Couldn't resist -- New Colt!

[rodc13]

Well, I went to the gun show here in San Antonio, determined to come home with a Smith & Wesson J-Frame, probably a 442, to use as a carry piece while my right arm is on the mend. I've been carrying my young bride's Cobra, but I knew it wasn't fair for me to deprive her of it for long. I'm considerate like that.

So I checked J-Frame prices on line, read lots of reviews, looked at pictures, got a pocket-full of cash, and had my plan. It lasted all of 20 minutes.

For what should I happen upon but a new-in-box, unfired, with all paperwork and manuals, Colt Detective Special. It's a 1993 model, the 4th Issue (which is just like the 3rd Issue, except with Colt-logoed Pachmayr grips standard). I looked at it, held it, talked price with the individual (not a dealer) selling it, even stepped back and talked with a holster vendor for a bit. Then I looked back at the booth and saw another fellow looking at it. As soon as he stepped away (without buying it - whew!), I was back. The power of cash spoke and it was mine!

I've been wanting another Dick Special ever since I sold mine years ago at a time of financial need, and I never found the right weapon when I had the right cash, until now.

Ladies & Gentlemen, meet my new CCW:


And here's the catalyst for the grand plan (and the latest in orthopaedic fashion):

[DefensiveCarry.com]

[fatboy97]

Very cool - and I mean both pictures... I guess if I would have to have a cast on my arm it might as well look good, and that does look GOOD!!!

[P95Carry]

It seems you lucked out bigtime on that ...... and it's unlikely you'll lose a cent on it.

Hope the arm gets on well - once you can use it again - building it up can be done by shooting (carefully at first).

[falcon1]

Congratulations, and get well soon!

[pogo2]

I bought one of those new in 1993, and still use it. From time to time I carry it, as it conceals very well in a DeSantis belt scabbard holster. The gun has a great trigger in either single or double action, and a nice blue job.

[ak-kev]

Thats awesome Rod, I love it. You did very well.

[maclean3]

Beautiful gun, I've always wanted one of those myself. Looks like the right arm's dressed for deer season too.
Jack

[OD*]

Get lookin' Colt, get well soonest!

[srfl]

Sorry about the arm....congrats about the gun!

I had a first generation DS back in the mid-80's....like a knucklehead, I sold it. I now have a mint (in the box) early-80's (?) vintage Colt Agent.

[Dakotaranger]

Wow. As far as the cast your ready for deer season

[JimmyC4]

Nice piece, Rod. Dam, everybody around here is buying snubbies...I think I better go shopping tomorrow.

[vic2367]

good looking colt...im also gonna get a nice snubbie next,,,

[done_chasing]

Very wise choice...I have two Det. Spec., blue and nickel...keeping these to help pay for the kids college fund LOL!

[pistola]

Nice Sixshooter!

[XD Joe]

Wow! That snubbies recoil must be something if it put you in a cast!

Just kiddin'; Very nice gun!