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I paid $300 for mine. It was in good shape, but the finish was worn by years of honest wear. Natural pointer, good sights and excellent balance. The trigger is smooth, but stages at the end, which slightly throws my aim off.
Two caveats: Because the gun has an aluminum frame and a steel barrel and cylinder, it's very difficult to get a refinish. Nobody, not even Colt, wants to remove the barrel because it will stress the alloy frame, but that's what's necessary for a reblueing. It sounds like it's not a factor with the gun you chose, which is very good news.
Second, if you don't like the trigger pull, your options are very limited. I waited too long to send mine to Grant Cunningham, who wanted $240 for a trigger job and $100 for a DA conversion (which he said was necessary to reduce staging) and now he's closed his waiting list. I'm since put down a deposit with Cylinder & Slide for a standard trigger job.
+1 on the Tyler T-grip. I've tried other grips, including a set of Eagle Secret Service stocks, but I like the Tyler best.
I like it so much I want to buy up every Cobra and Detective Special I see.
Two caveats: Because the gun has an aluminum frame and a steel barrel and cylinder, it's very difficult to get a refinish. Nobody, not even Colt, wants to remove the barrel because it will stress the alloy frame, but that's what's necessary for a reblueing. It sounds like it's not a factor with the gun you chose, which is very good news.
Second, if you don't like the trigger pull, your options are very limited. I waited too long to send mine to Grant Cunningham, who wanted $240 for a trigger job and $100 for a DA conversion (which he said was necessary to reduce staging) and now he's closed his waiting list. I'm since put down a deposit with Cylinder & Slide for a standard trigger job.
+1 on the Tyler T-grip. I've tried other grips, including a set of Eagle Secret Service stocks, but I like the Tyler best.
I like it so much I want to buy up every Cobra and Detective Special I see.
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