Colt Delta Elite 10mm v Glock 20

[el Godfather]

Dear THR:
Between the Colt Delta Elite and Glock 20, which is a better 10mm platform reliability and accuracy wise?

Thanks

 

[allaroundhunter]

Accuracy? Colt.

Reliability? Glock.

 

[horsemen61]

gotta go colt

 

[jmr40]

The Glock was designed from the ground up to shoot the hottest 10mm loads. Early 1911's in 10mm had serious issues with the round. Most of the problems have addressed with design changes but the gun was never meant to shoot that round. I've never seen a 1911 that was as reliable as a Glock in any chambering and the 10mm versions are probably the least reliable of the 1911's

Out of the box accuracy is about a tie. A 1911 can be tweaked to achieve better accuracy than is possible with a Glock. Either would be accurate enough for my needs.

 

[SharpsDressedMan]

Out of the box, they might be the same accuracy-wise, with and edge to the Glock for reliability. If customized and tuned, they might be equal on both. The Glock holds almost twice as many rounds, and may weigh less doing it. Durability-wise, the nod goes again to the Glock,. as the 1911 platform takes a harder beating from full house 10mm rounds, and thus has a shorter estimated life.

 

[hardluk1]

I would use a glock 20 as a trail pistol and in that use a glock with a after market barrel would be my choice. Just can't pass on more rounds with less weight.

 

[Stevie-Ray]

Colt. I replaced my beloved Delta with a Glock 29. Lowest power round fired through the Delta all the way back to the late 80s was a 170 gr HP PMC @ 1200 fps. Not exactly anemic. Never an issue. Retired it only to keep it looking sweet. You can't ugly up a Glock in the woods-fact. Accuracy of my 2 go to Colt. Reliability-also Colt, as my Glock 29 once faltered, the Colt, never. Love my Glock 29, but the Delta will never leave my safe, except to be fired occasionally. Don't have an opinion on the G20, no experience with it.

 

[tarosean]

Neither.. S&W 1076/1006 is the answer when talking 10mm

 

[wow6599]

As much as I hate to say it (and I own a G20 SF), I voted Glock. If we are talking about only owning one 10mm, the G20 SF is hard to beat. I use my for woods carry, so it's more than accurate for that role.

But a nicely tuned Delta Elite........ I need a better job.

And a +1 to the 3rd Gen S&W 10mm's. If only S&W hadn't stopped making parts for their 3rd Gen guns.....

 

[funnelcake]

...10mm versions are probably the least reliable of the 1911's

Sigh - because or based on what?

Funnel

 

[Fishbed77]

Both are reliable. Both are mechanically accurate.

However, the Colt will most likely be functionally more accurate due to the better ergonomics and much better trigger feel.

 

[gym]

I like Colts, got to look at it, not just shoot it. That delta just looks cool. I don't see when I would need more rounds, "One may want more". But it's kind of a specialty gun, not many folks carry a 10. Maybe it will catch on now that 40 is so hard to get, but most 10's are under loaded to 40 specs anyway.

 

[allaroundhunter]

I like Colts, got to look at it, not just shoot it. That delta just looks cool. I don't see when I would need more rounds, "One may want more". But it's kind of a specialty gun, not many folks carry a 10. Maybe it will catch on now that 40 is so hard to get, but most 10's are under loaded to 40 specs anyway.

.40 is hard to get?... That's one caliber that I haven't heard of anyone having problems finding lately. In fact, most places it was the only thing on the shelves.

 

[tommy.duncan]

I own both and I carry both. I carry my Deltas more often. I have put several thousand rounds through both and both are very reliable. My Elite and D Gold Cup are older. I have about a thousand more through the Delta's and they are always reliable. Some posters need to stay away from the "Kool-Aid".

 

[Fishbed77]

Maybe it will catch on now that 40 is so hard to get, but most 10's are under loaded to 40 specs anyway.

Huh? Even when shelves were almost completely empty of all ammo during the height of the panic, there were always a few boxes of .40S&W left.

 

[gym]

Maybe in Texas guys, but not in FL. There is 9 and 45, no 40 to speak of. I was at lawman's, the old Knights Armory in Vero last week, 9mm I got for $17 a box, 45 caliber was priced at $45.00 a box, and zero 40 cal.
It depends more on where you are. Same thing at Wallmart up here, no 40. Now it's possible that down in Miami, you can get it, but I don't know, maybe Johnny does. The same was true online last time I looked. 9MM is easy compared to the rest.
I am not shooting my 45's until the price comes down, isn't worth a dollar a bullet to punch holes in paper.

 

[SDGlock23]

G20. Higher capacity, most likely more reliable and plenty accurate. Recoil is easy and it costs less. Simple conversion barrel lets you shoot .40 S&W or 357 Sig, LW from time to time even has a 9mm barrel for the G20 believe it or not.

 

[jjones45]

colt should have better accuracy and hold its value better as well. if you shoot full power loads a ton the colt frame would definitely take a beating sooner than the glock imho. if reloading or shooting lead cast bullets an after market barrel is essential for the glock. because of the glocks looser tolerances it would probably be more reliable when dirty or neglected. if both are kept clean should be the same there to. if capacity is a factor there's no question who wins that. so basically hold both and pick which you'd prefer. both excellent guns imho.


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[BigWoolyBanjo]

+1 on the S&W 10mm! That's what I'd buy if I could find one. They're built like tanks!

I chose the Kimber Stainless Target II over the Colt Delta Elite. Went in the store to buy the Colt, came out with the Kimber. More upgrades (beaver tail, interchangeable & adjustable sites). Plus, when you go to buy really hot loads, many say not for use in the Delta Elite. Don't know what that's about.

 

[ATLDave]

If you care about shooting full-power 10mm loads (and if you plan to reload the brass on mid-range ones, too), you need to pay attention to the issue of chamber support or lack thereof.

Here's a great thread with pictures: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=671004&highlight=what+is+an+unsupported+chamber

Once you get past that, a 1911 and a Glock are pretty different platforms. Don't you have your own preferences about whether a gun has a safety? About whether you like triggers with flippers in the middle? About whether you like steel or polymer?

P.S. Big Wooly Banjo, the Underwood warnings about Colt Delta Elites are about chamber support.

 

[SharpsDressedMan]

Just parted with a S&W 1006. Yes, they ARE built like tanks. One of the few guns that can make a Glock 20 feel sleek, fast handling, and concealable.

 

[bannockburn]

I voted for the Colt Delta Elite because it just works better for me ergonomically in a 10mm. than a Glock 20 ever could.

Also I second the notion on a S&W Model 1006 being another great choice in a 10mm. pistol.

 

[Elkins45]

Neither.. S&W 1076/1006 is the answer when talking 10mm

Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner!

Glock either requires a supported aftermarket barrel or new brass every time. The cost adds up. S&W only loses to Glock in magazine capacity.

I say this as someone who owns two Glock 20's, one of which has mismatched serial numbers because the frame cracked when a case head ruptured. I also have a 1006 and a 1086. I don't have a Colt because I've never really felt the need for one.

 

[Robbins290]

None of the above. S&w 1006.

 

[Inebriated]

Haven't you done this one before?

Anyway, Glock 20 get's my vote. Both are accurate enough for my needs, but the Glock's grip works better for me (blasphemy, I know), and I like the increased capacity.