in defense of the Internal Lock

[Dave T]

We are not allowed to say bad things about the IL here so all I can add is that I've only owned one S&W with an IL…and it's for sale on consignment at my favorite shop right now.

Just sayin',
Dave

 

[eveled]

My biggest problem with the lock is on the j frame centenial models. The flag is not visible so you cannot tell if the gun is locked or not. This could be a problem both ways, thinking it is locked when it isn't and thinking it is unlocked when it isn't. Either way could cost a life.

IMHO, putting the lock on a centenial was a really bad idea. Ed.

 

[Erich]

A pity the BG in question here didn't activate his internal lock, not that it in any way detracts from Marshal Amp's point:

5-year-old fires hidden gun in NW ABQ | KRQE News 13

http://www.kob.com/article/stories/S3503428.shtml?cat=500#.U8RsV0Bhvqw

http://www.koat.com/news/boy-5-finds-gun-points-at-siblings-fires-once/26952836

 

[at_liberty]

I think your read too much into my post. I never said, never even hinted, that I was leaving my pistol out and accessible. I simply said that I am enjoy the extra protection afforded by the IL feature.

What should one conclude, if you feel the need for a trigger lock? Note that stashed in a desk drawer or high on a closet shelf, for examples, is "accessible". If it isn't under lock and key, only then is a trigger lock of any use, the gun begging to be stolen, used as a toy, or abused.

 

[BigBill]

Wether your gun is locked or unlocked is like remembering if it's loaded or unloaded either way you & me are responsible for the gun being safe or not.

I have it all in safes I have one gun on my body.

My guns with the loc perform flawlessly. They ain't going anywhere. I like them all new or old. My SA '04 1911a1 made in Brazil with the loc was my first gun and 1911 that had the loc. The SA 1911 functions as good as my other 1911's too. If I can get over this gun with a loc and get past it, you can too.

The guns with safety locks forget about don't sweat the little things in life there are bigger things to worry about.

When I was a kid we had guns in the house and we as kids never touched one because of the fear of the old man. But that was in the 50's.

When my kids got there first bb gun for Christmas I taught them never to kill anything there not going to eat. There all approaching 40yo now and never killed anything for fun

My rules,

Treat every gun as if it's loaded.
It's the empty gun that kills people by accident.

Never point a gun at anyone.

Never point a gun at anything you don't want to shoot.

Never touch a gun unless you ask first.

Always make sure a gun you pick up is unloaded. If it's unloaded treat it as if it's loaded.

Keep your trigger finger off the trigger till your ready to fire. Keep your muzzle pointed down range. At the range there are people on both sides of you.

Safe gun handling education starts at home, gun safety never takes a vacation, gun safety never sleeps, gun safety is a 24/7 thing. Respect it.

My 4yo grandson pulls the dresser draws out to climb up the dresser so nothing up high is safe.