Anybody going ?
I will be there on the 9th - Then off to Boston for a few days .....
CONNECTICUT AIRGUN SHOW June 9th & 10th 2012
Windsor Elk Lodge
Windsor, CT
Contact Kevin Hull 860 - 649 - 7599
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I think my father and I are going....
That's one I'll try to make. With three kids, planning is tough.
Me too i want to make it this year but you know how that goes. I was going to meet eric last year and something came up. >:(
Mike 8)
I have heard its a good place to get a trigger done
i am planning to go down sat . took me 5 hours in crappy weather to get there last year :( :-X .hopefully it will be better this year . maybe we can all meet sat some time ???
I was just there last week for a funeral. Only a mile from CT Airguns and I just did not have a chance to even get over there for a few minutes :( Maybe the wife will want to visit relatives by then, but at last take, the next trip that far north isn't until fall, so no show for me again this year.
Cool. I'm only about thirty minutes from there, so I'll definitely keep it in mind. Is it one of the bigger airgun shows, at least in the Northeast? I've only been to 'gun' shows.
It's only 240 miles or 4 hrs, fifty two minutes away from my house :P
Bradley International Airport is right there in Windsor Locks as well if anyone wants to fly in.......just a thought!
Looked up tickets from Philadelphia. $101 each way. Not worth driving.
Just realized this is only a month away. I'm gonna mark my calendar, maybe I'll find an old Crosman.
Quote from: BerkshireHunter on May 11, 2012, 02:16:16 AM
Just realized this is only a month away. I'm gonna mark my calendar, maybe I'll find an old Crosman.
Pretty good bet that you will find a bunch of them :-*
they had airguns from way in the past( quackenbush,etc)to current (edgun) ane everything in between .there was a fair share of crosman fer shur
are the guns retail priced? or can you find some good deals?
I'm hoping that nothing comes up as it usually does when you have kids but I'm planning on being there. Anyone want to do breakfast Saturday morning? Same hotel if anyone is staying Friday night?
Quote from: 1377x on May 11, 2012, 03:14:16 AM
are the guns retail priced? or can you find some good deals?
it's kinda like priusin the yellow classifieds but very up front and personable .some guns are for sale and some are there so you can oh and aw at them .some fruit loop had their edgun there fully changed on a table so he won't let anyone touch it :-X .deals can be had .some one was there with some cheap novelty knives for sale .pellets mifgt be cheaper ,the only thing i really paid attention to were boxes of crosman .20s for $20 verses $26(retail).
QuoteAnyone want to do breakfast Saturday morning? Same hotel if anyone is staying Friday night?
If there were any possible way, I would join you for breakfast. I'm in Louisiana and the nearest airgun show is in AR and I have never been able to attend that one. I've never even been to NY.
Would be really good to get to know some of you guys in person.
Y'all have fun!
Quote from: eric on May 11, 2012, 11:55:50 AM
it's kinda like priusin the yellow classifieds but very up front and personable .some guns are for sale and some are there so you can oh and aw at them .some fruit loop had their edgun there fully changed on a table so he won't let anyone touch it :-X .deals can be had .some one was there with some cheap novelty knives for sale .pellets mifgt be cheaper ,the only thing i really paid attention to were boxes of crosman .20s for $20 verses $26(retail).
gotcha! sounds like a gunshow
there is some kind of airgun event here in mn.something like a gunshow and ft event.might go check it out this year just for kicks
maybe meet some of the other forum members there.there are a few from the yellow, gta,maybe here too,that attend.
Dang, I want to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :(
Quote from: 1377x on May 11, 2012, 06:38:59 PM
gotcha! sounds like a gunshow
there is some kind of airgun event here in mn.something like a gunshow and ft event.might go check it out this year just for kicks
maybe meet some of the other forum members there.there are a few from the yellow, gta,maybe here too,that attend.
do it !!
i'am thinking about going, but it's a 9 hour drive.
joe
5 hours away from me, as long as nothing changes here ,i will be there sometime saturday ......
Quote from: eric on May 11, 2012, 10:26:20 PM
5 hours away from me, as long as nothing changes here ,i will be there sometime saturday ......
Cool, I thought you guys were going to leave me hanging :-*
5 hours for me too.
