There was a thread recently on this , here is a link.

The 586 is back!

Ever notice they usually either shoot a picture from the right side or angle the gun so you cant see the lock hole?
Makes me wonder why if they know we dont like the lock why continue to add it?
My comment was that I dont see the harm if the factory allowed us to special order any model without the lock for the same price.
Just pull batches of frames before they are drilled for the lock hole and finish them leaving out the IL parts.

They know customers are avoiding their product because of it.
Allowing us to special order without the IL would increase sales and satisfy the customers,

If its a liability thing simply have the consumer fill out a waiver.
Its a Win Win for S&W and the consumer.
Maybe start with the Performance center guns.