Just got my Smith PC 681's back from S&W - Lock Installation Successful!

[MACHTECH]

My 681's just returned from the Performance Center. For legality reasons, my attorney advised me to have the safety locks installed. At his request, I started with just these two. I must confess, the lock is starting to grow on me! I think that I'm going to send the rest of my collection to be done as well. If you can't beat em'..... Join em', Right???

Todd

 

[MACHTECH]

My 681's just returned from the Performance Center. For legality reasons, my attorney advised me to have the safety locks installed. At his request, I started with just these two. I must confess, the lock is starting to grow on me! I think that I'm going to send the rest of my collection to be done as well. If you can't beat em'..... Join em', Right???

Todd

 

[twogunjay]

Aaah, don't worry Todd. They still look good. Still the same old gun, just a little safer though!

 

[SmithNut]

Todd,
I guess I'll get the first to respond with a big "Huh?"

Nice guns, but adding the lock? Not possible, unless you did this backwards.... found some barrels and put them on later guns (that's not it on the second gun)? Or, might these be some prototype guns? Photoshop?

 

[DGNY]

Great sense of humor!

Regards,

Dyson

 

[SmithNut]

I think Todd needs a new attorney!

 

[Careby]

Retrofitting locks is a great idea. You can have all the advantages of earlier models like pinned barrels, recessed cylinders, machined parts and at the same time take advantage of the cutting-edge safety technology afforded by internal locks.

Or not.

 

[sasu]

I am not happy with S&W's decision to make the lock internal. If the lock were bigger and on the outside, everyone could see right away that the owner of the gun is a responsible citizen. Now people have to keep guessing whether a gun and its owner are a reckless safety hazard or if there really is the latest safety technology hidden inside the frame.

S&W, please design a high visibility lock and help legislate to make it mandatory to retrofit on older guns, too. I cringe every time I see a S&W with no built-in lock device. Think of the children!

 

[girvin02]

You guys are bad!

 

[duckloads]

I think Todd needs a new attorney!

I think Todd needs a drink or to quit, whatever the case may be.

 

[Ohio guy]

Way to go Machtech

 

[RufusG]

Did you happen to discover if they can make the lock ambidextrous? That would seem to be a very tactical feature that could bring them some business. (Maybe also supply a billet forged key with an enhanced serrated gripping area?)

 

[SmithNut]

Originally posted by RufusG:
Did you happen to discover if they can make the lock ambidextrous? That would seem to be a very tactical feature that could bring them some business. (Maybe also supply a billet forged key with an enhanced serrated gripping area?)

Simple alternative, just drill a 1/4" hole completely through both sides, the hammer and all parts, then supply a 6" 1/4" rod to push through. This would suffice to lock the action and act as an ambidexterous prop rod at the same time. Could also apply to storage, just get partical board on your shop wall, drill a bunch of 1/4" holes in it and stick the locked revolver in any hole you want, sounds like a real easy solution. Pretty much easily modified this way, without the hassle of going back to the factory.
Nice thing about this is that if you over lube your revolver, you have built in drain holes on both sides, so there is no worries about what side to lay it on to rid the excess lube/oil.

 

[BuzzardBilly]

Get Back!~!
You got to be kidding?
BB

 

[kennethg]

I think I will send my K-32 back to S&W for this safety upgrade. What a great safety feature. Thanks for suggesting it.

 

[Duke426]

Originally posted by RufusG:
Did you happen to discover if they can make the lock ambidextrous? That would seem to be a very tactical feature that could bring them some business. (Maybe also supply a billet forged key with an enhanced serrated gripping area?)

That is my only issue with the lock. The keys they provide are so chinzy. Give me a real key, for cryin' out loud!

 

[ken158]

I think a drink box key would look perfect... with the lock sized to match.

 

[BruceM]

As I get older, I find the list of things not to do gets longer. Just added another to that list now.

B.

 

[BuzzardBilly]

I think the WORLD is going crazy and now it's starting to infiltrate us!

 

[MACHTECH]

Relax Billy,

My guns are fine! I was just making lite of all of the lock bashing that has been going on lately and thought everyone could use a good laugh about it. I didn't have locks installed on my guns nor would I ever. I just was using some creative photo shopping

Todd