This expert review from NRApubs, featuring Mark Keefe, provides a comprehensive look at the Colt Detective Special. Keefe, as Editor of American Rifleman, details its historical context, design evolution from the Police Positive Special, and its iconic status in law enforcement and popular culture. The review highlights its mechanical nuances, such as the unique rearward cylinder release, and its place in the snub-nose revolver market, acknowledging competition from Smith & Wesson.
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