The reason I lock my revolver is...

[kbm6893]

Well, my response isn't a joke. I have no problem with gun makers incorporating a lock into the design, as long as they offer the same model without a lock, and as long as the lock isn't a frigging hole in the middle of the side plate. I sold my 642 with a lock, just cause I wasn't that great a shot with it and prefer a semi auto for carry. The lock DOES have advantages, just not the one that Smith uses. As for using a cable lock, it's much easier to have a little key on the keyring you always carry than to carry a cable lock around with you if you feel the need arises to lock your gun.

 

[tbury]

I lock my revolvers so the liberals who voted for mister "O" won't hurt themselves when they break into my house.

 

[LouisianaGunner]

Wait? What? The newer revolvers have a lock that requires a key?
Sorry guys, all of my S&W revolvers were made before 1990.
I actually have no idea about the safety features on the newer guns.

Also, first post.

 

[Hunt200]

I lock mine because I like the little key.

 

[bgjr1966]

I would lock my revolver, (if I owned a revolver with a lock) because it has a lock. If it has lock it must be a good idea to use the lock right? Maybe it can be converted to keyless entry like my car, then I can have another key fob, and just press the button.

 

[ray45]

I would lock my revolver, (if I owned a revolver with a lock) because it has a lock. If it has lock it must be a good idea to use the lock right? Maybe it can be converted to keyless entry like my car, then I can have another key fob, and just press the button.

Well, "Fob my Smith"!

 

[Erich]

I lock my revolver because that way I don't have to remember Rule Three. I mean, four whole rules? Sheesh!

 

[ljmvaw124]

I'm happy to say that I CAN'T lock any of my handguns - all are pre-lock. And that's the way it's going to stay !

 

[indiuckian]

I lock my gun because......

...The nightmares where I can't defend my family because everything is in slow motion or I fumble putting the cartridges in are just not scary enough!
No kidding I had a IL 642 for one weekend. I thought I had unlocked the weapon before I put it in my holster. I carried the whole weekend and it was kept by the nightstand at night and Monday I went to show it to my brother and the gun had been locked the whole time. I thought I was going to be sick. I traded back to the shop at a loss and was patient and found a 640-1 within a month.
Nothing against the lock, I am just not a competent enough human being for one. I carry revolvers because I need to keep self defense simple and the IL is one more thing to worry about. All in my humble opinion ofcourse.

 

[wbraswell]

Because Nancy, Barry and Hillary would want me to. Because they know best, and they say guns are too dangerous for normal people (who usually vote Republican) to own. Then, some day, I can carry them to Mayor Bloombutt and turn them in. Oh, joy.

 

[peyton]

So when my son bought his first revolver it had two keys inside. He did not know what they were for!!! I told him it was to unlock handcuffs with!! He whipped out his keyring and examined the handcuff key on it and told me "Nope Dad it don't look the same" (He works at a jail).
I then pointed out that there was a hole on the side of the revolver above the cylinder release. He looks at me and says, "I thought that was where I pour the gun oil into".

 

[cjw3]

I lock my revolver so it becomes a safe little boat anchor/paperweight, etc., etc.

 

[Buford57]

I lock my revolver so thieves can't steal my ammo.

 

[il Padrino]

The reason I lock my (wife's) revolver is...
to keep her from potentially using it on me when I misbehave.

 

[bmcgilvray]

...to see if "the lock" will fail in reverse by locking the loaded revolver and then repeatedly pulling the trigger. If the revolver ever fires then the lock is even worse than we thought.

 

[LouisianaGunner]

...my revolver doesn't have a lock.

 

[500 Magnum Nut]

To test it's function before I sell it.

 

[ray45]

I lock my revolver so thieves can't steal my ammo.

Perhaps they should call it an ammo lock. Makes more sense to me!

 

[TennTony]

I lock my revolver so it cannot go off when I throw it at Superman.

 

[woodsltc]

I really can't think of any reason WHY locking my revolver would be a good idea.................soooo I won't buy one with a lock. So there S&W executives, take that and chew on it.

Don