I handload to original spec and have fired a couple thousand of my reloads through it without problem. , Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia articles needing clarification from October 2018, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Various Sheriffs and Law Enforcement on the United States border, Blued, Stainless, Enhanced, 10/40, Bright Stainless. The guns I'm most excited about in 2020! The seller told me he had what appeared to be a never fired Colt Delta Gold Cup, made in 1989. This page was last edited on 26 July 2020, at 05:01. Not sure if the Elite fixed sights will be on or not for shots say out to 30 yards. My main purpose is a side arm for hunting, so I'd really like the adjustable sights. Colt Gold Cup 38 Super 9Rd 5in Brushed Stainless G10. Note the relatively low-mass Accro rear sight (when compared to a Bo-mar), and how far forward the Colt ’90s era rear slide serrations are. I know for the money there are some better options out there. Colt delta elite 10mm for sale and auction. A Delta Gold Cup model was also offered for target competition. The stainless steel Government Model version has recently been reintroduced. This new generation is generally similar to the previous version. It is similar to the M1911 in design and operation. For the amount of money you spend on a Delta Gold Cup, you might be able to buy two Delta Elites. Colt Delta Elite Rail 10MM 8Rd 5in Stainless Composite. ! Many gunsmiths have their own modifications which they feel adjust the level of felt recoil of the Delta Elite.
, The Delta Elite is a standard M1911 design, with a few minor differences from the latest Series 80 derivative of that pistol. Description: A 100% New In the Box Colt Stainless Steel Delta Elite Gold Cup, Government Model in 10MM Caliber. It’s a perfectly reliable handgun that handles recoil well and is … The adjustable Millet style sight allows it to be centered for decent groups at 25 yards. This newest two-tone Delta Elite from Colt provides shooters with ballistic authority in a classy package. If I could find a Delta Gold Cup and could see and go over it in person before buying, I would buy one. Delta Elite Gold Cup 10MM Stainless Steel. It’s a 10mm with a forged stainless steel frame, slide, slide stop, and barrel.
Models in stock include Delta Elite, Gold Cup, National Match, Combat and Lightweight Commanders, XSE Series and 1991A1 Government Models, 1911's from the Colt Custom Shop, plus many Limited Edition and Talo Exclusive models. These semi autos were built on the Gold Cup platform but chambered in the 10mm cartridge giving the users the best of both worlds in one package! The Colt Delta Elite is a modified M1911 pistol, Series 80 configuration, chambered for the 10mm Auto. Some of the very first Delta Elites had a tendency to suffer flex-induced slide rail stress cracks. I run about 5 rounds of Buffalo Bore 180's at the end of my Delta Elite session with no problems. Released in 1987, it was the second commercial pistol chambered in the 10mm cartridge, following the Dornaus & Dixon manufactured Bren Ten pistol, which was released in 1983 and pioneered the 10mm Auto chambering. OUT OF STOCK (21) Walther Arms 5170306 1911 GOVERNMENT TRIBUTE GOLD CUP.
Variant 1 Blued – a standard blued Delta Elite. Good luck with your choices.Not worth the effort and expense. If I didn't already own a 10mm and just wanted one to shoot or carry I would probably buy a Glock, buy that's just my personal preference. If I wanted a larger caliber National Match 1911 I would consider it as well. Some things to consider depending on what you want it for would be ammo costs and availability, do you already have and shoot 10mm, or do you already have and collect Colts or 1911's? If I wanted to add to my Colt 1911 collection I might consider it if it was such a bargain. Too many variables for me to recommend to buy it or not, but they are well built pistols. I know where there is a stainless model like yours that is NIB, unfired, and he is asking a thousand dollars more than what yours is going for, so if yours is in excellent condition it may be a good buy. Is the one you're looking at stainless, blued, or hybrid? These are generally limited edition or small run pistols. National Match means it is a target accurized pistol with adjustable sights.