Originally posted by stevieboy:
Scott625b beat me to the punch but I'll throw in my two cents anyway: those of you who are anti-lock commit two logical errors every time you post about the subject. First, you assume wrongly that Smith is managed by a bunch of chuckleheads who have no sense for business. And, second, you assume even more incorrectly that your anti-lock sentiment represents the views of the majority.
But, the objective evidence proves you to be wrong on both counts. First, Smith obviously is a very well-managed company. Smith is a company whose sales have grown EACH YEAR since they installed the lock. That says something for Smith's business acumen. It is, in fact, a tribute to the fact that Smith continues to manufacture great products which it markets expertly.
Second, Smith's fan base continues to grow and they are not deterred by ILs. Take me for example. I purchased my first handgun -- a 686 with a lock -- two years ago. I bought it because, after doing a lot of research beforehand, I decided that it was the best gun for my needs. And, I liked it so much that I've purchased several Smiths (some with, some without, locks) since. I suspect I'm typical and that people like me are the reason for Smith's success.
Face it guys, you comprise a minority of those people who buy and use Smith products. No disrespect meant, those of you who believe that pre-lock, pre-MIM, or even pre-stainless Smiths are the epitome of the revolver manufacturing art, are entitled to your opinions. But, in fact, you are simply outvoted by the hundreds of thousands of others who have voted in favor of Smith's decision by buying its products.