Quote from: sandpiper on May 11, 2012, 04:11:40 AM
I'm hoping that nothing comes up as it usually does when you have kids but I'm planning on being there. Anyone want to do breakfast Saturday morning? Same hotel if anyone is staying Friday night?
I'm coming down Saturday Morning.... 9am ? where ? ( address so we can GPS it ) Let's all meet !!! Just DO IT !!!! :)
not sure if i'm leaving late friday night on early,early saturday morning .if there is a reasonable meeting place and time that could persade me as to what time i leave
Quote from: eric on May 13, 2012, 01:09:10 AM
not sure if i'm leaving late friday night on early,early saturday morning .if there is a reasonable meeting place and time that could persade me as to what time i leave
We need to find some more info. Does anyone know what time it starts? I'm planning to leave friday afternoon and stay friday night so anytime sat morning works for me.
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I have never been to Windsor ... been looking on google for a restaurant ..
found this one .... anybody been there know of any ?
Windsor 75 Diner Restaurant
35 Poquonock Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 925-6256 ?
Quote from: KevinP on May 17, 2012, 10:37:36 AM
I have never been to Windsor ... been looking on google for a restaurant ..
found this one .... anybody been there know of any ?
Windsor 75 Diner Restaurant
35 Poquonock Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 925-6256 ?
Works for me as long as it's not too far from the event. Thanks for looking into it. I've never been to Windsor either so it's a first for me.
it's about 3 miles north of the event .almost a straight line :P :)
Saturday 9am ?
COOL :-* who else ?
i'll see what i can do
Come on Mike (crosshairs 8) ). You know you want to go.
come on mike ,you know you want wanna :)
Bump
Two weeks away. Just a reminder :)
Yes i do but you know how that goes. I would not like to say im going and something come up like last year.
Mike 8)
I'd like to go, so unless something comes up... :)
I emailed Kevin, who I believe is an organizer and he said as of now there are 40-50 tables/vendors. That may sound like alot but the last gun show I went to had 700. It took about two hours to see everything. 40-50 might take 30 mins?
Ahhh, don't let that get you down! That should give you more time to talk with the vendors. Find out who's around in your area and maybe pick up some good tips! Make it what you want it to be.
Make sure you talk with Kevin at Connecticut Airguns. Has a sterling reputation. When I was up in CT for my wife's Dad's funeral a couple of months ago, I was only a mile from his shop and just did not have the time to stop in. :(
last year it was pretty small also but the best so far . i don't think any "AIRGUN SHOW" is going to be very big.sure some are bigger than others with locations and such.gun shows draw more people attention because more folks shoot them or are more interested in them .airguns are (bb guns = daisy red riders) to a lot of folks
After I typed that I thought about the fact that the air gun community is much smaller than the PB group. Still planning on going :-*
I will have some stuff for sale, check out the for sale thread ... :-*
Quote from: eric on May 28, 2012, 12:25:45 PM
last year it was pretty small also but the best so far . i don't think any "AIRGUN SHOW" is going to be very big.sure some are bigger than others with locations and such.gun shows draw more people attention because more folks shoot them or are more interested in them .airguns are (bb guns = daisy red riders) to a lot of folks
gta got some exposure on a news segment im sure that helps with the whole airgun scene
cool ,we need more good news than bad
Sorry man. Can't go :( If I could. I would though.
Have a fun time :-*
Five days until the show. I'm still a go :-*
i still plan on going --- anybody else --- still meeting for breakfast ??
Quote from: eric on June 05, 2012, 02:08:19 AM
i still plan on going --- anybody else --- still meeting for breakfast ??
Windsor Diner at 9:00 A.M. :-*
Quote from: sandpiper on June 05, 2012, 03:04:26 AM
Windsor Diner at 9:00 A.M. :-*
:-* Look for dark gray Town and Country van with rear hatch open ( if it's not raining ) NY plates ...
I hate you guys!! No not really, just envious ;)
Someone bring a camera and take some pics, so the rest of us can see what we missed, ok??
Have a great time :-*
Will take lots of pic... not to worry :-*
Quote from: KevinP on June 05, 2012, 10:28:42 AM
:-* Look for dark gray Town and Country van with rear hatch open ( if it's not raining ) NY plates ...
Maroon Ford Explorer 8)
Quote from: arkmaker on June 05, 2012, 10:54:43 AM
Someone bring a camera and take some pics, so the rest of us can see what we missed, ok??
