Besides the Murphy side of things...it's also UGGGGGLY....and it's a bow to Clinton (from what I recall), an appeasement if you will. Regarding the locks unlocking/locking by themselves, I recall reading a post or two (from Massad Ayoob?) about a few documented cases of the internal locks failing WHILE firing, I believe it was from firing a hot load or two and then the lock LOCKED up rendering the gun unfireable...either way, I will NOT own a gun with that "feature." I had pretty much written off S&W for a carry piece until they came out with the Bodyguard .38 Special + P with laser, etc....it does NOT have an internal lock! That is why i bought one!MoJo wrote:The lock's biggest downside it it's another set of parts waiting to break, Murphy and all that you know. Other than that it's an affront to the sensibilities of the owners and increases the cost. I have two Taurus revolvers with locks and haven't had a bit of trouble. I keep them both unlocked and don't ever plan to use the locks. Some say they may lock themselves when you really need the gun. Well I've never seen a lock lock or unlock itself so I don't worry.urnoodle wrote:I think my next one may be a Colt. I also like the Ruger SP101 and the S&W 686. It's gonna be a hard decision. I've seen several people mention the internal lock what is the downside to the lock?
I am not trying to thread-drift/hijack/debate that particular topic here...I just don't want to even consider revolvers that have "that."
