info about a colt detective special 38spl

Strat · April 29, 2010, 02:27 PM

I want to know about this gun I've bought. I think it's a pre 1954 Colt Detective Special. I want to use it as a concel carry. Will the loads of today be too hot for this gun? Ser# 98007x.

Strat

oneounceload · April 29, 2010, 03:58 PM

http://proofhouse.com/colt/index.html

will tell you the date/year of manufacture.

I have a first year production DS and I will not shoot anything but factory 148WC or my own light reloads through it - (family heirloom)

Casimer · April 29, 2010, 04:06 PM

It's my understanding that those manufactured prior to '72, their 3rd variation, ARE NOT rated for +P. So stick with standard pressure ammo. Not that the revolver is going to explode, but it will loosen up.

Scorch · April 29, 2010, 05:40 PM

When in doubt, shoot the ammo it was designed to shoot. I have a box of 1951 production 38 Special Police Service 158 gr lead bullet cartridges I would be happy to sell to you.

Strat · April 30, 2010, 01:38 PM

Hey Guys,

Thanks for the info! I thought that I needed to stay with the low pressure ammo.

There is a lot of wisdom in "The Firing Line".

I don't care what they say, you guys are first class!!

April 29, 2010, 02:27 PM	#1
Strat Member Join Date: December 5, 2009 Posts: 22	info about a colt detective special 38spl I want to know about this gun I've bought. I think it's a pre 1954 Colt Detective Special. I want to use it as a concel carry. Will the loads of today be too hot for this gun? Ser# 98007x. Strat __________________ Strat

April 30, 2010, 01:38 PM	#5
Strat Member Join Date: December 5, 2009 Posts: 22	Hey Guys, Thanks for the info! I thought that I needed to stay with the low pressure ammo. There is a lot of wisdom in "The Firing Line". I don't care what they say, you guys are first class!! __________________ Strat

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April 29, 2010, 03:58 PM	#2
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	http://proofhouse.com/colt/index.html will tell you the date/year of manufacture. I have a first year production DS and I will not shoot anything but factory 148WC or my own light reloads through it - (family heirloom)

April 29, 2010, 04:06 PM	#3
Casimer Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2007 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 1,918	It's my understanding that those manufactured prior to '72, their 3rd variation, ARE NOT rated for +P. So stick with standard pressure ammo. Not that the revolver is going to explode, but it will loosen up.