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Title: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: rolandda01 on June 15, 2017, 01:03:49 AM
...he said ammo (a huge shipment to be exact) coming very soon... #sure #skeptical
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on June 15, 2017, 01:42:02 AM
...he said ammo (a huge shipment to be exact) coming very soon... #sure #skeptical

Which Walmart store were you in?
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: Inspector on June 15, 2017, 06:09:44 AM
Which Walmart store were you in?
I'll bet he is teasing us cuz he is on the mainland!  :geekdanc: :geekdanc: :geekdanc:.

I really don't know, of course. It just sounds too good to be true.

If true, the days of cheap .22 ammo are back!!!!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: rolandda01 on June 15, 2017, 06:55:57 AM
Pearl City friends! But I really don't believe...seeing at this point would be all that would settle me...
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: Inspector on June 15, 2017, 06:57:09 AM
Pearl City friends! But I really don't believe...seeing at this point would be all that would settle me...
Hmm, maybe I should check the Kapolei store?
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: rklapp on June 15, 2017, 07:33:29 AM
I checked the Kunia store and they don't have anything like they do at PC.
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: Inspector on June 15, 2017, 07:36:22 AM
Pearl City friends! But I really don't believe...seeing at this point would be all that would settle me...
Thanks for the report. Please keep us updated if you can!!!
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: macsak on June 15, 2017, 07:40:11 AM
I'll check town in a couple hours


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Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: punaperson on June 15, 2017, 07:45:14 AM
Possibly premature... possibly 100% wrong... but I'm (at this point) labeling this "fake news".

Doesn't a business have to have some kind of official government permission slip to sell retail ammunition? That's what I was told a couple of years ago by someone at the Hilo Walmart. They could have just been making that up to short circuit a (potentially) lengthy discussion as I would have hounded them about why all the Walmarts on the mainland sell guns and ammo but the ones in Hawaii don't...
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: macsak on June 15, 2017, 10:13:26 AM
I'll check town in a couple hours


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Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: omnigun on June 15, 2017, 10:50:53 AM
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FAKE NEWS
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: changemyoil66 on June 15, 2017, 11:08:44 AM
Possibly premature... possibly 100% wrong... but I'm (at this point) labeling this "fake news".

Doesn't a business have to have some kind of official government permission slip to sell retail ammunition? That's what I was told a couple of years ago by someone at the Hilo Walmart. They could have just been making that up to short circuit a (potentially) lengthy discussion as I would have hounded them about why all the Walmarts on the mainland sell guns and ammo but the ones in Hawaii don't...

Pretty sure Walmart has a "master slip" due to mainland locations selling ammo.
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: London808 on June 15, 2017, 11:17:44 AM
Pretty sure Walmart has a "master slip" due to mainland locations selling ammo.

To sell ammo in Hawaii you need a state license as well. To get this they would need an FFL. (To my understanding)
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on June 15, 2017, 02:09:11 PM
There are places selling ammo in Hawaii and not selling firearms.  if they can do it, I don't think a company with Walmart's resources will have a problem getting their paperwork in order.
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: punaperson on June 15, 2017, 02:15:50 PM
There are places selling ammo in Hawaii and not selling firearms.  if they can do it, I don't think a company with Walmart's resources will have a problem getting their paperwork in order.
If that paperwork is anything like the paperwork to get a CCW license here they've got a BIG problem...  :rofl:
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: 808S10 on June 15, 2017, 03:12:17 PM
I worked at the pearl city store. I'll stop by and ask some of my management friends about it.
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: dustoff003 on June 15, 2017, 03:14:02 PM
Nothing out of the ordinary at Kapolei, no one was at the sporting goods counter as usual.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170616/464a4e99f79842d033087eea53530db3.jpg)


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Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: drck1000 on June 15, 2017, 04:44:41 PM
I was thinking of going to PC location tmrw anyways. I'll take a look if I end up going.


