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GunNut
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Ric,
I really like the look with the Badger grips....
Steve
I really like the look with the Badger grips....
Steve
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Robo_Railer
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Consistency is very often a Very Good Thing™.
I hate to admit that I don't remember when I got my DS, but I know it was made in 1976. It could stand refinishing, and the red insert that the previous owner had added to the front sight fell out long ago. I used to carry it quite a bit when I lived in another state. It either went as a backup for my Python or 1911A1, or sometimes all by itself, with a couple of HKS speedloaders.
I'm looking into ankle and/or "belly band" holsters to go back to having the DS as a regular part of my wardrobe.
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GunNut
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My only worry with carrying the DS is rust. Over the past year i've switched over to Glocks for carry so i don't have to worry about the finish and corrosion.
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Hi , I carry My Colt Det. Special in My front jeans pocket every time I'm out riding My Motorcycle. Switch off between the Colt and a CZ RAMI any other time . I also have the grips from Badger on My SS colt and they feel great. The little gun shoots great . Mine was manufactured in the 90's .......WVleo
Hi , I carry My Colt Det. Special in My front jeans pocket every time I'm out riding My Motorcycle. Switch off between the Colt and a CZ RAMI any other time . I also have the grips from Badger on My SS colt and they feel great. The little gun shoots great . Mine was manufactured in the 90's .......WVleo
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Gun nut-
Send it to Walt Birdsong for his Black-T finish, never worry about rust again. Color is a soft charcoal black.
Send it to Walt Birdsong for his Black-T finish, never worry about rust again. Color is a soft charcoal black.
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That Black-T sounds good. It got a mention in this American Handgunner article, as well as a 2005 THR thread.
Along the lines of "get any mods done before you send it for refinishing," what might be done to have a little better sight alignment on a DS? I'm not looking to do a bunch of bullseye shooting with it, but to have something that gets lined up properly "right quick." That little notch on the rear of a DS may be snag-proof, but I don't think it could be made to fit even a white outline.
If Advantage Tactical ever gets around to making these for Colt revolvers, I'd love to put a set on my Python. Something similar for the DS would make me a happy shooter.
Along the lines of "get any mods done before you send it for refinishing," what might be done to have a little better sight alignment on a DS? I'm not looking to do a bunch of bullseye shooting with it, but to have something that gets lined up properly "right quick." That little notch on the rear of a DS may be snag-proof, but I don't think it could be made to fit even a white outline.
If Advantage Tactical ever gets around to making these for Colt revolvers, I'd love to put a set on my Python. Something similar for the DS would make me a happy shooter.
deputy tom
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GN,I've owned a few Dick Spl's. but found I shot the S&W J-frames better.Just fit Vs. all else.Good luck with your new prize.tom.
Ala Dan
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2-2nd Series Colt Dick Specials w/ 3-series Colt Agent
Not really a good pic because of very poor lighting; but some fine snubs
are pictured here:
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'71 2nd series (1947- 1972) COLT Detective Special factory nickel
and test fired only six times.
'66 2nd series (1947-1972) COLT Detective Special
'72 3rd series early production COLT Agent; with high polished blue
finish, NOT parkerized. enjoy~!
Not really a good pic because of very poor lighting; but some fine snubs
are pictured here:
Top to Bottom:
'71 2nd series (1947- 1972) COLT Detective Special factory nickel
and test fired only six times.
'66 2nd series (1947-1972) COLT Detective Special
'72 3rd series early production COLT Agent; with high polished blue
finish, NOT parkerized. enjoy~!
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PX15
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Love mine...
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Serpico
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I'm torn looks wise...I think the 3rd gen is a bit more streamlined but the 2nd gen has that old black Bogey/Cagneygangster fim noir look to it....
CZ 75 BD
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Not much of a photo, but ...
How about them pimp grips?
How about them pimp grips?
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GunNut
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I prefer the looks of the 3rd Gen guns with the enclosed ejector rod, but don't dislike the older guns.
I think i'll pass on the pimp grips on my Colt DS.
Steve
I think i'll pass on the pimp grips on my Colt DS.
Steve
PX15
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FWIW:
I have found that for that "quick" trip to the convenience store nothing is easier than just picking up my old Cobra, or S&W Bodyguard w/Barami Hip Grips on them, sliding either in my waistband and taking off.. If you can leave your shirt out of your pants, or have a jacket, coat, etc. either the Cobra or Bodyguard is well concealed and instantly accessable.
Barami's aren't the prettiest grips in town, but they function perfectly for what they were designed to do.
Just another option..
JP
I have found that for that "quick" trip to the convenience store nothing is easier than just picking up my old Cobra, or S&W Bodyguard w/Barami Hip Grips on them, sliding either in my waistband and taking off.. If you can leave your shirt out of your pants, or have a jacket, coat, etc. either the Cobra or Bodyguard is well concealed and instantly accessable.
Barami's aren't the prettiest grips in town, but they function perfectly for what they were designed to do.
Just another option..
JP
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