Anyone carry a Colt Detective Special?

[scout]

Would love to see a picture of your Agent, yes, if you are able to post one.

 

[yes]

Scout, I will give it a try this evening.

 

[Thicker]

When I first got back to the States, I bought a Colt Det, Special and loved it. I felt naked without a weapon for quite a while, brothers in arms know what I mean.

 

[rhm0351]

I alternate between a late-'50s Cobra and an early '60s Agent regularly. My wife has a mid-'50s Detective Special I got her. I use either a J.W. O'Rourke IP holster or one of his front pocket holsters.

 

[Richard Simmons]

Carry a Detective? Nope, but I picked up this pair of Agents yesterday. Both are NIB, 1982 and 1983. Might carry one of them or might leave them as is, can't decide at the moment.

 

[bmcgilvray]

I like shooting the Detective Special a little better than I do the J-Frames so I carry one on occasion.

 

[Erich]

Yours is in lovely shape.

I'm still waiting for my kydex IWB rig from Grandfather Oak for my DS. I know I'll carry the gun a lot more when I have it.

 

[Glock 'em down]

Originally posted by Thicker:
When I first got back to the States, I bought a Colt Det, Special and loved it. I felt naked without a weapon for quite a while, brothers in arms know what I mean.

Actually, no...I don't know whaty you mean.

I have at least my J frame model 38 Airweight Bodyguard in my front pocket...

EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.

 

[Thicker]

Originally posted by Glock 'em down:

Originally posted by Thicker:
When I first got back to the States, I bought a Colt Det, Special and loved it. I felt naked without a weapon for quite a while, brothers in arms know what I mean.

Actually, no...I don't know whaty you mean.

I have at least my J frame model 38 Airweight Bodyguard in my front pocket...

EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.

It really doesnt have to be a certain weapon, I had a loaded weapon with me all through the tour.ITS NOT THAT HARD TO UNDERSTAND.

 

[whitecoyote]

Colt Detective Special, mfg. 1956. This is one of my favorite carry revolvers.

 

[hudsonvalley]

Nickel plated, 3rd gen...158 grain Nyclad SWCHP....if only it had a S&W trigger like my Model 10!!

 

[Thicker]

Nice weapon--

 

[Frizzman]

I have an Agent I bought from a fellow at a gun show a few years ago. It was made in 1974. It was NIB and unfired after leaving the factory. I kept it as a "safe queen" and then, one day, thought to myself, "What am I saving it for?". So, I started to carry it and it is probably my favorite for CCW. I have a DS I also bought a couple of years ago( I had a lucky streak) in the same condition and did the same and have also put it to work. They make a great pair!

 

[Bell Charter Oak Holsters]

1927 Pre DS, actually a Police Positive Special with a very rare 2 inch barrel. Bought it many years ago for $75 and thought I paid too much at the time.

I've owned perhaps a dozen of Detective Specials and Police Positives. Some were outstanding, but a few were real dogs, so down the road they went. Here's a photo of an old Chic Gaylord design I've made for decades, the Gumshoe, pictured with another c.1930's Colt DS.

The tricky thing about Colt revolvers, is that nearly every part is hand fitted and they aren't nearly as simple to repair or modify as other revolvers like S&W's. This photo shows the reverse sode of another old Gaylord design for the Detective Special, the Gaylord Super Sleuth.

I mentioned in another thread recently, how favorably the Colt Bankers Special compared with the S&W Terrier....boasting an extra round capacity. I still use one from time to time, but admittedly not very often. My "Baby" Chiefs Special rides in my pocket as a back up, and has served me well for almost 40 years.

 

[animalmother]

Colt DS are too valuable to carry these days. I still regret the one I sold in 2000.

 

[Erich]

Pshaw - got one in my pocket right now.

 

[colt44sp]

I have a DS made in 72' that I carry for now. About 80% condition. Bought another one last fall in 97%+ condition for $275 (72' vintage also)last fall. Not bad considering I paid $230 for the other one back in Dec. 1996.

 

[crsides]

My carry DS 1931



I carry a 1957 hammer shroud model when I need it shrouded. Just picked up a well used 1955 vintage that will get most of the work (no pic yet).

 

[tpd223]

My first BUG was a blued Cobra, I traded it for a nickle plated DS to use as a BUG since I thought it would be a better choice for shooting +P ammo.

I eventually sold the DS when we transitioned to S&W 9mms so that I could get a 6906. Wish I still had the DS. I did manage to get the Cobra back after several years.

 

[44fanatic]

I've had many over the years and lately began to regret getting rid of them. Back in December I just finished negotiating a price for a shotgun a guy was selling, when he brings out an nice Cobra and a Lorcin 25 and throws them in for free!
Wish I could have found a way to refuse the 25 without blowing the deal.