Colt Detective Special 

That’s some pretty cool documentation. I bought the book Fitzgerald wrote in the 30s and will probably do a quick video on it one of these days. It’s a great book and would go along nicely with your documentation.

@@MilsurpGarage That's a really good idea, I'll look into getting the book.

I bought a used police special back in the eighty’s for $120.00. Mine was 38 special but they had some that were 32-20. I wish I had bought one of those to.

I agree. Hows the work on it coming along?

There are lots of stories of Colt standing behind their stuff....thanks for sharing.

👏👏👏👏👏. Well done Sir. Love this gun. Also, LA CONFIDENTIAL Det. Bud White and Lt. Exley carried one. Film noir movies are the best

Glad you enjoyed it.

Yes.....you do.

Nice!

Barney Miller Always Had 1 Too

Kojak used a 2" model 15, and a model 38 Bodyguard; both are Smiths.

Even Barney fife had one when he went to be a detective in Raleigh.

I always loved the books.....have quite a collection of those for all the research. I've done videos on the books before, need to do another. Thanks for tuning in!

What is the DS model

Detective Special

I always wonder the same thing.

Nice

Here’s to Robert Raschio........a few true patriots still exist.

I really wanted a Detective Special but ended up with a vintage Colt Agent in very good condition. Happy owner.

@@robertonavarro7713 Good choice. This Colt .38 Agent can be passed down too. I believe they were produced by Colt Firearms of Hartford, Connecticut from 1955 to 1978? ---Jim Farmer

@@jamesfarmer6004 Very accurate for a snub nose revolver. And very reliable, too.

Thanks or the kind words.....yeah, I'll shoot it at the range for a bit....because I can tell it WANTS to shoot.

That Colt book by Wilson is amazing. I want to see what’s added in the 3rd addition…. Abe books has the 3rd edition for less than $150 shipped.

New video on the Winchester Model 1895 coming soon and I didn't mention the very expensive Winchester 1895 book as a favor to you........but I DID include a photo of it in the outro! Should hit RU-vid tonight or tomorrow night.

That sounds like an effective preservation technique, I’m sure it will come in handy fir some. Call ME insane, however, I actually enjoy the wear......especially wear that comes from MY use and MY hands......

@@MilsurpGarage right. Understood. Try it on something not so valuable first if you want. I forgot to suggest that.

Thanks for tuning in.

Yes it was

So you can buy a nicer one in 2022.

Did the video a long time ago......you even commented on it! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uNQg9nOUBTA.html

Yes, surprisingly accurate.

Keep it....you will regret selling. I believe mine was purchased unfired but I have since used it quite a bit.....

@@MilsurpGarage Well, I noticed an issue with it, but only if I cock it slowly, for single action shooting, the cylinder doesnt quite rotate all the way. It rotates 99.99% of the way but still has a fraction of a millimeter left to rotate to lock it in place. You have to pull the hammer back very very slow to make that happen, but I figured it meant the notches in the cylinder or the cylinder locking bolt or both are slightly worn. So, I thought I might trade it in for something else. I don't know, man, I really like how it shoots. I have big hands and I was told the grip was too small on the Detective Special, but I didn't have any issues with holding it and I didn't have to adjust my hold for a second shot. So, I'm having a hard time deciding whether I should keep it or not.

Thanks

I don’t know. Couldn’t get any definitive info on that. Read it from one source that was NOT Colt. I can tell you this, I never use +P. Any high powered ammo is just asking for trouble in older guns.

