Comments on: INTERNAL GUN LOCKS

By: Ken

Ken — Sun, 20 May 2012 19:51:52 +0000

Since my posting of Jan. 2011 the 638 is sold (it never did lock-up) and I purchased the new M&P 340 model w/o the lock. It is a joy to carry and because of the unique sight set-up, very accurate. It has become my EDC in retirement loaded w/the FBI +P round. I have shot it extensively w/ +P, and CorBon DPX 125 grain .357 designed for short barrel guns, and learned to handle it with either load. The gun handles better w/+P and is faster back on target.

By: brian

brian — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:57:42 +0000

Just bought brand new 638 38 special from Cabelas Sunday March 11,2012. Brought it home dry fired it 3 times then gun completely locked up. Trigger is locked and cannot pull hammer back. Gun cylinder does open freely. Tried the key in the key lock but does nothing. Called Cabelas immediately since I just purchased it a few hours before. I also called Smith and Wesson and all they could say was have Cabelas send it to them. I then got on line and googled internal lock problems. This is how I found this site and many others discussing this problem. When I spoke with David at Smith and Wesson I mentioned that I did research and others have had this problem, He replied “Not that many”. I hope Cabelas takes this gun back and refunds my money, we will see. I cannot trust this self defense weapon. I will update what happens.

By: Bull From Wisconsin

Bull From Wisconsin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 22:33:14 +0000

I did not read all the replies here but was compelled to comment on legal actions.
If an honest citizen ever looses life because of these locks wouldn’t the manufacturer be liable?
I for one will not buy a modern politically correct desk jockey designed firearm.
Lord help us next we will be wearing a safety harness and have an air bag in a fanny pack.
If the bureaucratic machine was truly concerned about safety there would ba locking cabinets in the kitchen and bathroom too.