Is S&W legally obligated to make guns with the locks? Other than politicians, who is asking for guns with locks? Here we are on a forum dedicated to these fine firearms and the vast majority of shooters and collectors here don't like the lock. Others just "don't mind" them but few people actually like them. Why doesn't S&W drop the lock from production or just make it a special order option? We are their bread and butter, not the politicos. I understand that when the locks were originally agreed to, the political climate was different and S&W had to do what they did to stay viable, but times have changed. Isn't there some way to petition S&W to produce the guns we want? Would be cheaper for them to make because of fewer parts and less complex design. Maybe I'm nuts, but I think they should cater to us who actually care about the product and history of these fine revolvers. Rant complete.

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