More No Lock revolvers coming!

[Pook]

Can't help but wonder if they will offer the N-frame classics without locks? Those guns could sure benefit from not having a hole above the cylinder release.

Dave

And get rid of the MIM parts...

 

[ColColt]

So, when is all this going to take place? It wold be nice to see all the 686 and 696+ in with the no lock feature. I'd buy one in a NY minute.

 

[ditrina]

During the S&W Collectors Association meeting in July, I personally talked with Ginger Chandler, S&W's VP for Product Development, about the wisdom of junking los seguridados estupidos y feos.

Accordingly, you can all thank me now that my request is beginning to be heeded

The previous comment about omitting a few machining operations and eliminating some parts is right on the mark. That can't be so difficult. They can very easily make them both ways, improving sales in the process. That's a no-brainier. S&W is beginning to see the light - finally.

John

John..
Ginger is a sweetheart.. .. at least in my experience..she has helped me out a few times..

 

[bmcgilvray]

I'd even take a plain ol' Model 10, hot off the press, if it didn't have a lock. In fact I'd like to buy one.

 

[Inspector-Callahan]

The Squeaky Wheel gets the OIL!

So, I guess all that "no lock" whining paid off? Woohoo!

+1 !!

IC

 

[Smee78]

Happy days are here again........I just hope the trend follows all Smith guns.

 

[J. W.]

Greta news! Hopefully, they will continue to expand the models that are available without a lock.

 

[aterry33]

Agreed, Joni, I will buy a no-lock Scandium centennial...

 

[tom turner]

Well . . . hell freezes over . . . and I just might be buying NEW S&W handguns in the future after all!

I can live with the MIM parts . . . but the d___ locks were an absolute deal breaker for me, and always will be.

Tom

Hmmmm . . . maybe a new 25-2 3 1/2" barrel "Classic" would be first! I really wanted one of the initial ones a couple of years ago EXCEPT the lock prevented an immediate purchase.

Until then, I'll just have to stick with this one, made in 1980 (MIM cylinder latch added by ME to for speed and comfort as a left-handed competitor for faster speed loads in matches . . .

 

[Triggernosis]

If the locks just weren't located on the side, near the cylinder latch, staring me in the face every time I loaded the thing I could probably deal with it.

 

[AnthonyF]

It's certainly a positive development but I'm not enthusiastic about the current models being offered.

I already have a couple of no IL J Frame .38's and they can keep the ultra lightweight .357's.

I'd also like to see their entire classic line built without the IL.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

I disagree. It isn't just the lock parts and the machining for the hole and slot. The profile of the frame where the hammer is, is different on the J and K frame guns. It has a flatter curve compared to the older guns, and just looks wrong. It's ugly, and just omitting the lock won't change that. They would have to go back to the original frame profile to make the guns acceptable to me.

The N frame guns don't have this problem, or if they've changed the profile it's so slight that I don't notice it. For those guns, they could just leave out the lock and it'd be okay.

Have to agree with you. Even past the lock-to me the newer Smiths just don't have the flowing lines as the old ones did-I've got enough -4's in stainless 4" configurations in the various frame sizes and calibres to keep me happy for a long time. What I WILL buy when it comes out however is a no lock 638/438.

 

[okc-zee]

What I WILL buy when it comes out however is a no lock 638/438.

Me too ! That's what I'm hoping/waiting for !

 

[Roger S&W]

What does the I in IL represent...I think I just thought of it Internal lock....wow, I'm brilliant... Hope they become widely available soon. Someone told me only one distributor has them nationwide, is that true?

 

[Triggernosis]

Roger, yes, it's for Internal Lock.....more like "Idiot" lock on S&W's part for putting it there!

 

[Roger S&W]

Yes, cause I understand there have been cases where the revolver was rendered inoperable while firing due to it's presence.

 

[Roger S&W]

Good news guys, pulled the trigger on a new 442 NO LOCK at Buds for $438.00!!!

 

[frogger]

This thread may have just derailed my savings for a new 1911. Doh! I must have a NO LOCK 340PD.

 

[fisco]

TOM K hit the nail on the head. The new J,K,L frames have been changed to accommdate the IL. No lock, great, but switch back the old style frame. The new style frame with or without a lock is FUGLY! The centennial models are the only ones that are same. The models listed, without locks, are all centennials or did I miss something.
Does anyone have info on a DA/SA without the lock? If so, what style frame old or new?

 

[Dale53]

Frankly, I just replaced the lock on my 642 with the "plug". It is NOW "not a problem".

Dale53