What year did Smith and Wesson start the internal locks?

[ZeppelinM16]

Just curious. I have searched the web and can't find a direct answer. Can anyone give me an answer or direct me to a link with useful information? Thanks!

 

[JustinL]

I believe it was back in 2002.

 

[Balrog]

I thought Clinton was still President when they did that.

I sure do wish they would drop them. I don't really understand why they don't. They don't put integral locks on their 1911s. What about on their M&P line?

 

[dashootist]

What year did Ruger and Taurus start the internal locks?

 

[Radagast]

2001 to 2002 for S&W depending on the model. No idea on the other brands.