No matter what forum i o one, there's plenty of posts complaining about the big box stores and walmart. Funny that with everyone complaining, there must still be folks going to these businesses. Same forums have people complaining about high prices at thier local gun shops, well geee, if their customers are doing thier buying at walmart to save a few bucks, then yeah, the local guy is gonna have to make that up somewhere. I'll gladly pay the extra at the LGS to get personal knowledgeable service and know that if a problem arose, I can more than likely get it taken care of there. i know if I need a particular item, he can proberly find it for me thorugh his channels. I know he's in it for business to have an income but also becaue it's an area he enjoys and not just a place to work for a simple paycheck. Ya go to the Marts to sace a few bucks and get crappy service, got no sypathy for ya. Just like buying a particualr firearm, you get what ya pay for with service as well. Take care of the small LGS guys nad they';ll in turn take care of you - at least the good ones will.