Just remember, once you remove or alter the lock, you have to send it to Smith Wesson to have a new one installed. They will not sell the flag or lock parts to anyone.

I know your asking "why would you put the lock back in", well, when and if you trade your gun to a dealer. He/She will have to send it to S/W to be repaired due to liablity issues when they sell it.

It's about 60.00 per gun.