Ks5shooter
Contributing Member
Is there a list of current production internal lock S&W revolvers? thanks Don
You can bet if they dont show the left side, it probably has that lock.
An easy way to tell, looking at the right side, is that the hammer appears "buried" in the frame. And those of us who have extensive collections of pre lock S&W revolvers, can also tell it has the lock by the ugly frame contours around the hammer.
Pretty sure they all do have the lock actually. I have looked at many with hope only to hand them back after I see that horrific hole in what is supposed to be a "classic" design.I’m not positive, but I think some of the “Classic” line revolvers are without the lock.
"An easy way to tell, looking at the right side, is that the hammer appears "buried" in the frame. ...
Howdy
Not the non-lock side, but here are a couple of photos I took a few years ...
This is a Model 617-6. with the lock.
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This is a Model 17-3 from 1975 before the lock was dreamed up.
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Notice how the contour of the frame near the hammer is slightly different on the 617 than on the 17. The 617 contour is more gently curved, to contain the lock mechanism, making the hammer look "buried" in the frame. More of the hammer of the Model 17 is exposed.
Exactly right. I owned one and sold it, I count that among my epic acts of stupidity.You can add the M640 Pro to the list of "lockless" current production. It is a dash 1. This is a case where they charge more to eliminate an undesirable feature. Real marketing Genius!
They can't put a flag on a Centennial and keep it a "sealed" gun.
Best,
Rick