Arkie_Lefty Posted May 8, 2011 Report Posted May 8, 2011 Ocasionally one of the shiny ones catches my attention and I just can't live without it.Case in point;Not new. Has a couple very minor blemishes and a turn line. No box or papers. I'm guessing what I paid to be a bargain in approx 2014, since you only buy Colts too early instead of paying too much!Bob Quote
Trapper Posted May 8, 2011 Report Posted May 8, 2011 I think I hate you...........no, after careful consideration, I know I hate you. But I love yer Colt. Quote
wwillson Posted May 8, 2011 Report Posted May 8, 2011 Bob,I'm with Trapper.How is the recoil with the 44 Special in a fairly lightweight gun like the Detective Special? Wayne Quote
BarryinIN Posted May 8, 2011 Report Posted May 8, 2011 Nice! At first look, all I thought of was the 1975 Colt Catalog that I got when I was a kid and studied until it fell apart. There must have been a nickel DS in there.I like the Colt D-frames and still kick myself for trading off the .38 Cobra I had. It was no easier to carry than a K-frame S&W, so I let it go, but it was a stupid accurate snubby with a nice trigger.I have been wanting a Detective Special for a while now. I'd want blued because I can see the sights better, but if I ran across a nice nickel one like that one, I know I'd grab it. Quote
Arkie_Lefty Posted May 8, 2011 Author Report Posted May 8, 2011 Wayne, it's 38 spl. Recoil noticeably lighter than in a Agent lightweight frame.I'll probably never shoot this one, not because of fear of wear, or damage. Just because I'm too lazy to ever get it this clean ever again!Bob Quote
Pablo Posted May 9, 2011 Report Posted May 9, 2011 That's a beauty! I shot the low cost S&W version last week and couldn't hit poop with that little barrel at distance. Agree, shooting 38 special feels like a 22 these days. Quote
wwillson Posted May 9, 2011 Report Posted May 9, 2011 Wayne, it's 38 spl. I see now that the first picture does say "38". I still think the second and fourth pictures say "44", but just might be wishful thinking on my part.With the 38 the recoil should be nil...Wayne Quote
Arkie_Lefty Posted May 9, 2011 Author Report Posted May 9, 2011 Litle fellows do have some bounce. Quite noticable in the alloy framed versions Agent, etc. easy to carry though.Bob Quote
Bill_in_Utah Posted May 9, 2011 Report Posted May 9, 2011 In that condition I'd NOT shoot it either. Nice find! And pretty too... Bill Quote
Arkie_Lefty Posted May 17, 2011 Author Report Posted May 17, 2011 Just checked "Proof House". Serial number puts this one built in 1977, next to last year of Dic Spec production.Bob Quote
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