Colt Detective Special - Better than I thought!!!

I took out my old Colt Detective Special and was surprised at the accuracy you can get from a well-made snub-nosed 38.
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[@oldcop18]

Used my issued Colt DS in a 1974 gunfight, reloading under fire, with three armed robbery suspects. It did drop one suspect, one surrendered on scene and the third one was arrested the following day seeking treatment for a GSW at a local hospital.

[@PatriotOutdoors2022]

Nice work! and thank you for your service to the community. I always support the blue and appreciate what you guys have to go through out there on the streets.

[@craigfinley2507]

​What does GSW stand for

[@craigfinley2507]

​@@PatriotOutdoors2022the s&w shoot5 shot why is that is the cylinder more bigger or better steel

[@WayneRos]

I inherited a ds from my grandpa. A leo gave it to him in 1930, so its 1st generation. My pride and joy

[@PassivePortfolios]

It's a great revolver in every way. Too bad Colt no longer makes it. All the older detectives carried ether the Colt Detective Special or S&W Model 10 snubbies loaded with 110 grain +P.

[@luisbperez368]

Back in the '90s, I transferred from the Border Patrol to the Marshals Service (back then, both services were under the USDOJ umbrella). My service weapon in the Border Patrol was a DAO Baretta .40. In the Marshals Service my duty weapon was a Ruger GP100 3” (although you could carry anything from a .38 to a .44 special, no single-action weapons were allowed). For some weird issue, my Ruger kept on biting my shooting finger, so once I graduated, I got home and got my S&W 65 3” (I was violating our weapon’s policy because the GP100 had a transfer bar as a safety and the S&W 65 did not). It took me about four months to get my Beretta DA/SA to arrive. A fellow deputy had a Colt Detective Special, which I shot and felt in love with. I could not make him part with it, and the ones in the gun dealers were asking a ridiculous amount of money, so I bought a like new S&W 638 which I carry from time to time (I retired from the USMS in late December 2017 after 30 years of combined military and civilian law enforcement). I finally bought a Colt Detective after my retirement a couple of years ago, and it shoots beautifully. Best regards, and stay safe. 🙏

[@PatriotOutdoors2022]

Well thank you for your service. I do love my Detective spec. It shoots great

[@lylesmith5079]

You might want some who can shoot test it on paper .

[@sulaco2122]

The DS was THE gun for off duty when I started LE in the late 70's, along with the Cobra. One thing was the hammer catching on clothing, but as it turned out the little red plastic switch covers, on the patrol car radio's panel switch's pulled off and fit the hammer perfectly. Infact the Sheriff did an inspection once and asked why all the radio switches were bare......LOL. They are so collectable now worth alot of money I would not sell one but keep it as a safe queen and investment.

[@PatriotOutdoors2022]

It's definitely a keeper. Shoots great and is perfect for carry when I am in a suit. Thank you for the comment

[@jeffriley-lq5np]

sinceits obvious you cant shoot very well. those sights are regulated for 258 grain at 25 yards. the thumbcocking isnt helping is it

[@Oldguy80-vh1em]

I have the gen 3 which I got in 1973. I still carry it today. Since most gun fights take place in 7 yards or less it’s more than capable

[@randyhavard6084]

Not deadly accurate? It's as deadly accurate as any other snub nose revolver.

[@screamingnighthog7155]

My favorite TV cop Joe Friday carried one. Just the facts, ma'am.

[@PatriotOutdoors2022]

It was used in many police shows and police movies back in the day

[@jeffriley-lq5np]

fitz may have built 75 actual fitz guns. pro tip… the bullets go wherever the front sights pointed when the hammer falls.

[@turkey0165]

I don't care for the model that you have of the Colt Detective Special, but prefer those that were made in the 1960s before the modifications! Great in your face wheel gun for self protection!

[@kevinmccarey5015]

Hello to you, I had this exact gun in my hand today at my local gun shop. Very cool, spotless, beautiful blued and just an all round great piece of memobilia. Glad I found you today Be well

[@PatriotOutdoors2022]

That’s awesome! It is a fun little shooter. Thank you for the comment!

[@invisibletosociety8338]

I love Colt but have a Taurus budget, unfortunately. Thank you for sharing the neat little revolver.

[@PatriotOutdoors2022]

Nothing wrong with Taurus, I've had a few and they were good little shooters. Thank you for the comment

[@cleondubois1270]

I have a Gen-4 with the Pachmayr grips made in 1994.. Believe the Gen-4s were made in 93, 94 & 95. Bought it lightly used around that time. Believe I paid about 150.00 for it.

[@PatriotOutdoors2022]

What a great deal for a Colt firearm!

[@TheBandit59]

we use to have to qualify with that gun at 25 yards if you wanted to carry one, and we did, some guys couldn’t do it, but most did

[@PatriotOutdoors2022]

It was a lot more accurate than I thought it would be.

[@kylewood8327]

I started with revolvers! They are meant for series shooters, not the spray are prayers! Nice video…

[@PatriotOutdoors2022]

Thank you for the comment!!! I appreciate your input.

[@michaelschaffer9165]

That sir is a fine revolver.

[@PatriotOutdoors2022]

Thank you sir and thank you for the comment, they really help the channel to grow

[@MojoDevirus]

That is a beautiful piece. =)

[@PatriotOutdoors2022]

Thank you

[@rickrogers819]

Nice

[@PatriotOutdoors2022]

Thanks Bro

[@suggestivenoise]

Impressive knowledge 👏

[@suggestivenoise]

Very cool, got 357? 🇺🇲

[@PatriotOutdoors2022]

That's another caliber that I don't have.....yet

[@michaelshaffer8451]

.357 in that frame size is painful. Even a K-Frame Smith will leave your hand begging for mercy after finishing a box of .357.

[@PatriotOutdoors2022]

@@michaelshaffer8451 I am willing to give it a try though..LOL

[@sulaco2122]

@@PatriotOutdoors2022Colt did make a SS DS in .357 forget what they called it in 90's I think but they only made them for less than a year and are now very rare.

[@PatriotOutdoors2022]

@@sulaco2122 I'm keeping my eye out for one that is affordable