Would you be afraid to carry a S&W with a lock not fixed?

[xdmikey]

Pre locks are expensive, leaving me with Ruger or Charter Arms.

My ffl says don't be a pu$$y BUT his handcannons(460, 480, 500, etc)have locks and he's a hell of a shot(single handed double action ringing 6" steel when we had one five out of five times).

I haven't asked if anyone has experienced a lock out but who knows, I might, the NP doubled somed of my meds and I got lots of energy this evening!

Thanks
Mike

 

[Hoji]

Have one that the lock froze up on while shooting. Was able to get it unstuck and have not deleted the lock yet.

As far as carrying a lock deleted S&W, I probably would not. ( in public any way, hunting/hiking/fishing is a different story)Having some shit weasel soros DA croon to a jury of retards about how I deleted/removed a factory installed safety device on a gun I used to stop a home invader/car jacker/ agg assault etc and have those drooling mouth breathers convict me on that is a concern.

I have plenty of other options for revolver carry that don’t have locks.

 

[Moonpie]

On normal calibered guns it’s a non-issue.
On the big heavy caliber or uber light weight guns it might be an issue. Just test it thoroughly.
It’s a simple fix to remove the lock if your nervous about it.
I personally have never had the lock engage during firing.

 

[PinnedandRecessed]

Having some shit weasel soros DA croon to a jury of retards about how I deleted/removed a factory installed safety device on a gun I used to stop a home invader/car jacker/ agg assault etc and have those drooling mouth breathers convict me on that is a concern.

Unfortunately, that is a valid concern.

 

[BigRed]

Take an oath to protect and defend the constitution of the States.

Spend a career raping and shredding her.

 

[zackmars]

I would do everything in my power to find a pre lock gun.

Not only do pre locks not have the locks, the guns are much better quality overall. While the locks are a reminder of S&W's disgusting betrayal, the lack of modern QC is the real deal breaker.

 

[baboon]

In my mind I want a pre1980 S&W. I like the the finish on them better.

 

[Geezer]

I've never owned a S&W with the lock but, I personally saw 3 of them lock up while being fired. This was at our range back in SC. One was a 317 22LR, one was a 500 Magnum, one was a J frame 38 maybe a 642.

All three locked up while in use. I figured recoil moved the lock into the locked position until it happened with the 317.

I prefer my S&W's made before 1982 but, I do have a 442 with no lock.

 

[Dawico]

The locks are a non issue.

Get what you like and test it thoroughly.

The odds of getting bad ammo are a much bigger concern than the lock.

 

[oldag]

Just delete the lock. No need to be paranoid.

I would not carry one that had a lock.

 

[A1Oni]

id rather have a no lock gun myself, modern smith and wesson qc being shitty not withstanding.

 

[10-96inTexas]

It's not whether the lock works or not but why the h... do we have the lock in the first place. Just buy a pre lock and forget about it. Dead issue. No issue.

 

[xdmikey]

Well, I have discovered pre locks are unavailable for most folks, due to price if not inventory.

 

[jimbo]

On normal calibered guns it’s a non-issue.
On the big heavy caliber or uber light weight guns it might be an issue. Just test it thoroughly.
It’s a simple fix to remove the lock if your nervous about it.
I personally have never had the lock engage during firing.

Me either.

 

[Absalom McCaslan]

Thirty-seven years in law enforcement in a big city and I never heard of a case where the deactivation of a pistol lock was considered in a self-defense shooting. If I'm wrong, I'd welcome a legitimate documentation of such a circumstance or the citing of a law that prohibits such alteration as a criminal offense. Like so many internet rumors this is largely bunk in my opinion. We gun-owners have enough threats to our 2nd Amendment rights without adding such paranoia to authentic concerns.

 

[Moonpie]

It’s a simple process to disable the lock.
There are several DIY videos over on YoutubeZ. Just remove the one piece and it cannot lock again.
Somewhere out there are key hole cover plates to plug the outer hole. I’ve never messed with them. Kinda spendy if I remember correctly.

 

[PinnedandRecessed]

Thirty-seven years in law enforcement in a big city and I never heard of a case where the deactivation of a pistol lock was considered in a self-defense shooting. If I'm wrong, I'd welcome a legitimate documentation of such a circumstance or the citing of a law that prohibits such alteration as a criminal offense. Like so many internet rumors this is largely bunk in my opinion. We gun-owners have enough threats to our 2nd Amendment rights without adding such paranoia to authentic concerns.

I volunteer you to be the first test case. Kudos to you for living in the metroplex where pulling a politically motivated leftist DA is a real possibility. You're starting ahead of the curve.

 

[Absalom McCaslan]

I volunteer you to be the first test case. Kudos to you for living in the metroplex where pulling a politically motivated leftist DA is a real possibility. You're starting ahead of the curve.

As there is no criminal statute prohibiting the removal of the locks, this would not fall within the purview of a District Attorney, Leftist or not, whose authority is granted for the purpose of prosecuting criminal cases. And what in the world gives you the right to volunteer me for anything?

 

[Hoji]

As there is no criminal statute prohibiting the removal of the locks, this would not fall within the purview of a District Attorney, Leftist or not, whose authority is granted for the purpose of prosecuting criminal cases. And what in the world gives you the right to volunteer me for anything?

Daniel Perry is a pretty good example to how far a Soros backed DA will go to railroad a citizen that dares to defend himself.

While not a deleted lock case, the lengths these communist goblins will go is absolutely appalling, and if they thought it would sway a group of jurors , they would damned well introduce it.

 

[Absalom McCaslan]

Daniel Perry is a pretty good example to how far a Soros backed DA will go to railroad a citizen that dares to defend himself.

While not a deleted lock case, the lengths these communist goblins will go is absolutely appalling, and if they thought it would sway a group of jurors , they would damned well introduce it.

The Daniel Perry case has no relationship to the original poster's question. Yes, leftist DA's are asshats, but you have totally changed the context to suit your desire to argue...you have a nice day.