Wil try to upload from the show.
i will try for breakfast might be a bit late though --- if you see a car --- white crown vic(ex-sheriff) with green vermont plates i'm where ever the car is
QuoteSomeone bring a camera and take some pics, so the rest of us can see what we missed, ok??
Great idea to share with those of us that can't be there!
QuoteWill take loots of pic... not to worry :-*
Thanks in advance. Looking forward to the pics. Sure wish I could be there!
Cheers,
I would love to go, but I'm on the wrong coast.
BTW if any of you that are going just happen to see a Crosman 400 repeater magazine for less than $30, pick it up and I'll buy it from you.
Quote from: arkmaker on June 05, 2012, 10:54:43 AM
I hate you guys!! No not really, just envious ;)
Someone bring a camera and take some pics, so the rest of us can see what we missed, ok??
Have a great time :-*
:) You are only 24 hours away ... what's the issue ??? ;)
Quote from: DJammer on June 05, 2012, 05:52:10 PM
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BTW if any of you that are going just happen to see a Crosman 400 repeater magazine for less than $30, pick it up and I'll buy it from you.
Eyes will be open.
Quote from: KevinP on June 05, 2012, 08:47:15 PM
:) You are only 24 hours away ... what's the issue ??? ;)
Well if it were just me to think about, I might just jump a flight up there for the weekend, but............wife, work and some explaining to do when the new shooter shows up in the post make this show not do-able this year!!
Quote from: arkmaker on June 06, 2012, 02:24:03 AM
Well if it were just me to think about, I might just jump a flight up there for the weekend, but............wife, work and some explaining to do when the new shooter shows up in the post make this show not do-able this year!!
just mow the lawn on delivery day intercept it before it goes to the door.then mix it with the rest ;D ;D
That's somewhat close to the plan, but I always get caught. And this one is one she will notice.
Funny I use that same technique with skateboards...thankfully I have a couple of storage areas and as long as I juggle enough she who is all knowing doesn't inform me that she's caught on
i know we are going off topic
my neice pays more attention to my guns than others
when she sees me with a gun she will come over look at it and say thats a new gun are you going to work on it,too?
that usually gives me away,then ill say im working on it for a friend.all eyes then rotate the other direction ;D
Quote from: eric on June 05, 2012, 04:37:34 PM
i will try for breakfast might be a bit late though --- if you see a car --- white crown vic(ex-sheriff) with green vermont plates i'm where ever the car is
cool :-*
Quote from: sandpiper on June 05, 2012, 03:04:26 AM
Windsor Diner at 9:00 A.M. :-*
me , Eric, and Sandpiper ... who else .... ???
Quote from: KevinP on June 07, 2012, 11:27:46 PM
me , Eric, and Sandpiper ... who else .... ???
Last call ....
anybody ??? :P ??? :)
Is anyone familiar with the George Washington Bridge traffic in NY? I don't want to hit it at the wrong time, as if there's a right time ???
Quote from: KevinP on June 07, 2012, 11:27:46 PM
me , Eric, and Sandpiper ... who else .... ???
I will try to make the show, even though I've bought more airguns than I need lately. :-X And I'll try to make the 9 breakfast, (green grand am.) But no promises on that, I've been real busy with work and other "issues" lately. sigh.
Quote from: sandpiper on June 08, 2012, 02:22:04 AM
Is anyone familiar with the George Washington Bridge traffic in NY? I don't want to hit it at the wrong time, as if there's a right time ???
I would think before 6am or after 7pm ....
Quote from: KevinP on June 08, 2012, 06:51:15 AM
I would think before 6am or after 7pm ....
Uh Oh, I gueess 4-5 isn't going to work. Maybe I'll kill some time at a rest stop or something 8)
As I remember it, traffic moves along pretty good, unless there is an accident. 4-5 pm and you are hitting the rush hour.
Quote from: arkmaker on June 08, 2012, 02:51:58 PM
As I remember it, traffic moves along pretty good, unless there is an accident. 4-5 pm and you are hitting the rush hour.
Just google mapped it and if I leave here by 12:30 I'll hit the bridge at 3:00. I think that'll work. Gives me plenty of time to goof off in Connecticut tonight :-*
On a saturday not as big a deal as a weekday.......
