I have a question regarding the ball detent lockup feature of most S&W Performance Center revolvers. This feature is highlighted in the S&W 627 or PC blued model 29. The theory is that this provides a stronger lockup such that the revolver can fire a lot more heavy loads without becoming loose.
However, I've noticed in some pictures of the X-frame 460V that there does not seem to be any ball detent lockup in it. And this feature is not mentioned in the X-frame 500's and the 460XVR's also. Have they determined that the X-frames (which fire really robust and powerful loads) do not need this, or is it just wasn't mentioned but it is actually present? Anybody know first-hand?
However, I've noticed in some pictures of the X-frame 460V that there does not seem to be any ball detent lockup in it. And this feature is not mentioned in the X-frame 500's and the 460XVR's also. Have they determined that the X-frames (which fire really robust and powerful loads) do not need this, or is it just wasn't mentioned but it is actually present? Anybody know first-hand?