Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! 15-22 lost!
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TheMaineEvent
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Yep, I agree with you there.
armallard
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Back in Feb.. when I bought my S&W 9mm I went to the the shop the day before just looking the next day I went back and the counter was full of people looking at all types of guns I over heard the clerk tell someone thats the last one I've got so I just waited and someone waited on me and told him I wanted that gun I looked at yesterday and 10 mins I walked out with it that deal with WW is crazy.
If you go to Walmart and complain about not getting good service, or questionable service, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE.
OTHERWISE YOU, Y O U, ARE PART OF THE PROBLEM.
You are not HELPING in anyway shape, or form.
Chuck
OTHERWISE YOU, Y O U, ARE PART OF THE PROBLEM.
You are not HELPING in anyway shape, or form.
Chuck
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Dezfan
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IF I could have found a S&W 15-22 at a LGS, I would have bought one.
Thanks for all of the brilliant insight.
Thanks for all of the brilliant insight.
TacoDaTugBoat
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Kittery Trading Post in Maine? or are there others?
I spent lots of time in the one in Maine as a child. I love that place. Don't know why you would be shopping there from Colorado though.
Shopping online.... been looking for a M&P 9, and nobody locally has had any inventory. Somebody told me about Kittery, so I checked it out. Just happened to notice that they had 15-22's in stock.
TheMaineEvent
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In this day and age it's not unreasonable to buy a firearm online and have it shipped to your FFL.
I was promoting the hell out of the Trading Post on the M&P15 section of this site because they were getting in Sports on a regular basis and had them for a good price. As a result, some people here now aware of who the Trading Post is.
They do have a lot of M&P 15-22's in stock so if you're in need then it may be worth looking into them.
FYI- I don't get anything out of this other than trying to help fellow shooters out.
I was promoting the hell out of the Trading Post on the M&P15 section of this site because they were getting in Sports on a regular basis and had them for a good price. As a result, some people here now aware of who the Trading Post is.
They do have a lot of M&P 15-22's in stock so if you're in need then it may be worth looking into them.
FYI- I don't get anything out of this other than trying to help fellow shooters out.
Squirrel Master
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Despite some of the comments made, it is actually a policy of Wal-Mart's. Not all background checks come back in a jiffy. In fact, I always have about a 2-3 day wait when I purchase a firearm, and the reason provided by S.L.E.D. is, because I have such a common first and last name. However, the potential purchaser could have a pending case. He or she may have a discrepancy on their record, etc etc... These special background checks can sometimes take up to 60 days. However, Wal-Mart will only hold a "delayed check" for 72 hours, and then they are forced to put back out on the market. They SHOULD HAVE pulled the weapon from the display to begin with though, so I understand your frustrations.
I walked into Wal-Mart on this past Monday.They had a DPMS AR-15 on display for $617. Now I had just dropped a pretty penny on a Colt M4, but this same rifle (DPMS) was selling at another major retail chain for $749, and online for $900. I'm no two-bit flipper, so I was never debating buying to re-sell, but for $617, I couldn't leave it there.I thought about my buddy. He's one of those guys who can't understand why one would pay $1400 for a Colt, when you can get (2) AR-15's? He is not into the bells and whistles, so I knew he could do me a favor and purchase it, so I didn't have to. LOL. Any who, he comes down to get the rifle, fills out all paper work, and his back ground check comes back "delayed". He is a squeaky clean fellow, and has never been in trouble a day in his life (with the law at least). Clerk says he can't sell it to him, and he doesn't why right now. My buddy said he knew exactly what it was. Last year, someone bought a house, and two cars in his name, 1/2 way across the country. The identity theft is what held him up. He was told if cleared, he would be contacted, but only good for 72 hours, and he could be delayed for weeks, who knows? The clerk then says, the good news is, I can't sell it for 72 hours, so I'M TAKING IT STRAIGHT BACK TO THE RIFLE LOCKER!
Sorry so long winded, but I truly understand your frustrations! I waited and waited to catch Wal-Mart's sweet $447 ticket, but ended up paying $489 at Academy... Since my purchase a few months ago, all I see at Wal-Mart now is a yellow tag that read $447, with a rifle sitting under it.... Just my luck...
I will say it's pretty jacked up that they didn't pull the firearm.
I walked into Wal-Mart on this past Monday.They had a DPMS AR-15 on display for $617. Now I had just dropped a pretty penny on a Colt M4, but this same rifle (DPMS) was selling at another major retail chain for $749, and online for $900. I'm no two-bit flipper, so I was never debating buying to re-sell, but for $617, I couldn't leave it there.I thought about my buddy. He's one of those guys who can't understand why one would pay $1400 for a Colt, when you can get (2) AR-15's? He is not into the bells and whistles, so I knew he could do me a favor and purchase it, so I didn't have to. LOL. Any who, he comes down to get the rifle, fills out all paper work, and his back ground check comes back "delayed". He is a squeaky clean fellow, and has never been in trouble a day in his life (with the law at least). Clerk says he can't sell it to him, and he doesn't why right now. My buddy said he knew exactly what it was. Last year, someone bought a house, and two cars in his name, 1/2 way across the country. The identity theft is what held him up. He was told if cleared, he would be contacted, but only good for 72 hours, and he could be delayed for weeks, who knows? The clerk then says, the good news is, I can't sell it for 72 hours, so I'M TAKING IT STRAIGHT BACK TO THE RIFLE LOCKER!
