Contest open to U.S. residents only. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. FITTING OTHER MODELS: One customer reports that the K adapter (I think it was) fits at least OK on an old H&R 38 Hammerless model. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Voice: 619.232.2066 | Fax: 619.232.7675 Colt Police Positive 38 4" SN:5391 MFG:1906 Factory Skeleton Cut-Away Colt Its an interesting setup, but reminds me of Jim Higginbothams dictum that we all must find our own salvation. I personally dont like the hooked grip option (Barami, DeSantis, Rogers all make a version, and Im probably missing others) because I think it sacrifices security, allows the weapon to shift around (sacrificing consistency in the drawstroke), and makes it harder to establish a good firing grip. No substitutions or transfers to third parties allowed. RELATED STORY Dont forget the 148 grain WCs. are similar enough only subjective preference comes into play. About 25 years before Colt brought the curtain down on the Police Positive Special 1969 to be exact it was listed at $93.50 (blued). Hot +P flyweight loads in .38 revolvers versus a 148-158 grain flat face profile (WC/SWC) especially snub guns at least to me, is like asking which is going to do more damage to you inside your new Ford F-150, or Chevy Silverado, (a) a rice-rocket doing 100 mph, or is built on the D-Frame. (I) Giveaway ends September 30, 2021. (III) Giveaway winner(s) chosen by random drawing. Does anyone know where I can get one or someone that can make one for me. Add to My Saved Parts. Thanks for the tip-off on BK adapters! Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, State Agency: Measuring right panel (vertical not diagonal) Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, State Agency: My favorite revolver has a set of nice Sambar Stage thin stocks with a Tyler T-grip, it is a 5-screw 1955 Target 5. This survives in the "Python". PLEASE NOTE THAT SALES ARE LIMITED TO USA ADDRESSES ONLY. Skeeter Skelton proposed his dream revolver.. Manufactured by Pachmayr. Their DA revolvers, prestigious as they may have been, were simply sucking up too much money. The hammer just kisses the web of my hand when it comes back and I can actuate the trigger with only the last joint of my finger moving. Neither sprung fully formed as is. The Official Polices manufacturing run was a lengthy one from 1908 to 1969. BK Grips | 2-Clip Grip Adapters for Revolvers Welcome Grip adapters are made in black and ivory for Colt D/E frames, S&W K/L/N frames, and S&W J frames. In 1927 Colt introduced the Detective Special, a 2 Police Positive Special in all but name, with the only real difference being a shortened ejector rod and ramped front sight. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. in 4). While the era of the service revolver has (sadly) passed, the shelf life of a good medium-frame wheelgun is a long one. (II) Limit one (1) entry per household; multiple entries will disqualify entrants. Customers advised that the D adapters also fit properly on an E frame Officers Model andon the large frame New Service model. The Colt D-Frame was originally designed as a conveniently sized carry weapon for law enforcement. He also advised that the Beretta grips fit nearly perfectly on a Colt Bisley, so presumably a K adapter could be made to fit a Colt as well. Employees and agents of Publishers Development Corp. are not eligible. C $69.88. Ive wound up sticking a Tyler T-grip adapter on nearly every 50s to mid-60s Colt Ive ever used. The Colt Police Positive is a small-frame, double-action revolver features a six-round cylinder. We had Hogue Monogrips on the Taurus for years (these vintage 85s are actually good shooters) and the CT did not change things much. It may be that I just have to grow smaller hands and suck it up. Ill resist the considerable urge to get into the bullet selection thread on this one. Giveaway prizes may have evidence of being test fired or exhibit minor handling marks. Two vintage solutions for increasing the effectiveness of the .38 Special were Three of them went with the Smith M10. //