Videos tagged with Fitzgerald Special

This video details the creation of a tribute FitzGerald Special, a custom revolver based on a Colt Cobra. Key modifications include bobbing the hammer, removing the trigger guard, shortening the barrel, and applying an 11-degree crown. The build highlights the historical context of custom firearm requests and modern techniques applied to classic designs.

This review of the 1950 Colt Detective Special, presented by GunGuyTV, offers an expert look at a classic revolver. It covers the firearm's history, unique mechanical features like clockwise cylinder rotation and a pull-back blast shield cylinder release, and its place in police service. The presenter highlights its value as a collector's item and provides insights into its shooting characteristics and historical significance, including a detailed backstory of a specific restored example.