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Post by Lee Martin on Jul 24, 2017 19:08:28 GMT -5
I shot a 10mm Delta Elite when they came out in 1987. Loved the gun and was determined to make it my first 1911. 30 years later, I finally made that happen.   This is the Gen 2 version. The first re-issue was similar to the 1987 Delta. The latest is upgraded with an over-sized grip safety, Novak sights, longer skeletonized trigger, upswept beavertail, a mild relief cut under the trigger guard, composite stocks instead of Pachmayrs, and more aggressive slide serrations. Glad I waited. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Chasing perfection five shots at a time" |
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Post by Quick Draw McGraw on Jul 24, 2017 23:28:56 GMT -5
Great looking 1911. Congratulations, Lee.
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Post by bula on Jul 25, 2017 10:27:55 GMT -5
I had a co-worker nab one in the late '80's and let me run a couple mags thru it. At the time my impression was it was about as much gun(cartridge) as could be run fast, as in for defensive use.
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Post by nolongcolt on Jul 25, 2017 14:32:20 GMT -5
One of those is on my short list. I like the look of the earlier model with the arched MSH a little better though. Nice pistol.
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Post by steve on Jul 25, 2017 15:50:37 GMT -5
I had one of the first generation Delta's....man that thing would eject the brass far!!
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Post by lange1 on Jul 25, 2017 16:42:00 GMT -5
A great argument could be made that a Delta Elite is everything you need in an auto. It'll shoot 40s just fine too if the need should arise.
The first pistol I ever shot was a Delta Elite aimed at watermelons in order to test the claim that it was almost a 41 and more than a 357. 180 g HPs did the trick, but was not quite as definitive as the 210 HPs from a 41 mag. out of my my 4 5/8 inch Blackhawk.
This post will likely cost me money, as I've wanted a DE and love the undercut behind the trigger guard in the new model.
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Post by sportster on Jul 25, 2017 17:42:23 GMT -5
My brother has a first production run one and a second production run one as well. The second production run gun he has hasn't even had the slide pulled back by him. The first production run gun is used so he shot it. I shot it some and with factory loads I was expecting it to recoil more than it did. Kind of tame.
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Post by zeus on Jul 25, 2017 17:53:13 GMT -5
Lee is this one of the current production ones? I've looked at those and the 10mm Valor from Dan Wesson as well as the bruin. We have some great choices out there right now!!
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Post by hughree on Aug 2, 2017 5:30:15 GMT -5
Lee - Have you had a chance to spend more time with your Delta Elite? I am interested in your thoughts regarding build quality and accuracy. I know you have high standards for both and would welcome a follow-up report.
Best,
Hugh
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Post by akray on Aug 2, 2017 15:18:15 GMT -5
Are the Colt Delta Elites the only Colt commercial model pistols that don't have the Rampant Pony on the slide?
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Post by Lee Martin on Aug 3, 2017 19:38:23 GMT -5
Hugh - it's a pretty nice gun. There are higher-end models out there, but I'm not prepared to pay that for a 1911. $1,000 is plenty. I haven't shot it yet but hope to this weekend. I'll let you know how it does. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Chasing perfection five shots at a time" |
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Post by moosemeat on Aug 12, 2017 12:11:05 GMT -5
The nee Delta Elites also have a flat main spring housing where the original was curved. Love the flat personally. Beautiful pistol Lee.
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Post by bradshaw on Aug 12, 2017 13:07:34 GMT -5
The nee Delta Elites also have a flat main spring housing where the original was curved. Love the flat personally. Beautiful pistol Lee. ***** Moose meat.... when new, my early Delta Elite received a Pachmayr semi-arced, wide mainspring housing. The wide checkered neoprene pad helps spread recoil. A Pachmayr grip safety compliments control. The neoprene-covered beavertail was designed for the short frame horns of the Commander & Officers Model, but works with the long horns of the full size 1911. Further, these additions are complimented by the polished & blued long trigger----borrowed for the Delta from the World War I era 1911. David Bradshaw |
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Post by cherokeetracker on Aug 12, 2017 17:15:20 GMT -5
I also like the feel of the Flat Mainspring But it has been Proven that using the curved mainspring housing, target acquisition is quicker. I was told part of the reason for this, is that the curved mainspring housing pushes your hand up a little higher, ,,,, I personally cannot prove or disprove this, SINCE,,, I have always used a Flat mainspring housing on all my 1911s. I did have the Pachmayr grip on my officers model that I carried for years and simply wore out a barrel bushing. You could literally push the barrel around with a finger. After a new bushing installation and a little more work it is back in business.
David I do believe that I would like that wide checkered neoprene grip on the Delta Elite.
Lee that is one fine pistol. Looks good and the rubber scales that are on it feel good to me, As I have them on a Kimber Tac 2 Too bad you don't hunt. I think it would serve you well on a deer.
Charles
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Post by moosemeat on Aug 19, 2017 23:22:01 GMT -5
Im also a fan of the flat mainspring housing.
Mr. Bradshaw i only mentioned the flat housing to complete the list Lee produced.
The new Gold Cup is the one calling my name. Yet part of me kind of wishes it hadn't been updated. The look of the originals is what drew me to the GC line up initially. The new one is definitely more functional. Much like the Delta.
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