Colt Detective Special .38 Special

[@gregsmith8469]

Mr. Hickok, please don't get old!!!

[@dgunearthed7859]

Too late...but we'll always love him! ❤️

[@JonnyAugz]

He's actually aged quite well over the years.

[@septembersurprise5178]

"Nature, who flatters us with youth, to insult us with age." - Mark Twain

[@kimmorrison9169]

He’s close to my age, notice the memory? BUT young at heart. Lets all stay vertical!

[@HitsuTwistedTalong]

exactly whats on my mind

[@AllAboutSurvival]

The .38 Special is a reliable round, and the compact design makes it a perfect blend of history and practicality.

[@tba113]

Indeed. People haven't really gotten any more bulletproof in the past hundred-plus years, so outside of specialized hunting roles, the .38 Special will do the job just fine. Plus it has that 'noir detective' feel to it, and that helps a lot.

[@observingyt6159]

This one is lovely all black with 6 rounds too. Also I like the idea you can keep it loaded with no tension anywhere

[@King_Greg_LeMond_2025]

@@observingyt6159 It's blued not black.

[@observingyt6159]

@@King_Greg_LeMond_2025 I know but even in the sun this one looks almost black

[@therealamon]

Their pretty cheap to this day and still a reliable choice for conceal carry however theres mag fed cc options now that could be better but its really up to whats best for you and how you train i personally like small frame glocks or compact designs but i have a soft spot for revolvers and antique carry options

[@aaronnim1424]

Very cool! My dad gave me his duty weapon before he passed away in 2022. Smith and Wesson .38 Model 10-5 with Detroit Police on the back strap. He served 30 years (67-97) with the Detroit Police Department. The most cherished gun I own. He also carried the same in this video when he was with Vice. Very cool to see!!

[@dalevalenti6552]

I have a 6 round Colt Agent 38 Special in black anodized aluminum that I bought from WalMart in TX in 1985. I carried it in my briefcase for 35 years.

[@HarleyRiderMC]

I bought mine in 1994, carried it for four years when I was the chief of police at a small department in CA until we transitioned to semi-autos. I still have the Colt but rarely shoot it. One of my grand kids will inherit it along with my other firearms.

[@g54b95]

Always great to see another video from the lush, verdant hills of Tennessee!

[@CeeAndBee21]

you can hear all the casings you are walking over too lol. I love it

[@petebribble4651]

I had a nice one made in 1950. My grandson now owns it. Nice little revolver.

[@blackflag-bountyboys]

We love you Hikock, and you’re right “It’s coming for all of us.” Wise words

[@johnmartin1531]

That is a true classic. They were made to last. Always love your videos.

[@zahangiralammd]

Mr. Hickok, I have been watching your videos for more than 6/7 years and I learned many things about guns, ammunition, etc. never commented about anything. You are just amazing, love every bit of your videos. Just live a loooong life for us.

[@peekaboo1575]

All time classic.

[@irwfcm]

I bought a 2nd gen Detective Special about 10 years ago. I love it! When I was a little kid I had an uncle that was a police officer that carried one and us kids all thought it was so cool, but they wouldn't let us shoot it because we were too young. So when I had a chance to buy one as an adult, I jumped on it. Great gun, fun to shoot.

[@arronhopsburg8532]

My second handgun was a Colt Detective Special. That was about thirty years ago. Just took it shooting last week. Love the feel, the trigger and the accuracy I get in spite of a 2" barrel . Thanks for posting this Hickock 45.

[@accursedstudios3289]

A several years ago I befriended a neighbor in my apartment community who lived at the top of the steps from me. He was in his 70s, a Navy guy who served in Korea and Vietnam. I would go over to his place with a bottle of Scotch or Gin and chat with him. I also helped him out when he was short on money by selling some of his guns. (357 Mag, Remington 30-06 rifle, Glock 19). I even bought his Remington 1100 12 gauge shotgun. One day, a week before he moved out to an assisted living home, he came to my door and told me he wanted to give me something as a thank you for all my help. Something he found in his closet and forgot about. This exact gun. One of my favorite handguns. Without the shaved off hammer of course... Great gun. Good shooter, great finish, reliable, easy to clean, my wife can fire it, great side/CC gun.

[@1legmoto]

I still have my dad's 1969 Detective Special, which was his carry gun as a state police/secret service officer. I learned to shoot with that gun. I love the barrel lug of that later model you have.

[@adamcuneo7189]

Your dad was in the Secret Service? Wow.

[@RB-vt9ku]

I have a detective special built in 1961 hammer has been bobbed just like the one you have. That is one weapon I will never ever get rid of.

[@Vic-n8p]

Recently got Heritage Roscoe 38spl. Beautiful work for a great price.

[@johnross5909]

I have one . First issue 1938. Only wear marks on it came from me. Someone left it in the box a long time.

