I bought mine in 1989. At my age 89 a semi-auto slide is very hard to rack so I've gone back to revolvers. My third generation detective special is a natural with Hornady Critical Defense 38 spcl 110 gr FTX ammo. Six rounds single or double action. Very accurate, rapid, and reliable at short range .
"Don't leave home without it."
I wish I hadn't sold mine. I inherited it from my father when he passed, and honestly I didn't know what I had. I wanted a shiny new hi-cap polymer gun and all he sold dusty (and rusty) revolvers were just junk. This one was one of the better preserved specimens, and one of the few regrets.
Nice, gotta love Colt pistols, I like the 6 round cylinder as well in a .38 snubbie.. Thank-you for your service, you guys in WWII knew how to win wars.:smt1099
I have a Colt Det. Special that was my grandfather's. He would have been 104 the past June. It's a classic, and one that has it's coveted top shelf in my safe. It has the classic dark wood grips and a nickel finish. Nice piece indeed!
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