2015 SOS gathering

Edward Tinker · 02-28-2015, 07:53 PM

Tried to add my previous postings to here and took over the posting - anyway, put my comments at the end.

JTD · 03-03-2015, 10:27 AM

Crown Plaza diner gathering. Thanks to George Anderson for making it happen. Food, and friends were great. John

sheepherder · 03-03-2015, 10:40 AM

I've never heard of the "Show Of Shows"; what show was it??? Louisville???

John Sabato · 03-03-2015, 10:49 AM

Looks like some folks I used to know... but it probably isn't cause they were much thinner!

(and so was I!)

Wish I could have been there...

Ron Wood · 03-03-2015, 11:53 AM

Richard,
The SOS is in Louisville and this is the last year that it will be held at the same time as the "National Gun Day" show. Together they one of the biggest and best militaria and gun shows in the country.
You know me but haven't met in person. I am the guy in the brown shirt just to the right of the tall guy in the back row. The gathering is the usual group of Luger enthusiasts that attend the show.
Ron

sheepherder · 03-03-2015, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Wood

The SOS is in Louisville and this is the last year that it will be held at the same time as the "National Gun Day" show.

But it will still be held, right???

Just a different weekend???

But I'm interested in the dinner...Did you guys have prime rib??? King size, rare, seared, and oozing with juice??? And baked potato, with lots of butter???

JTD · 03-03-2015, 12:50 PM

Richard, Ron pretty much summed it up. Sorry for the short and poor discription.
I assure you that their are not any street bums in the pic, in fact several are world class authorities / collectors of Luger pistols ( and some the P-38) as well as many other types of collector pistols. The others, like myself, are just avid collectors in the company of giants. I am very proud and honored to be associated with any one, or all of them!

I will not divulge their names without their permission, they may do so themselves if they so wish. I will tell you the one standing 2nd from the right is me.

John

JTD · 03-03-2015, 01:02 PM

Richard, yes we had that for dinner, plus lots more and their was even an adult beverage or two reported!

From what I have herd, they will be on seperate dates, and no longer the same weekend. This is a bummer, because it is/ was about 2000 tables of quality militaria in one hall, and about the same or more in the gun show. The venue bumped them for a helicopter event that wants the entire expo center. All the big dealers are there. I also met many fine people from both the forums that are not in the diner picture there. John

sheepherder · 03-03-2015, 01:37 PM

Since the two shows will be split up next year, which is the better choice for someone primarily interested in firearms???

Dwight Gruber · 03-03-2015, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

Since the two shows will be split up next year, which is the better choice for someone primarily interested in firearms???

Depends on the firearms. "National Gun Day"--the gun show--was all across the board: antique, western, sporting long guns, modern and black guns, military, etc. "Show of Shows"--the military show--was military items of all kinds and all eras, firearms were pretty exclusively military.

There were many more Lugers, of all descriptions, scattered around the military show.

--Dwight

lew1 · 03-03-2015, 06:13 PM

Try Tulsa. More guns old and new.

sheepherder · 03-03-2015, 06:41 PM

So what all went on at the show??? What did you buy, sell, see???

Let's hear about it!!!

spacecoast · 03-03-2015, 07:11 PM

You guys really need to come to Orlando next year. Escape the cold.

lew1 · 03-03-2015, 07:12 PM

sheepherder, I get email notifications of replies to threads in which I made a post. I received one where you quoted my last post. Yet it is not in the lists of posts. I wonder what happens to it. Maybe the gremlins took it?

lew1 · 03-03-2015, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by spacecoast

You guys really need to come to Orlando next year. Escape the cold.

I hear that Lakeland is a good show.

guns3545 · 03-03-2015, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by lew1

I hear that Lakeland is a good show.

The Lakeland January Show is world class.

But Tulsa is also great.

John

sheepherder · 03-03-2015, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lew1

sheepherder, I get email notifications of replies to threads in which I made a post. I received one where you quoted my last post. Yet it is not in the lists of posts. I wonder what happens to it. Maybe the gremlins took it?

Yep, I deleted/edited my posts. Upon reflection, I know I won't be going next year- but I'd still like to hear about this years shows/reunion.

