I agree that most if not all the reported lock failures have occured with the small, lightweight guns.

I couldn't find a 442 without the lock in my area but I got a good deal on a 442 with the lock. I got the factory cash rebate in addition to a good price.

I went into the deal knowing the first thing I would do is disable the lock. I did so knowing full well the legal arguments against modifying the gun but that is a chance I am willing to take.

The gun is now as reliable as a man-made device can be.