Smith Lock Removal

[Ultrarunner]

I just took the lock out of my Smith and Wesson performance center 460...and while I know that lock failure is probably overstated, it made me feel better...

Now putting it back together for a mechanically not so inclined guy may be a little trickier...

Anyone else remove their S&W lock?

 

[Berkshire Guy]

I don’t even notice it

 

[M1911]

Anyone else remove their S&W lock?

No, because none of my S&W have the lock.

 

[Sf Becket]

No lock on mine

 

[Ultrarunner]

No, because none of my S&W have the lock.

I own a 460 and a 500...no lock options don't exist.

 

[Rick O'Shea]

INTERNAL LOCK REMOVAL

INTERNAL LOCK REMOVAL S&W

www.originalprecision.com

Try this result of a google search to at least see what you've done.

 

[M1911]

I own a 460 and a 500...no lock options don't exist.

That's why I don't own new S&W.

 

[gerrycaruso]

I own many S&W revolvers but only 1 is new enough to have a lock. It's a 500 and I've never used the lock or had it activate accidently.

 

[greencobra]

they, I don't know who "they" are, make a plug kit, don't they? a chastity belt of sorts to plug hillary's hole on the lock revolvers while deactivating the lock. i only own one smith revolver with a lock and it doesn't bother me that it's there. it's on the 3" 629 i have. that trigger was superb out of the box, people think it's from the custom shop but no, while a limited edition pistol, it never was anywhere near the custom shop. my luck, if i monkeyed with the lock i know damn well the trigger would somehow go south. everything i touch usually does.

 

[M1911]

they, I don't know who "they" are, make a plug kit, don't they? a chastity belt of sorts to plug hillary's hole on the lock revolvers while deactivating the lock. i only own one smith revolver with a lock and it doesn't bother me that it's there. it's on the 3" 629 i have. that trigger was superb out of the box, people think it's from the custom shop but no, while a limited edition pistol, it never was anywhere near the custom shop. my luck, if i monkeyed with the lock i know damn well the trigger would somehow go south. everything i touch usually does.

Smith & Wesson Revolver Internal Lock Plug Replacement Kit | TK Custom Store

Buy a replacement Smith & Wesson Revolver Internal Lock Plug kit at TK Custom. This kit includes a new retainer and an easily installed internal lock plug.

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[Glocklike tendencies]

I had a Smith 642 back around 2007 that the lock engaged on its own when you held the piece upside down, found a video on Youtube, took the lock out and problem solved. I Would NEVER buy another Smith with a lock.

 

[appraiser]

it is easy enough to defeat the Hillary Hole, it has no purpose and is just one more thing to fail when you need the gun to work.

Lots of videos on it.

Had a 642 I was going to remove it on but the gun got sold before I got around to it

 

[BTSDOG]

Why does it need to be removed. Just dont use it. Throw the key away.....

 

[BTSDOG]

Its like buying a woman from a guy that had a chastity belt on her. You take the belt off, she still aint a virgin.....

 

[appraiser]

Why does it need to be removed. Just dont use it. Throw the key away.....

because there have been documented cases of it self engaging

 

[Grendizer138]

I had the lock removed at the local gun store. I traded a new S&W in for a pre-lock 686-1. Eazy peazy.

 

[BTSDOG]

because there have been documented cases of it self engaging

Thankyou for enlightening my knowledge base. In that case, take em out......

 

[appraiser]

read into this a bit, it discusses it at length

The History and Future of the Smith & Wesson Internal Lock – RevolverGuy.Com

revolverguy.com

 

[Ultrarunner]

they, I don't know who "they" are, make a plug kit, don't they? a chastity belt of sorts to plug hillary's hole on the lock revolvers while deactivating the lock. i only own one smith revolver with a lock and it doesn't bother me that it's there. it's on the 3" 629 i have. that trigger was superb out of the box, people think it's from the custom shop but no, while a limited edition pistol, it never was anywhere near the custom shop. my luck, if i monkeyed with the lock i know damn well the trigger would somehow go south. everything i touch usually does.

The lock has nothing to do with the trigger unless it engages...it's not a part of the trigger, mainspring or transfer bar, it's a small MIM piece that only engages via detent

 

[Ultrarunner]

I #%$#ed something up and now the trigger is stuck and won't cock...just when I thought this was an easy job....ideas?

 

[Glocklike tendencies]

trigger is in the wrong position where it meets the hammer

 

[Glocklike tendencies]

the trigger "catch" should be below the hammer "tab"
remove the hammer and slide it on again so its over the trigger pawl
(sorry i dont have the actual part names handy)

 

[Glocklike tendencies]

REVERSE THESE TWO POSITIONS

 

[Ultrarunner]

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REVERSE THESE TWO POSITIONS

Thank you!!

 

[tuna]

Find a revolver with a pinned barrel and you won’t need to worry about locks. Or spotty S&W QC.

 

[Parker Duofold]

Buy the new Colt Python.

 

[Ultrarunner]

Find a revolver with a pinned barrel and you won’t need to worry about locks. Or spotty S&W QC.

I have a BFR in 460 as well, but I actually like this gun better...

 

[rep308]

I had a ’smith pull the lock and fill with a plug.

Smith & Wesson Revolver Internal Lock Plug Replacement Kit | TK Custom Store

Buy a replacement Smith & Wesson Revolver Internal Lock Plug kit at TK Custom. This kit includes a new retainer and an easily installed internal lock plug.

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