Sorry so long winded, but I truly understand your frustrations! I waited and waited to catch Wal-Mart's sweet $447 ticket, but ended up paying $489 at Academy... Since my purchase a few months ago, all I see at Wal-Mart now is a yellow tag that read $447, with a rifle sitting under it.... Just my luck...
I will say it's pretty jacked up that they didn't pull the firearm.
Majorlk
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One of the benefits of a Connecticut carry permit is there is no waiting period. Doing the paperwork takes longer than getting a transaction number from CSP. 30 minutes and out the door is pretty much the norm.
As of 01 October, either a carry permit, or a purchase permit will be required for everything, pistols, long guns, magazines AND ammo.
As of 01 October, either a carry permit, or a purchase permit will be required for everything, pistols, long guns, magazines AND ammo.
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Dezfan
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Well it was gone this morning when I arrived, so the search continues. 
On the plus side, they were just putting their ammo delivery out when I arrived. So I was able to pick up 450 rounds of 9mm, guess it was a mixed blessing.
I've never had a BGC take longer than 45 minutes. That was at Cabelas just after Sandy Hook. It was a circus that day for sure.
My boy will be gone for 6 weeks this summer, I think I'll just sell the Ruger after he leaves, add that to the money I have on hand, and pick up 15-22 for him while he is gone.
Should be able to pick up some extra mags, AFG, and a few other items. I'll surprise him when he returns!
On the plus side, they were just putting their ammo delivery out when I arrived. So I was able to pick up 450 rounds of 9mm, guess it was a mixed blessing.
I've never had a BGC take longer than 45 minutes. That was at Cabelas just after Sandy Hook. It was a circus that day for sure.
My boy will be gone for 6 weeks this summer, I think I'll just sell the Ruger after he leaves, add that to the money I have on hand, and pick up 15-22 for him while he is gone.
Should be able to pick up some extra mags, AFG, and a few other items. I'll surprise him when he returns!
I was at my local GS today and they 2 on the shelf.
Was surprised to see them, since this place is pretty small. he had a black and a green camo model, both were priced just over $450, which I didnt think was too bad.
He tells me, at the gun shows round here, they are asking $500-600 and availability is good.
Dont know what the local WM is selling for, but this is whats available here in NC.
Hope this helps, but I doubt it.
Was surprised to see them, since this place is pretty small. he had a black and a green camo model, both were priced just over $450, which I didnt think was too bad.
He tells me, at the gun shows round here, they are asking $500-600 and availability is good.
Dont know what the local WM is selling for, but this is whats available here in NC.
Hope this helps, but I doubt it.
Turdducken
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Wow, that is horrible service! I got mine from a LGS, I put it on layaway just for a few days cause I recently moved and had to update my ID. I made sure they took it off the rack and smacked my name on it before I went out the door. But that there is preposterous, its like that stupid display only theory. Why put it on display if you have none? I would of asked for the store GM's number or him, or taken my business elsewhere and put a black list online for that store as in fire arms.
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Dezfan
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I don't usually buy firearms from Wally World, but like I said, I have been looking for a 15-22 for my son for a while.
This particular WM has been pretty reliable when it comes to ammo, so I didn't want to cause a scene there and mess up a reliable local source of ammo.
I was just bummed that I wasn't able to get my boy that rifle. When I saw it sitting there in the case, I was super excited! When it didn't happen, I was really bummed.
It will all work out in the end!
This particular WM has been pretty reliable when it comes to ammo, so I didn't want to cause a scene there and mess up a reliable local source of ammo.
I was just bummed that I wasn't able to get my boy that rifle. When I saw it sitting there in the case, I was super excited! When it didn't happen, I was really bummed.
It will all work out in the end!
AR-Getsome
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where do you live. My Academy sports here in nc has at least 5 in each store. There are 2 Academy stores within 20 miles of eachother.
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Dezfan
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KC metro area.
OldEagleEars
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Kayback
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I've heard it happen in quite a few places that TS or higher clearance returns a delay on the NICS because it isn't specific about why there is an issue with your name, just that there is an issue. It takes a while to sort it out normally.
KBK
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zotzer
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I get delayed *every* time. After a particularly long one, I finally decided to a google search. Turns out there is a very naughty girl with my exact name (first, middle, last) and about the same age, who has done some serious crime in the LA area.
The background check delays for me have ranged from 20 minutes to an entire day. So, I have sympathy for those who can't walk away with a firearm, through no fault of their own.
Tracy
Recent Northern NJ delay: Did paperwork for M&P 15-22 on April the 13th. Got the call with approval on 29 April. Picked it up on the 30th. There you go. The wait was in the past usually less than 5 minutes, standing around BS'ing with the guys in the shop.
