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would it be possible to convert a Colt Detective Special to 9mm? I don't know what I don't know, so bear with my (most likely flawed) thinking: -reduce cylinder length for 9mm cartridge -turn down 3" Colt DS barrel so cylinder gap mates with shortened cylinder Aside from machine work...

earlier this year I picked up a well used Colt 1903 Hammerless (type III circa 1917). It looked like it could use a good home, and for the price I just couldn't leave her on the shelf. I've read they're great shooters, and well they look flat out cool. I figured its size might lend...

I was out running errands yesterday, and I made a point to stop by a few local shops. One out of the way place had a Colt 1903 hammerless in the case; finish looked well worn, but no rust/pitting that I saw in my quick glance. I've always loved their looks - any reason I should pick one of...

found this at a local shop while out running errands today: Heading to the range this afternoon to see how she runs :D S/N AB029XX, can anyone tell how old she is? Proofhouse.com didn't list this S/N range...

I just picked up my first Colt! She's a 1972 9mm 1911 :D I'm curious about the flat on the slide @ the front sight. Is this how it came from the factory? I checked my Kuhnhausen manual, but there isn't a detailed pic of the front sight (some pics look like it might have...

I'm suffering from a bit of brain-fade here :) Is there an online gun classified site called something like sturmweiger, stumwaller, or somthing like that - it's just a huge list (not gunsamerica, gunbroker, auctionarms). I visited it awhile back, but I forgot to bookmark it... Can...

Can anyone provide the S/N range for Detective Specials produced in 1972?

I recently purchased a NIB Springfield Armory 9mm 1911 (my first 1911). After 850 rounds downrange the tinkering bug has hit, and I've decided to tear into it to see what makes it work. I've spent a lot of time reading the gunsmithing sections on this forum, the 1911 forum, and...