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Must have been on a Saturday, way too many people home from work and school on a sunny afternoon.

  I had a bowl of them yesterday.   Sorry, I thought you said Ramin Noodles.

I was there with w0lfattack from 1-6pm. I was rockin' a TGO polo. Though I at least 6 other folks that were there at the same time, we never bumed into anyone. It was just that busy! Lots of good stuff. I got some CMC drop in 3.5lb triggers for $130ea! Can't wait to drop them in the M&P10 and an ar15. I shared a concern about a holster for my Shield with the folks at Safariland. They had the same holster and a dummy Shield on hand, and saw exactly what I was talking about. The boss or whoever grabbed a better model off the wall, saw that it fit properly, and handed it to me. I told him I didn't have the old one with me to give him. He told me not to worry about it, and apologized for the bad product. He said he just wanted me to be happy. Well.... success!! lots of free swag... make sure to get your free gun cleaning mat from the Hogue booth. I bought some anodized ar mags from the C-products guys; a blue one for me and a pink one for wifey. They're flimsy as all c-products mags are, but they look cool! I found the rails I want for my 10 and 15. UTG has some really nice stuff now. Can't really believe I'm saying that. Their super slim keymod will go on the 15, and I don't remember the name of the one I want for the 10, but I'll get it. If you're on the fence about going to the show, GO! Short of Tulsa, you'll never be around this much gun stuff again!

10.  Wear comfortable shoes.

I doubt anyone purchased anything just to see Sarah Palin.

I know a lot of 1911 people have many guns, some have dozens.  But my first thought would be to step back and think the other direction -- and ask yourself 'if I could only have 1... which would I want?'.    Asking about your "first" sounds a lot like planning to replace it before you even buy it!   I have shot a lot of them, only owned 2 (one is the wife's if you want to get technical).    If you are not planning on using it in a competition,  I will start by saying "there are no bad 1911s".    The ones that tend to jam or have a reputation for it can usually be fixed, often simply by shooting them or just buying a new mag or trying different ammo -- a few need more TLC like poking and prodding the extractor or minor work.   The real issue is that 1911 owners have a lot of extremely picky folks who have a favorite brand (everything else is garbage, of course) or have an axe to grind about how it was made (because 1 in every 250 million cheaply made parts breaks, better use hand crafted blacksmith forged parts..)  and a bunch of other stuff of that nature.     A no frills RIA is the inexpensive way to get a working, accurate, reliable pistol for a very reasonable price tag.  Beyond that, it comes down to paying a little more for each feature you want ... a lot more if you want hand-fitting. 

Like a bunch of damned animals in the jungle. Prancing around showing their tail feathers trying to intimidate the other out of a fight then attacking like a pack when they see a potential numbers advantage. Cowards and assholes, the whole lot of them.

I have no idea why I did this... but I did it.

My fitbit pedometer measured 10,000 steps at 4.68 miles.  I didn't walk any more than I needed.  Probably not the day to show off those fancy cowboy boots if you are heavy, over age 45 or both.

"well known East Tennessee gun shop with a range"   call them out on it, maybe just a paying customer wasn't enough to get them to understand.  Or if you feel safe enough going back video it on your cell phone and post it.

Aside from the friends (netmindr and NoBanStan) I went there with, I didn't see one single TGO person that I recognized. We need a better way to represent! They really did a great job putting this together. The maps were right, the layout was brilliant, the venue was big enough for all 15-20K people to enjoy themselves without feeling overly crowded, and the people working were nice, friendly, and helpful. I can't wait to go back tomorrow, even though I'm sore and tired from all the walking/standing. Note to self: desk jobs make you soft.

No booth.  No swag.  Definitely no freebies.  I wish we were baller enough for that.  Maybe in 2016.  :lol:

Take a bottle or two of water with you

  Same thing Lee Paige did with the infamous Glock foty demo, but he successfully put it into his foot.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHR1lH8N-eY   - OS

11.  watch out when stepping into booths......that elevated, squishy carpet almost got me

  There sure are some tall guys in the picture!  I know a couple of them.  ;)   Saw 173rdABN, 221 Fireball, itchytriggerfinger, and several others among my best 70,000 friends today at the NRA show.   Might have seen more, but I was "heads-down" a lot looking at and feeling up all of the NFA stuff!     :drool:  

  Yeah. And Ben's win right after Penick's funeral one of the all time great sports stories,  like a freaking Disney movie.   - OS

 This would be nice if it stands.     In a ruling issued today, a Federal judge has declared that the longstanding ban on gun dealers selling handguns to residents in different states is not only unconstitutional under the Second Amendment, but also violates other fair trade provisions of the United States Constitution.   http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2015/02/foghorn/breaking-federal-judge-declares-interstate-handgun-transfer-ban-unconstitutional/

  Bullshit.

