Years later, when S&W introduced the Combat Magnum, the Model 19, he was presented with one. All photos FBI unless noted.ĭirector Hoover was known to have owned or been issued a Colt Pocket Positive in. Colt Detective Specials were issued later, usually equipped with a hammer shroud. The Detective Special was often issued with a factory hammer shroud installed. 32 caliber was also issued as well as a Colt Detective Special in. Other Colts had also been obtained and issued, including the Colt Pocket Positive in. 38 Special revolvers were Colts - primarily Official Police and Police Positives - the Smith & Wesson Military & Police (M&P), later called the Model 10, was soon issued and eventually became the sole issue revolver for new agents. The Smith & Wesson Model 10 was, and still is, a fine-shooting and accurate revolver.Later, some FBI agents fielded the Model 19.Early FBI handguns were primarily Colts and Smith & Wesson revolvers in.Here’s a look at the FBI handguns that were fielded not that long ago. Production of the revived Colt Agent model was discontinued in 1986.Before the present era of high-capacity semi-auto handguns, FBI handguns were of the revolver variety. In 1973, a new version of the Agent was released with a shrouded barrel and a weight of 16 oz. 38 Special featured a less highly polished blue finish and simplified and grips with a shorter bottom.The original Agent weighed only 14 oz., with only 2” barrel, chambered in. It was in production for a decade, till 1972, when production was stopped.It is believed to be a lower-price version of the Colt Cobra revolver. In 1891, Colt came into a contract with John Browning, when long and profitable relationship started.Ĭolt Agent is a lightweight revolver that was introduced in 1962. Few years later, he managed to expand also to American continent and factory was founded in Hartford, in Connecticut. Sam Colt established the first Colt’s factory in England in 1851. Browse our whole selection of Colt Holsters.Ĭolt’s Manufacturing Company (CMC) represents one of the most famous American guns manufacturers, respected and well known worldwide. Leather holsters has better warm feeling, longer lifetime and better fit, compared with other materials.Ĭolt Agent - 2" Leather holsters are custom made for this gun model for a perfect fit, smooth draw and re-holstering and allows you to carry your gun in comfortable and safe way. The standard Colt Agent - 2" leather holster is made of cowhide that has been processed, molded and tanned to perfection.
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