Guys, if you don't like the ILs, then do something about it. S&W isn't going to change the IL design and stop making them. They don't really care or give a rat's behind. As John said put a Plug in it. It is really simple to do. If you ever put any toy together for your kids, you can put in one of John's Plugs. Screw Driver & a paper clip is all you need. They fit perfect & he has the lengths down pat for all the frame thicknesses, as well as the stainless, blue, and matte. If your blue gun is beat up & rusted you can scratch one of John's Plugs on the sidewalk & make it look like your gun. The Plug Job takes about 10 minutes. Do it between TV commercials or even while you're on your first beer. Simple to do & looks super. this little tid bit is for any procrastinators .. you can do it !
Carl