Colt Detective Special, And A Safety Alert

I've been fortunate to get another great looking Colt DS. I also wanted to share a near miss at the range.

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[terrryc]

I paid $350 for my Dick's Special at a reputable gun store. I can't decide whether to leave it funky or get it re-blued. When you re-blue them, they are pretty BUT they are NOT in the original blue from the Colt factory. I had another one re-done. It looks great, the bluing is almost black. I don't know if that hurt the re-sale value. Anybody have an idea? Three inchers are VERY rare. How about a Smith Model 10 instead?

[GunznGear]

@terrryc I've always been told that if you re-blue the gun, then it looses "collector value." I guess you need to decide what you want; a collectors piece, or a gun that you use and enjoy. There really is no wrong answer

[bluedogguy]

I'm glad you weren't injured - great awareness on your part. I'm also glad the gun wasn't damaged, as I own a 3rd gen as well. They aren't making those any more and each one is special. Hope things work out for you and the pistol.

[GunznGear]

@bluedogguy They are very nice. Thanks

[terrryc]

Thank you for your warning. You probably saved a number of us the agony of a severe accident because of this ammo problem. I just bought a used Dick's Special this morning. it fired fine through six rounds, so I'm sure it's OK. But it IS getting checked by a gunsmith......DON'T SHOOT OTHER PEOPLE'S RE-LOADS!!!!

[GunznGear]

@terrryc good advice!

[GunznGear]

@roaringwaterbay As I said in the vid, I traded for it. I don't know the "blue book value" Since they haven't been made for a long time, I suggest checking the different auction websites.

[roaringwaterbay]

very nice revolver; where did you find it? i want one (in the three inch barrel). what is the blue book value for a Colt detective special in the three inch rendering?

[catnap24]

put a blank shell in it......

[GunznGear]

@redhotchilininja I think the only difference btwn the Agent and the Detective Special is the Agent has a aluminium frame. Great guns!! Thanks