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Member Section => Down Range Cafe => Topic started by: BAC on April 29, 2011, 07:32:12 PM
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Thought I'd start a thread for everyone to post photos from NRAAM. I'll start with day 1. As I was working a cash register at the NRA store, I really didn't get to see anything at the show, but here are a couple pictures.
(http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp244/bchiaravalle/NRA%20Annual%20Meetings%20and%20Exhibits%202011/DSCN0103.jpg)
The entrance
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What I saw all day
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The Friends of NRA truck. Alas, no Jessie Abbate (sigh)
Here are some after-hours shots of the show floor:
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(http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp244/bchiaravalle/NRA%20Annual%20Meetings%20and%20Exhibits%202011/DSCN0107.jpg)
(http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp244/bchiaravalle/NRA%20Annual%20Meetings%20and%20Exhibits%202011/DSCN0106.jpg)
(http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp244/bchiaravalle/NRA%20Annual%20Meetings%20and%20Exhibits%202011/DSCN0105.jpg)
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The Convention Center as seen from my hotel room
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Dang! Could have been party central at your hotel room. ;D
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cool, thanks. The 'burgh is where I was born and raised but haven't been back since around 91.
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Thanks BAC!
I will be checking back for the views of what I can't attend.
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Wish I could have attended this year. I have been to two, one in Charlotte, NC in 2000, and the one in Louisville, KY.
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Am I the only one who thinks MB looks like he had a late night after the NRA Convention last night?
(http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp225/tt11758/MichaelBane.jpg)
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He does kind look like he is still wearing his "jammies." ;D
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TT, are you here?
Lots of photos today. I'll try to get them uploaded soon. The big news I found out today from Colt is that they are planning on reintroducing the King Cobra late next year, with more to follow.
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Bane wimped out and didn't wear the kilt?
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Bane wimped out and didn't wear the kilt?
There's always tomorrow. :)
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TT, are you here?
He's lost in corn land, but the blond chick keeps sending him humor to share with those of us that are as fortunate as some of you.
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Brian,
Keep posting pictures. Thanks so much for those of us who couldn't attend.
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Brian,
Keep posting pictures. Thanks so much for those of us who couldn't attend.
Wot he^ said!
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(http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp225/tt11758/MichaelBane.jpg)
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, who the heck dresses this guy? ? ? ? ? ;)
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By the looks of them their fancy dud I would suggest spiderman.
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Some day 2 photos:
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New from Birchwood Casey...Bitchin'!
(http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp244/bchiaravalle/NRA%20Annual%20Meetings%20and%20Exhibits%202011/DSCN0253.jpg)
Colt SAA...pretty
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Chiappa Rhino
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Pink is the new...well, pink
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Derringer, anyone?
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Olympic Arms reintroduces the Whitney Wolverine...Yes, it feels as cheap as it looks.
(http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp244/bchiaravalle/NRA%20Annual%20Meetings%20and%20Exhibits%202011/DSCN0212.jpg)
Sigh
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Sig P210 Legend...$2199 MSRP, trigger like butta!
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Julie is such a sweetheart
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Citadel has an M1 Carbine-looking rifle in .22LR
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Stylin'
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I'm still blushing
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Tactical rimfire from Savage
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Presented without comment
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Gunny!
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I need this!
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Very nice Derringer display
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Pittsburgh, bridges, really?
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The obligatory Ruger SR1911 photo
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Had to go to Mossberg's booth to meet Jerry Miculek
I've got a lot more photos on Photobucket. Here's the link: http://s416.photobucket.com/albums/pp244/bchiaravalle/NRA%20Annual%20Meetings%20and%20Exhibits%202011/ (http://s416.photobucket.com/albums/pp244/bchiaravalle/NRA%20Annual%20Meetings%20and%20Exhibits%202011/)
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Looks like a great time!
Thanks for the pics.
Julie, Jessie and M'ette all in one day! I take it you will be spending tomorrow recovering ;)
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BAC...good pictures! Glad we were able to meet up! I got to meet and talk to 2 of the 3 M's. Got a hug and kiss from the pretty one also!!!! LOL
Traffic outside was a mess Fri. and inside Sat. Glad I got to do most of my looking Fri.
Richard
PS: Was very surprised and relieved...back hardly bothered me at all. Even forgot to ask M'ette for a back rub!
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I've got another day at the show today. This time the wife will be with me. The camera battery is recharged and ready to go.
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BAC, you totally rock Man!!! Thanks so much for the photos. Looks like a great time is being had by all.
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Jesus, Mary and Joseph, who the heck dresses this guy? ? ? ? ? ;)
Just wait until I post today's pic!!! LOL
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As near as I can figure, the bag slung over MB's shoulder contains the battery pack necessary to power his shirts!! Here's the back view of Sunday's wardrobe..................
(http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x475/10ringfirearmstraining/MB.jpg)
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Here are a few pictures that the blonde sent me from Saturday in Pittsburgh................
Uncle Ted telling what M'ette described as an "F-Bomb Story"
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M'ette and Marshal got to hang out with Uncle Ted for a bit after the interview segment. From all reports they had a blast. Go figure.
Here's the new flag that will be flying in Howard KS after 2/3 of the M's return home.
(http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x475/10ringfirearmstraining/Gadsden.jpg)
I'm confident there will be more to follow as the day goes on today.
