S&W Hillary hole

LesterSainz · Oct 22, 2025

Did you guys catch the latest scoop from American Rifleman? It looks like S&W is finally saying goodbye to those internal locks. I mean, does that mean our revolvers, those infamous ones with the 'Hillary Hole' are about to shoot up in value as collectibles?

_Aroyal · Oct 23, 2025

I'm just not a fan of the internal lock system on S&W revolvers. I totally get why they introduced it, but it always felt like they were trying to fix a problem that didn't really exist. I've had my fair share of both pre-lock and post-lock Smiths, and I always prefer the smooth, clean sideplate. It just feels right.

OPENLAKE · Oct 24, 2025

It only took 30 years to eliminate that ugly hole. It actually worked fine, but most felt it was not useful. Certainly was unattractive.

Pappy John · Oct 25, 2025

I doubt that the hole is ever going to become a selling point.

I finally got around to filling the only one I had. It's a Model 69 bought last summer. My other Smiths are either pre or post hole.

Ace11 · Oct 31, 2025

It won't be new to me if the no-lock models start to get more attention now, but I really don’t think we’ll see prices increase overnight.

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