flop-shank
US Veteran
Just wait until your local aces have one of those idiot gun buybacks. They'll probably give you more than the Lorcin is worth. 
Anyone carry a Colt Detective Special?
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44fanatic
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Just wait until your local aces have one of those idiot gun buybacks. They'll probably give you more than the Lorcin is worth.
Problem solved. Thank you!
BUFF
SWCA Member, Absent Comrade
I bought a NIB Colt DS at a going-out-of-business sale in the late 1970's. 2 inch blue. I added a set of compact Pachmayr grips with gold Colt medallions. Beautiful shooter except the smooth-faced front ramp sight blade disappeared in most light's glare. I had a local craftsman striate the blade and smooth the sharp edges of the sides of the trigger. I disassembled the sixgun and had a local industrial plating company nickel plate it.
It shot well but felt different than the S&W J and K frames I practically always carried otherwise. A J frame Chiefs Special seemed much more compact, while a K frame Magnum gave up some compactedness for a tremendous advantage in cartridge power. Plus, the 5 and 6 shooters from S&W were to be had in stainless, which is a tremendous advantage for hot, sweaty guys like me that carry their guns concealed. I traded the nickel Dick for a NIB blue Dick with an officer who's department didn't prohibit nickel finish guns, as mine did.
Colt discontinued more excellent firearms than most companies ever manufactured.
It shot well but felt different than the S&W J and K frames I practically always carried otherwise. A J frame Chiefs Special seemed much more compact, while a K frame Magnum gave up some compactedness for a tremendous advantage in cartridge power. Plus, the 5 and 6 shooters from S&W were to be had in stainless, which is a tremendous advantage for hot, sweaty guys like me that carry their guns concealed. I traded the nickel Dick for a NIB blue Dick with an officer who's department didn't prohibit nickel finish guns, as mine did.
Colt discontinued more excellent firearms than most companies ever manufactured.
jframe
Member
Never owned one, although I babysat one for a time for a friend who was terminally ill. He eventually sold it to his uncle, as I was short on funds. (Nothing new.) I'd like to actually own one, or a Cobra, as long as it was either nickel or high gloss blue and was a later production. I don't like the unshrouded barrels,and I don't like the matte finish on the Agents. Neat guns.
doc540
Member
1982 Agent in deep concealment
But it's going away to be replaced by a nice Cobra I bought. I'll swap the custom Badger's with their speedloader relief on the left side panel.
But it's going away to be replaced by a nice Cobra I bought. I'll swap the custom Badger's with their speedloader relief on the left side panel.
I carried a Det Spcl in Nickle that I bought from a local LEO. It was made in 1974 and I primarily carried it CCW although I did carry it as a duty gun when I worked Town Meeting with special permission from my late Chief. My normal duty gun was the Colt Trooper Mk III in Nickle back then.
If anyone needs a good shoulder holster for one give me a shout, as these guns are now safe queens but I never expect to part with them.
If anyone needs a good shoulder holster for one give me a shout, as these guns are now safe queens but I never expect to part with them.
whitecoyote
Member
Recently aquired this Cobra, 3" barrel.
THE COLT'S ARE COLLECTOR ITEMS REALLY-i LOVE THEM FOR THEIR RATHER 'DELICATE' LOOK BUT THEY DO HANDLE PLUS P IN MODERATION-THE BEST FOR THEM IS STILL THE 158 hp swc-BUT I FEEEL THEY ACTUALLY NEED TO BE INSIDE A SAFE-LOVE THE J FRAMES THEY WILL DO IT ALL AND THE PRE LOCK MODELS PIN BARRELS ARE GEMS!
Furdog
Member
D frame Colts
Have a Cobra I sometimes carry. It will fit in most of my J Frame Pocket holsters just fine. Also have an old school Bucheimer paddle holster that is great as a slip on the go to the store rig. Always have shot any of the D Frames better than the little Smiths, the bigger sights make a big difference for me, expecially compared to the older J Frames.
Have a Cobra I sometimes carry. It will fit in most of my J Frame Pocket holsters just fine. Also have an old school Bucheimer paddle holster that is great as a slip on the go to the store rig. Always have shot any of the D Frames better than the little Smiths, the bigger sights make a big difference for me, expecially compared to the older J Frames.
senecaap
Member
My 3rd Gen. Det. Special ("The Shamus") is always in my front pocket If I've got pants on (or jogging shorts or whatever) it's with me. The other gun I carry changes and may be a Combat Commander or a 66 or a 29, but the Shamus is always there with its FBI loads.
jframe
Member
Finally picked up a 1975 Agent on Sunday. Gonna try it out and see if it shoots as good as it feels in the hand. Just need some good 'ole wood grips.
MPSGT
US Veteran
Yep, happen to be carrying mine today. I don't remember the exact age but it's one of the later unshrouded guns.
I carried one of those back in the late 70's - early '80s. I really wish I hadn't sold it. But then again, I can think of about 50 other handguns I wish I hadn't sold over the years. However, it was memorable.
jframe
Member
WyattBurp here on the forum made me this holster recently for my DS.
Good lookin' leather! Need one like it for my Agent. That floral carving just seems to suit the Colt's persona.
Lew Archer
Member
I would if I could. The Detective Special is a fine carry gun...it's just not on my agency's "approved list". In fact, that very short list does not include any revolvers, or any semi automatics other than Glock, sad to say.
So, wheel guns are "retirement" cary guns in the future and recreation/hobby guns in the present.
If you like the Detective Special, and have the legal permission, don't hesitate to carry it.
So, wheel guns are "retirement" cary guns in the future and recreation/hobby guns in the present.
If you like the Detective Special, and have the legal permission, don't hesitate to carry it.
bronco45
Member
My DS is my preferred "retirement" carry gun. Like Lew my Agency only approved polymer for all seasons and reasons. They even had an approved holster list.
Sometimes its nice to be older.
Sometimes its nice to be older.
Messer
Member
I have several Colt D-frame guns.
I carry a Colt Cobra on occasion - it's just about perfect for it's intended use. It's light, easy to carry, and shoots well.
Every once in a while, I want to get in touch with my "classic" side, I carry this first edition Detective Special...
I wish it could talk...
Take care,
Bob S.
I carry a Colt Cobra on occasion - it's just about perfect for it's intended use. It's light, easy to carry, and shoots well.
Every once in a while, I want to get in touch with my "classic" side, I carry this first edition Detective Special...
I wish it could talk...
Take care,
Bob S.
oddjob
Member
I carry a 1957 Det Special as my retirement/CCW gun. Loaded with the FBI load.
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