I Have This Old Gun: Colt Detective Special

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  • @oldcop18
    @oldcop18 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    I used my agency issued Colt DS in a 1974 gunfight w/three armed robbery suspects, reloading once under fire, before the suspects were put down. Massad Ayoob retold the story in a Sept/Oct 2016 edition of American Handgunner.

    • @scooterbob4432
      @scooterbob4432 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You're a true hero, sir and not the typical Hollywood fantasy type. Salute.

    • @Swishersweetcigarilo
      @Swishersweetcigarilo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What bullets were you using? 158gr LRN? I have some old super vel rounds from that Era and some wadcutters loaded backwards my dad loaded.

    • @kellym3610
      @kellym3610 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh I know. You post this on every video you can.

    • @kbm-zw5jd
      @kbm-zw5jd ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@kellym3610 why shouldn’t he? He’s not using his real name. Nothing wrong it. If you had a war story to tell I’m sure you’d be telling it.

    • @joshuarosenblatt
      @joshuarosenblatt ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kellym3610as he should.

  • @dufushead
    @dufushead 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Brilliant......my old mans favorite guns. He served from Feb 1941 an when the standard issue was .45's. Mind you he was also a movie buff ! But now as an old bugger myself and looking back on the choices that service men like me dad faced, it puts it all into context. Thanks for posting. I reckon a fair number of them ended up in ports of embarkation. I remember watching a movie during the early 1960's with me dad set in Liverpool, ( which was the major trans Atlantic port for returning US service men), featuring a young Albert Finney, who procures one of these and the only words of advice he's given on it's handling is " it makes bloody big holes in things....."

  • @hasgunwilltravel6840
    @hasgunwilltravel6840 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I absolutely love my detective special (3rd gen, 1975)

  • @bosse641
    @bosse641 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Such a nice little revolver. Perfect EDC.

    • @cameronking2358
      @cameronking2358 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @Windsportworld nonsense the detective special is one of the best 38s ever made and is just as safe as any modern revolver.

    • @rileysilosmusic
      @rileysilosmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Windsportworld lol new revolvers are ugly ..this one is 👌

    • @heroinmom153
      @heroinmom153 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have my dad's 1927 first year det spec, square butt. I carry it whenever I'm wearing clothes where something bulky will stick out. It's chambered in Colt new police/32 S&W long. I absolutely love it. My dad was a cop most of his life, and he was gifted it by one of the old head police officers. After my father died, I took it apart, cleaned it up, and fell in love with it. It's my second favorite gun aside from my dad's own police issue S&W 13-2, which his department used from about '82-'94, when they switched to semi-auto.

  • @thinman8621
    @thinman8621 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My sixties DS has lived most of its life in a desk drawer, though occasionally carried. Beautiful finish and the action is very smooth. Feels much like a Python, like it was hand honed.

  • @billthehat6973
    @billthehat6973 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    it's been reborn in the colt cobra 38 spec + p. A bit heavier than the ones in this video (first hand gun I ever shot back in about '67) , but the cobra is designed for plus p rounds. Very nice carry gun.

  • @youteo3596
    @youteo3596 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I didn't know they still made this series, wish they'd bring back the history of the gun used to watch that every day about 15 years ago when I was in high school

  • @kylewood8327
    @kylewood8327 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome pistol…mines a 1966 2nd gen, picked it up as my first carry gun in 2010 when I got my carry license here in Texas. Still carry it too.

  • @redesert_boy8202
    @redesert_boy8202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I ended up with a Colt Detective Special when looking for an older S&W Model 36. Mine is a fourth series ~1994 and has the black wraparound grips and is very dark blued with those wonderful 6 rounds. I liked it enough I came close to picking up an older Colt Trooper in .357 Magnum, but sadly missed out. Thanks for the history.

  • @Manfred-cf9rn
    @Manfred-cf9rn 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I purchased one about 10-years ago for about
    $200(outside the USA).
    It was in pristine condition.
    The only accessory l added to it was an installation of a HAMMER SHROUD especially built for the COLT Detective Especial..then gave it to My daughter 😊👍

  • @mikechampion1614
    @mikechampion1614 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Carry my Grandfather's detective special he was issued as a police detective and later captain.(late 40s model) the action is pretty smooth after it got it's first internal cleaning.since it was issued. Very light and comfortable to carry in a pancake style holster.especialy since my other common carry gun is a full size 1911 I a iwb holster.

  • @MattMorris481
    @MattMorris481 ปีที่แล้ว

    Barney five had one when he was a detective in Raleigh, NC.

  • @cleondubois1270
    @cleondubois1270 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Am lucky to have my 1994 Colt DS that's in almost new condition with. the Pachmayr grips. Found it several years ago used in a gun shop for about 150.00.

  • @hillbillyartscrafts4367
    @hillbillyartscrafts4367 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    just found my late grandmothers gun and it turns out its a Colt detective 38 special with a square butt in great shape its the second issue version. wonder what its worth

  • @jonharper3725
    @jonharper3725 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My pops left me one… 1963 edition in excellent condition

  • @larryrobinson6914
    @larryrobinson6914 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A terrific gun. Just ask Philip Marlowe!!!!!!

