I'm not going to bash the current production revolvers but I do wish S&W would offer Performance Center guns with forged steel and no lock. I think it should be up to the consumer to decide whether or not they want these modern "features", just like how you can buy an M&P pistol with or without a safety.

S&W has more competition than ever with lots of great revolvers from Ruger, a new line of K6Ss and the return of Colt. Maybe this will be enough for S&W to rethink their strategy of the last 15-20 years.