or , at least , tolerance of it.
$826. I can find an older one in excellent condition for less than that.
The barrel tube is stainless. The barrel cover (shroud) isn't.Hmmmmmm....did anyone notice they list the barrel material as stainless? Wonder what process they are using to blue it?
But none of that says anything about how many would be sold without the lock. Just because they sell some with the lock doesn't mean that it's not reducing their sales. It's clear from reading posts on any hand-gun board that there are a LOT of Smith fans who simply will not buy a gun with a "Hillary hole.""Every time S&W sells a new revolver, someone is voicing their approval of the lock." ... or , at least , tolerance of it.
I would guess square, but it could just be square butt stocks on a round butt frame just to mess with our heads.Anyone hear if the Classic Model 19 has a square or round butt frame?
Well, it's not just " the hole"....it's the MIM parts, frame-mounted firing pin, two-piece barrels, laser engraving, etc.......all of which may be necessary to meet a price point and make the lawyers happy, but which, added together, turn off most folks who like the older guns. I would use a current production S&W revolver for a carry piece, perhaps, but would never buy more than one for my collection or value it as anything more than a tool.But none of that says anything about how many would be sold without the lock. Just because they sell some with the lock doesn't mean that it's not reducing their sales. It's clear from reading posts on any hand-gun board that there are a LOT of Smith fans who simply will not buy a gun with a "Hillary hole."