Ruger revolvers with no lock?
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Jayhawkhuntclub
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At least some of the blued SAs have locks (and they are made of metal). But as far as I know, none of the stainless have locks.
BTW, the actions on the NM flattops (with locks) that I've handled are 1000 times smoother than their predecessor. They are like glass. But they still need trigger work IMO.
BTW, the actions on the NM flattops (with locks) that I've handled are 1000 times smoother than their predecessor. They are like glass. But they still need trigger work IMO.
Bob Wright
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I believe all the Fifthieth Anniversary Flat Top Models have locks, as does the New Vaquero.
Bob Wright
Bob Wright
Deaf Smith
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I feel the 'child locks' are a waste of time.
But many a manufacturer uses them to pacify the ignorant.
Deaf
But many a manufacturer uses them to pacify the ignorant.
Deaf
Lets add upteen number of parts to a complex mechanism and hope it will work when needed 
This feature should be offered has a option only. I don't own a gun with a IL and I hope I never will.
If I need a lock I have one, http://thefiringline.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=18190&d=1142700996
This feature should be offered has a option only. I don't own a gun with a IL and I hope I never will.If I need a lock I have one, http://thefiringline.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=18190&d=1142700996
In defense of Ruger's lock:
They first put it in a series of guns unlikely to be pressed into defensive service (outside of a few nuts like me!): the single actions.
They left it there for five-plus years while the CAS/SASS players shot the snot out of 'em with ZERO malfunctions or accidental engagements.
Only then did they put the exact same lock design into defensive guns, starting with the LCRs. And a couple of years have gone by and STILL no failure reports - at all.
If that wasn't enough, the locks are invisible unless you want to drill a hole in the grips to expose them.
I think Ruger's lock program has been a superb example of how to do it right.
My daily-carry-without-fail New Vaquero in 357 is a 2005-era vintage piece and still has the lock. It has caused me no trouble or concern, and I started packing it daily only after a few years of zero failure had been tracked.
They first put it in a series of guns unlikely to be pressed into defensive service (outside of a few nuts like me!): the single actions.
They left it there for five-plus years while the CAS/SASS players shot the snot out of 'em with ZERO malfunctions or accidental engagements.
Only then did they put the exact same lock design into defensive guns, starting with the LCRs. And a couple of years have gone by and STILL no failure reports - at all.
If that wasn't enough, the locks are invisible unless you want to drill a hole in the grips to expose them.
I think Ruger's lock program has been a superb example of how to do it right.
My daily-carry-without-fail New Vaquero in 357 is a 2005-era vintage piece and still has the lock. It has caused me no trouble or concern, and I started packing it daily only after a few years of zero failure had been tracked.
Bob Wright
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Ruger makes a DA revolver?????
Bob Wright
The main spring lock on new Ruger single actions makes no differance in the performance of the gun, period. I would entertain any evidence that a Ruger lock has ever failed. If anyone has a story about a lock malfunctioning, please post it. I have and will continue to purchase Ruger firearms with the lock. They do not bother me in the least!
My thoughts exactly
.Maybe, .... but I submit it shouldn't be there in the first place .... period. Also, the 'weaker' spring does make a wee bit of difference in lock-time and primer hit force. Not that I've had a misfire because it but there is a 'difference' is the stock hammer springs. I'll buy the Rugers with the lock ... but sure don't like it on principle
.rclark,
I understand not liking the "idea" of the lock, but it does not bother me as much as the warnings stamped on the barrel!
Both are a result of our litigious culture, and neither affect the actual "function" of the fire arm. (I am not a good enough pistoleer to discern the differance in locktime and all my new rugers have always hit the primer with enough force to send the bullet down range!)
kcub, I argue that the Ruger lock hasn't made the gun more expensive. $500 for a Ruger Blackhawk w/lock is still much cheaper tha $1400 for a Colt new frontier without!
I understand not liking the "idea" of the lock, but it does not bother me as much as the warnings stamped on the barrel!
Both are a result of our litigious culture, and neither affect the actual "function" of the fire arm. (I am not a good enough pistoleer to discern the differance in locktime and all my new rugers have always hit the primer with enough force to send the bullet down range!)
kcub, I argue that the Ruger lock hasn't made the gun more expensive. $500 for a Ruger Blackhawk w/lock is still much cheaper tha $1400 for a Colt new frontier without!
Deaf Smith
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Lets look rationally at the gun locks.
Now when would you use it? Would you lock the gun and then leave it on the desk for kids to find? Would you lock the gun and just stick it in the drawer? I mea WHY lock it if you would never leave it out? Maybe if you don't have any place safe to keep it?
And if it's you house gun do you keep it locked and try to unlock it in the dark?
I bet the locks are virtually NEVER used. If you want to keep the gun safe you PICK IT UP. Locked drawer, locked cabinet, locked firesafe, etc... but you would never just lock it and leave it laying around.
Deaf
Now when would you use it? Would you lock the gun and then leave it on the desk for kids to find? Would you lock the gun and just stick it in the drawer? I mea WHY lock it if you would never leave it out? Maybe if you don't have any place safe to keep it?
And if it's you house gun do you keep it locked and try to unlock it in the dark?
I bet the locks are virtually NEVER used. If you want to keep the gun safe you PICK IT UP. Locked drawer, locked cabinet, locked firesafe, etc... but you would never just lock it and leave it laying around.
Deaf