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jframe
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Are these guns +p rated? Some great pics; keep 'em coming! May have to find one of these one day!
Colt snubbies
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BarbC
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She's my baby.
No, they're not +P rated.
There's a Cobra in the classifieds for $325. It's got some wear on it but looks like it could be a good shooter. At the very least, it's a cheap way to get into a Colt snubby.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/guns-s...970-first-issue-colt-cobra-38spl-snubbie.html
I got some different information over on the Colt Forum. In any event, my mid-70's Agent is stoked with Remington Golden Saber +P's as we speak, all six of them. They may eventually loosen the gun, but it's not going to blow up. Probably won't loosen mine in my lifetime, any more than I shoot it.
Frizzman
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I have a DS, Cobra and Agent and like them all. Never any problems with them and they are very shootable and accurate. I like the six shots and the fact they can be reloaded with the same speedloaders I use for my S&W K's. I would get at least one.
According to the Colt Safety and Instruction Manual (2002) for the Agent, Cobra, Commando Special, Detective Special, Diamondback, Police Positive, and Viper all these guns are approved for use with +P .38 Special ammunition with the following warning:
"Extensive use of +P 38 Special ammunition will accelerate wear in your revolver. For continued satisfactory performance, have it checked at a Colt authorized Repair Service periodically. Intervals should be every 1000 rounds in aluminum frames and 2000-3000 rounds in steel frames."
A copy of this manual can be downloaded here:
Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC
"Extensive use of +P 38 Special ammunition will accelerate wear in your revolver. For continued satisfactory performance, have it checked at a Colt authorized Repair Service periodically. Intervals should be every 1000 rounds in aluminum frames and 2000-3000 rounds in steel frames."
A copy of this manual can be downloaded here:
Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC
JcMack
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I've got a Cobra from 1974.
I'd tote it more if I could find a holster I liked for it.
I need to order a PMK from Milt Sparks, but I would rather test drive one before I spend $90 and wait 6 months for it.
I've been using Bianchi minimalist (style 105) holster for my Cobras. The barrel protrudes from the bottom on this model holster which some don't care for. This doubles as a holster for J frames too. They use a rubber O ring to secure the gun in the holster via the hammer if you like to use the option. I much prefer that to to strap n snap. Holster is around $45. It's the Bee Knees.
Cocked & Locked
Member
colt snubs...
josephthreedogs
US Veteran
Here's a Detective Special in .32 New Police.
And a .38 Special.
And a .38 Special.
sipowicz
Member
It's kind of funny to me...I know the 3rd gen looks a bit cooler with the ejector housing and ramp sight, but I still prefer the old school look of the 2nd gen...
Dragonfly
Member
I wanted a DS for years, but when I finally got one (unfired!) there was something about it I couldn't quite put my finger on that kept it from being a real favourite. Maybe it was the trigger pull, or that weird cutout at the bottom of the grip, or something, but once I got my first J Frame I sold it. It looked awfully nice, though!
Here's my second series Dick Special, made in 1959.
For a lot of background on this belly gun, you might want to read an article I wrote on the Detective Special in Dillon's Blue Press. Go to page 40 for the article:
http://www.bridleandbit.net/ebooks/bluepress/bluepressnov08/nov08/object_files/main.swf
For a lot of background on this belly gun, you might want to read an article I wrote on the Detective Special in Dillon's Blue Press. Go to page 40 for the article:
http://www.bridleandbit.net/ebooks/bluepress/bluepressnov08/nov08/object_files/main.swf
stiab
US Veteran
That's much a-do about nuthin'. Of the several Colt revolvers I have been issued or owned, none have ever had any timing issues. However, I am still primarily a S&W guy...
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jframe
Member
Here's a Detective Special in .32 New Police.
And a .38 Special.
Thiokol, that DS is exactly the way that I would want one to be if I was to buy one. Looks awesome!
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jframe
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It's kind of funny to me...I know the 3rd gen looks a bit cooler with the ejector housing and ramp sight, but I still prefer the old school look of the 2nd gen...
Sip, I'm right the opposite, I like the 3rd generation the best. Looks kind of chunky and all business.
mjr
Member
Wow. I hope when I'm 81 I'm still flexible enough to use an ankle holster. It's hard enough to bend now..... My earliest memories are of my dad taking it off the china closet and strapping it on his ankle...He's 81 and still carries it that way...
JcMack
Member
I sold a DS in .32 NP. (.32 S&W Long) earlier this year. I didn't realize it could be reamed, and safely handle .32 HR Mag. The gun was mechanically perfect but finish challenged. A short frame DS with the Agent grips and Colt hammer shroud is about the best .38 spec (6 shot) out there. I still have a 95% nickle Cobra with shrouded barrel, and a Blue unshrouded Cobra. Both are short frames. I don't collect guns anymore but I have a 10-12 carry gun selection. The Colts are a favorite carry piece. Colts are showing up for sale around here. Not a lot, but more than I've seen since production virtually stopped.
Wyatt Burp
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Here's a Colt P.P. police marked NPD 1236 and cut down and a chopped 1917
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