The Detective Special uses a slightly smaller frame than the Colt Official Police or Smith & Wesson Model 10 (K-Frame) revolvers, but is larger than the five-shot Smith & Wesson Model 36/Model 38/Model 42 (J-frame) revolvers….Colt Detective Special.
| Detective Special | |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Colt |
Whats the difference between a. 38 and a. 38 Special?
38 is a caliber, a measurement of bullet diameter. . 38 Special is a cartridge, with a specific case length and chamber pressure that uses a . 38 caliber bullet.
What is a 38 Special P?
38 +P loads have increased pressures—that’s what the +P stands for—over standard . 38 Special loads. These +P rounds may not, should not, cannot be fired in standard . 38 Special revolvers for risk of damage or injury to the gun and the shooter.
What bullets does a 38 Special use?
The . 38 Special comes in a wide variety of bullet types from (FMJ) full metal jacket to (SWC) semi-wadcutter. As with most other common calibers, the FMJ and MC bullets are used for range training and qualifications. In other words, not strong on stopping prowess.
Is the Colt Detective Special A good gun?
The Detective Special is an old gun, yet it still manages to keep up in this world of wonder pocket pistols due to the demand for small and reliable pistols. I think Colt did make the right choice in resurrecting the DS for their re-entry into the double action revolver market.
What year is my Colt Detective Special?
The Colt Detective Special was first produced in 1927 and last produced in 1995….Dating Your Colt Detective Special.
| If your gun has a letter… | Go to |
|---|---|
| A (prefix) | 1969-1970 |
| B (prefix) | 1970-1972 |
| C (prefix) | 1972-1973 |
| D (prefix)* | 1966-1969* |
Why do they call it a 38 special?
38″ referring to the approximate diameter of the loaded brass case. This came about because the original . 38-caliber cartridge, the . 38 Short Colt, was designed for use in converted .
Can a 38 special kill a bear?
38 special you will not penetrate bone or deep enough into soft tissue to kill the bear. Your only real choice is point blank into the mouth up into the brain and trying to make a shot like that while the bear is batting you around and chewing on you is rather unlikely.
Is 38 special stronger than 9mm?
The 9mm is ballistically superior to the . 38 Special, there’s no doubt about that. 38 Special only produces 264 foot-pounds of force (147-grain bullet at 900 feet per second out of a 4-inch barrel), while standard pressure 9mm can produce 365 foot-pounds of force (124-grain bullet at 1,150 feet per second).
What can a .38 special kill?
38 special will kill you just as dead as a . 357. 45acp . 44 mag or most any other caliber in those ranges if the person using it knows how to shoot.