  • @judithcampbell1705
    @judithcampbell1705 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Are they still available for purchase? I had one once and I'm trying to replace it. Great for self protection.

    • @66smithra
      @66smithra 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sure but only on the used market.

    • @GrosvnerMcaffrey
      @GrosvnerMcaffrey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why don't you have it? If I had one I'd never sell it if that's what it is

    • @Delta-gx4fm
      @Delta-gx4fm ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m buying one tomorrow I can’t wait.

  • @redswift31
    @redswift31 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I still don't get why Colt doesn't sell exact copies today? The new snake guns are great and all (I have a king Cobra) but this little buit would sell great for the right price.

  • @jakubfabisiak9810
    @jakubfabisiak9810 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have to take issue with the "US Army Detective Specials" bit at the end there. I'm 99% sure he's refeering to the batch of Colt Commandos with 2 inch barrels, that were purchased for the OSS, while the regular services got 4 inch barrels, and the Commando was based on the Official Police, not the Police Positive Special.

  • @enzos6743
    @enzos6743 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Got mine passed down from my grandfather

  • @abubakerabudabbous1864
    @abubakerabudabbous1864 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for uploading this valuable video.. got mine have an issue with the hand that turns the revolver... Trying to make it myself.. just need your help pass me hand measurements such total length .. width . Pin exact place.. cheers

  • @SteveSmith-vg5ov
    @SteveSmith-vg5ov 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have one passed down from my Grandfather,somewhere dated in the late 60s ?I dont know what it's worth but I'm curious of the value,its in Great shape still in the little Colt Cardboard box it came in

  • @mariocastaneda7321
    @mariocastaneda7321 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have mine, still carry it 💓

  • @rasheedoman305
    @rasheedoman305 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have s&w 32 pistol

  • @craigfinley2507
    @craigfinley2507 ปีที่แล้ว

    What does the mid rannge projectory mean at 50yrd. 2.5 and 100 yrds. 11.0

  • @larry1824
    @larry1824 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Film noir special

  • @mikereber6526
    @mikereber6526 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Came across one of these that was made as best as I can tell in the '50s.
    I know they can't fire + P, but what about a modern hollowpoint?

    • @mikehenrybell2398
      @mikehenrybell2398 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +p is okay for 3rd issue & later versions, earlier versions are okay for occasional uses too, but they are more likely to cause timing problems. Modern hollowpoint is fine as long as it's not +p.

    • @sulaco2122
      @sulaco2122 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Any standard velocity .38 spl round, any modern hollow point should be fine.

    • @cameronking2358
      @cameronking2358 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have several detective specials and in the colt manuals from the 70s and 80s it says the guns can handle plus p but they don't recommend shooting more than 2500 plus p rounds probably to avoid excessive wear.

  • @judithcampbell1705
    @judithcampbell1705 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you do a video on a Smith and Wesson. 357 Magnum, nicholed? Thank you.

  • @b.neallee7042
    @b.neallee7042 ปีที่แล้ว

    😅I have a first generation 1969 colt cobra 38 3 inch barrel, fired only 10 times. Factory brown box with yellow cryon factory writing. It gives me chills every time I see it. Being blessed to own an American work of art is beautiful. Most first generation are in safes, treasured collections, I don't see that changing. Who would love to own and cherish this? How much are they worth. Prices are all over the place but because it was inherited I have no idea. I'm vblessed to have, rare colts, end of run colt's. The older the better put together. Please give me a idea of caalie please. Neal Apollo Beach Florida semper Fi brothers.

  • @frankmartin1344
    @frankmartin1344 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I carried one while undercover.
    .Loved it....lost in a divorce. :-(

  • @craigfinley2507
    @craigfinley2507 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why does the chief spl. Have 5 shots and the dective spl. 6 shots

  • @larry1824
    @larry1824 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the real thing without the shrouded ejector

    • @robertonavarro7713
      @robertonavarro7713 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have the vintage Colt Agent without the shrouded ejector rod. It’s the lighter alloy version of the DS.

  • @kennethhill613
    @kennethhill613 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have both the chief and detective special...the DS is heavier and more bulky and bigger, the Smith is lighter, slimmer and easier to carry...I just perfer the Smith more but the Colt the gun itself I like more.

  • @jaredwhite489
    @jaredwhite489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pretty sure it’s the chef’s special not chief special

  • @RakimHussien
    @RakimHussien 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a Colt detective special good condition

  • @albertbryant9996
    @albertbryant9996 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this shit!!!

  • @steveelrino1339
    @steveelrino1339 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How much absinth did Fitz drink to think that was an improvement?

  • @3Pillers
    @3Pillers 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍

  • @larry1824
    @larry1824 ปีที่แล้ว

    Phillip Marlowe 😅😅😅😅😅

  • @larry1824
    @larry1824 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shame on you sir!!!!!