[Copernicus]

Michael Bane is generally considered a reputable source inside the 2nd Amendment Community.

Another example of a "common sense" Bolshevik edict wreaking havoc.

Best regards to all,

[ButThreeLeftsDo]

What, exactly, is this “internal lock” that you speak of?

[FReepaholic]

Are people still buying S&W after what they did during the Klintoon administration?

http://www.treas.gov/press/releases/ls474.htm

[Hazcat]

Michael Bane is generally considered a reputable source inside the 2nd Amendment Community.

Micheal is more than "generally considered reputable" He is of of the original founders of both IPSC and IDPA shooting, is the host of Down Range on the Outdoor channel and is widely known and respected throughout the shooting community.

Not arguing with you Copernicus but just trying to add some weight as this is important info for S&W owners. Not fun to have your carry piece fail when you need it most!

And of course the issue you point out of "unintended consequences",

[Billthedrill]

Oh, dear - I was looking at a 329 the other day and it didn't even occur to me. Mind you, those were some serious loads that caused it but not at all outside the capability of the firearm - just apparently outside the capability of the lock. Goodbye, lock.

Still looking for that perfect ranch gun. Was thinking a 629 or maybe a Bulldog. May stick with the Redhawk.

[04-Bravo]

S&W used to make some of the best revolvers in the world. My favorite is the Model 19.

But I refuse to buy a defensive handgun with an internal safety lock.

Unless S&W changes back, which seems unlikely, I won’t purchase any of their new revolvers. I get particularly frustrated when I see an ad for a reproduction of a S&W “classic”, only to see they included the unnecessary lock.