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Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: Inspector on June 15, 2017, 05:05:42 PM
Nothing out of the ordinary at Kapolei, no one was at the sporting goods counter as usual.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170616/464a4e99f79842d033087eea53530db3.jpg)


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Hey Dusty I just missed you by about 20 minutes. I went over there to the Kapolei store. They had the same cleaning kit that is shown in the OP's photo. And they have the large bottles of Hoppe's #9 that is also in the photo. Only $12.67. I know where to go to get Hoppe's. But it doesn't appear they are making room for new cleaning supplies.
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: punaperson on June 19, 2017, 08:10:26 PM
So did that huge ammo shipment come in yet? How many thousands of rounds did you guys on Oahu buy?
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: rklapp on June 19, 2017, 08:42:39 PM
I checked out the PC store last month because I noticed that their website listed many of the supplies available there. I was sadly disappointed with what I found. I'm looking for a source of gun scrubber that's under $10.
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: dustoff003 on June 19, 2017, 09:32:59 PM
I checked out the PC store last month because I noticed that their website listed many of the supplies available there. I was sadly disappointed with what I found. I'm looking for a source of gun scrubber that's under $10.
What do you mean when you say gun scrubber? Are you looking for a chemical cleaner or a physical cleaning device?


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Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: rklapp on June 20, 2017, 03:23:11 AM
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Gun-Scrubber-Synthetic-Safe-10-oz-Cleaner/21949945

Or any equivalent cleaner... It has to be floated across the ocean so not cheap here.
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: oldfart on June 20, 2017, 04:36:25 AM
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Gun-Scrubber-Synthetic-Safe-10-oz-Cleaner/21949945

Or any equivalent cleaner... It has to be floated across the ocean so not cheap here.
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There aren't many spray chemicals safe to sell to the general public.
Msds for gun scrubber shows Hexane, which may be phased out due to health risks.
If you like to blast your gun clean, try an acetone-based brake cleaner.
You will need to read the can labels to identify the ingredients.
Why? The manufacturers keep changing the formulas due to health risks.

Remember my trick to clean the lube off loaded ammo? ....Same thing.

The ingredients to look for are acetone and toluene, and little or no methanol.
Use this stuff outside or you will be sorry.
Works great for blasting roaches or starting a BBQ.
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: changemyoil66 on June 20, 2017, 09:25:20 AM
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There aren't many spray chemicals safe to sell to the general public.
Msds for gun scrubber shows Hexane, which may be phased out due to health risks.
If you like to blast your gun clean, try an acetone-based brake cleaner.
You will need to read the can labels to identify the ingredients.
Why? The manufacturers keep changing the formulas due to health risks.

Remember my trick to clean the lube off loaded ammo? ....Same thing.

The ingredients to look for are acetone and toluene, and little or no methanol.
Use this stuff outside or you will be sorry.
Works great for blasting roaches or starting a BBQ.

I just switched from Balistol to Breakthrough.  Breakthrough is oderless and safe.  Cleans way better than balistol and their oil is better also.  My slide on my VP9 would stick out of battery about 1/8 inch when I push it back on purpose.  Now it comes forward.
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: rklapp on June 20, 2017, 10:09:35 AM
Remember my trick to clean the lube off loaded ammo? ....Same thing.
Acetone eats plastic but works great on your ammo cases. I use the synthetic safe cleaner to spray the inside of the upper receiver and inside the hand guard.

Too bad freon isn't available anymore. That stuff was awesome as a solvent.
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: oldfart on June 20, 2017, 11:01:00 AM
Acetone eats plastic but works great on your ammo cases. I use the synthetic safe cleaner to spray the inside of the upper receiver and inside the hand guard.

Too bad freon isn't available anymore. That stuff was awesome as a solvent.
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We used to use Freon and perchloroethylene at the shop.
Freon might still be found as LPS contact cleaner spray.
Not to be confused with the CFC-free version.

Not all plastics are affected by acetone.
But just to be safe, don't buy plastic guns.  :rofl:
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: Inspector on June 20, 2017, 11:19:46 AM
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We used to use Freon and perchloroethylene at the shop.
Freon might still be found as LPS contact cleaner spray.
Not to be confused with the CFC-free version.

Not all plastics are affected by acetone.
But just to be safe, don't buy plastic guns.  :rofl:
Thanks for all your recommendations OF. I have been looking for an alternative spray cleaner.

