Detective Special

[Guest GallatinTN]

Just got done cleaning my S&W 38 Detective Special. It's not high tech, but it is a sexy gun.

[Hgunner]

I thought the S&W was a Chief's Special and the Colt's were Detective Special's?

[Garufa]

I thought the S&W was a Chief's Special and the Colt's were Detective Special's?

You are correct.

Where are the pictures Gallatin?

[Guest GallatinTN]

Your right. It is a Colt. It was a friend of mine mom's gun and was given to me after she died. Just tucked it away until recently and always assumed it was a S&W. Boy the writing is small.

[Hgunner]

I was a wee bit confused, the Colt Detective Specials are nice.

[Guest GallatinTN]

I am trying to post pics. What is the secret?

[Garufa]

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/tgo-forum-support/28387-faq-how-do-i-post-pictures.html

I prefer photobucket (http://photobucket.com), but they all get the job done.

Edited March 9, 2010 by Garufa

[Guest GallatinTN]

Ok here they are...

http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae80/rcdabio/Stuff/jpg.jpg

[gotigers]

How long has it been tucked away? I couldn't have resisted. I would have been shootin it. Nice.

[Guest GallatinTN]

Over ten years. I just bought ammo for it, boy is the ammo for a .38 expensive. 32.97/100 WWB at wally world.

[Garufa]

Over ten years. I just bought ammo for it, boy is the ammo for a .38 expensive. 32.97/100 WWB at wally world.

You won't find it any cheaper and lucky you did.

[kb4ns]

Nice 'volver, GallatinTN. I have a 3rd issue like yours, but in nickel. Sweet little gun. I've thought about trading or selling it since I don't carry it often, but I just can't bring myself to part with it.

[gotigers]

Nice 'volver, GallatinTN. I have a 3rd issue like yours, but in nickel. Sweet little gun. I've thought about trading or selling it since I don't carry it often, but I just can't bring myself to part with it.

If you decide to, PM me.

[Guest RGL01]

Over ten years. I just bought ammo for it, boy is the ammo for a .38 expensive. 32.97/100 WWB at wally world.

Dick Special. Nice revolver. Wish it were mine. Lucky you, and nice photo.

[eapking]

Yeah, that's not a bad price actually, for 100 WWB.

[kb4ns]

If you decide to, PM me.

Doubt I could get too much for it. It has a couple of minor flaws in the finish and has a previous owner's (female) name engraved on it. Didn't bother me a bit since I've been known to give my favorite guns a girl's name (just for fun - I'm not that insane), but would likely hurt resale value.

[bvarnell]

Yeah. A little homedone engraving probable cuts the value in half.

A real shame to deface a fine Colt like that.

[kb4ns]

Yeah. A little homedone engraving probable cuts the value in half.

A real shame to deface a fine Colt like that.

It's a pro engraving job. Looks good, but still, it's not my name.

[Farman]

Gallatin,

Check online for ammo.

Magtech GG38A .38 SPL+P 125 JHP | Ammunition: Pistol / Revolver

$199 per 500 free shipping.

I've dealt with these folks before and never had a problem.

[Shima]

I've had problems with Magtech FMJs in my J frame with some of them not firing. I don't know if the primers are too hard or what, but no other brand has given me trouble. Maybe the JHPs are better, but I'm not personally gonna trust them for carry.

[Moped]

Great revolvers! I have a Colt Agent which is the same thing but with an alloy frame. Shoots like a dream, but unfortunately looks like hell. Lost a lot of the blueing. But I love it. It's my keeper.