Anyone else miss Wal-Marts handguns?

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Thread on incompetent sporting good help at WM got me thinking.

I know some of you guys live in Gun Shop mecca's where prices are competitive and service is good, and likely some don't even remember that Wal Mart used to sell handguns. In my area however Wally World ending handgun sales was a blow I don't think I'll ever quite get over.

Prices were always at least 15-20% lower than local shops, sometimes way more. They would order basically anything you wanted with no "My distributor does not have one in stock right now, and I don't like to order from..." If a handgun did not work right at any time in the first year you could take it back fill out a quick form and be handed a brand new one right there.
 
Wal-Mart still sells handguns in Alaska.

However, I don't find the prices very competitive, and the choices in guns are weird, to say the least... probably based on some national survey instead of what local buyers would like to have. For instance, they have a lot of full sized 9mm's gathering dust on their shelves. A compact 9mm (for carry) might sell, but nobody around here is going to want a large one.

The prices (on both long guns and handguns) can be beat by any of the local gun shops.

Keith
 
Wally World used to sell handguns in Florida up until about 4 or 5 years ago and yes they were cheaper and yes I miss that very much. They still sell rifles and shotguns cheaper than anyone locally. Just this morning I admired a Model 94 Lever Action .30-.30 for $264.00. While I was there I picked up a box of 100 Winchester White Box .40 cal ammo for $14.00, 9mm goes for $10.00 a hundred. Can't beat Wally World.
 
Greeting's All-

Hey DuckMan, my ole' friend!:D I never have purchased
a gun period, from Wally World. However a long time ago,
I did purchase a few from the old' Woolco store #6237
here in Poverty, U.S.A.; aka: Bessemer, AL.

Yep, bought two NIB shoot'in irons from them good folks;
one was a very early Smith & Wesson model 67 "Combat
Masterpiece" in .38 Special, and the other was a 6" Colt
Python in .357 magnum. Plus, I bought several rifles from
these folks, as well. But, never a purchase from Wal-Mart.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
 
No, I never bought firearms at Wal-Mart, only ammo, and only when it is cheaper than the local guy, which is not very often.
 
Not Bragg'in Or Suffering From A Swollen Head, But-

Hey There Mark IV Series 80, My Friend-

Thanks for the kind words; as I appreciate the compliment!:D

Yes, I have been more than blessed; not only by GOD, but
by hard work and having an understanding family as they
made some significant sacrifices to support my gun habit.
But, it gave me an opportunity to share with other's the
joys of the shooting sports.

In the early day's the cash flow was extremely tight, and
I could not really afford "decent gun's"; settling for what
most of you guys would call "junk guns". But, as times got
better and the cash flow increased; I invested wisely, by
buying quality pieces that I knewI could get my money out
of, if the need ever arose. And believe me, it did on more
than one occassion. Having a good inventory on hand has
saved my bacon a few times. Now days. I'm down to just
what I use and/or shoot the most. My friend Capbuster
will tell you that on some days I would bring home a NIB
firearm and it would be weeks or even months before I
would get it to the range! Such was the case with
a Browning 9m/m Hi-Power "Practical Model" and a .45
caliber H&K USP; just to name a couple.

If I had converted all the firearms that I have owned
into money; well needless to say, I would not be living
in Poverty, U.S.A.

In closing, my one wish would be that all responsible
firearms owners world-wide could have the same
opportunity that I have had; in owning some of the
most respected firearms available to mankind!:)

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
 
Now days I'm down to just what I use and/or shoot the most.
Click to expand...

When I finally grow up I wanna be just like Ala Dan :)

Even from the old TFL days when you see the name you virtually always knew the post will be about the beloved Sig 220 or one of 3-4 other more specialized pistols.

Blueduck on the other hand... Several Post on 1991A1's, then note 1991A1 for sale in classifieds, Post on Glock 23...then for sale in classifieds, Post on Glock 19's..then a for sale or trade ad (looking for a 1991A1...) Round and round it goes ;)
 
I remember as a young'an visiting my grandparents in El Dorado Kansas. At the time, WalMart had a policy against opening stores in larger urban areas (and I lived in Wichita ... which at the time was too big for a WalMart).

I remember looking at all the handguns in the display cases.
 
Very nice commentary, BlueDuck; and believe me I
do appreciate that. I always knew that former TFL
and current THR members share a lot of "class"!

As the ole saying goes, "we may disagree vehemently
among ourselves; but we ain't gonna' let any one else
---- over us"!:uhoh: :)

In keeping with tradition, when a code red alert exist-

I dial 10-10-P220!:rolleyes: :D

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
 
I remember Wally World selling handguns even here in California for a short time. I bought a Ruger P85 when they first opened here in the Bay Area. It only lasted a few months though, then the local cities wtopped them from doing so.

Now they don't even sell long guns here at all, thanks to their own employees not following the rules. Supposedly after "proper training" they will resume long gun sales, but I seriously doubt that they will.

They do still sell ammo at good prices when they have it in stock.:) --Oneshot
 
I can't say for today, but when Walmart took the handguns off the shelves here in Va you could still order one thru them. They kept a catalogue behind the counter and would had it to you if you asked. The trick was knowing to ask since they no longer displayed handguns.
 
Yeah Magic our WalMart would do that up until I think a year or two ago, but only at MSRP which would not save you much over our gun shops (MSRP being competitive tells you something about our gunshops huh:eek: )

The good old days were when, "Sam" could call up Beretta and ask thier best price on 5000 92's and pass the savings along.
 
Last time I remember seeing hand guns in Wally World was some time around 1985/1986. The Then-wife bought a cheap knock-off of the Colt SAA in .22LR/.22Mag for around $70. Think it was called the "Buffalo Scout".
 
I go to Walmart for ammo & cleaning supplies usually. Guns, I go elsewhere...& CA is far from Gu Shop mecca ;)
 
NOPE, DON'T MISS A THING AT WALMART.

I CANNOT STAND THE PLACE!!!
Going somewhere to spend my money and having to deal with the idiots who work there is more than I care to cope with, and K-MART ain't one whit better.
I will spend my money with local merchants who know me, appreciate my business, and call me by my first name when I walk in the front door.
 
no Walmart for me ..........they aren't that interested in guns and I'm not interested in them. There are other discount places around here if cost is the main issue...Academy, Oshman's....

Walmart...:barf:
 
I bought a Ruger MkII Bull Barrel at WalMart in 83. I think I paid around $125 or so for it at the time.
 
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