OK, folks, the bottom line here is that I want some input from all you highly knowledgeable folks about the current revolvers that S&W is offering. I know that not many care for the lock and I don't either but that notwithstanding, what else is wrong with them? I know that most products have deteriorated over the years but are the current Smiths just a piece of junk? Will they fall apart? Are they just not as accurate? Do they hang up? I've got one current production Smith which is my wife's 642-2 complete with Crimson Trace laser which I paid a handsome price for. Hasn't had but about 300 rounds fired through it. It seems OK. Bottom line is this. Nostalgia is fine and I'm all for it but if I knew I could buy something new that was as good as something old I'd opt for the new in some cases. What are some of your thoughts? I still want a 27 or a 28 vintage. I just hate to see something as American as S&W turning out junk, if in fact that's what they're doing. Are they?