Monthly Archives: August 2026

Years ago, I purchased a Smith & Wesson M&P 340 revolver for back-up and off-duty carry. On shift, it rode in a pouch on my ballistic vest, a Blackhawk Serpa while in the office, or pocketed during off hours. I loved its feathery weight and XS Sights tritium night sight. A Crimson Trace 405 laser grip was added for better close range target acquisition. But something still bothered me about the gun. That dang lock. Smith & Wesson added its revolver locking system in the early 2000s for supposed safety, but it incorporated a fault. The lock can fail and leave the revolver lacking the ability to…revolve. And thus fire. … Continue reading →