Internal Lock and SW Warranty

[1965]

I have removed my internal locking flag and I was wondering if I ever needed warranty repairs, will my warranty become voided if the lock has been removed?

I am looking for replies from someone who has actually sent in a revolver without the lock for warranty repairs or service.

Thanks.

 

[Bullseye Smith]

If you took it out and saved it, then the gun needs service work? Just put it back in before you ship ----EASY!!!!!!!!!!

 

[model70hunter]

Amen to that Brother Smith.

 

[fyimo]

+1 on what they said

 

[Doc Joe]

I have removed my internal locking flag

Did you have any trouble getting the screws out. I wanted to do that to my 442 but I can't budge the screws.

 

[Goffman]

About the screws, and not to hijack the thead, but can anyone recommend a set of screwdrivers that I actually can find locally (e.g., Home Depot, Lowes) that are appropriate and effective for removing the screws in a j-frame without damaging anything?

 

[Harrison]

For screwdrivers that fit S&W screws, try Brownells, or Midway might have gunsmith screwdrivers. You ain't going to find anything you want ot use on a smith, or any other pistol, at Lowes or Home Depot.

 

[Goffman]

Thanks for the feedback on the screwdrivers. I'll look into it.

 

[Moonman]

Midway has S&W bit sets that fit a single handle.

 

[DON1937]

About the screws, and not to hijack the thead, but can anyone recommend a set of screwdrivers that I actually can find locally (e.g., Home Depot, Lowes) that are appropriate and effective for removing the screws in a j-frame without damaging anything?

I use old screwdrivers that I've hollow ground. That way the sides of the point are more parallel and square. If you buy a set.....pay a little more and get a good set.

 

[model70hunter]

Midway has a S&W set, really reasonably priced. I bought it to keep with the Smith war bag. The single handle set mentioned above by Moonman with different bits work great.

 

[1965]

I have found a set of screwdrivers (gunsmith's) at a sporting goods store. Unfortunately I didn't find them until after I removed my lock...

My question was made because if ever I need to return the weapon and I DON'T have to replace the lock, then I would rather not. I was curious if anyone here had sent in a gun without the lock and S&W did not make an issue out of it.

 

[K1500]

I don't know and I am interested in your question as well. I suspect that it would come back to you with a new lock in it if you sent back without a lock. I don't really see how it can void the warranty, unless they claim that your removal of the lock caused the problem. Users are allowed to take a gun apart and do things like remove sights, stocks, etc. so why should a lock be any different?