forindooruseonly
Member
- Joined
- Oct 3, 2009
- Messages
- 1,076
Hey everyone, I've got some questions about the Colt Detective Special. I was given a 2nd generation DS by my father years ago, and just bought a 3rd generation. Aside from the difference in ejector shroud and the grips, what changed between the two versions? What prompted the change? Cost cutting or just marketing?
My older one dates from the early 60s, while the newer one is from 1975. Is there going to be a difference in quality between the two? I haven't gotten mine through the FFL yet, but am curious as to what the consensus is on the quality of the 3rd generation revolvers. Is there anything I need to look for aside from the standard Colt timing and lockup?
Any wisdom or info about the 70's Detective Specials would interest me, thanks.
My older one dates from the early 60s, while the newer one is from 1975. Is there going to be a difference in quality between the two? I haven't gotten mine through the FFL yet, but am curious as to what the consensus is on the quality of the 3rd generation revolvers. Is there anything I need to look for aside from the standard Colt timing and lockup?
Any wisdom or info about the 70's Detective Specials would interest me, thanks.