bdickens
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Why would people spend good money on a Smith revolver with the lock when they can get one from Ruger, Colt, Dan Wesson or Charter arms without one?
Why is it an issue?
Why would people spend good money on a Smith revolver with the lock when they can get one from Ruger, Colt, Dan Wesson or Charter arms without one?
I figure that since the majority of revolver photos show the left side and that hole is so prominently placed - you're likely on to something.One thing that I do find interesting is that no one talks about the internal locks on Ruger Single Action revolvers. It makes me wonder if the S&W lock wasn’t visible from the outside of the gun if it wouldn’t be a concern either?
I've always thought it odd that the *Classic* line comes with a lock when S&W is perfectly willing to sell limited numbers of new models as no-lock versions.I would only buy a lock model on the super cheap/ stealing it- kind of deal. Then the first thing I’d do is take the lock out and plug that hole. It’s just a personal principle kinda thing for me. There is NO way I’d spend new money on what they are asking for let’s say a 19 classic and have the lock. Make those classics without the lock like they used to be THEN they are classic and We’re talking. My hard earned big money went to Colt!
The Ruger lock never had a reputation for locking itself. It was also benign and easy to forget. It has also been discontinued.One thing that I do find interesting is that no one talks about the internal locks on Ruger Single Action revolvers. It makes me wonder if the S&W lock wasn’t visible from the outside of the gun if it wouldn’t be a concern either?
The Ruger lock never had a reputation for locking itself. It was also benign and easy to forget. It has also been discontinued.
While I dislike the lock, I am a lot more concerned about a general lack of QC on new S&W revolvers. The lock can be deleted easily enough.
I have had issues with 3 out-of-the-box S&Ws which is IMHO not acceptable from a marque like S&W. Back in the day you were just about guaranteed of an accurate, perfectly finished and 100% functional revolver. I now find myself checking for a canted barrel the first thing is inspect a new S&W. Needles to say, that doesn’t fill me with that nice warm and fuzzy feeling.
EDIT: While I have not experienced issues with other brands, I have heard from many folks who have. S&W is not the only one dropping the ball.
Because people understand the lock is such a minor inconvenience. Smith's still have excellent triggers and timing.Why would people spend good money on a Smith revolver with the lock when they can get one from Ruger, Colt, Dan Wesson or Charter arms without one?
I'd like to know how many here have PERSONALLY experienced a lock failure.
I'm sure not saying it can't happen but I would suspect more often then not it gets repeated by someone who "heard about... ", "knew a guy..." or mechanically extrapolated the possibility of them mysteriously locking up.
Then, among failures, I wonder how many have honestly NOT been mucked with since leaving the factory.
Not looking for a fight but it would be interesting to know close to exactly how many have failed were the owners sworn to truth.
Todd.