For those who have removed the ILS from a S&W?

[megatronrules]

For those here who have removed the ILS from their S&W I have a question. My question is is it best to just remove the locking "flag" and leave the other parts in? As they are pressed into the frame and held by spring tension,are they likely to go anywhere?

For those who have disabled the ILS by simply removing the flag,have you had any issues with the other lock pieces becoming dislodged and causing a problem?

 

[Scrapperz]

You may want to read this thread>>>http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-smithing/80075-flat-tops-remove-lock-project-complete-pix-all.html

 

[jglcolosprgs]

Not a public link.....

 

[bhp9mm]

my 617 has the flag removed i have not had any problems

 

[F1]

I removed everything. Filled up the hole with epoxy.

 

[W.E.G.]

Correct link:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-sm...lock-project-complete-pix-all.html#post767286

 

[Erik M]

nothing there about removing the lock, just some obsessive compulsive cosmetic stuff to fill the hole in the frame if you remove all of the locking mechanism. I know there are a few videos on youtube that go through the process step by step and are very well made.

 

[Scrapperz]

Thanks W.E.G.

You may want to read this thread>>>http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-smithing/80075-flat-tops-remove-lock-project-complete-pix-all.html

Posted twice !!

 

[Iggy]

The Plug

A guy on the S&W forum has come up with a simple solution to filling the wart on the side of the IL lock guns.
I put one in a 642 and am pleased with the results.

Give it a look.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1980-present/103939-show-those-plugs.html

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Just grind the "nub" down that engages the flag and leave everything in place. Even if the spring does break and the ILS tries to get you killed nothing will happen to the revolver, it will remain functional.

 

[F1]

S&W Internal Lock Removal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVPYgohVCNM

 

[F1]

Iggy - Some neater hole solutions on that thread than my own little epoxy fill, but it does the job.