When the use of microfusion (MIM) in the manufacture of firearms was generally extended by weapon manufacturers since the early 1970s, and light aluminum alloy frames became popular, they observed that although They were construction techniques that managed to make firearms cheaper and reduce production times. They had certain material weaknesses that caused some parts to suffer premature fractures, cracks and wear. As it still had to spend a lot of time improving the MIM alloys and metallurgical techniques, the "gun industry lobby" managed to make a "High Hand Act" and in 1972 the Permanent International Commission on Firearms Testing and the SAAMI, which is who internationally establishes the approvals for cartridges, reduced the maximum pressure values ​​that these ammunition were capable of developing. In fact, the standard of the previous ammunition was higher to the point of being practically what is known today as "+P" (depending on the manufacturer's values) that were created for the needs of users, such as law enforcement, security professionals, armed forces, etc., who needed "full power" ammunition but with the tagline of not recommending at all the use of "+P" ammunition to avoid responsibilities in the after-sale for the deterioration of the weapons in their sales civilians under warranty. There are now many ammunitions with very powerful general purpose loads for use with any weapon thanks to metallurgical improvements and MIM process engineering by manufacturers (some more than others, as always). The fact is that the recurring question always arises whether a classic model from the "PRE-MIM" era (produced with classic forging and machining techniques) can regularly use "+P" ammunition. To answer this, it must be taken into account that for each of the ammunition manufacturers "+P" does not mean "exactly the same" and that in general, many of those ammunition are very close to the previous pressure values ​​for that cartridge. , and for which those weapons were designed. If you get one of those weapons in almost unused condition since many people almost never shoot their weapons and end up sleeping in a nightstand drawer for years, they are inherited, and if they exist and sometimes appear on the market, it could be used "+P" ammunition with values ​​close to those of the original standard without major concerns (do not forget that "+P" is not always the same for each manufacturer, and that is why no one undertakes to categorically say if that type of ammunition can be used in previous weapons due to the risk of a lawsuit from civilians Demands). If we are talking about weapons whose use and history is unknown, we do not know the stress accumulated by the weapon and which generally cannot be observed with the naked eye, out of prudence I would not use "+P". If we are also talking about original models of a certain historical value for which it may even be difficult to obtain a replacement, we must be cautious and in addition to shooting it very sporadically, use the softest loads available for that cartridge. In short, use "+P" ammunition that most closely matches the original standard values ​​of the "pre-mim" era and be aware of the condition of your weapon. Regards!

@@soyelmasguapo thanks but last year I bought the colt cobra the new one. It shoots everything in 38 special. Thanks again

Basically, the difference is a lighter alloy frame. The Detective Special (born in 1927) was a Police Positive Special with a 2'' barrel. Then the Cobra came along in 1950 which was the Detective Special with an alloy frame. In 1962 the Agent appeared which was a Cobra with a shortened and squared off butt. They only came one way.....2'' barrel, 38 cal, blued, checkered walnut grips. Claim to fame......model with the least options (none) than any other Colt offering.

Yes, me too. Sometimes they are all you need.

It’s been through a lot. That decision didn’t take long!

By now they are even more obvious!

That debate will rage on till the end of time.

Yeah, some of the books are harder to find and more expensive than the guns. Most of mine are from gun shows, that’s the trick. Most dealers get them thrown in with estate sales along with the guns for nothing and they aren’t really book dealers so they just throw them in a crate that goes on the table. I notice nobody really looks through them. They usually give them away and are quick to sell the whole crate for a nice price….books are heavy and they just want them gone. To not have to lug those books, crate and all, most of them would probably pay you. I’ve got lots of old gun magazines this way and lots of books. RIA catalogs too. Of course I’ve paid cover for a few that I really wanted but gun shows are a great place to keep your eyes open for printed materials.

It does have its own Milsurp Garage video…..

That’s the only aspect I rarely document.

Yeah, I shot it. Thought I put some range footage in that video but I guess not. Interesting thought regarding the hammer but the firing pin, in my opinion, isn’t tasked with holding anything together but just to set off the primer. All that mechanism behind the plate locks it up. Hey, if your a Colt revolver fan check back over the weekend…..posting a video you’ll love.

Nice! Decent price. Thanks for tuning in.

@@MilsurpGarage thank you sir. I always wanted one. Couldn't pass it up. Merry Christmas. And happy holidays to you and your.