The open-front trigger guard could allow the mouth of a holster, or of a pocket, to be snagged/caught by the trigger, which would then move the trigger in the most dangerous direction, as the gun is pushed into the holster/pocket. Holding thumb pressure against the back of the trigger keeps that hammer safely down, until such time as the user can recognize the mistake, and re-holster.
Fitz Special Reproduction
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The open-front trigger guard could allow the mouth of a holster, or of a pocket, to be snagged/caught by the trigger, which would then move the trigger in the most dangerous direction, as the gun is pushed into the holster/pocket. Holding thumb pressure against the back of the trigger keeps that hammer safely down, until such time as the user can recognize the mistake, and re-holster.
As already noted FitzGerald had big hands. I have read that the first "Fitz Specials" were built on the Colt New Service, the largest DA revolver available at the time. He carried his cut down versions (and yes there were two of them) in the front pockets of his heavy overcoat, worn in the cold winters in New England.
On a personal note, with no offense intended toward the OP or his creation, I have never understood the need or desire to butcher a DA revolver in this fashion. And yes I am aware of both Colt 1911s and even Colt SAAs receiving this treatment. Don't understand that compulsion either and in fact am angered to see a SAA treated that way. Borders on sacrilege.
YMMV,
Dave
On a personal note, with no offense intended toward the OP or his creation, I have never understood the need or desire to butcher a DA revolver in this fashion. And yes I am aware of both Colt 1911s and even Colt SAAs receiving this treatment. Don't understand that compulsion either and in fact am angered to see a SAA treated that way. Borders on sacrilege.
YMMV,
Dave
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I agree. The only Fitz Special the interests me at all, and then only as a bona fide collector's item, is a factory Colt.
Yes, there are such things and they are identifiable. Also fakeable, but maybe a letter would show up a real one.
The worst thing I have seen in the field was a pair of 6 1/2" Smith and Wesson N frames either .44 Special Target or .38-44 Outdoorsman, with the trigger guards sawn out. No other modification, hammer spurs still in place.
Yes, there are such things and they are identifiable. Also fakeable, but maybe a letter would show up a real one.
The worst thing I have seen in the field was a pair of 6 1/2" Smith and Wesson N frames either .44 Special Target or .38-44 Outdoorsman, with the trigger guards sawn out. No other modification, hammer spurs still in place.
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