442 Lock Failure

[Katy]

The late Jeff Cooper would have said, "The IL is a solution for a non-existent problem."

 

[bubbajoe45]

The late Jeff Cooper would have said, "The IL is a solution for a non-existent problem."

Well said.

 

[rjh]

IL firearms

I just received my first. It is a Classic Model 22 in .45acp. Is it very difficult to remove the IL device? I have placed the shim in 80 series Colt Gov't models in the past. I have not torn into the IL revolver yet.

I had rather have the old style and do have a 4" 1950 M&P .44 special. I will use it when I want, but rather shoot the more modern revolver on a regular basis.

This new pistol is very tight, the factory did an excellent job on bluing. I like it, but have not had a chance to fire it as yet.

Does anyone know if a new type 45 long colt cylinder can be fitted without a lot of problem to the revolver. I called and talked with a factory service rep. He said the factory does not do this anymore. Any comments appreciated, Bob in Texas

 

[Screwball]

You don't get it, do you. That's how they're made, with the pins. They work fine.

I guess you don't get it, being it is far from a pin on a fire extinguisher... if it was, the revolvers would resemble a grenade with a pin to pull, not having a half dozen additional parts that work by inserting a key.

Good, keep your locked guns. I don't care. I will not buy another S&W revolver that has a lock. Unless they do a no-lock run of 625s, I'll either buy a used one or opt for something else from another company (I don't see a good .45 ACP revolver, so I might just go with another autoloader).

 

[5Wire]

Look, everybody knows they all have pins.
What I meant was that if there was another type of safety device added on that required a key.

Oh, I see. I didn't see that part.