Colt Detective Special 3rd Series

[Pokem807]

As I mentioned in my thread about 442s, I ended up with a beautiful 1977 Colt DS. The funny thing is that I walked into the pawn shop to look at an Armscor M206 and walked out with the Colt for an extra $200.

Even though it's in excellent condition, I've decided that I will carry it on occasion. If any of you have a favorite snubby holster, either OWB or IWB, I'd love to see them.

Also, even though I like the wood grips, they just don't feel right. I'm debating between Tyler T-grips and maybe a Pachmayr Compac grip. Any opinions are welcome.

I'll try to add pics shortly.




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[Pokem807]

Here are some pics. They don't do it justice, but I had to show it off.

 

[Hobbes]

Very nice

I have a Commando model from the same period.
Identacle to the DS except for black matte finish rather than deep blued.

I have some Pachmayer grips on it that feel great in the hand.
They do give the revolver a slightly larger profile though.

 

[$$$$$]

I have one exactly like yours, except in nickel finish. I think it's a 1973. I've had it for a few years and I'm not crazy about the grips either but have left it as is.

 

[ronny]

Try Simply Rugged for a holster; Silver Dollar Pancake which can be both IWB and OWB.

 

[Junior Bonner]

Top one is a Kramer pancake, OWB for my Bulldogs.

 

[ronny]

http://www.simplyrugged.com/ecommer...aled-Carry-Holster.cfm?item_id=152&parent=669

 

[Pokem807]

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm wearing a Simply Rugged belt right now, and had a Silver Dollar for a GP100 that I sold. Right now I'm trying to find something a little more old school like a Bucheimer or Lewis, but I'm not having much luck. Tomorrow I'm going back to the pawn shop to dig through the used holster bin.

 

[ronny]

That's probably your smartest move.

 

[Buzzdraw]

Try shooting your DS with the factory wood grips first. Those Gen 3 grips work well for many. If you decide not to use them be sure to carefully save the wood. They are pretty pricey to replace.