I am one , I bought a 642-1 when they started making them without the lock . I would probably buy 66 and a 29 if they started making them again without the lock .I often wonder, how many people that claim they “will never buy a Smith & Wesson with a lock” will buy a new S&W when / if they manufacture revolvers without the locks?
The lock is not a safety as such. It's just to keep an unwanted person from pulling the trigger. Much like a padlock as it needs a "key" to unlock itI “plugged” one and was surprised at how un-sturdy, if that’s a word, the safety is implemented. That said I’ve not had any problem with my other guns. I’d replace the others but the cost is more than I’d like.
Tough crowd OP lol. Thanks for posting the information. It will be helpful to those who make the personal decision to remove the lock.Im in the process of purchasing a S&W 44mag that has the lock removed.
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Im in the process of purchasing a S&W 44mag that has the lock removed.
Thought you all would like that info.
To be fair, there have been people who had failures with the IL. There have been cases, so it is a valid concern. Then there's those who are also against the IL for political and principle reasons and/or because some just don't like the look. There preferences are no more valid, right, or wrong than those who don't care about the lock.I find it interesting how huge of a mountain some will make that little molehill lock .
I have several with and several without the locks .
With the locks turned "off" ... not one in the last 25 years has turned itself "on" and not one has malfunctioned or caused a malfunction .
You gettung all hot and bothered and worked up about Absolutely Nothing !
Gary