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(http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp244/bchiaravalle/NRA%20Annual%20Meetings%20and%20Exhibits%202011/DSCN0212.jpg)
Always nice to see pics of my future wife. ;D
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Always nice to see pics of my future wife. ;D
Sorry but you need to go to the back of the line; right behind me! ;D
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(http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp244/bchiaravalle/NRA%20Annual%20Meetings%20and%20Exhibits%202011/DSCN0212.jpg)
Always nice to see pics of my future wife. ;D
she certainly racks my slide. :-*
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A few more Sunday pics from the blonde........................
She even took one that we can put in the corner!!
(http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x475/10ringfirearmstraining/ForTheCorner.jpg)
And from the "Guns For Girls" Department...............
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M'ette said she'd be willing to turn tricks to finance this purchase. ;D
More Guns For Girls...........
(http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x475/10ringfirearmstraining/GunsForGirls2.jpg)
(http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x475/10ringfirearmstraining/GunsForGirls3.jpg)
Stay tuned, campers, I'm sure there will be more coming as the day goes on.
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TT, are you here?
Wish I was there, but alas I'm spending Sunday morning trapped in my natural habitat............
(http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x475/10ringfirearmstraining/NotAsCoolAsMB.jpg)
And now, as a public service, I'll provide the needed eye bleach.
(http://www.downrange.tv/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=16296.0;attach=7948;image)
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Always nice to see pics of my future wife. ;D
I'm forwarding this to Kathy, and her insurance agent in case there is a life claim ;)
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As much as I love M'ette, Julie and Jessie ... Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaand Michael and Marshal, I want to get to convention just to meet Uncle Ted! I need people around me that understand me, and I think he would ::)
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I'm forwarding this to Kathy, and her insurance agent in case there is a life claim ;)
You're helping me again, boy! Quit helping me!! ;D
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M'ette also sent something for her personal corner........................
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As much as I love M'ette, Julie and Jessie ... Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaand Michael and Marshal, I want to get to convention just to meet Uncle Ted! I need people around me that understand me, and I think he would ::)
I'd love to hang out with Uncle Ted, too, but something tells me Jessie probably smells a lot better, and she sure as hell LOOKS a lot better!! ;D
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I'd love to hang out with Uncle Ted, too, but something tells me Jessie probably smells a lot better, and she sure as hell LOOKS a lot better!! ;D
And if the chips were down, I think Jessie would do a better job of saving my life when the shooting started.
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Here are some day 3 highlights:
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More pretty Colts
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The wife checking out a Cimarron
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Definitely on the list now (along with a Rhino)
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The Coonan .357 magnum 1911 is back
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Check out the price of this Liberator reproduction. They cost how much when they were new?
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Original Colt Navy revolver
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Phil Spangenberger was there with some Hollywood guns
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Phil Spangenberger was there with some Hollywood guns
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Phil Spangenberger was there with some Hollywood guns
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Ma Deuce!
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The gun used to create the .357 Magnum cartridge
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There was a display of nothing but Registered Magnums
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A Webley Fosbery from the Webley Collectors' booth
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From the Volcanic Collectors' booth
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I can Totally see Michael Bane wearing this
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KRISS
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Shooter's eye view of the KRISS
The rest are available to view on Photobucket at http://s416.photobucket.com/albums/pp244/bchiaravalle/NRA%20Annual%20Meetings%20and%20Exhibits%202011/.
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COOL. Thanks for the photos.
(http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp244/bchiaravalle/NRA%20Annual%20Meetings%20and%20Exhibits%202011/DSCN0274.jpg)
Check out the price of this Liberator reproduction. They cost how much when they were new?
I want to say the original cost was something ~$2.50. The box and ammo cost more than the gun.
My #1 Daughter-in-laws' father has a NIB original. When he first showed it to me a decade or so ago, I told him a couple of hundred. I later informed him that prices have now shot up to a couple of thousand for his 90%+ version.
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Always nice to see pics of my future wife. ;D
Sorry but you need to go to the back of the line; right behind me! ;D
I'm sorry gentlemen, but my marriage license is going to get awful crowded with all of these names on it. ;D
Brian
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Looks like a great time!
Thanks for the pics.
Julie, Jessie and M'ette all in one day! I take it you will be spending tomorrow recovering ;)
Wot he^ said!
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COOL. Thanks for the photos.
I want to say the original cost was something ~$2.50. The box and ammo cost more than the gun.
My #1 Daughter-in-laws' father has a NIB original. When he first showed it to me a decade or so ago, I told him a couple of hundred. I later informed him that prices have now shot up to a couple of thousand for his 90%+ version.
I have to ask WHY? on this piece. A cool piece of history yes, but $600 for a fire and forget weapon that would have a Saturday night special looking down its nose? Here, I lose the the plot. Lots of cool guns on offer though. Maybe next year.....
FQ13
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BAC, job well done my friend.
Great pics!!
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I have to ask WHY? on this piece. A cool piece of history yes, but $600 for a fire and forget weapon that would have a Saturday night special looking down its nose? Here, I lose the the plot. Lots of cool guns on offer though. Maybe next year.....
FQ13
What I've heard, about the originals, is that very few were actually ever "dropped" or used. The rest were destroyed. Because they were truly cheap POS, nobody thought to preserve any of them or take care of them. A few years ago people started to realize they were actually rather scarce, especially ones complete in good condition are scarce.
When I checked about 10 years ago they were only valued at $200-300. Now they're 10 times that. So it's not surprising that replicas can command $600
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I got picked out of the masses by Remington for a chance to win a new shotgun but haven't received a call yet so I guess my bad luck still holds! LOL
Richard