[@shootfirst2097]

You. Lucky. Bastard.

[@T18768]

Wow.

[@johnross5909]

​@@shootfirst2097well I paid for it but the kids be the lucky ones.

[@chasespall]

I was a new Deputy Sheriff in 1973 and my first off duty gun was a Detective special it had the exposed ejection rod I paid $80 for it brand new. I could have bought a S&W Chief for $75 but thought I needed the extra round. Wish I had it back!

[@PalKrammer]

Nice to see the holster wear on the muzzle. Adds character.

[@oldcop18]

In 1974 I used my department issued Detective Special in a gunfight w/three armed robbery suspects. The weapon went into evidence (serial #689642) so if any of your viewers has it in their collection I’d appreciate hearing from them. I’ll check back here to see any responses & thx in advance.

[@ตุ๊กตาศรีเหรา]

Fc ครับผมติดตามท่านมา 8 ปีแล้ว ท่านให้ความรู้เรื่องอาวุธปืน สอนการยิงทุกอย่าง ทุกรุ่นของปืนสุดยอดครับ

[@turboboy0]

i have an old Taurus model 65 6 shot 357 magnum with a 2" bbl. love it. have had it for decades. i installed lighter hammer and trigger springs.

[@marcoluoma3770]

Thanks, my dad had one of these with an alloy frame, called the Colt Cobra (the gun Jack Ruby used to shoot Lee Harvey Oswald). I’m still sorry I let it go.

[@King_Greg_LeMond_2025]

That was a hecka of a magic bullet. Point blank but no over penetration. Two magic bullets in Dallas in 2 days.

[@maurice-r1s]

I only had one .38 Special, it was a EAA, damn good revolver for the money.

[@michele5327]

We have 2 of these,bought them in 1994 for $275 each. Great little revolver even for this old lady shooter. Great video

[@mainebigfoothunter7088]

I've got a 1973 Colt Detective Special with a Colt branded holster. That'll go to my son

[@bowman321123]

Love my edc S&W model 10 snubby. I've had offers for it, but no way will I part with it. Thanks for showing off how great these classics really are.

[@EvasiveCrow]

You are special!! Greetings from Poland! I love your channel!

[@carlcinicolo9561]

I have one that I bought from a friend back in 1981...it was built in 1974. I would NEVER sell it!!!

[@paullandreville5394]

Mine is a 1970. Beautiful gun.

[@mosinmeister25]

I have a '74 one too!

[@carlcinicolo9561]

@mosinmeister25 Great little revolver!!! Flawless operation, even @ 51years old!!!

[@Lloyd-t2o]

I've got a 1951 Detective Special, born the same year I was! Not as pretty as it used to be, but neither am I. That gun isn't going anywhere. Too much fun!

[@samhill3496]

I have a Nickle 38 spl. Cobra. Yeah, lightweight 6 shot. New in Box. A fav. Shot and sold several Agents, parkerized versions.

[@wencroom]

I bought my DS back in 84 and have used it as an EDC on a frequent basis.

[@beadcutter8644]

I have one of those, but mine was made back, maybe in the 60's. I was surprised how accurate it is.

[@Ed-ig7fj]

These fine revolvers show up in a million movies and shows, from Ugarte and Rick carrying them in the classic movie Casablanca, to Telly Savalas in Kojak. Six rounds of .38 Special will definitely make an impression. --Old Guy

[@ThomasClyons-s7e]

I really like revolvers best of all ! So cool! Old school classics !!

[@kylewood8327]

These pistols are classics! I’ve got me a 65 DS and carry it daily.

[@Sks1945]

Ive grown up watching Hickok and now i myself am a man, thank you sir❤

[@hhexor]

Thanks pap, for the extra acting class.

[@NotYourBuddee]

such a great snub

[@mdvids6912]

I love you videos I been watching since I was little

[@mdvids6912]

Your

[@silverback8183]

Chump->​@@mdvids6912

[@bumpercoach]

got mine from the used case at Sportsmans... rusty and inscribed from the EVIDENCE LOCKER it was retrieved from via auction... got it just barely over 2 bens compared to one I saw the next wk for 10+bens pristine... cleaned ok works great and love the Colt lockup

[@bondfanken3129]

My father carried this, and yes, he was a detective, his model was made in 1965, still shoots great to this day

[@Maxid1]

That's the gun my Dad liked to carry to state parks, the post office, the airport.... That was my Dad. If he wasn't armed, he was in the shower. I miss him.

[@bumpercoach]

he never heard of ziploc bags?

[@Maxid1]

@bumpercoach It was on the vanity..

