Anyone into Colt Snubbies?

[Rule3]

I saw two at the shop today. One was a traditional Colt Detective. very good condition but some loss of bluing from holstering. The other was a Colt Agent, the alloy parkerized finish. Not a thing of beauty but in excellent condition, 6 shots and so very light. The trigger was much nicer than my 642. I like them both but the Detective is much heavier and I think an older gun. More of a safe Queen but really not a true collector. The Agent on the other hand looked like it would be a nice SD pocket 6 shot.

Anyone have one or know much about them? Can it take +P on occasion? Just for carry purpose.

Any thoughts or comments appreciated. Thanks.

 

[GatorFarmer]

Colt claimed (and printed in the manual) that a steel frame Detective Special was rated for 3000 rds of +P ammo and that an alloy D frame was rated for 1000. After that, you were supposed to send one back to the factory for service. However since Colt no longer makes D frames, I'm not sure to what extent that is an option.

I have a 1974 DS and a Colt Lawman snub (Colt's J frame) that I always forget to look up when it was made.

 

[clipper1]

I love my Colt Agent...just right for me, and a sweeeet trigger, too.

 

[Rule3]

I love my Colt Agent...just right for me, and a sweeeet trigger, too.

Yes, this one has a nice one also. Is yours the second issue (alloy with black matte Parkerized?)

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

I have a nickled Old Model and a blued DS '72. Both meet my definition of "classic", i.e.
other than grips for shooting there is nothing that needs to be changed.

 

[vic3620]

I have a colt agent parkerized that I bought new in the early eightys for $200.00.
I just recently started carrying it again. I'ts great for a gun. and can't hurt the finish on it either. put a set of rubber grips on it and enjoy

 

[pred]

I think alot of us here are closet colt fans as well.
I just got this gem from 1938 not long ago.
Just a simple old Detective special.
Watch the timing on the Agents, For some reason I have looked at 4 or so in the past couple years all out of time, They would fire fine I am sure,,, But if I am going to lay down ?400? for an Agant, It better time well before I shoot it!

Forgive me for the rubbers on this 1965 Colt Cobra (same as agent) but older,,,
This is how I found this Cobra, Unfired bright nickel but with rubbers, It now has correct grips and never made it out of the safe for new pics,,,, Still unfired.
SSOOOO WE like Colt Snubs here!

Peter

 

[bmcgilvray]

I like the Detective Special. I have a circa 1966 Detective Special. It shoots better for me than do my J-Frames.

Pred; the pre-wars are the best looking Detective Specials. Love yours.

 

[Vulcan Bob]

Just bought a 1967 vintage Colt Agent a few months back. It was carried a lot and shot a little. Its a good shooter but dont plan to shoot the snot out of it as Colt smiths are pretty scarce around these parts. The D.S. is a classic and I have my eye out for one! If you pick up that Agent stick to standard pressure round's just to be safe.

 

[speedingbullet]

I carry my Dick Special frequently. I like that "extra round" for just a bit more size than a J Frame. Don't misunderstand me, I love my J Frames too.

I "bought up" quite a bit of .38 Special standard pressure 125gr Nyclad before it disappeared several years ago, and that's what I use for carry. However, I wouldn't hesitate to use +p on occassion....just probably not 1000's of rounds.

- regards

 

[Babalooie]

I have two Agents that I carry at work. One has the optional shroud. I really like them. Until recently, I had the agent w/shroud and an S&W 442 that I carried. An opportunity came my way to get the other Agent at a really great price and I jumped on it. Colt Agents are great guns in my humble opinion.

 

[Class III]

I have two Detective Specials. The first is a 1973 model that the bluing was in REALLY bad shape. I had it parkerized a few years ago for corrosion resistance, i.e. sweaty leg and an ankle holster. My second is a 1975 dressed in nickel, near new minus box and papers. It was a gift from an ex GF who received it from her fathers estate.

Class III

 

[j38]

I have a 1967 Detective Special that shoots as well as any snubby I own. It weighs the same as my S&W 640 Centennial and just happens to be a good-looking, American classic!


Jerry

 

[whitecoyote]

I like Colt Detective Specials. They are fine revolvers.
Here is one from the Detroit Police Department, cir.1931.

 

[Onomea]

Hey, Coyote! What's the story there? Not much -- actually looks line zero -- wear for a police gun...

 

[whitecoyote]

Hey, Coyote! What's the story there? Not much -- actually looks line zero -- wear for a police gun...

I have no story with this D.S.. It came into a local gun shop, and I snatched it up. It is a near perfect revolver, but if you look closely, the two side plate screws are polished blue screws.
I should get it lettered someday.
These revolvers were usually issued to Command Officers.

 

[whitecoyote]

Here is another Colt D.S. from the D.P.D., cir 1930.
Not as nice as the other, but decent.

The S&W on the right is also a D.P.D. revolver.

 

[speedingbullet]

Thanks for showing those Coyote......they are both handsome specimens !

- regards

 

[18DAI]

The Colt snubbies are the reason I've not purchased a J-frame.

My 1961 Colt Cobra is my summer off duty carry. Light and compact with SIX rounds.

If Colt would only start making Detective specials and Cobras, and a Magnum Carry again. Regards 18DAI.

 

[Rule3]

I'm going back to the shop today with a bore light, flashlight and some feeler gauges and check it over real well. He hates it when I do that. Might even bring my glasses this time.
Great shop but the worst lighting.

Thanks for the replies and pics of some great looking revolvers.