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fnewguy · June 28, 2008, 02:11 PM

I'm looking for some opinions from people who've may have owned either a Colt Mustang .380, and/or a Colt detective Special as a CCW. I have yet to acutally handle a detective special, i only know what i've read and seen online.
At some point, I hope to have both guns, and which gun i get first will really depend on whichever deal crosses my path soonest. However, whether i decide on the mustang or the dick special for my concealed carry gun will definfitely inspire me to hunt for one or the other.

I have, however, recently come across a nickel mustang in "excellent" condition. Wow, the Colt Mustang felt unbelievable in my hand, and seemed to be the perfect size for pocket carry. How do they shoot? Because this will only be my second gun, so I definitely plan to shoot it some too.

Which is the nicer gun to shoot, the Colt Mustang, or the Colt Detective Special? And which is better/easier/more comfortable/more concealable;the dick special or the mustang???

June 28, 2008, 02:11 PM	#1
fnewguy Member Join Date: May 28, 2008 Posts: 51	CCW: Colt Mustang vs. Colt Detective Special I'm looking for some opinions from people who've may have owned either a Colt Mustang .380, and/or a Colt detective Special as a CCW. I have yet to acutally handle a detective special, i only know what i've read and seen online. At some point, I hope to have both guns, and which gun i get first will really depend on whichever deal crosses my path soonest. However, whether i decide on the mustang or the dick special for my concealed carry gun will definfitely inspire me to hunt for one or the other. I have, however, recently come across a nickel mustang in "excellent" condition. Wow, the Colt Mustang felt unbelievable in my hand, and seemed to be the perfect size for pocket carry. How do they shoot? Because this will only be my second gun, so I definitely plan to shoot it some too. Which is the nicer gun to shoot, the Colt Mustang, or the Colt Detective Special? And which is better/easier/more comfortable/more concealable;the dick special or the mustang???