Just bought a 642-2, no internal lock, and...

kng,if you don't trust your 'smithing skills,take it to a gunsmith and have him remove the sideplate.Also,while he's got it apart,lube it with Miltech1[or his favorite lube].
 
IM new here first post
hello to all
not intending to hijack thread, if its the wrong spot I apologize.
I'm thinking of getting a NO LOCK 642 any issues or problems I should know about?
thanks
 
About a year ago I also ran into either a 442 or 642 (can't remember which but I think it was the 442) with the side plate arrow but no lock. It was in the dealer's new gun inventory, but he hadn't noticed the omission until I pointed it out. I also wondered if it had some special collector's value. I had no need for the gun at the time so I passed on it. Ironically several months later my wife wanted one. I was able to locate a 442-2 without the lock or arrow.
 
Just bought a 442 for myself and it has a lock with the L marking, the 642 I bought my wife has neither the lock or the L marking. What are the advantages or disadvantages of having the lock?
 
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