The perils of working in a gun shop...

[Marko Kloos]

...you're always around when the good trades come in.

This one's a Colt Detective Special, Third Issue.

Older gentleman traded this little fella in on a Glock 22 a few days ago. Yesterday, I decided to give it a new home.

It's in remarkably good shape for a gun that was made in the early-to-mid 1970s. He said he "never did shoot it much." It came with the Tyler T-Grip adapter pictured, and a well-worn pancake basketweave high-ride holster that just screamed "old pro."

 

[Dr.Who]

Very Nice.... Right Place Right Time is always a good thing....

 

[Ala Dan]

Right on time Marko! Looks like a good one too me.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

 

[Standing Wolf]

Mighty pretty!

 

[Third_Rail]

Very nice revolver... what kind of rounds are those? I love the silver/silver look in my rifle.... so I have to ask about them. Maybe I can get reloads for it!

EDIT: The rifle in question is 7.62x54, and 7.62x39, so maybe that maker doesn't make that caliber... hmm.... still worth a question.

 

[Marko Kloos]

The ammunition in the picture is Winchester Silvertip .38 Special +P.

I tried all my J-frame holsters, and I found out that the Detective Special is small enough to fit into all of them. That means I already have a Galco Ankle Glove, a DeSantis Speed Scabbard, and a handful of assorted other holsters for the new Colt.

 

[SteelyDan]

Reminder to self: Get job in gun shop.

 

[Delmar]

SteelyDan

Remember to keep your regular job too. If you are anything like me, I'd never see a paycheck out of any decent gun store I ever worked in on account of all those "deals"

 

[Corey ACP]

I always thought for a revolver BUG, Colt is the way to go. 6 rounds vs. 5 in a dick special. ......way cool!!! Go get it dirty now!

 

[BerettaNut92]

Holy carp, that's a beauty!!

 

[Wildalaska]

My problem is when the good stuff comes in I sell it and kick meself later..

WildihategunshopsAlaska

 

[BluesBear]

Most of ther shrouded ejector rod models came with the larger grips. Those old style small grips make a big difference in the concealability of the D-frames.

That Colt is a keeper!

 

[Shootcraps]

Nice find. I want one too.

 

[Tamara]

Marko,

We've started a new pool at work.

 

[ksnecktieman]

Is that a six shooter? The speed loader is a five round.

 

[FPrice]

ksnecktieman...

"The speed loader is a five round."

The picture angle makes it look like a five round, but I believe that there is a sixth round just behind the round at the bottom right. At least, that's how these old eyes see it.

 

[FPrice]

Tamara...

"We've started a new pool at work."

How can you build a pool while you are spending so much money on guns???

 

[ksnecktieman]

thanx fprice, I guess I have lazy eyes

 

[BluesBear]

Looks like 6.

 

[Marko Kloos]

Yes, it's a six-shooter. The speedloaders are regular HKS six-packs, size DS.

 

[BowStreetRunner]

nice snubbie marko

 

[Cosmoline]

I've shot one of these alongside a S&W Model 36 and there wasn't much comparison. The Smith, while nice, is nowhere near as classy and easy-shooting as the dick special. I cannot imagine trading one in for a chunk of plastic.

 

[Dr.Rob]

I thought I was all done with the KING of Colt Snubbies the Magnum Carry.. then some member here posted his nickel finished 3rd model.. wow was that pretty.. almost pretty enough to be a BBQ gun.

Those Colt d-frames are just wicked cool.

 

[Litlman]

I LIKE it!!! Sharp! Enjoy.