Anecdotal information suggests that current gunsmiths will say, “Sure, go ahead. The first snubnosed revolvers were the 6 shot, 3" barreled Colt Single Action Army revolvers made without ejector rods, officially called the "Sheriff's Model," and the "Storekeeper's Model", also unofficially known as the "Banker's Special." A great addition to … However, there are a number of significant internal differences between the Taurus 85 and similar Smith & Wesson revolvers.All of the traits that make snubnosed revolvers ideal for concealed carry also make them excellent trail guns.
For alloy frame guns such as the Agent, Viper or Cobra, the recommended number of rounds between inspections is 1,000.
Up for sale is this nice Colt Official Police. The cylinder rotates clockwise, unlike Smith & Wesson revolvers. It is a classic-style, swing out cylinder, double action compact revolver with fixed blade front sight and notch-style rear sights and full lenght ejector rod. It was designed for ease of carry and concealment.
I certainly would be hesitant to use any +P rounds in a first or second issue weapon, but assuming that there were no changes in the Diamondback throughout its production life and I dont think there were Id think that any Detective Special made during that same timeframe would be suitable for limited firing of +P ammo. Though originally offered in.32 caliber, the most common of the Colt Detective Specials were chambered for the.38 Special cartridge fed from a 6-shot cylinder and had a 2-inch barrel.
“Effective” range is actually a mix of variables that can include factors individual to the shooter. The 4¾" barrel models were known as the "Gunfighter" model. Typically, used pricing ranges from about $250 to about $450 and even to $650 (asking price), depending on age, the generation and condition.A: The revolver was never rated for this higher power ammunition by Colt, not even the late production models. Paramount among these is the.38 special snub-nosed revolver. The Detective Special models were also available in other calibers.– Jim Wilson, writing in the May, 2003, “Shooting Times:The original square butt configuration was the most common revolver shown in detective movies during the late 20’s through the early 50’s though the first issue (generation) was only manufactured for about 10 years. Snubnosed revolvers were extremely popular in the United States until the 1950s and 60s, when most states passed laws limiting or prohibiting the The increased demand for snubnosed revolvers has been met with the introduction of numerous new models from Most manufacturers now produce snubnosed revolvers in larger calibers than before, such as The new design was introduced at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) convention in 1950, and was favorably received. In all, there were four generations of the Detective Special by the time production ended. In geat condition, nice and tight, very little wear overall. That is why it is far larger than necessary for the powder charge it contains. the Detective Special, Police Positive and Diamondback, should be inspected by a gunsmith after firing 2,000 to 3,000 rounds of +P. The 638 has been a perennial favorite for concealed carry and plainclothes police for decades.
No problem.” This, of course, is an easily denied statement since there is nothing in Colt’s literature to confirm or deny this position.The use of ammo for which this model firearm (or any firearm) has not been rated is not recommended.
It’s still a viable self-defense cartridge even in the shorter barrels that most people use for a concealed carry gun.