Gear: .38 Detective Special

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.38 Detective Special

Category: Firearms, Tasers & Accessories
Subcategory: Handguns
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    pargoff, Thu, 03 May 2007 17:02:24 UTC.

    This was my father's service revolver.

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    boom_er1, Wed, 06 Jun 2007 03:42:59 UTC.

    I now own one very similar, a Colt Agent. It used to be my grandfathers and is now mine.

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    Catlette, Sun, 02 Sep 2007 23:42:06 UTC.

    I own a S&W 38 5 shot with a 4" barrel. Its called a "Ladies handgun". Its loaded with hollow points. I'm a survivor so I only have it for protection only. I'm not a gun enthusiatic at all. I don't like loud noises but I don't plan on being a victim either. Hopefully, I'll never have to use it. I didn't see a pic of MY GUN in here, this is close to it.

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    acclauhs, Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:18:34 UTC.

    Great bug. I picked up a well loved one and I use it as a glovebox pistol. It shoots very accurately at 7 yards and decently at 10 yards. Past that it is a little questionable.

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    sipowitz65, Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:27:17 UTC.

    I have one that is 35 years old. It is tip top besides holster wear. If I didnt carry a larger caliber off duty this is what I would carry.

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    Professorley, Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:35:30 UTC.

    I have carried one of these for many years. Never have to worry about a slide jam or a bullet getting jammed. A semi auto is great for a back up but when I am out all alone I prefer a revolver. This Colt, like me, has been around forever.

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    Angley, Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:32:55 UTC.

    One of the first firearms I ever used -- was what we carried in AFOSI before the cut down version of the .45. I absolutely LOVED it!

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    excop23260, Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:17:26 UTC.

    ACCURATE, dependable and reliable under almost all conditions, this weapon also conceals well and actually resists rust during humid summers in the old, pre-airconditioned Virginia summers. Only thing I dont really like all that much is the trigger squeeze - it starts out stiff-ish, and gets a tad softer as we go along.

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    DGM, Sat, 16 Feb 2008 03:47:01 UTC.

    Hey, where do you put the bullets? I don't see the mag port!!!

    Haha, no seriously, good gun. I don't care for revolvers because automatic springs eat up some of the weapon's recoil, and I just find them easier to work with in a tactical situation. And, personally, the .38 Special isn't much better than the 9x19....it lacks stopping power.

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    BCPS, Tue, 13 May 2008 02:04:11 UTC.

    I would not want this gun in a heated protracted firefight but I own a dick special and love it. I purchased mine when I graduated the academy and it has been with me every day I have worked the street. It would in no way ever replace my primary duty weapon but it is a wonderful back up gun. Small enough to fit in a pocket where it is retrievable in a fight for your life, but big enough to pack enough of a punch to help get you out of trouble. I prefered a revolver for a back up because of the special job it has to perform.

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    Ponycar, Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:30:02 UTC.

    Great off duty carry gun that is lightweight and easy to conceal.

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    Ralph8119, Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:26:07 UTC.

    I once own this wonderful weapon, a bit heavy but super knock down power!

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