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Originally Posted by Grayfox
My first carry gun was a 3rd Issue Detective Special just like your's. Wonderful revolver and I think the best snubby ever made.
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Many would agree with that assessment. My personal preference would be a Second Issue as it has several real improvements over the First Issue - plus they are more reasonably priced. I can't warm up to the Third Issue or the Agent and Cobra with the alloy frames.
I have wondered why S&W provided no significant competition to the DS prior to the post-WWII period. I don't consider the Terrier as being significant competition.