First Colt: Range Report

doc540 · April 16, 2008, 09:13 PM

Bought a blue, Detective Special from an online forum member who'd bobbed the hammer and did a trigger/action job on it. It has the factory rubber grips and appears to be a 1978 model with an "S" serial number.

I've been shooting and carrying a nickel, Smith 36 with boot grips, semi-bobbed hammer, and a trigger job. I thought I could shoot it well.

Enter the Colt.
There's just no comparison in my confidence and ability to shoot it. I'd read about the superior Colt accuracy, but now I've experienced it. I ended up shooting it double action at 15 yards and was still able to group COM shots. Right out of the chute, and I mean within a dozen rounds I was shooting accurately and confidently.

I'll be adding Jim Badger boot grips because they're more compact, and I have to carry in a SmartCarry.

But friends and neighbors, from here on out the badguys better think twice because I'll be carrying a COLT.

tipoc · April 16, 2008, 09:40 PM

It is hard to beat that line of Colts. They are midway in size between the S&W J frame and the K frame. This makes them only a little less handy than the J but pays off in one extra round and better handling.

I'm glad you like it but disappointed that you let the "secret" out.

tipoc

3-fitty-7 · April 16, 2008, 10:34 PM

welcome to the club buddy, colts are a very expensive habit, i don't know if you read my anaconda first impressions thread but it seems that every time i try to purchase a new toy, it turns into a colt. congrats on your new purchase!

gvf · April 17, 2008, 02:49 AM

I've got a Detective too, mine's a Series II, 1961. Love it.

Here's a good article on the Detective from Guns & Ammo awhile back. http://www.gunsandammomag.com/classics/ct0507/

April 16, 2008, 09:13 PM	#1
doc540 Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,339	First Colt: Range Report Bought a blue, Detective Special from an online forum member who'd bobbed the hammer and did a trigger/action job on it. It has the factory rubber grips and appears to be a 1978 model with an "S" serial number. I've been shooting and carrying a nickel, Smith 36 with boot grips, semi-bobbed hammer, and a trigger job. I thought I could shoot it well. Enter the Colt. There's just no comparison in my confidence and ability to shoot it. I'd read about the superior Colt accuracy, but now I've experienced it. I ended up shooting it double action at 15 yards and was still able to group COM shots. Right out of the chute, and I mean within a dozen rounds I was shooting accurately and confidently. I'll be adding Jim Badger boot grips because they're more compact, and I have to carry in a SmartCarry. But friends and neighbors, from here on out the badguys better think twice because I'll be carrying a COLT.

April 16, 2008, 09:40 PM	#2
tipoc Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2004 Location: Redwood City, Ca. Posts: 1,942	It is hard to beat that line of Colts. They are midway in size between the S&W J frame and the K frame. This makes them only a little less handy than the J but pays off in one extra round and better handling. I'm glad you like it but disappointed that you let the "secret" out. tipoc

April 16, 2008, 10:34 PM	#3
3-fitty-7 Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2006 Location: philadelphia Posts: 276	welcome to the club buddy, colts are a very expensive habit, i don't know if you read my anaconda first impressions thread but it seems that every time i try to purchase a new toy, it turns into a colt. congrats on your new purchase!

April 17, 2008, 02:49 AM	#4
gvf Junior member Join Date: July 31, 2006 Posts: 1,226	I've got a Detective too, mine's a Series II, 1961. Love it. Here's a good article on the Detective from Guns & Ammo awhile back. http://www.gunsandammomag.com/classics/ct0507/