If, when, things do kick off there will be some who view it like traditional military operations and will go out in their gear, as a group, and get easily killed off by those in power. But, as we all know, the real test for those in power will be how they deal with the guerilla operations that will come later. Then the real challenge will be who will be the new person, people, in charge and how corrupt they will become. We have to be careful because we do not know who the next power brokers will be and things could get a lot worse before they get better.   In the end I do not see the United States being anything more than a has been super power.   The US is already in its final death throws because we have millions living in poverty, we have no more freedom to do what we want, our veterans not being treated well and we ARE subjects to our ruling class. That tells me the country is already past the point of no return and there is no way to fix it other than to let it fail in order to rebuild. But before they let those welfare leeches, who have not paid into the system, starve our government will starve those on social security, who have paid into the system, and our veterans. We now have a national healthcare system that is not about helping people but about putting more money into the pockets of those that rule over us.   Funny thing is the veterans they are alienating are the ones they will need again very soon. We are poking the bear and have been for several years. At some point Putin is going to have enough and we will be in WWIII which will cost everyone except those in power who will continue to get rich off the US war machine.

RIA will give you everything you need in a 1911, I have a 9mm and 45 they both go bang every time you ask them to. So unless you want a "bragging" pistol. Go RIA and save money for ammo

A Walther P99c AS is about the same size as a Glock 26 but I never tried to carry it in my pocket when I had one, 10+1.. It's a striker fired pistol, but does have a decocker with a sa/da trigger.. Awesome little guns!

News 2 showed Tootsie's door last night. They have a piece of paper that says in big bold print "Welcome NRA Attendees" right next to two gun busters.   Screw them.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIP0g_5rSgg

much like Tuscan Whole Milk, 1 Gallon, 128 fl oz by Tuscan Link: http://amzn.com/B00032G1S0 the reviews are here for ever.

I'm guessing they don't cover Roman numerals in school anymore , huh?

Propaganda follows.  Tasty, tasty propaganda...     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAbNvZ2QHVg&feature=youtu.be   The PMAG 17 GL9 is a 17 round Glock 9mm handgun magazine featuring a new proprietary all-polymer construction for flawless reliability and durability over thousands of rounds. High visibility anti-tilt follower, SS spring, easily removable floorplate for cleaning, Dot matrix for mag marking, ridged floorplate edges for better grip, 17rd indicator windows. Drops free loaded or unloaded. The same boring reliability you expect from an OEM magazine. MSRP $15.95    

As several have said...WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES!! It is a must. Especially for old guys, like me, with foot and leg issues.   And yes that raised mat in the booths got me several times. Almost did several face plants. That would have been both painful and embarrassing for me.   Ok, Im' old , and in not great shape. Unless round is a great shape.   But regardless, I got to MCC at 7:45 hoping to catch a space inside for closer parking. Found one easily and was well pleased. I wanted a place to stash anyting I took as sample and reference materials, as well as the freebies; which seemed to be bags this time.   So I had the opportunity to walk back to my vehicle several times to unload what I'd accumulated. Also to get water and a few snacks I'd brought.   A suggestion for you guys going tomorrow, Saturday. Get there early. Bring a few snacks, and bring large amounts of water. Repeat...bring water.   Aside from the cost inside MCC, you will need it to keep hydrated. That place was miserable today, and the vendors said to expect it to be hotter and much more crowded Saturday.   Yes it cost me 10 more to park there, but for me it was worth it. Especially since I really didn't know for sure I'd get the chance to go.   And if you do get hungry in there, the Turkey sandwich was delicious.

There's a well known East Tennessee gun shop with a range. The safety video for the range has a spot talking about cease fire and clearing your weapons. Both people in the demonstration racked their slide then dropped the magazine. I pointed it out to the worker watching the range and got a blank look.

I wasn't going to go inside anywhere that was posted, period. So I planned for that. But I carried all day since I only went to LP Field, on the shuttle, then to the convention center. I will say that unless a lot of people were pocket carrying or EXTREMELY good at concealing, I rarely seen any. I'm glad I didn't see anyone carrying an ar pistol just to get attention though. I am just surprised at how few I saw, and I like a lot of you, look all the time and can generally find them even if concealed.  But anyone planning on going to other places, the businesses care more about making their liberal customers "feel safe" than welcoming a citizen who obeys the state law to spend their money in their establishment. FYI

After being away from guns for a while (i took up the other shooting hobby (photography)), I returned by going to the convention!  So much good SWAG. =)  I can't wait to go shooting again!  This has really energized me and reminded me why I got into this a few years ago.

