S&W Internal Lock Removal

S&W Internal Lock Removal

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• S&W
• Revolver
• Lock
• Internal

[jingles373]

I hate to be a ball buster, but isn't the first step to open the action and make sure the thing is unloaded?

[4eversnubby]

@jingles373

Yes.

[TheKentuckykid9513]

o i miss the good o days when guns were built to protect yourself and not built to be lawyer proof

[sfliberal]

This is exactly why I will not buy a new S&W revolver. Only the ones without the "Infernal Lock System" are any good to me. I don't want even the slight chance of the gun becoming inoperable when my LIFE depends on it.

For those who say "this makes the gun unsafe!", you don't know what you're talking about. Millions of pre-2000 revolvers out there function perfectly and have for over 100 years, so don't give me that.

Your vid actually helps make guns SAFER, i. e. function properly. Thanks!

[Chuck23250]

Thanks, I just received the plug in the mail. I will remove the lock and install the plug. Your video is excellent and gave me what I need to complete the job,

Thanks, Chuck

[Jrhoney]

@Chuck23250 The 686 and the 686+ are the same internally. In fact, all modern S&W revolvers have essentially the same internals.

[Chuck23250]

Great video, Thanks!

I have a SW 686 Plus, are the lock removal steps similar enough to get me through removing the lock on my 686?

I watched another video that showed a 696 go into lock mode automatically and couldn't be unlocked. I think I'll remove the lock from my 686.

[copabeat]

Great job on this video. THANKS!

[nchau78666]

Sir, you have saved many revolver owners' lives with this video.

[MegaGevehr]

Thank you SO much for posting this.

[Mrbeanutube]

Well done video, ty

[mongosafariadventure]

I enjoyed the video. The background music could have the volume lowered a little more (for my taste). I removed the lock and ground off the locking lug and replaced the lock plate. It wil never interfere with the hammer in the present condition.

The twist tie was new to me; I have never needed anything to assist with reinstalling the main spring- but if it helps someone - great.

Keep up the good work.

[snappydoodad]

@Mr257wby But at 4:12 and some other points too, when it is fully sideways, you can clearly see the gun is not loaded. See the clear gap between the frame and the back of the cylinder?