While LC cracks behind the locks are obvious, every Parker I have taken apart has been slit vertically at least back to the top tang screw hole. Only one Fox with an original stock wasn't split the same way was a Savage gun that had the metal reinforcement applied at the factory to stop it from splitting. Any gun with loose screws or abused by use of heavy loads can and will crack any stock. You just see LC cracks easier. Low demand for Smith guns is OK with me as it means lower prices for a gun I happen to like. Chevy vs. Ford. Honda vs. Toyota to each his own.