You and I both own a plastic gun. But I'm a revolver kinda guy.  :love: :love: :love:  Hard to make a revolver outta plastic.
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: oldfart on June 20, 2017, 10:19:32 PM
Thanks for all your recommendations OF. I have been looking for an alternative spray cleaner.

You and I both own a plastic gun. But I'm a revolver kinda guy.  :love: :love: :love:  Hard to make a revolver outta plastic.
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OK, I do own 1 block and that's plenty for me.  Ruger LCR is a fine plastic revolver. :rofl:

So I went to Wal-Mart in pearl city and bought a can of gumout carb cleaner for $3.44.
It contains acetone and toluene but no methanol.  :thumbsup:
Hexane based cleaner can be had in CRC MAF sensor cleaner. But it's expensive for a tiny spray can.
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: rklapp on June 21, 2017, 03:47:46 AM
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OK, I do own 1 block and that's plenty for me.  Ruger LCR is a fine plastic revolver. :rofl:
So I went to Wal-Mart in pearl city and bought a can of gumout carb cleaner for $3.44.
It contains acetone and toluene but no methanol.  :thumbsup:
Hexane based cleaner can be had in CRC MAF sensor cleaner. But it's expensive for a tiny spray can.
I bought a bottle of carb cleaner but it melted the plastic cover for my scope. I also bought engine degreaser spray. It stinks up the house unless you rinse it with water first. It's great for softening up the carbon deposits in the BCG. The contact cleaner spray (now with difluoroethane) is great for cleaning out the lubricants stuck in the receiver corners.
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: oldfart on June 21, 2017, 06:14:21 AM
I bought a bottle of carb cleaner but it melted the plastic cover for my scope. I also bought engine degreaser spray. It stinks up the house unless you rinse it with water first. It's great for softening up the carbon deposits in the BCG. The contact cleaner spray (now with difluoroethane) is great for cleaning out the lubricants stuck in the receiver corners.
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I never felt the need to clean my firearms with anything stronger than Triflon or breakfree, WD40, bore solvent, and brushes. Maybe some compressed air. I save the carb and brake cleaner for the ammo.

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Post by: MuffinMan on June 21, 2017, 08:08:35 AM
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I never felt the need to clean my firearms with anything stronger than Triflon or breakfree, WD40, bore solvent, and brushes. Maybe some compressed air. I save the carb and brake cleaner for the ammo.


maybe you could soak your guns and ammo in Polmolive.  Worked for Madge.  Makes your hands soft too.  :rofl: :wave:
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: oldfart on June 21, 2017, 09:01:11 AM

maybe you could soak your guns and ammo in Polmolive.  Worked for Madge.  Makes your hands soft too.  :rofl: :wave:
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Oh man you showing your age. That commercial was from the 60's and Madge died 13 years ago. :rofl: :wave:
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: rklapp on June 21, 2017, 09:24:20 AM
I only use dish soap when "softening" the crud in my spent ammo cases. I add a drop to the ultrasonic cleaner. I also add a bit of Lemishine but not sure if that helps so won't buy any more after I run out.
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: mrgaf on June 21, 2017, 08:09:16 PM
Was at PC Walmart today.... yup there are some cleaning supplies but looks like they are pretty much cleaned out (no pun intended) :shaka:
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: macsak on June 22, 2017, 09:26:07 AM
Hey Dusty I just missed you by about 20 minutes. I went over there to the Kapolei store. They had the same cleaning kit that is shown in the OP's photo. And they have the large bottles of Hoppe's #9 that is also in the photo. Only $12.67. I know where to go to get Hoppe's. But it doesn't appear they are making room for new cleaning supplies.

At town store now
Nothing on shelves


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Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: rklapp on June 26, 2017, 06:48:38 PM
The Electronic Cleaner at Napa is cheaper than CRC. Alternatively, the deicer is cheaper but not sure if methanol and ethylene glycol is a good mix for firearms.
Title: Re: WalMart got gun cleaning supplies...and then the store manager said....
Post by: oldfart on June 26, 2017, 10:37:44 PM
According to the msds for Napa electronic cleaner, it contains mostly methanol and methyl acetate.
I suppose it would be safe for plastic parts. Let us know if it is a good sub for gunscrubber.