Nub on lock flag

[ric7744]

I attached a link picture of the Lock Flag. My question. is the nub you would grind off to make the flag not usable the one on the front surface right above the pick in the picture? I am thinking of grinding it and putting the flag back in. For people that have done this where can you get a replacement flag in case you want to put it back and how much does the flag cost?

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/jNxjKP6ebFg/hqdefault.jpg

 

[shawn mccarver]

That is the nub that gets removed if you want to leave the flag in, but disable the lock.

I assume the easiest way to get a new flag is to ask S&W to send you one.

If they won't, you may have to send the gun in without the lock, and ask them to install one.

 

[bigggbbruce]

Unhook the spring that is attached and pull the flag out.

Put back in if you sell or??

 

[ric7744]

what is the best way to grind off that nub? A dremel rotary tool? I would imagine you need to make it flat and smooth with the surface so It won't engage?

 

[stantheman86]

Just take the hammer out, tape all over every surface except the nub and use a small file to take it off. Putting that flag back in is a major PITA. I don't put Dremels anywhere near any of my guns.

 

[bigggbbruce]

Putting that flag back in is a major PITA.

No it's not. Put it in place and use a small pick and move the end of the spring into the recess cut for it. 30 seconds tops..