WTK: Why Doesn't Someone make a "Lock Filler"?

[TwoGunsStanding]

Just occurred to me that one should be able to remove the silly lock from the new guns and replace the mechanism & parts with a solid "block", with a "nub" on the side to even fill the exterior hole (it would look like the end of a pin), and this would satisfy those of use that don't want or need it. It could even be epoxied in, so that it never came loose. Maybe it could be made "off shore" so that the company couldn't be sued for "de-safety-tizing" (sounds like a Geroge W. word) a gun. Any thoughts?

 

[TwoGunsStanding]

Just occurred to me that one should be able to remove the silly lock from the new guns and replace the mechanism & parts with a solid "block", with a "nub" on the side to even fill the exterior hole (it would look like the end of a pin), and this would satisfy those of use that don't want or need it. It could even be epoxied in, so that it never came loose. Maybe it could be made "off shore" so that the company couldn't be sued for "de-safety-tizing" (sounds like a Geroge W. word) a gun. Any thoughts?

 

[gunnut44]

I've often thought about that myself, a solid bar that looks like a pin, it might work good on a SS gun but I would think it would be pretty hard to match the blue, a small weld tack with a TIG torch to hold it in place on the back side would be the ticket. I'm a welder so everything I make is welded, well anyway start working on it you'll make a fortune

 

[BlackAgnes]

Oversize cylinder release latch would cover it...

 

[ewayte]

When I first read the subject, I thought it read "lock filter" and thought that someone wanted a way to filter replies from people whining about the lock...

 

[Majic1]

You have the idea so why don't you do it? File for a patent and make a fortune.

 

[bmcgilvray]

Yeah, I'd like to make Smith & Wesson a lock filler. One that would be a part of the manufacturing process.

 

[handejector]

Here ya go;

http://www.mylincolnelectric.com/Catalog/lecobrowse.aspx?locale=1033

 

[Jellybean]

it might work good on a SS gun but I would think it would be pretty hard to match the blue,...

Looking at some of S&Ws new models they have the hammer, trigger, cylinder stop and etc. pins a different color than the rest of the guns finish. I think it's suppose to look tactical but to me it's just ugly and cheap looking.

 

[user]

I just pull the cam out with a pair of needle nosed pliers and then forget about it. I just don't look at the stupid hole. I figure it's good for ventilation.

 

[wheelgun1958]

Liability and ambulance chasers

 

[DougH9]

It's a lube hole.

 

[Indiana George]

Originally posted by DougH9:
It's a lube hole.

 

[silvertiphp]

I like user & DoughH9's answers.

I have asked this question b4 with several people who work on guns and they seem to think there would be "Liability Problems". I say your liable any time you shoot someone to start with.

Regards,

silvertiphp

 

[Wyatt Earp]

Originally posted by silvertiphp:
I have asked this question b4 with several people who work on guns and they seem to think there would be "Liability Problems".

They don't know what they are talking about and are too chickensh-t to admit it.

 

[Frankie2blue]

Does Smith and Wesson ever read any of these forums and realize what a joke everyone thinks these locks are?

I for one never owned one and never will, and it's too bad because there are some PC guns that I would love to have but I will wait to find LNIB examples that are pre lock. Patience is a virtue.

 

[WB5MHA]

Springfield, Ruger and even "economy" Taurus have locks. You will find no 18 page list of documented complaints on these guns. Their marketing department would have heads rolling.

As long as you just shoot holes in pieces of paper the poorly engineered lock is annoying. If self defense is in question buy a gun without the faulty lock. The IL Smith will probably shoot when the trigger is pulled;probably. A person could probably drive drunk and harm nobody; probably.
A person can try heroin one time and exhibit no future addiction; probably. All three are life or death and "probably" is not good enough.

 

[Rich W]

A couple of Taurus lock failures are documented in the lock failure thread so S&W is not alone in apparently having a lousy lock design.

I am a batchelor with no one else living with me and when not being used my guns are in a locked safe, except for home defense ones.

I have removed all the lock parts from my Model 500 and intend to do so from my Model 60. They will be restored if I sell the guns or send them in for S&W servicing. I may also machine removable plugs for the holes as I am a hobbyist machinist.

As S&W calls it a "STORAGE LOCK" I cannot see where the removal could cause additional liability if you shoot someone with a gun that has had the storage lock removed. After all it is obviously a gun being used, not stored.

To me the only potential use of the lock is if guns are stored in a non secure area with kids or thieves having access to it. I would much prefer a well designed and fitted external trigger lock be included with each gun rather than the current cartoon rodent internal lock design.

 

[Bullseye Smith]

You can

. For stainless use stainless round stock and cut it down to the same dia. as the hole (a hair bigger) and put it in the frezzer for a while, drop it in place and done. For a blued gun use a torch and heat a little and put some cold blue then to the frig. Later John

 

[Stainz]

J B Weld.

Stainz