Gun Locks

[azredhawk44]

So... we have the Smith & Wesson glory hole, the Taurus lock, the Springfield Lock on their 1911's, Ruger has one hidden in the mainspring on new GP100's, rumors of a 4th gen GlockLock. Probably more, too.

I only own one gun with an internal lock, a Taurus 94 in .22LR. The taurus lock is essentially an allen-head screw in the top of the hammer. You twist it and a metal flange blocks the hammer from moving.

But it appears that a taurus lock is generic. The same key will open any taurus pistol. At least that is what it looks like.

Is this the case with S&W, Springfield and Ruger?

Are there any controls at S&W, Taurus, Springfield, Ruger, etc to stop someone from ordering a key if they aren't legally allowed to own a gun (age, felon status)? Or don't own a gun made by that manufacturer?

What good is a gun lock without a unique key?
For that matter, what good is a gun lock, but that ain't the point today.

 

[noresttill]

I think the reasoning is that they dont want unauthorized users playing with it and it going off. Not really a theft thing, but more "for the children"

Jesse

 

[Jim K]

The main reason those locks are there is that they are required by law in at least one state (though that has been modified since). The makers had a choice of installing locks or not doing business in a state that requires them.

Yes, the keys are all the same, but not many drugged up burglars will think to bring a key along.

Jim

 

[10-Ring]

My 'unique' keys strangely get lost on their way home from gun shop

 

[mljdeckard]

I bought a rem 700 with the J-lock, and I actually had to look it up to see what these funny little pick things are. I I tried to use it once, and decided that no good could come of it, left it unlocked, and tossed it.

 

[sloppyjoec]

are the Gp100s realy getting a lock?

 

[vynx]

I bought a used Taurus and it didn't come with the keys.

I phoned Taurus and they sold me 2 over the phone - I could have been anyone.

I don't think there is a law that you have to be a certain age to buy the key.

One key fits all.

So if someone steals a Taurus all they have to do is phone the company to buy a key for it. They will have to provide an address to have it mailed to and they need a payment method.

 

[roscoe]

Same deal with handcuff keys. Everyone should carry one in the back seam of their waistband.

 

[Ichiro]

Same question as SloppyJoe

Are GP-100s really getting a lock?

That would be a shame.