S&W Lock. They are coming off more models.

[Waltercat]

At 6:30 of this video he let cat out of the bag. "locks are coming off". One hour ago.

 

[Waltercat]

Another video with no lock. 22 hours ago. Glad I held off on the Python and their one year warranty. One piece barrel for this model.

 

[Flinchin83]

Those stocks look nice!

 

[Bobbysixkiller]

The mountain guns look really sweet. I’m hoping I get to pick up a 686. Maybe a model 19. I’d love the 44 but I’m getting to the point where it’s too heavy to pack and too hard to shoot magnums.

 

[NorthFan]

I'd be curious to see the quality of the build these days. Even their touted 442 and 432 UC isn't a shining example of quality. I've never had a problem with the lock on my 340 from Magnum rounds down to bunny fart 38 reloads.

 

[GlockPride]

Ok, I got to thinking recently about this announcement. Knowing that collectors and shooters alike have shunned lock version guns and seek non-lock models/variants.
So, will this further decrease the value of S&W that have the lock when selling? Or, would you be willing to pay the same amount for a lock gun vs non-lock? Or would you only accept with a large discount if it has the lock?

 

[NorthFan]

I think this has been a topic before. I've heard stories but I've never or personally known anyone who had a problem with the lock.

 

[Bobbysixkiller]

Ok, I got to thinking recently about this announcement. Knowing that collectors and shooters alike have shunned lock version guns and seek non-lock models/variants.
So, will this further decrease the value of S&W that have the lock when selling? Or, would you be willing to pay the same amount for a lock gun vs non-lock? Or would you only accept with a large discount if it has the lock?

I think it’s going to come down to which models have locks vs without. So far it’s only a handful but if they make the entire run lock free I’d bet the lock models will drop in value. Good if you’re looking for a nice shooter. Bad if you been collecting them as investments. I personally don’t like the lock but I have a 686 plus that has been flawless and a great shooter. But I’ve had it for close to 15 years now. I’m not sure of current QC. And I don’t generally buy guns as an investment. I tend to buy the same ones over and over it seems.