I've got a '78 Colt Detective Special and have been looking for grips for it. My question is; Is this a D frame? I thought that they used two frames for the DS.
For factory and other grips for your DS, see here. I've bought several sets from them. Also, for a very good economical grip, CDNN has a bunch for less than $10, including Pachmayr Compac's, etc.
There is no "DS" frame. There is a "SF" (Small Frame) frame that took the place of the "D" frame that the new Detective Special and Magnum Carry was built on.
Here's a pic that shows the difference between the older model grip frames for the Detective Special, Agent and Cobra and the shorter grip frame of the shrouded barrel models.
Good illustration. I wonder why your Detective special doesn't have the leaf spring like mine does? Mine is 1966, 2nd issue. Is yours a different action inside — a newer version?
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