I saw this at my favorite shop and had to have it.
This is a Colt Detective Special, chambered for a .38 Special cartridge and manufactured near the end of 1951. The Detective Special is a classic American firearm, first produced in 1927 with production continuing all the way into the late ’70s. I was looking around for a carry weapon that was more “carryable” than my Glock 19, and when I saw this I knew the search was over. I purchased it used, and its former owner is a retired police officer who carried this as his off-duty and backup weapon. I put a few bricks of ammo through it and am thoroughly impressed with its performance. Add that to its credentials as one of the American lawman’s closest allies throughout most of the 20th century and you have a weapon that any aspiring officer would be proud to own.
I also recently picked up a 5.11 Tactical Holster shirt as a “deep cover” carrying option. I would say this item is probably the best holster undershirt available today. It cradles a small-sized handgun perfectly and holds it snugly against your body. My only complaint is that the thicker material of the actual holster areas can be a little bit itchy, but it’s not so bad that you notice. Drawing is as simple as lifting up the other layers and grasping the weapon, although it does take practice to get quick.
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