FYI. An outfit called "I'm With Roscoe" has commissioned a batch of Colt D frame hammer shrouds which are now in stock in case anybody is interested.

I ordered mine already to replace an old one that broke at a screw hole when the weapon was dropped and no, I have no financial or other attachments to these people.

They are not cheap. $88 each. They are though, it appears, the only game in town right now.

Opinions vary, but I think this is one of those items, like a Tyler T-grip adapter that has more cosmetic appeal than any real usefulness. However, I recognize that there are exceptions to everything.

I have an original Colt hammer shroud on a 1957 Detective Special. I really like the looks. It seems the premise behind the shroud was that it prevents the hammer from snagging on clothing and it competed with the S&W humpback guns.

Perhaps there has been an instance where snagging was proven true. As a test, one might consider carrying a revolver with an exposed hammer in a variety of ways daily over a period of several years (say at least ten for an unbiased report). See how many times the hammer snags during that period. If it's two or more, I think you might have a valid claim as to the usefulness of the shroud. If no snags occur, that would be very believable.

Regardless, the shroud remains a neat looking gadget and that's reason enough for many to buy one.

I beg to differ regarding the grip adapter. I have big hands and use these on my J Frames, 1968 Colt Cobra & Model 10 snub (former service gun). The grip adapter keeps the gun from twisting under recoil when firing follow up shots and fits me like a glove. My first department proscribed oversized grips on our issued revolvers so the Tyler, costing less than $5 in 1968, was the solution.

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Funny. I’ve looked at both grip adapters and shrouds (and for that matter the Mod 49 hump) exactly from the opposite point of view.

They’re the opposite of cosmetic, really ugly and disfiguring but very practical.

While the shroud just like the Bodyguard hump make little sense when the gun is carried in a standard holster, they “de-horn” the gun significantly and noticeable in pocket carry, IWB, and even just regular handling.

No argument from me; as mentioned, there are exceptions.

I have a shroud on my older Cobra. Its Colt made has the emblem and people that know much more about Colts than I do says it adds about a $100 to the value of that little gun

The box the gun came in is kinda buried but if I remember correctly it says shroud on the box.

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I bought a Colt factory hammer shroud from a box of miscellaneous stuff at a gun show years back foe $1. No screws though.

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Has anyone ever seen Bianchi Lightning grips for a Colt D frame? Supposedly they made them.

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I had to carry my old Cobra on an undercover assignment (hiding my issued 4” Model 15 under a T Shirt was too difficult for this skinny guy) many years ago. The range guys suggested bobbing the Colt’s hammer and did the job for me.

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I EDC an Model 49 no dash. I could use a safety hammerless, but every now and then I need to take a distant target shot. The last one was a raccoon looking at me through the narrow Y in a tree, the last thing he saw was a silly human pointing at him, then he was in his great reward!

Shrouded weapons are the best CC revolvers!

Ivan

This same company making called D’Frame shrouds also makes smith J frame shrouds I’ve never seen such a thing before!

I recently bought a Colt Agent that already had one installed, Colt marked to boot...I'm glad to know it doesn't detract from the value......Ben

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Not to mention the fact that shrouds allow firing FROM the pocket of a jacket/coat if necessary.

And if you've ever carried a gun professionally, it may one day be necessary.

Centenials and shrouds are the only J frames I carried during LEO years.

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Many years ago.I picked up a colt detective special that had a lot of carry wear .I then contacted a company called waller and son .I bought a hammer shroud from them.I carried that colt in my patrol car or jacket pocket for years. I believe that company was licensed by colt but the shroud was plain no pony.

I wish I could find the article. Somebody actually did an article about firing a handgun from a coat pocket. I remember the photo model was a dark haired woman in a trench coat. Goodwill wouldn't have accepted that coat after that experiment.

My 83 Agent has both shroud and a Tyler. Makes a good carry package for me.

No shroud for me since my 442 is fine in that role. but my Cobra does sport a T. Yes, the pachs on my dad’s old DS are way more comfy to shoot but the T grip adds no size and minimal weight to my Cobra.

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