Picked up my .38 snubie.

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tj3006
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Picked up my .38 snubie. Aug 24, 2024 16:01:53 GMT -5 dougader and argentino like this

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Post by tj3006 on Aug 24, 2024 16:01:53 GMT -5

It is a 1971 vintage Colt detective special.
A little bluing loss here and there but it will serve the purpose well.
Ordered a Silver dollar pancake in black with the flower carving.
I like the front sight. The last DS I had was a half moon. This one is half moon on the muzzle end but flat ceraited on the back end.
a bit of nail polish will make it even better...tj

Last Edit: Aug 28, 2024 9:41:35 GMT -5 by tj3006

ezekiel38
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Picked up my .38 snubie. Sept 19, 2024 23:02:49 GMT -5

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Post by ezekiel38 on Sept 19, 2024 23:02:49 GMT -5

Don't be surprised if it shoots high. Like 6" at 7 yds and 12" at 15 yds. Some of the early shrouded barrel DSes front sights were too short. Colt solved the problem by squeezing the front sight and making them taller. Again I'm speaking of the shrouded barrel model. I think their first year out was 72? Easy fix if you have one of those early ones.