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Colt Detective Special
Photo: Jan Hrdonka en:User:Hrd10 · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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ColtDetectiveSpecial

Revolvers · United States · 1927
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ColtDetectiveSpecial

Colt Detective Special
Colt Detective Special Photo: Jan Hrdonka en:User:Hrd10 · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
40
Accuracy
60
Reliability
85
Capacity
30
Ergonomics
65
Durability
80
Concealability
90
Recoil Control
75
Calibre Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United States
CategoryRevolvers
EraInterwar Period
In service1927–1996
Operators7 countries
Quantity21
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
65
Revolvers MASS Rating
2/6
Interwar Period
80/186
All-Time
Revolvers · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
40
Accuracy
60
Reliability
85
Capacity
30
Ergonomics
65
Durability
80
Concealability
90
Recoil Control
75
Calibre Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Colt Detective Special
Category
Production
1927–1996
Quantity
21
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · INTERWAR PERIOD
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
65
revolvers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General1MOD.1
  • Weight (Empty)0.62 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
  • Cartridge.32 New Police; .38 New Police; .38 Special
  • Calibre9.07 mm
▣Operation4MOD.4
  • Action TypeRevolver
  • Fire Modesdouble-action
  • Feed SystemCylinder
  • Drum / Belt Capacity6
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length76.2 mm
  • Sight TypeFixed open sights
  • Iron SightsYes
◆Construction1MOD.1
  • Overall Length196.85 mm
▤Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start1927
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1927Production started
  2. 1996Production ended
99
years in service
69
years in production
21
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 7 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A revolver is a type of pistol with a rotating cylinder containing multiple chambers, typically 5 or 6, which are successively aligned with the barrel.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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