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Section 8: Handguns Subject: 1961 Colt Detective Special Msg# 1093875
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I agree with you about the later issue DS revolvers with the enclosed ejector rod. Takes away that "old timey" look, IMO. As for shooting mine, it's a lot like my old M37, and basically most small snubbies, but it resides in my desk for a specific and limited purpose. I had a Tyler-T on my M37, as well as an oversized Sile grip at one time, but not on the DS. It feels fine to me for its purpose.
The Python feels completely different and much better to me than the DS did. I think the epitome of .38 Special carry revolvers for me would be a Colt Diamondback. One of those with a three-inch barrel (I don't recall ever seeing one) would be just right if I could buy one without refinancing my homestead... While I'm wishing, let's put a hard chrome finish on it accented by beautiful wooden grip panels and make it a barbecue gun! The Python used a larger frame, which was definitely more comfortable to me than the smaller D-Frame DS. I had Pythons in 3", 4" and 6", and just favored the 3" because it could be carried by me if so desired. Actually, I really liked the looks in that configuration. As for the Diamondback, it used the same frame size as the DS, both of which were based on the Police Positive. I don't know for sure, but I don't believe the Diamondback came with a 3" barrel. He treated me kind of like I treated you over the Hi-Power... You mean he abused you? Harvey |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: My attachment to that series of Detective Specials began with a plastic one I got as a kid. I love the way they look but I really don't care for the look of the later ones with barrel lugs. Unfortunately, I ended up not as fond of the way it shot as the way it looked.  The grip was uncomfortable so I ordered a Tyler T-Grip for it and while it helped, it still wasn't natural or even comfortable. I could have slapped a set of Hogue or other rubber finger-slotted grips on it and made it more shootable but that would have destroyed my attraction to the gun. So, I ended up trading the gun off. I often wish I'd kept it, put it in a frame and hung it on my wall... But that would have been stupid for a list of reasons.
I had a three-inch Python for a while. I couldn't shoot it as accurately as my six-inch Python (duh) and it was really designed and intended for carry and, me being a 1911 guy, that was never going to happen. A shooting buddy who was deeply into revolvers harassed me until I finally sold it to him. He treated me kind of like I treated you over the Hi-Power... The Python feels completely different and much better to me than the DS did. I think the epitome of .38 Special carry revolvers for me would be a Colt Diamondback. One of those with a three-inch barrel (I don't recall ever seeing one) would be just right if I could buy one without refinancing my homestead... While I'm wishing, let's put a hard chrome finish on it accented by beautiful wooden grip panels and make it a barbecue gun! |
For sure, the DS was available with a 3" barrel.
