After 25 years …no Internal Lock!

[mchom]

Big news from S&W
Got an email showing pics of new revolvers with no IL

 

[ladder13]

Hell froze over. It’s a start.

Colt lit the fire.

https://link.smith-wesson.com/q/LjQ...ZkQGdtYWlsLmNvbcOIDiwr0xvsfoWeL5nRuxXRJTA8kKw

 

[Snub Nose Sasquatch]

Classic line with no locks coming

NEW: Smith & Wesson® No Lock Classic Revolvers

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5_UMe8cNmQ[/ame]

 

[Bullet Bob]

Thanks for the link, ladder 13. That model 10 even seems to have a LERK (Large Ejector Rod Knob).

It'll be interesting to see if all the folks who said they'd buy a new S&W if it didn't have the lock actually do.

 

[8shot]

The new trend?

Maybe the current revolvers with the "locks" will become collector items

 

[Sixgun100]

Well, it’s about time…..

 

[CH4]

For sure I’ll be checking out the S&W booth a SHOT Show next week. It appears they also eliminated the integral cylinder stop on the frame and went back to the original one, but can’t see for sure.

 

[gnb]

These look nice. I especially like that Model 36.

 

[Stephanie B]

All of those who have been bellyaching about the IL for the last 25 years: Cough up your money or you're a {deleted}.

 

[Richard Simmons]

Nice to see this change both in getting rid of the lock but also the retro take on the M36 and the M10!

 

[Gman686]

This is a special release or the standard going forward?

 

[ladder13]

Pre 2000 frame would be a bonus.

 

[pasound]

The 10 does have a large ejector rod knob. I don't understand the smooth grips, while the 19 and 36 have classic grips.

 

[NY-1]

Thanks for the link, ladder 13. That model 10 even seems to have a LERK (Large Ejector Rod Knob).

It'll be interesting to see if all the folks who said they'd buy a new S&W if it didn't have the lock actually do.

You can bet that my wallet is coming out at light speed! I hope they revert back to the old pre-lock frame shape eventually, but I'm definitely snapping up a no-lock 10 and 19 as soon as I can get my paws on them. I like the classic touches done to the Model 10 and 36 - half moon front sights, tapered barrels, ejector rod ends, etc.

 

[yeti]

Hallelujah, the hole is no more!

 

[The Norseman]

Lock Down

I for one will not get excited until I
see a News Release stating that
there will be NO more Internal Safety
Storage Lock on any S&W Revolver.

I would also expect that the Manufacturer
Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) should
decrease a little because of less parts
needed.

And like I said before the next phase
of collecting S&W Revolvers will be
with the Lock.

 

[ImDrRich]

I don't understand the front sight on the 36 given the concealability issue. Still, this is a step in the right direction - likely instigated by the new issues and interest in Colts.

 

[505Gibbs]

It's all well and good BUT if they don't build them with any quality BETTER than the current offerings it's too little too late - IMO.
Colt has stirred the coals but I'm not sure the 'mothership' is capable at this point of picking up the pieces. Just my $0.02!

 

[357-RevolverGuy]

I turned 21 in the year 2000 and unfortunately was of legal age to purchase a handgun right at the time S&W introduced the lock. Have always loved revolvers and so over the years most of my collection was in buying pre-lock ones. I wish these had come out many years ago as I already own these pre-lock models in different barrel lengths. Hopefully they phase them out of all the revolvers in their current lineup.

 

[.455_Hunter]

This opens-up a whole new world of purchase possibilities. I hope the "no lock" catalog expands greatly.