Looks like I'm off work and will be there Saturday with my dad and wife.  :usa:   If this ever happens again, I hope we can get some way to identify TGO members, like T-Shirts, hats, etc., before the show so we can all meet and shake hands. :up:   David, say you have a booth? TGO swag on sale?  :love:

Plated are not the same as jacketed.  Use the mid-upper end of lead load data to about mid-range jacketed data.

They make a lot of different sizes of pneumatic gun, I had no idea.   It's a pre-charged, captive piston type system.  You just push the spear into the muzzle to "cock" it and it's ready to go.  The tank stays pressurized unless you drain it for maintenance, and there's a hand pump included to re-charge it once it's purged.  Pretty cool, really....and more powerful than I thought the little pistol version would be.  The spear easily penetrates a few layers of sturdy cardboard from 5-7 feet away (haven't tried longer ranges yet, still working inside).   I got mine from Amazon...   http://www.amazon.com/SEAC-600-Parent-Asso-Pneumatic-Speargun/dp/B00LZTLT6O

Can you get a bait casting reel on there too? Beats bow fishing anyday!

  Don't overlook the CITADEL when considering the RIA/Armscor line... I own two of them and find that their fit, finish and trigger is better than the RIA.... Also have an ATI Titan that's a sweet shooter too... 

Man I would hate to be one of the guys schlepping those safes around. Surely they have a convenient (read easy) way of moving those bad boys around? Or are they doing it with good ol manual labor?

There's a reason why I drove all the way across town to Range USA when I live five minutes from Rangemasters.

Agreed. That's like saying g "Welcome iPhone Convention Attendees" with sign beside it saying "No cell phones allowed"

She is torn up this morning, she is on her way to get her pepper spray and taser qualifying today lol This means she has to get tasered, then 30 mins later get pepper sprayed. I told her to have someone video it so I could watch LMBO

Well that Escaladed quickly

  False! There is no way they apply for a tax stamp and go through the process to get a full auto weapon. 

  But is was all thrown together with great difficulty and skill in mom's basement.  :lol:

Gonna be hard to beat the Ruger Sr1911 and the Springfield Range officer for a first 1911. You get alot of bang for your buck with either. Alot of people seem to like the Rock Island 1911s also.

I disagree that suicides are fair game. It implies that guns are the major contributing factor in suicides, when it is obvious that they are only the means to the end. If the opposite was true, the U.S. wouldn't be 30th in the world in suicide rates per capita, we would be first. I also think that the oft-repeated claim that suicide is an impulsive act is very, very far from the truth. I mean, who is sitting around watching TV and enjoying a good beer and thinks to themselves, "You know what sounds good right about now? Killing myself." No, people who even attempt suicide struggle with issues for a long time before the thought even enters their head. That's not impulsive. So they are either committed or they are crying for attention. The former will reach for a gun while the latter will cut themselves or something less "effective."

    If you want one for the primary uses of hunting on a bolt gun, you will want lightweight.  Lightweight usually means titanium with a few exceptions.  In general centerfire rifle cans are not serviceable.  There really is no need to take it apart unless you will be shooting a lot of cast lead.  In that case my recommendation would change.  I would look at, and I own, an AAC 300tm.  It is at the top of your price point, but it performs very well and is very lightweight.  The Silencerco Omega is another good choice at that price point.  If you prefer to save a bit of cash, take a look at the Silencerco harvester or the Griffin sportsman.  Both of those come in around $550-600.  Suppression won't be quite as good, but they are light and fairly inexpensive.  I'd also look at the thunderbeast arms new line of titanium cans.  They look very promising.   If you will be shooting cast lead and want to take it apart, I'd look at the Liberty Mystic X.  It's rated for supersonic 300blk and won't be too heavy.   It's easier to buy direct from a local dealer, but they don't always have what you want.  I've bought most of mine online from retailers including silencershop.  There are several other good online dealers for you to check.  I have experience with Tarheel state firearms, capitol armory, and silencershop.  All have been great.  They will file a Form3 which will transfer it to your local dealer.  Local dealer will charge a fee for the transfer, then you will file Form4 to transfer to you.  The F3 adds some time though.  Recently those times have been upwards of 2 months. 

111% is a pretty good stat.

  The Alan Jackson/Jeff Foxworthy concert (need a paid ticket) is at the Bridgestone on Saturday night. Almost everything else is at the Music City Center.   There's a free concert on Friday night outdoors on Broadway feat. Hank Williams Jr. No ticket required.

Blade-Tech? About $30 or so...