MrFox
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I recently went on a quest for a pocketable pistola. I went to my favorite local gun store and tried out quite a few. The usual gambit of 442, 642, Tauri offerings, NAA guardian, LCP, LCR, P-3AT, one of those tiny little 22s, an M40 and M36 S&W, whatever the ultra light 357 snub is, Bond Arms derringer, you know, the usual. I even tried to shove a Glock 26 and an M&P9c into my pocket without much luck.
As I was contemplating and pondering life in general (like we all do at the gun counter), I saw an odd looking revolver tucked into the corner of the case. I inquired and out came what looked like a parkerized Colt. It fit my hand better than the 442 and LCR I had myself narrowed down to, provided one extra round for whatever that’s worth, had decent sights, fit in my pocket, heavier, and had a price tag that was almost fully half of everything else. And, it passed the revolver check out with semi-impressive results for such a low-cost revolver.
I bought it. That was unusual because I generally research a lot before I make a decision, but I figured if anything I could return it towards something else. So, my researched turned up little except that the Armscor that looked so much like a Colt Detective Special, was in fact made on the same machines and under license from Colt. It is NOT rated for +P, just like the DS. However, I think with limited use it should be safe.
I finally got a chance to take it to the range with some standard 38 special loads, and was very impressed. The useable sights provided a great sight picture for a snubbie. The recoil was very manageable due to the extra weight, and the trigger was better than expected.
From 7-8 yards I was able to keep all rounds in the black with some effort. Towards the end of my shooting, I was making some very tight 3 and 4 round groups. With rapid fire, the group opened up, but that was no surprise. (DISCLAIMER: The first and only handgun I shot for a very long time was a 6 inch Colt Trooper MKIII, 357 mag. I know my way around a revolver pretty well.)
I really don’t have any complaints against the Armscor 206. While it might not be a 442, it sure beats a pointy stick.
As for carry ammo, I am torn between the re-released Nyclad round and something in the +P flavor.
I would include pictures, but it’s nothing no one hasn’t already seen.
So does anyone else have one of these sleepers, or is it just me?
As I was contemplating and pondering life in general (like we all do at the gun counter), I saw an odd looking revolver tucked into the corner of the case. I inquired and out came what looked like a parkerized Colt. It fit my hand better than the 442 and LCR I had myself narrowed down to, provided one extra round for whatever that’s worth, had decent sights, fit in my pocket, heavier, and had a price tag that was almost fully half of everything else. And, it passed the revolver check out with semi-impressive results for such a low-cost revolver.
I bought it. That was unusual because I generally research a lot before I make a decision, but I figured if anything I could return it towards something else. So, my researched turned up little except that the Armscor that looked so much like a Colt Detective Special, was in fact made on the same machines and under license from Colt. It is NOT rated for +P, just like the DS. However, I think with limited use it should be safe.
I finally got a chance to take it to the range with some standard 38 special loads, and was very impressed. The useable sights provided a great sight picture for a snubbie. The recoil was very manageable due to the extra weight, and the trigger was better than expected.
From 7-8 yards I was able to keep all rounds in the black with some effort. Towards the end of my shooting, I was making some very tight 3 and 4 round groups. With rapid fire, the group opened up, but that was no surprise. (DISCLAIMER: The first and only handgun I shot for a very long time was a 6 inch Colt Trooper MKIII, 357 mag. I know my way around a revolver pretty well.)
I really don’t have any complaints against the Armscor 206. While it might not be a 442, it sure beats a pointy stick.
As for carry ammo, I am torn between the re-released Nyclad round and something in the +P flavor.
I would include pictures, but it’s nothing no one hasn’t already seen.
So does anyone else have one of these sleepers, or is it just me?
