Well, I'll chime in. I did not post to the sticky thread when it was up - it sounded like there was enough bickering going on. The second cylinder full of ammo locked up my 340. I went to the house and got the key and able to unlock it after a couple of smacks with a screw driver handle. This was before all of the hubub here. After going round and round with Smith on the phone I took it to a local smith and he took the lock out and plugged the hole. I am not trying to change anyone's mind on this. The orig poster asked so here is my experience. I am not going to tell anyone what to do or think. Since the sticky thread is gone here you go.