CountryUgly
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My local Wally World has Colts, Sigs and Bushmaters. A couple are even already tacticooled out with forward grips, quadrails and MBUIS sights. It's cool to see them mixed in with the Savages, Remingtons and Winchesters.
Local Walmart Ar's
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I'd be careful on some of the wally world stuff. I don't know if they still do it but I know that on some of the rifles they use to sell that were priced under other retailers, were made for wally world and had some cheapened parts applied to get those lower prices. Biggest tell tale was the stocks and finish. Less quality and as long as you payed attention you could see it. Not that they were bad guns, but still if you think you're getting one thing and receive another it's a little deceptive and to a degree dishonest.
Al Thompson
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What you are describing is from many years ago, when large retailers would contract with gun makers for "store" brands. Montgomery Ward, Sears and a large hardware chain were all involved.
Now days, with the warranty going to the manufacturer, it would be a very foolish vendor who would deliberately earmark firearms for a specific chain to be made of less durable materials.
smallbore
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The Plymouth (closest to me) and Tilton (next closest) NH stores don't have firearm displays. Next closest with them is over 50 miles away from where I am.
helitack32f1
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Our WM is in the liberal town of Bellingham in the liberal state of Washington and their selection keeps changing. Today they had Colt, Windham flat top, Bushmaster, Sig M400 Enhanced, M&P 15/22 and a Sig 522. As well as various other regular long arms including a mini 14, Ruger American rifle etc. Good selection of ammo too though it is dwindling while waiting for restock.
Interesting that my brother lives in the relatively gun friendly state of Arizona but his WM gun selection is limited to airguns. Weird
Interesting that my brother lives in the relatively gun friendly state of Arizona but his WM gun selection is limited to airguns. Weird
Does it matter if they have bayonet lugs??
Some of the models they carry don't have bayo lugs anyway
Impureclient
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I questioned a LGS by me about the ARs in Walmart. He explained to me that they were inferior made to meet a price point. Of course he then went on to have a conversation
with some other shoppers he apparently knew and spewed off some racist remarks that made me sad to have entered the doors of his shop.
with some other shoppers he apparently knew and spewed off some racist remarks that made me sad to have entered the doors of his shop.
He's lying to you in an attempt to boost his bottom line.
dirtengineer
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The Wal-Marts in Alaska do, in fact, sell handguns. As does Fred Meyer.
Jorg Nysgerrig
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Bayonet lugs are a funny thing. If it wasn't for the AWB calling them out by name, I suspect very few people would care. It's like the "It is the prohibition that makes anything precious" quote. In 2004, makers were cranking out and everyone was buying guns with bayonet lugs like nobody's business. 8 years later, there are fewer and fewer ARs with bayonet lugs. Why? Not because they are "neutered", not because of legislation, and not because they are trying to be "PC"; it's because it turns out that not many folks really care about them.
I suppose we are just lucky the AWB didn't mention rhinestone covered handguards.
Sing it with me!
With a rhinestone A R
Riding out on a horse with star-spangled hand guard yo
With a rhinestone A R
Getting looks and snickers from people I don't even know
And mockin' comin' over the phone
My apologies to Glen.
76shuvlinoff
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Can anyone tell me if there have there been AR sightings in Michigan Walmarts?
Thanks!
Thanks!
ARs and accessories like Blackhawk rails here in TN. There's variability within the state as to whether there's a gun counter at all or one stocked with a variety AR selection.
Bayo lugs were tied to grenade launchers IIRC, so I think that's part of the reason...a stupid reason, but a reason nonetheless. It's..slighlty..lease silly when presented vs a fear somone going on a mass bayonetting spree.Bayonet lugs are a funny thing. If it wasn't for the AWB calling them out by name, I suspect very few people would care. It's like the "It is the prohibition that makes anything precious" quote. In 2004, makers were cranking out and everyone was buying guns with bayonet lugs like nobody's business. 8 years later, there are fewer and fewer ARs with bayonet lugs. Why? Not because they are "neutered", not because of legislation, and not because they are trying to be "PC"; it's because it turns out that not many folks really care about them.
I suppose we are just lucky the AWB didn't mention rhinestone covered handguards.
Sing it with me!
With a rhinestone A R
Riding out on a horse with star-spangled hand guard yo
With a rhinestone A R
Getting looks and snickers from people I don't even know
And mockin' comin' over the phone
My apologies to Glen.
KevininPa
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Spotted ARs in.....
......our local Wally-World here in the Lehigh Valley of Pa. Another customer and myself just looked at each other in surprise. We talked about how surprised we were at the store going more mainstream with this item. Glad to see it's going on across the country.
......our local Wally-World here in the Lehigh Valley of Pa. Another customer and myself just looked at each other in surprise. We talked about how surprised we were at the store going more mainstream with this item. Glad to see it's going on across the country.
Whhaaaaaaaa???
Which one?
XxBulletBendeRXx
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Mine does too!! I was kinda shocked to see a .308 DPMS Sport Ar- (10) myself...at first I thought it was a price tag for a .308 rifle of some sort, then I HAD to take a closer look, I said screw it, walked behind the counter to take a real close look, sure enough there it was ... Same price $899...
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EMS_92
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My store has em as part of are holiday lawaway flyer, but havent seen any in the cases yet.
KevininPa
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Route 248 between Nazareth and Palmer.
SlowFuse
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My local Walmart has Colt, Sig, S&W and Windham ARs. They have for about half a year, but didn't think much about it until everyone started making a big deal on here about it. I'm one that's glad to see it! If people see these in the rack next to the trusty ole bolt actions and shotguns they are used to seeing, maybe it will help them see they aren't so evil after all!
Also, since handguns were mentioned, my local WM also has handguns in a catalog that you can order. It's a pretty basic selection, and they go for retail as far as I can tell. That's probably why the handgun thing never did so well.
Also, since handguns were mentioned, my local WM also has handguns in a catalog that you can order. It's a pretty basic selection, and they go for retail as far as I can tell. That's probably why the handgun thing never did so well.
Deltaboy1984
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They showed up here in DFW this Spring.
mljdeckard
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Just saw a SIG in the store in Tooele.
Al Thompson
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Not a bad thing. I'm aware of stores that will not release a firearm unless they get a "proceed". That can be a bad thing. At least you can get your firearm eventually.
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