Well, I finally bought my first Colt, a 1937 Official Police model. I researched for about 2.5 months and the right one finally came along. I initially was looking at S&W M&Ps and Colt New Service. Interesting to me are the grips on this gun. I recall reading that the grips for these were hard rubber up until the late 20's at which time they started offering in checkered walnut with a Colt medallion? I took the grips off to see if there was a serial number but I did not see one but there is something that appeared to have possibly been some sort of Ink looking artifact on one grip. If you look at something too long your mind may make something out of nothing, play tricks if you will, so I just let that go. The grips do appear to be old or at least they look that way to me. I had about 30 minutes yesterday to spare so I took it out and shot about 18 rounds with it. I shot it SA and then DA mode. The trigger pull seemed silky smooth to me. No, i didn't take any pictures but will the next outing when i can have more time. I shot at the corner of a large piece of plywood in the woods. No great grouping at approximately 20 yards but was able to account for every round. I then shot 6 rounds at a skinny dead tree (about 6" wide) at about 25 feet and saw debris flying from it. It was fun. Anyway, I would appreciate any comments and advice from anyone here. I'm sure you seasoned guys know this gun well.
