Smith & Wesson no lock revolvers

[tirwin1]

New models being introduced.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Smith & Wesson No-Lock Revolvers

Smith & Wesson has released three classic revolvers without the much-maligned internal locking mechanism, proving everything old is new again.

www.shootingillustrated.com

 

[Catskillkid]

Both of my S&W revolvers have the Hillary hole. Never used it and never had a problem with it. S&W probably should have had a bigger set of balls when they were pressured to include it but I don't see it as being overly restrictive. Glad to see that they discontinuing it though.

 

[Podmonkey]

My experience with new manufactur S&W revolvers has not been good, lock or no.
Which is a shame because the new version of the Model 19 looks fantastic and they fixed the forcing cone issue too.

 

[S&W Fan]

My experience with new manufactur S&W revolvers has not been good, lock or no.
Which is a shame because the new version of the Model 19 looks fantastic and they fixed the forcing cone issue too.

It’s unfortunate that this is becoming the norm lately, rather than the exception.

 

[Podmonkey]

It’s unfortunate that this is becoming the norm lately, rather than the exception.

It really is such a bummer because S&W has many models in their revolver line that I still would like to have someday.
629 Stealth Hunter 329PD (Screw recoil!)
327 TRR8, new Model 19 and 29. I'd like to have all of those.
Well, the 340PD has been fine since its first and so far only trip to S&W and the L-Comp has been doing well for 200 rounds now at least.
My polymer S&Ws, including the FPC, have all been aces however. The Carry Comp in particular has been a great pistol for me, equally at home on my hip or at the range.