Model 19-10 no lock threads?

[BoulderTroll]

Hello all! I've got a Model 19-10 no lock on order that should ship tomorrow to my FFL. I see very few threads or photos of these new no-lock model 10's and 19's. I understand they are quite new, but here, of all places, I expected to find some reviews and posts about them. Are folks just avoiding them until some of us "paying beta testers" have written our thoughts?

 

[MSD2343]

I believe there’s ample interest out there, even downright excitement in some quarters. My guess is there just aren’t many in circulation yet and that the discussions will grow as there’s more to talk about.

Here’s hoping they’re a huge success that convinces Smith to finally relegate the lock to an unfortunate chapter of its history.

 

[Brian Parrish]

Most talk here has been general complaining about quality control at S&W. I cannot say that any of that does any good.

There is no consensus among us on those issues, however it may be wise to understand that with Smith, as it is with every other manufacturer of every other product these days, the end user is the quality control department.

We Boomers used to have a saying,
"Never buy a pig in a poke!"
This saying was particularly applicable during the early days of catalog buying from the Sears & Roebuck Catalog. We as a society learned the hard way that catalog buying has serious drawbacks. Now we are doing it all over again, but we are calling it "online shopping". The modern poke includes the pictures of the gun and the feedback on the seller. The guns online which command the highest prices are not the better products, but they do have the better photography. Caveat emptor!

S&W guarantee is good, and they will take care of you, but it takes some time. Personally, I have been following the saga of the Bodyguard 2.0 which I believe illustrates the modern paradigm. The worst case I heard of had to be sent back three times, then they gave him another gun. Communication was good.

Similar story with the reintroduction of the Colt Python.
It will be interesting to see, and it is too early to tell, but I expect the same story with the no-lock revolvers.

We have a well-moderated forum here and in the past the subject of the blankety blank lock has been controlled as divisive and hostile, with no real benefit to readers. Please see the sticky about this at the top of the revolver page by Mas Ayoob.

Your local gun store ought to let you get one on approval.
When it comes can you inspect yours in store, and reject it?
Seems to me that would be the way.
Tell us all about it.

Kind Regards!
BrianD

 

[BoulderTroll]

I appreciate the feedback, both of you.

Most talk here has been general complaining about quality control at S&W. I cannot say that any of that does any good.

There is no consensus among us on those issues, however it may be wise to understand that with Smith, as it is with every other manufacturer of every other product these days, the end user is the quality control department.

I hear what you're saying about quality control complaints. I've had to return Glock, SIG, and Remington firearms over the years, so I know any company can put out a lemon, but that doesn't prevent me from being optimistic. For the most part, I still trust the good, large companies, and assume the product will work until proven otherwise. I also know that many of the nay-sayers for the new no-locks in specific are the purists, as with every brand. I'm not here to start an opinion war, or to say my view is any more correct than anyone else's. All I will say on that front is that there are many SIG purists, for example, who will tell you anything that was not made in Germany is trash, and having been a SIG armorer, for both the Classic Series, and the P320, that simply doesn't echo what I've seen firsthand. I reserve judgement until I have personal experience that sways me one way or the other, and I'm super excited about this new Model 19-10. I had no intention of buying another firearm, but when I learned about it, I couldn't say no. If they decide to release the Mountain Gun in 41 Mag, I'm going to have to scrape together even more pennies.

 

[SWFan27]

If it is of the same quality as my Model 19-9 Classic, you 19-10 owners will be happy campers.

 

[BoulderTroll]

If it is of the same quality as my Model 19-9 Classic, you 19-10 owners will be happy campers.

Pics, or it didn't happen...

 

[SWFan27]

Pics, or it didn't happen...

Well, since you asked. And I ordered some Coke Bottle Target grips from Altamont for my 19-9 Classic. I should have them in a couple of weeks. With pictures to follow.

 

[BoulderTroll]

Well, since you asked. And I ordered some Coke Bottle Target grips from Altamont for my 19-9 Classic. I should have them in a couple of weeks. With pictures to follow.

Very nice! Please do post once you get the new grips. I've heard of the "coke bottle" grips, but the photo I saw made them look almost identical to the target grips you already have on yours. And as a side note, I know some folks love darker walnut on their guns, but I'm a sucker for the lighter walnut, and I hope mine are light like yours. Those look excellent.