Quote from: sandpiper on June 08, 2012, 03:52:56 PM
Just google mapped it and if I leave here by 12:30 I'll hit the bridge at 3:00. I think that'll work. Gives me plenty of time to goof off in Connecticut tonight :-*
Well, that didn't work. Been sitting in non moving traffic for 30 mins and still 3 miles from the bridge. Glad I'm in no hurry :(
that sucks fer shur
Quote from: eric on June 08, 2012, 09:58:50 PM
that sucks fer shur
Yup, still about a mile from the bridge. I cam think of a hundred other things I'd rather be doing right now :)
Think of that feeling you will have when you get back on the open road !!!!!
Rolled into the hotel at 8:30. Reminder to self: Don't drive through New York on a Friday no matter what time. Eight hours and 250 miles later I'm here. If I see one rare airgun tomorrow it'll be worth it :-*
:-* I never drive NYC unless I have to .... see u in am :)
Hope to see lots of pictures :-*
I'm gonna head out to go check it now. Wish I had more funds.
I decided to swing by the show. There were plenty of interesting tables, but I was on a budget. Saw lots of nice Crosman CO2 guns, and lots of classics. Some real nice Mk1s and revolvers, one of the Mk guns had about a 14" barrel. There were plenty of nice classics as well, old 1377s and Benjis with the lever pump handles and wood, but out of my price range.
I saw a 1389 below a dealers table with a $50 price tag and I asked him if I could look at it. He replied that he had just bought it himself, and wasn't ready to sell it actually. :(
Went back to a table that had an assortment of old pumpers and an old backpacker that I thought had an exorbitant price tag. When I more closely examined the price, I was mistaken, it was only marked $35. I told him I'd give him $30, and he agreed. It was somewhat of a gamble, because I really only wanted the brass valve and the backpacker forearm... the gun had lots of surface rust on the barrel, the tube, and the cocking knob.
Some pics:
(http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad166/Sinfjotli/Random%20stuff/P6090050.jpg)
(http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad166/Sinfjotli/Random%20stuff/P6090052.jpg)
^This pic shows some of the rust near the muzzle.
(http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad166/Sinfjotli/Random%20stuff/P6090054.jpg)
So I've oiled the poor neglected girl up, but she'll always have rust spots unless I scrub it. The stock release button worked, so I got that off. It holds air perfectly and seems pretty accurate. The pellet loading systems pretty neat. I was surprised to see that the receiver appears to actually be milled for a dovetail and scope? I didn't think they were...
I have a 14" barrel in .22, so I'd like to maybe make a backpacker with that and the steel breech I have lying around. Here's a question for 1377x or someone who knows -Will the brass valve in the backpacker be a direct fit into the modern 1377 guns, or is it designed differently? When I mod it, I may change the frame and receiver as I'd like to probably get rid of the cocking knob. For now, I thin it was a decent buy, if just for the parts. ???
The valve is exactly the same. Good buy on that backpacker
just got back and it was better than last year --- sorry no pictures .scored me a J.C. Higgins "22" caliber --- sort of like a CR160 and the 180 put together --- photos soon
Damn I didn't see that backpacker, My dad scored a used RD30 for $10, and left his phase 2 with Smith Airgun Repair for a trigger job. I got some more wadcutters and I now know how I'm going to create a reactive target for the Garden now. Spent a lot of time looking at really pretty riffles and thinking I am really happy I don't have a bigger addiction that have now
The gun definitely looks neglected. Plastic has dings and scratches and the gun looks like it was left on a burlap bag in a leaky shed for a few years. ;D However, it's a been there done that gun and I think I did alright. Oh, and most of the rust looks external, there's none on any of the parts that were covered by plastic. :-*
One good deal I saw but didn't take up were the Crosman pellets. They had the cphps in .22 and .177 for $6 a pop. I'm decently stocked though. Had CO2 carts for .50 cents each, not bad.
13 hours in the car, 500 miles, $100 in gas, $100 hotel, $16 tolls, $25 food and bought $100 in airgun stuff. Worth every penny and finally got the Crosman 99 I've been looking for (although it needs some work) :-*
Here's some show pics:
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Nice pics! I'm glad they had an ATM in the back because I forgot too bring much cash. Had to really restrain myself from buying stuff. Have bought about 7 guns in 3 months. :D
WOW - that looks like SO much fun!
I can't see the price tags on the 600s, but do you remember how much they were going for?
