I've been looking at the S&W site, and decided, if I "pull the trigger," that the Model 10 or 19 may be my next purchase. 19 is only $100 more, but I may like a new Model 10. Either one will probably be given to my 19 year old daughter...after I make sure it's gonna perform to S&W standards! (Don't ask what I mean by that...I gotta check it out 1st!) Both are 4" & 4 1/4". That lock thing doesn't bother me, or will it? Are these guns okay? Any problems that are popular in these new S&Ws? I'd kinda like to go new with a Smith. I just bought 2 new Ruger GP100s, one is excellent, the other is going back for the 2nd time. This is a S&W Forum, and that is what I want to buy. Any reason I should not spend +$700 for a new Smith? Thanks, Jeff T.
PS: I can take a verbal beating, so please don't hold back if I'm wasting my money.