what is for sale?
I am thinking that Friday afternoon is going to be a bit slow.

Richard

[bradbn4]

There is an RK show in the Springs on the 23-25 Oct 2020.
https://rkshows.com/event/colorado-springs-co-gun-show-6-2/
Here is the link to the "Event Center" web site.
https://www.coloradospringseventcenter.com/
It opens at 2PM on Friday afternoon and closes at 7PM, there will be COVID-19 rules in place...

Richard

Odd that the Colorado Springs link does not show anything for those dates...

[APEXgunparts]

Odd that the Colorado Springs link does not show anything for those dates...

The Event center page still lists shows from dates that are in the past!
It appears they don't do a good job on updates.
HOWEVER having spoken to the RK show promoter there is going to be a Gun Show in Colorado Springs starting on Friday afternoon.

Richard

[10x]

Not well advertised, i wonder how many will attend. Would be good to get back to something normal and fun.

[APEXgunparts]

Not well advertised, i wonder how many will attend. Would be good to get back to something normal and fun.

Yesterday I made a run over to WH5 from here at Stone Ave.
I spotted numerous roadside signs advertising the RK Show.
The promoter usually has billboards and radio adverts as well.
My hope is that customer show up on Friday as well!

Richard

[TEAMRICO]

They are still setting up. Both sides are being used in the event center to accommodate social distancing. Better to come tomorrow, more vendors

[APEXgunparts]

Gloria and I were in early and set up in the north side of the 2 halls.
Not everyone will be able to get in before 2PM, but I expect most will be there by 7PM tonight (closing)

Richard

[battlemidget]

How was the show? Any comments?

[TEAMRICO]

I went on Friday at opening and then swung by again on Sat with my stamped hand. Well, it was a gun show. Very spread out tables in both halls of the event center. Personally did not find anything. I’m assuming most vendor sold most of there goods online during the shutdowns. Worth $12 entry fee? No.
I’m curios about a Tanner show. Anyone have info about those?

[APEXgunparts]

The RK Gun Show that WAS scheduled to be held at the event center in Colorado Springs over the Thanksgiving day weekend has been COVID cancelled.
The latest round of restrictions made it impossible.

Richard

[Aardvark]

Figures. The one weekend I wasn't covering at work...

[APEXgunparts]

Today the RK Show promoter called to let us know the January show in Colorado Springs has been cancelled...

Richard

[APEXgunparts]

OK, looks like the RK Gun show at the Colorado Springs event center is REALLY happening! (FINALLY)

https://rkshows.com/event/colorado-springs-co-gun-show-9/

We will be setting up on Friday, and the show will be open on Saturday and Sunday.
Now, who is going to attend?

Richard

[zteknik]

Heck I might drop in on my lunch Saturday. If not. I'll probably swing by Sunday

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[APEXgunparts]

OK, looks like the RK Gun show at the Colorado Springs event center is REALLY happening! (FINALLY)

https://rkshows.com/event/colorado-springs-co-gun-show-9/

We will be setting up on Friday, and the show will be open on Saturday and Sunday.
Now, who is going to attend?

Richard

I just returned from setting up at the RK Gun Show at the Colorado Springs event center.
Looks like it will be a good show, I saw some interesting stuff being put out for sale.

Richard

[XJ]

Is it OK to sit in the parking lot with some ammo on the tailgate?

Asking for a friend [Sarcasm2]

[TEAMRICO]

Is it OK to sit in the parking lot with some ammo on the tailgate?

Asking for a friend [Sarcasm2]

Will you have .22lr?
Trying rustle some up for our Boy Scout Troop trip to the NRA Whitington in NM this month.

[TEAMRICO]

Show is not big and if you are desperate to overpay for ammo this is the place.

[theGinsue]

On Saturday, May 1st, I got a call from a friend who asked me if I wanted to go with him to a gun show @ Palmer Park & Academy here in the Springs.

I thought "Hmm, I know there was a show last weekend, but had no idea there was another this weekend". My buddy assured me he saw a marquee sign that said "Gun Show This Weekend" in front of the venue. Given I know a bit more about firearms than my friend and he may want me there for advice, and since we hadn't hung out in over a year I said "Sure".

So I go to his house and we go to the "gun show". We get there and as we're looking for a place to park we're both thinking that the people going in look a bit "odd" (actual word used by my friend). Now, I know that over the last 2-3 years a lot of folks who never would have considered owning a firearm have been buying them up, so maybe that explained the clientele.

Given we were a little unsure of the event based off of the folks going in we thought we'd peek into a window first. While everything inside was curtained off there was a flier taped to the window which advertised that the weekend event was actually the "Oddity & Bizarre Expo". Well, this explained everything we were seeing.

Needless to say, we didn't get a chance to buy any over-priced ammo or beef jerky.

[APEXgunparts]

On Saturday, May 1st, I got a call from a friend who asked me if I wanted to go with him to a gun show @ Palmer Park & Academy here in the Springs.

I thought "Hmm, I know there was a show last weekend, but had no idea there was another this weekend". My buddy assured me he saw a marquee sign that said "Gun Show This Weekend" in front of the venue. Given I know a bit more about firearms than my friend and he may want me there for advice, and since we hadn't hung out in over a year I said "Sure".

So I go to his house and we go to the "gun show". We get there and as we're looking for a place to park we're both thinking that the people going in look a bit "odd" (actual word used by my friend). Now, I know that over the last 2-3 years a lot of folks who never would have considered owning a firearm have been buying them up, so maybe that explained the clientele.

Given we were a little unsure of the event based off of the folks going in we thought we'd peek into a window first. While everything inside was curtained off there was a flier taped to the window which advertised that the weekend event was actually the "Oddity & Bizarre Expo". Well, this explained everything we were seeing.

Needless to say, we didn't get a chance to buy any over-priced ammo or beef jerky.

The Gun Show was in the next hall to the north.
The line to enter the gun show was much shorter.
We did have a lot of people from the "Oddity and Bizarre" show come thru the gun show too.
I sold a lot of pouches and "stuff" to those customers.

Richard