I prefer the bolt locked <because> I was used to it before it became an issue.
I've never had anything to raise the handle ***MUCH LESS*** drag the bolt OUT. I'm not sure that's possible. I don't think I've ever handled a rifle that did not have 'some' bolt release to prevent the bolt coming out of the action.
I have both kinds of rifles today and it's not that big of a deal to me but I prefer the bolt to lock on safe.
