Does or has anyone use(d) the lock on their revolver?

[A.O.]

In the circles I sometimes frequent, the IL's on S&W revolvers last about as long as factory exhaust on H-D motorcycles.

HA!! I still have the stock exhaust on my '07 Road Glide too!!

 

[Muss Muggins]

I turned it once on a revolver just to see what it would do. I keep keys handy in various places just in case.

 

[CatSnipah]

Tried it once just to see how it all worked, and what the hubbub was all about.

Don't use it or think about it at all now.

 

[ken158]

What lock?

 

[at_liberty]

Years ago I put one of the S&W keys on my keychain "just in case".....the dreaded involuntary lock-up occurred. Have never used it. I ignore them. Over 10,000 rounds through IL revolvers including some real hard-kickers (a pair of 500s, 340PD among several) with nary a glitch. But the key is on hand at all times, just in case!

This reads as if you meant "lock-up NEVER occurred".

 

[at_liberty]

Note that if you want to play here, you need to own a gun with a lock. Smug no-lockers need not comment.

That said, I purchased Plugs for each of my guns with locks that I have no intention of using.

 

[kemper]

Is that what that hole is by the cylinder release latch ????
Who knew

 

[Nframeroundbutt629]

Never use it. It is almost like it isn't even there.

 

[shawn mccarver]

By "lock," do you mean the "oil application port" which is available after that plug is removed?

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

I own two that came with a lock, a 325PD and a 22-4. Both have "The Plug." At one time I would have had a use for such a lock, if it were reliable and simple, like on the Taurus. Under MA law, I have no use for such a thing, thus there is no plus to weigh against any minus, however small, not that I'm claiming that it is small.

 

[Guevera]

"Plugged" my 340PD and tossed the parts and key. Never gave it another thought until I saw this thread.

 

[at_liberty]

"Plugged" my 340PD and tossed the parts and key. Never gave it another thought until I saw this thread.

Note that if you ever need to have S&W work on the gun under warranty claim, it needs to go back to them with ILS installed. Therefore, best to hang onto the parts or even pass them along in any sale.

 

[Deputy50]

I have not used the lock on my 637. I do not feel the need to remove it. I do know where the key is and I occasionally check the lock after a range session. I shoot it: I clean it: i carry it.. with little concern. Happy Sunday everyone !

 

[DFrame]

Never used it. Never will. The key's in the box where I put it away. I ignore the lock completely. Don't even consider it.

 

[epj]

My wife's 642 still has the lock. She doesn't know it has a lock or that it's ugly. Keep in mind this gun also has pink rubber grips. She doesn't know they are ugly either. My 686 and 627 have the plug. The lock is useless. If you need to secure the weapon, unload it. If necessary put a padlock thru the frame window. Much more secure that way anyway.

 

[Redlegvzv]

I have never used the lock or heard of anyone who does. Utterly stupid, like the warnings on toothpaste not to make a meal of the whole tube.

I don't mind the lock being there all that much but I sure the hell don't place the slightest amount of value in having it.

 

[ginzo]

"So far" is an understatement!!

I tried mine to see how it works, even had the side plate off checking for lube, how things operate, etc.

I don't use it, doesn't bother me, hasn't failed to operate properly. Non issue.

I guess I really have no opinion of the lock on mine because its the only s&w that I've owned (so far),

 

[Macinaw]

Note that if you ever need to have S&W work on the gun under warranty claim, it needs to go back to them with ILS installed. Therefore, best to hang onto the parts or even pass them along in any sale.

This may or may not be true. I called S&W CS they said each gun is evaluated on an individual basis. I asked if a gun with the IL removed would still be covered by the warranty. He said most likely yes. He said any modification would void the warranty. Even spring replacement. He was very vague about giving a definitive answer. He said that if a gun came in really buggered up by the owner; it wouldn't be covered. If a gun came in relatively clean without the IL it would be covered.

 

[at_liberty]

This may or may not be true. I called S&W CS they said each gun is evaluated on an individual basis. I asked if a gun with the IL removed would still be covered by the warranty. He said most likely yes. He said any modification would void the warranty. Even spring replacement. He was very vague about giving a definitive answer. He said that if a gun came in really buggered up by the owner; it wouldn't be covered. If a gun came in relatively clean without the IL it would be covered.

But I read it on the internet, probably here.

 

[BigBill]

Nope never used it. Maybe someday when transporting it for hunting.