So if I want a 1911-pattern 10mm...

[stans]

And why ream the barrel out?

Reaming the chamber is much cheaper than a new barrel. If you are never going to fire 40 S&W again, reaming is ok, except that "40 S&W" will still be stamped on the barrel. If you sell the gun, someone might see that and chamber some 40 ammo. The gun won't blow up, but ignition will be inconsistant, constant use of the shorter ammo will erode the chamber and accuracy is likely to be poor

 

[pogo2]

Good experience with Delta

I bought a lightly used Colt Delta Gold Cup in stainless about 3 years ago for $800, and it has been a perfect performer for me. I had a trigger job done to bring the trigger down to 4 lbs (it was about 6 lbs when I got it). The recoil feels "different" than with a similar .45 caliber colt, but is certainly not excessive. I would say the gun is very reliable and accurate, and has never failed to fire, feed or eject. I only wish the 10mm ammo didn't cost so much more than .45 ACP.

In general, I feel the 10mm is superior to the .45 ACP from a ballistic standpoint.

 

[WonderNine]

Bren, what lbs. spring do you use?