Did anyone find that elusive Luger they've always wanted???

cirelaw · 03-03-2015, 08:20 PM

If I have to walk or crawl, I'll be there next year~~~~ Eric

Dwight Gruber · 03-04-2015, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheepherder

Yep, I deleted/edited my posts. Upon reflection, I know I won't be going next year- but I'd still like to hear about this years shows/reunion.

Did anyone find that elusive Luger they've always wanted???

Found it

, couldn't buy it

--Dwight

Schupo · 03-04-2015, 09:10 AM

I had a good show this year. I picked up two police P.38 rigs and a few other goodies. I also sold well but mostly small price items that paid expenses. I will miss having the NGD show on the same weekend but the SOS promoters explained that a helicopter show took all the display areas and bumped both shows. Perhaps they will be able to get them in synch once again later on. I reserved my tables for next year's SOS at the show so I will be back.

02-28-2015, 07:53 PM	#1
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sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,440 Times in 2,328 Posts	I've never heard of the "Show Of Shows"; what show was it??? Louisville??? __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter... Last edited by sheepherder; 03-03-2015 at 06:46 PM.

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John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,152 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Looks like some folks I used to know... but it probably isn't cause they were much thinner! (and so was I!) Wish I could have been there... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

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Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,988 Thanks: 1,067 Thanked 5,099 Times in 1,676 Posts	Richard, The SOS is in Louisville and this is the last year that it will be held at the same time as the "National Gun Day" show. Together they one of the biggest and best militaria and gun shows in the country. You know me but haven't met in person. I am the guy in the brown shirt just to the right of the tall guy in the back row. The gathering is the usual group of Luger enthusiasts that attend the show. Ron __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

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JTD User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 424 Thanks: 217 Thanked 407 Times in 148 Posts	Richard, Ron pretty much summed it up. Sorry for the short and poor discription. I assure you that their are not any street bums in the pic, in fact several are world class authorities / collectors of Luger pistols ( and some the P-38) as well as many other types of collector pistols. The others, like myself, are just avid collectors in the company of giants. I am very proud and honored to be associated with any one, or all of them! I will not divulge their names without their permission, they may do so themselves if they so wish. I will tell you the one standing 2nd from the right is me. John

03-03-2015, 01:02 PM	#8
JTD User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 424 Thanks: 217 Thanked 407 Times in 148 Posts	Richard, yes we had that for dinner, plus lots more and their was even an adult beverage or two reported! From what I have herd, they will be on seperate dates, and no longer the same weekend. This is a bummer, because it is/ was about 2000 tables of quality militaria in one hall, and about the same or more in the gun show. The venue bumped them for a helicopter event that wants the entire expo center. All the big dealers are there. I also met many fine people from both the forums that are not in the diner picture there. John

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sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,440 Times in 2,328 Posts	Since the two shows will be split up next year, which is the better choice for someone primarily interested in firearms??? __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter... Last edited by sheepherder; 03-03-2015 at 06:47 PM.

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lew1 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 82 Thanked 204 Times in 112 Posts	Try Tulsa. More guns old and new. __________________ charlie

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sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,440 Times in 2,328 Posts	So what all went on at the show??? What did you buy, sell, see??? Let's hear about it!!! __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

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spacecoast User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL and PA Posts: 332 Thanks: 276 Thanked 243 Times in 109 Posts	You guys really need to come to Orlando next year. Escape the cold.

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lew1 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 82 Thanked 204 Times in 112 Posts	sheepherder, I get email notifications of replies to threads in which I made a post. I received one where you quoted my last post. Yet it is not in the lists of posts. I wonder what happens to it. Maybe the gremlins took it? __________________ charlie

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cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	If I have to walk or crawl, I'll be there next year~~~~ Eric

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Schupo User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kansas City Metro Posts: 206 Thanks: 1 Thanked 102 Times in 47 Posts	I had a good show this year. I picked up two police P.38 rigs and a few other goodies. I also sold well but mostly small price items that paid expenses. I will miss having the NGD show on the same weekend but the SOS promoters explained that a helicopter show took all the display areas and bumped both shows. Perhaps they will be able to get them in synch once again later on. I reserved my tables for next year's SOS at the show so I will be back. __________________ "You can't please everyone, so you have got to please yourself." Ricky Nelson