Smith Wesson ILS IDPA/IPSC

[Barr]

Does disabling the ILS in a new Smith-Wesson revolver disqualify a revolver for IPSC or IDPA competition? The way I read the rule book, all safeties inherent to the gun must be in working order.

I have the feeling that this is primarily intended for 1911 grip safeties, striker safeties, manual safeties on an automatic etc. Does this apply to a revolver with the ILS? Would this be considered a lock instead of a safety?

 

[Jim Watson]

Key locks and magazine disconnectors have been defined NOT to be safety devices within IDPA rules, and may be removed. See details and the official position at:
http://idpaforum.yuku.com/topic/8655/Locks-Disconnectors-Safeties

What advantage do you see in disabling the lock on a revolver?

 

[Barr]

Thank you for the clarification. Disabling the lock will not yield an advantage, I intensely dislike the thought of the infamous Clinton lock. Unfortunately, its a reality we have if we want to own a new S&W.