Locking a S&W Model 41

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Just got a S&W Model 41 and I'm wondering how other people lock theirs for transport and storage.

Given that the tigger guard folds down to release the barrel, a trigger lock isn't the best. I could run a cable lock up through the magazine reciver and out the ejection port but this would require me to pull the slide back and #### the gun and I don't want to be storing it with any tension on the spring.

Even though its a relatively easy take down, I really don't want to store and transport the gun in a disassembled state.

Wondering if there is something obvious I'm missing here? or a way to pull the slide back without tensioning any internals?
 
With a full sized trigger guard lock, it's doubtful anyone could fold down the trigger guard. Though I haven't actually tried it, or given any thought to it's legality.
 
Walther PP and PPk are the same, don't matter, it is still legal.
Everyone seems to try to make things more complicated, we have The Liberals to do that for us.
I use those 1.00 trigger locks, s the master type take up to much space in the cases.
 
buchanzig said:
Just got a S&W Model 41 and I'm wondering how other people lock theirs for transport and storage.

Given that the tigger guard folds down to release the barrel, a trigger lock isn't the best. I could run a cable lock up through the magazine reciver and out the ejection port but this would require me to pull the slide back and #### the gun and I don't want to be storing it with any tension on the spring.

Even though its a relatively easy take down, I really don't want to store and transport the gun in a disassembled state.

Wondering if there is something obvious I'm missing here? or a way to pull the slide back without tensioning any internals?
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Hello, I noticed you also have the Model 41. Just wondering where would you order extra magazines?
Thanks!

Louis
 
As many have said, just trigger lock it and relax. That's what I do with mine. The chances of anybody who steals yours, or any LEO who wants to inspect it during transport, knowing how to take it down and drop that trigger guard without watching YouTube is zero.

And really, we all know that trigger guards are just another layer of regulation, it doesn't make anybody safer to be in compliance. It is pure optics, trigger guards are easy to defeat. But, you gotta use them. Like masks. Gonna flatten the curve.
 
Twisted Canuck said:
As many have said, just trigger lock it and relax. That's what I do with mine. The chances of anybody who steals yours, or any LEO who wants to inspect it during transport, knowing how to take it down and drop that trigger guard without watching YouTube is zero.

And really, we all know that trigger guards are just another layer of regulation, it doesn't make anybody safer to be in compliance. It is pure optics, trigger guards are easy to defeat. But, you gotta use them. Like masks. Gonna flatten the curve.
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Uh... that’s a weird take. I would argue that trigger guards exist to both protect the trigger from damage and to prevent unintentional firing during handling. I’m fairly certain that trigger guards predate any attempt at safety regulation and compliance.

Either way OP, just attach the trigger lock and don’t worry about it. Most of them have features built in that would make slipping them off somewhat difficult, even with the trigger guard open.
 
Blastattack said:
Uh... that’s a weird take. I would argue that trigger guards exist to both protect the trigger from damage and to prevent unintentional firing during handling. I’m fairly certain that trigger guards predate any attempt at safety regulation and compliance.

Either way OP, just attach the trigger lock and don’t worry about it. Most of them have features built in that would make slipping them off somewhat difficult, even with the trigger guard open.
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I believe he was referring to locks on the trigger guard. Just poorly worded. - dan
 
Blastattack said:
Uh... that’s a weird take. I would argue that trigger guards exist to both protect the trigger from damage and to prevent unintentional firing during handling. I’m fairly certain that trigger guards predate any attempt at safety regulation and compliance.

Either way OP, just attach the trigger lock and don’t worry about it. Most of them have features built in that would make slipping them off somewhat difficult, even with the trigger guard open.
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Typing faster than I was thinking. I meant trigger lock.
 
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