S&W internal lock insert

[DBpharm29]

Hey guys I am looking at purchasing a new S&W model 36 here shortly. I know you can remove the lock etc but, I was wondering is there anyone who makes an insert so that I wouldn't have an unsightly hole in the frame? This way I don't have to alter that flag or leave a hole in the frame. Thanks!

 

[Fryerpower]

This is from a guy who sells them.

Want to sell a replacement for the lock "The PLUG". Comes in three sizes - "J" & "K/L/N/Z" and "X" and three colors- stainless (bright or brush), bare steel (Apply your own finish)and Delrin Black (This will match the new blue and the finish on the 300 series guns. The PLUG is $26 each, which includes a pin to hold it inplace. Plugs will be shipped within 8 to 15 days after I get the order.

Contact him at this E-mail Address: Wjohnwitt at aol dot com

The plug he sells allows you to remove the part the key goes into. You can remove the internals of the lock without removing the key hole.

Jim

 

[DBpharm29]

Thanks so much!! You wouldn't happen to have a picture would you?

 

[Iggy]

http://smith-wessonforum.com/accessories-misc-sale-trade/143299-fs-plug.html

 

[captain awesome]

I have been considering it for mine for a while. I filled one with melted black crayon and you can barely tell its there. I don't know how long the wax will last, but it shouldn't hurt anything. If it pops out I will probably order a plug or two for my more recent S&W offerings.

 

[DBpharm29]

Nice that doesn't look bad at all! I am going to save this for my next snub however because I wasn't able to track down a 36 without a loooooooooooooooong wait... So I settled for a 642 w/o a lock so I avoided the problem at this point in time. I was very happy to find one without a lock so it was a no brainer just can't wait to get it out and practice with it!

 

[Old Fuff]

Your choice was a good solution to the problem, but I will point out that Smith & Wesson's model 36 is not a rare revolver. It'd been around since it was introduced in 1950 as the Chief Special. Many if not most were made well before the lock was thought of. They also lack many changes that were made later to cut manufacturing cost. These can be obtained from auctions all over the country, and found at local retailers, pawn shops, and gun shows. No one will ever present a question about "the lock," because there never was one.

Works well for me. :

 

[DBpharm29]

This is true! Unfortunately I couldn't find an older used one...

 

[Old Fuff]

You need to widen your search. Look into www.proxibid.com for firearms auctions. Window shopping is free.