More pics? ??? :D ;D ;) :-*
Quote from: Noah on June 10, 2012, 04:42:18 AM
I can't see the price tags on the 600s, but do you remember how much they were going for?
The pic didn't come out that good. There were lots of 600's there. Prices were from $125 plus. Most were in really good condition. There seemed to be more rifles than pistols. Kevin may have gotten better pics.
Quote from: BerkshireHunter on June 09, 2012, 07:59:29 PM
I decided to swing by the show. There were plenty of interesting tables, but I was on a budget. Saw lots of nice Crosman CO2 guns, and lots of classics. Some real nice Mk1s and revolvers, one of the Mk guns had about a 14" barrel. There were plenty of nice classics as well, old 1377s and Benjis with the lever pump handles and wood, but out of my price range.
I saw a 1389 below a dealers table with a $50 price tag and I asked him if I could look at it. He replied that he had just bought it himself, and wasn't ready to sell it actually. :(
Went back to a table that had an assortment of old pumpers and an old backpacker that I thought had an exorbitant price tag. When I more closely examined the price, I was mistaken, it was only marked $35. I told him I'd give him $30, and he agreed. It was somewhat of a gamble, because I really only wanted the brass valve and the backpacker forearm... the gun had lots of surface rust on the barrel, the tube, and the cocking knob.
Some pics:
(http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad166/Sinfjotli/Random%20stuff/P6090050.jpg)
(http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad166/Sinfjotli/Random%20stuff/P6090052.jpg)
^This pic shows some of the rust near the muzzle.
(http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad166/Sinfjotli/Random%20stuff/P6090054.jpg)
So I've oiled the poor neglected girl up, but she'll always have rust spots unless I scrub it. The stock release button worked, so I got that off. It holds air perfectly and seems pretty accurate. The pellet loading systems pretty neat. I was surprised to see that the receiver appears to actually be milled for a dovetail and scope? I didn't think they were...
I have a 14" barrel in .22, so I'd like to maybe make a backpacker with that and the steel breech I have lying around. Here's a question for 1377x or someone who knows -Will the brass valve in the backpacker be a direct fit into the modern 1377 guns, or is it designed differently? When I mod it, I may change the frame and receiver as I'd like to probably get rid of the cocking knob. For now, I thin it was a decent buy, if just for the parts. ???
"Hunter" what do you know about that pellet loading system? Was it a short-lived design for the backpacker or maybe....? ???
that pellet loading system was used on a pistol, the SSP250(1989-1995),the rifle version of the SSP250,the 262(1991-1993) and the 1389(1989-1998).it stop with the 250 and the 262 when the production stop for those and continued 'til '98 for the 1389 when they ceased production
And we thought you only knew 98.8% of Crosman history...hah :D
:-* It was great meeting sandpiper and Eric at the show.... sorry I'm late posting the pic. ... but after the show I went to Boston to destroy some brain cells ... it worked !!! Anyway, was a small show , but some great stuff was there ...
More ...
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it was a good time and cool to meet up with you and sandpiper .kevin did a great job putting this show together this year --- can't wait until next year :o :) maybe i'll come home with a model A or B sheridan :-\ next time .almost did this year
Good job on the pics kevin :-*
Quote from: sandpiper on June 12, 2012, 03:33:22 AM
Good job on the pics kevin :-*
TOTALLY! :-* :-* :-*
It would have been fun to see the goodies, pick up a few items and meet some of you. 'Next time ;)
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Thanks for the pics guys :-* I sure wish I was able to get there, but maybe next year.
Who's GOLD shooter was that? Now that one is over the top and something you don't see every day!!
Rich
Quote from: arkmaker on June 12, 2012, 01:33:10 PM
Thanks for the pics guys :-* I sure wish I was able to get there, but maybe next year.
Who's GOLD shooter was that? Now that one is over the top and something you don't see every day!!
Rich
I believe it belongs to Smith Airgun Repair. My father is having him do a trigger job on is phase two 1377
Nice pics guys. :-*
Mike 8)
There's another one coming up in July. I think it's around the 20th. I won't make that one but have enough projects for now anyway :) If I can figure out where I put the flyer I'll post some more info but I know it's a show and shoot and is in NY.
QuoteNice pics guys. :-*
Ditto, and THANK YOU guys for posting them for those of us that couldn't be there!
Cheers
looked like a good time and some decent deals
congrats on the finds!