[@jerryhelm5118]

Your father and I have something in common we both carry all the time and yes I carry a model 10 Smith & Wesson 38 snub nose

[@scottjackson1332]

I have my granddad's Colt .38 Police Special. It was his service revolver when he served on the Jackson MS police department. Made in 1964, and still shoots like a boss.

[@tahani11]

Carried the model 10 K Frame snub nose loaded with 38 Special+P for years. Loved the gun.

[@V.S2310]

Was thinking about buying this gun for years guess that's a sign.

[@joshuameyers4126]

Man i love watching Hickok

[@bigrye9615]

Man you are sooooo lucky we have six inches of snow and your trees are still green and your in shorts and a T.

[@Smackindaface]

This was probably recorded months ago

[@peternorton5648]

In case you hadn’t noticed New Orleans had 8” of snow the other day so I think he may have recorded this video a few months back.

[@bigrye9615]

@@Smackindaface I know, I’m just poking fun.

[@kennethbrooks4425]

My favorite firearm that I own.

[@hasgunwilltravel6840]

I have a third gen detective special. Made in 1975. I love it. Feels like a work of art

I like the .38 special revolvers.

[@timsmith9645]

Great video nice colt 38 special thanks for sharing hickok45

[@michaelbarfield528]

My first revolver(and I still own it) is a Colt DS-II purchased in 1996, still works yet I have not fired it since 2003 when I compared it to my Colt Magnum Carry which shoot .357 Mag/.38 Spec. on the range. The Magnum Carry gets carried from time to time due to cartridge flexibility, but the Colt DS-II has never failed.

[@InXring]

The lightweight aluminum alloy frame was the Agent and the original Cobra. D frame size, the same as the Detective Special, but lighter because of aluminum frame.

[@FieldShunt]

In our long-running Intro to Handguns class (over 600 episodes so far!), the gun I use to demonstrate the revolver type is my '69 Detective Special, bobbed hammer and all. It gives a perfect opportunity to not only show a classic blue-steel sixgun, but also to discuss the issue of smaller guns versus larger. Of course, compared to a flyweight five-shooter, the DS is practically cheating, but still.

[@jw9919]

Love my K6XS! I got it because of your review and even though I grew up shooting revolvers, it took me a minute to get good with it. I can make rapid fire head shots all day at 10 yards with that sumbee now though! 😎

[@MR.IceCreamMan93]

My k6xs got returned to Kimber for a stuck cylinder and fd up trigger got it back and then found out it was still out of spec lol sold it to buds and got me a Glock 30 that’s that .

[@carolization1]

HICKOCK45!!!!!!!!! Glad to see you in great health!

[@jonatan9836]

Hello friend. You are my favorite creator. I love guns and these videos interest me. After a long time I am returning to my favorite channel and I am glad that you are healthy. I wish you good health and strength. Greetings from the Czech Republic.

[@AmbitiousMariner]

‘Hickocked’ such a unique item. Thanks for sharing.

[@calvinlhiggins9293]

Classic, is a great description! My colt detective special made in 1951, the year I was born 😮Aw two classics!

[@patrickd2902]

I have a 2nd gen that was refinished in matte years ago. I still carry it occasionally.

[@nathanielworks]

Looks like a smaller version of my Colt Trooper Mk III. Bet that's a sweet little gun. The blueing on these old Colts is incredible. When you pick it up at 3:00 it looks so good.

[@squidwardgotwaves9011]

Hickok thank you for teaching me about firearms and how to be safe operating one ❤

[@screamingnighthog7155]

Joe Friday is smiling down.

[@7thsonofa7thson80]

I have a s and w police positive special .38 I bought from a retired sheriffs deputy. Beautiful gun, blued, with wood grips.

[@PassivePortfolios]

The pot smoking part is one of the highlights of the videos. That's the kind of pot smoking everyone can get into.

[@Kingdom-_-]

I hope to grow up and be cool like you…

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

Hard to believe we used to live in a universe where you didn't need to have a Glock 17 with a switch.

[@maxpinson5002]

Magazine dumps and drive-bys were unknown in this region

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

@maxpinson5002 They are everywhere now.

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

No, but we had 1911’s and Browning Hi-Powers, before you and I were born! 😂😂

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

@@colt10mmsecurity68 the revolver was always more popular however.

[@firethedems]

I have one just like it. Beautiful firearm, shoots greats.

[@johndemeen5575]

I load my with wadcutters, that I made by cutting the top off, lead cowboy loads. St.Paul,Minnesota.

[@PalKrammer]

Reloading for .38 Special makes sense these days: I can reload over 1700 rounds of .38 Special with one pound of W231 powder and 158gr cast BBSWC bullets. It's a mild accurate load.

[@HC-qc5rp]

Been eyeing one that looks very similar to yours for a while. Then this video drops. I think it’s a sign. Hello from Missouri. Life is good.

[@jclark2019]

Got the Taurus 856 in 38. My favorite small gun!

