This whole thing about buying from the little guy because it keeps the money local is a load of crap. I bet most of you guys saying this own a gun that was made outside of the U.S.A. To your defense, I understand that the reason you bought it, was because you got the best for your money. Well duh! That is the same reason some of us buy from Walmart. This doesn't make it right. Just like buying something not made in America isn't right. But we do it and it is because we want the best for the cheapest price.
Now to the statements that Walmart's guns are substandard to those bought at your local gun store. That is all talk. All guns that are currently sold at Walmart are the same as everywhere else. With the exception of the Ruger 10/22. The one that Walmart sells is made just for Walmart. To the best of my knowledge, the only thing different is the Walmart gun has a longer barrel.