Colt D Frame Revolvers

[smith17]

After accidentally coming into ownership of a Colt Cobra, I think I may have become somewhat smitten with these smaller Colt offerings, now looking to possess an Agent and Detective Special. I like the lines of the guns that are post 1972, those that have the extractor rod shroud under the barrel as I never cared for the look of the unsecured rod .
A couple of things have puzzled me however, one of which is the hammer. Nearly every 'mint' gun I have seen has a hammer that has rust-looking marks on it. Is that because they aren't case colored? And also the side plates seem not to have the seamless fit that the Smith & Wesson has.

I didn't really need to encounter this new interest.
Ed

 

[zonker5]

I have had a love affair with the D frames for a long time, my personal favorite is the Agent or Cobra with the factory hammer shroud.

 

[Art Doc]

I have a couple of D frame Colts but all are 4". Never had a snubby. Mine are all top drawer on fit and finish.

 

[A10]

I had never been too attracted to Colt double actions until I got my first DS. They are very nice little guns!

 

[walter o]

I also have noticed the hammer oxidizing on some Colts .The one that just came back from Colt(repaired) Had the hammer cleaned & polished Along with other work.

 

[VictorLouis]

Yup, sides left in-the-white, IDK why. Just is. Don't discount the unshrouded ejector rods. The semi-patridge front sight is a whole lot crisper to pick-up than the latter version with the long ramp.

 

[tomtheturner]

My first carry gun, back in 1971, was a nickle plated Cobra. Carried it for many years, before I got smitten by 1911s.

I still have that Cobra, and am back to carrying revolvers.

Tom

 

[gaucho1]

In many ways the early D frames hit a perfect size for having six shots.

Very lean and light.

The unshrouded DS is very close in size to the Chiefs. Surprised me.

 

[gunfish]

I usually carry a Colt Agent. It is the best all around for me.

I put some rubber stocks on it and use a shoulder rig. Upper left in the pic.

 

[kamloops67]

heres a little da colt i just picked up a while ago. a police positive in .22 shown with a revolver we all recognize for a sense of scale .

 

[Donn]

Always thought the only Colt revolver I'd ever own is my SAA, 45lc. That is until I happened upon a pristine D frame Police Positive last year. Like it enough to be on the look out for a Detective Special. The D frame seems to get along in the safe quite nicely with my Smith wheelguns.

 

[Grayfox]

My first legal carry gun was a 2" 3rd issue Detective Special. The first time my wife shot it she immediately claimed it for her own. Took me more than 20 years to finally get it back.

 

[chief38]

The Dick Spl. is a superb Belt Holster Carry Gun and the 6th shot is a great bonus. Control of stiff +P Buffalo Bore loads is terrific and they are quite accurate too! If you are going to Pocket Carry, it's a wee bit large and that's where the Chief's Spl. comes into it's own.

If Colt got off its Butt and once again produced the Dick Special in Stainless in a 2" and 3" version I doubt they could keep them on the shelves in the LGS's. Of course with no I/L ......

 

[Ben_hutcherson]

I have 1920s Police Positive Special in 38 Special, as well as a 1950s Detective Special.

Both are great shooting and great looking guns. My DS has the hammer shroud, which makes it a bit bulkier but still relatively small.

And, since we all like pictures

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

I have 3, a 1966 nickeled Old Model, a 1974 DS 72 and a 1906 Police Positive in 38 S&W. Curiously enough, the Cobra was one of my Grail Guns of my youth, then when I finally got to fire one I found I preferred The Feel of Steel.