[@flybouy11]

I own a 1974 Detective Special in 100 percent condition. Sure is pretty.

[@jl823]

Carried since the mid 70s....it is my beater...just keep clean

[@paullandreville5394]

I have a 1970 Colt Cobra. Beautiful carry gun.

[@mach1yell66]

Combat cobra here

[@paullandreville5394]

@@mach1yell66 nice

[@billbright1755]

That’s some top flight detective work. Easily concealed yet adequate stopping power as a backup round. There’s enough empty brass on the range it’s like walking on roller bearings.

[@donquan509]

Hell yeah, I got the rock Island arm's m206 , I cheaped out but same thing

[@peternorton5648]

My wife inherited her Mom’s Colt DetSpcl. She was a city girl ( St Louis primarily) and even after moving to the countryside if it was after dark that old Colt went with her anywhere she went.

[@fredloving990]

Carried one of these off duty. Now that I am retired from all that still do .

[@spied9]

Hi Mr Hickok, Excellent video, I love your channel a lot and I learn a lot from your videos keep up the good work !!!!

[@northislandguy]

These guns are so cool Old school cop gun

[@some1online2]

I didn't know you were a cop, hickok, I'm sure lots of us would be interested to hear some more about your time as a detective!

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

He wasn’t a cop. He was a school teacher. English I believe was the subject he taught. But he did some volunteer work he talks about with a local police department or sheriff’s department. I don’t remember which one now off the top of my head.

[@adamcuneo7189]

​@@colt10mmsecurity68 I remember reading somewhere that he was a reserve auxiliary officer.

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

@@adamcuneo7189 Yeah he’s talked about it before. Not taking anything away from him but he was a volunteer type. I don’t believe he even wore a full uniform like the regulars do. He wasn’t a full time, paid cop. Nor did he ever say he was. He volunteered his time to help people and that’s extremely honorable. 🫡

[@adamcuneo7189]

@@colt10mmsecurity68 It is 🙂🫡

[@davidcaron714]

Smoking pot with Hickok never gets old! Love this gun!

[@benniebuggs8221]

same firearm used by Richard Roundtree in the original Shaft. I picked up the Colt Cobra. Same firearm. Different metal. Made me first fall in love with wheel guns.

[@josephsjourney3387]

I have a rock island M206 which is a clone of this. Love it.

[@alliwantisfinancialstabili7414]

The DS has been on my wishlist for a couple years, always loved the idea of a snub nose 6 shot carry gun. I managed to find one for $550 at a gun show back in 2022, a 1994 4th Issue DS. The Pachmayr grips with the Colt medallion just looks so nice. One day I’m hoping to acquire a 3rd Issue with the factory wood grips.

[@universumaeternalisfirmus]

God Bless America

[@TomKappeln]

Amen from a German guy in Poland ❤🇺🇸

[@HANKSANDY69420]

@@TomKappeln *_what-_*

[@Stew-rl9qk]

Which one? The fallen angel is the most loving. The Abrahamic “father” is a bit of a monster.

[@Mojooverlord]

I've got a snub nosed SW Model 10. I love it.

[@LuisManuel-qq4bm]

Hello, I am a very fan of yours. Greeting from Málaga Spain.

[@N-TOTAL-DARKNESS]

For all those that’s old enough to remember the TV show, I shoot like the Oh So Skilled Barnaby Jones. 😂

[@dancook8583]

Wasn't old Barnaby packing a .32? Seems to me I remember him mentioning it on one of the episodes?

[@LouisMiller-m2w]

Bought one exactly like yours in the late 70's. Replaced my J frame which I found to be miserable to shoot and inaccurate because of that. I even have the same Pachmayr stocks on it. It was/is a dream to carry and to shoot. Carried it 13 years in a Desantis holster as a duty weapon.

[@woodrowbrimm2805]

I looked up the specs for .38 SPCL.+P and 9mm ammo. A 124 gr. 9mm and a 124 gr. .38 +P are almost identical as are the 147 gr. 9mm and the 145 gr. .38 +P . The advantage goes to the .38 +P because it can handle a MUCH Wider variety of Bullet weights and can be loaded down without causing malfunctions .I've got a Taurus Convertible with cylinders for 9mm and .38 /.357 and both cartridges print to the same point of aim .

[@aleskcoker]

love you, Hickok! you're the reason i only use ballistol!!!

[@obito55]

Funny I just bought a heritage Roscoe the other day seems like the detective snubbies are making a come back 😎👌🏽

[@Wild_Bill57]

Liked your remark about the Kimber K6, got the K6SX. As soon as I saw that Detective’s special, I thought of my Kimber.

[@jonathansongco4302]

Excellent!

[@aarondavis9664]

Hickok you got a million shell casings your walking on in your yard 😂😂