Colt Delta Elite 10mm

[tink77]

Tell me what you think about the Colt 10mm vs other 10mms. I'm think about getting a 10mm.

Thanks,

James

 

[haybaler]

The Delta Elite does not have a fully supported barrel and can't handle as hot a load as other 10mm's. If you want a 1911 style 10mm there is RIA, Kimber, and Dan Wesson. There may be others. Other options include Sig Sauer, EAA, and Glock.

 

[captain awesome]

Can't say anything about the Colt Delta Elite, but I have an EAA Witness Match Elite (10mm) and that thing is awesome. Incredibly accurate and reliable. It used to launch brass into orbit until I had the ejector shortened, now it only slings them into the next county. Being a reloader it's frustrating, but I still love that handgun.

 

[41 Mag]

launch brass into orbit until I had the ejector shortened, now it only slings them into the next county.

That's the only downside to a 10mm, well other than unsupported chambers if you plan on reloading them.

I looked REAL hard at the Delta Elite years ago, but passed for what ever reason. Then a fellow in a gun/pawn shop had in a new SS IAI Javelina with the 7" barrel. Well I have had a ton of folks tell me what a boat anchor they are and I have to say I must have gotten one of the good ones. I haven't had a bit of issue with it in nearly 30yrs. It just eats up whatever I feed it and rolls on. I've shot everything from 135 through 200 in it and it just tears out ragged holes in the bull. I love it wouldn't trade it for two others.

I do have to say though the new Sig really has my eye. If it shoots as well as my 226 in 9mm and I had some spare funds squirreled away it would certainly be on my "next" list.

 

[gunlaw]

Get a 10mm you will not regret it. I have a kimber tle ii and a smith 1076. The 1911 platform is great but if you can find a 3rd smith in 10mm you are in for a treat. Warning: 3rd gen Smith are highly addictive with no known cure.

 

[Havok7416]

I have a Javelina and it happens to be absolute tank. The Colt will be a bit pricey, but if you like it, it should do fine. Others to look at would be a used Smith 3rd gen (1006, 1076, etc) or a Witness. The Sig is attractive, but it puts you right back toward the expensive side.

 

[JTQ]

haybaler wrote,
The Delta Elite does not have a fully supported barrel and can't handle as hot a load as other 10mm's. If you want a 1911 style 10mm there is RIA, Kimber, and Dan Wesson.

While I agree the Colt Delta Elite doesn't have a ramped barrel, do the other's you mention have a ramped barrel?

 

[tink77]

I saw a review that showed colt was made for the hot loads of double tap and buffalo bullet. I looked a glock 20 & 40, but it don't feel right in my hand.

 

[dragon813gt]

Do you want a pretty pistol at a high price or one that has the aesthetics of a brick at a reasonable price? I went w/ the brick. And I usually hate Glocks. They never felt right in my hands and were uncomfortable to shoot. The G20SF seems to be an exception because it feels perfect and I shoot it reasonably well. Still need to practice w/ it more but I can say that about a lot of firearms I own.

 

[Drail]

Keep in mind that the 1911 was originally designed to run with a pretty low pressure low velocity cartridge (.45 ACP) - (which the 10mm is not).

 

[Starter52]

You will have a lot more people coming over to your shooting point once they see you shooting a Delta Elite. No one will ask to see a Glock.

 

[Havok7416]

Keep in mind that the 1911 was originally designed to run with a pretty low pressure low velocity cartridge (.45 ACP) - (which the 10mm is not).

The gun was originally designed for .38 ACP. Not that far off from 10mm.

 

[dragon813gt]

You will have a lot more people coming over to your shooting point once they see you shooting a Delta Elite. No one will ask to see a Glock.

Who wants to be bothered while shooting? 10mm in general usually gets their attention. A nice gun just means they will interrupt you

 

[X-Rap]

SS Delta Elite, one of the few guns I have 0 regrets for sending down the road.

 

[HKGuns]

Colt Delta Elite.

The only pistol where I have personally witnessed a factory case rupture, throwing brass into the shooters eye pro. (buffalo bore) Shooter sold it immediately following this event.

Find another 10mm.

 

[Sergei Mosin]

Thought about a Delta Elite, thought about a Glock 20. Found a nice old Smith & Wesson 1006 and never looked back.

 

[WestKentucky]

I have mixed emotions about my delta. I love the gun, it is superbly accurate and is very pleasant to shoot, however with hot loads the case bulges badly. If I had it to do over I think I would still buy the delta. There are better options in the price range though. Pretty much make a call on whether you want a 1911 or another platform. I do like 10mm in a 1911

 

[Duvel]

I bought a 10mm because I wanted a 10mm. Any platform that chambers the 10, but won't handle full pressure loads, is an unsafe compromise.

Watered down 10s have a name.

 

[critter]

Had one (Colt DE). Sold it. NO regrets.

 

[tink77]

Thanks for the info, got to do some more tihnking.

 

[tink77]

Just to make sure are you guys talking about the new colt or the old colt?

 

[fiftybmg]

For a good value pistol, the Glock 20 is it.

Parts for the Glock are available everywhere and are cheap.

Felt recoil can be reduced with a steel / tungsten guide rod.

If you're just looking for something pretty to look at, then the more expensive steel framed models will do for you.

 

[OilyPablo]

10mm?

Start with a Glock 20SF or 20 Gen4.

YOU WILL LIKE the 10mm. Pretty soon 10mm guns will multiply, then you will be reloading, then you will have a 10mm carbine......10mm, the gateway caliber.

 

[Rio Laxas]

I had a Colt Delta Elite. It was a well made pistol and there was nothing really wrong with it, but I prefer the Glock 20 in 10mm. I also had a Dan Wesson Pointman 7 in 10mm. Again, nothing wrong with it, but I prefer the Glock. I'm content to keep my 1911s in .45 ACP.

I have also had a S&W 1006, 1026, 1066, & 1076. Of the bunch, the only one I really miss is the 1006.

 

[Richard Head]

You will have a lot more people coming over to your shooting point once they see you shooting a Delta Elite. No one will ask to see a Glock.

Are you starving for attention?