Author Topic: New Colt Delta Elite (Read 8496 times)

Dannyboy · « **on:** October 10, 2009, 07:59:37 PM »

So, did anyone know that Colt starting making the Delta Elite again?

I stopped by the local today and noticed an old one on consignment that I can't afford. I continued down the case and got to the Sig box and saw that they are making the 228 again. That was a surprise. So was the rail on the front. Yuck. Going further down the line I get to the end and the Kimber and Colt case. At the end of the case is a brand new Colt Delta Elite. I was shocked and overjoyed. I can't afford one right now but at least I know I can actually buy one at a reasonable price.

http://www.coltsmfg.com/products-c5-q69-COLT_PISTOLS.aspx

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #1 on:** October 10, 2009, 08:03:42 PM »

Wow. Seems like something they should have done years ago, what with the cult following for 10 mils. Why now? Because guns are selling so well, with a Nobel Peace Prize winner in the White House?

Ryan in Maine · « **Reply #2 on:** October 10, 2009, 08:08:08 PM »

I did happen to notice a couple weeks ago when I was searching for a Colt. I found it listed at Bud's for $900. I can't afford to shoot 10mm right now but it's a lot of gun for the money.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/141/products_id/36306

Dannyboy · « **Reply #3 on:** October 10, 2009, 08:14:34 PM »

Quote from: Ryan in Maine on October 10, 2009, 08:08:08 PM

I did happen to notice a couple weeks ago when I was searching for a Colt. I found it listed at Bud's for $900. I can't afford to shoot 10mm right now but it's a lot of gun for the money.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/141/products_id/36306

Looking at the price of most pistol ammo, I can barely afford to shoot anything.

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Because guns are selling so well, with a Nobel Peace Prize winner in the White House?

The EBR wall in this place was stocked. The last time I was in there it was bare. Nothing. Nada. I think people figure that Congress is more concerned with health care reform than guns right now and the panic buying is over...for now.

BobR · « **Reply #4 on:** October 10, 2009, 08:31:20 PM »

That is the first reported sighting of the new Delta Elites I have seen. They were announced at the SHOT Show in 2008.

All I need is a new slide, maybe now I can get one.

bob

Tuco · « **Reply #5 on:** October 10, 2009, 08:35:13 PM »

A guy I work with traded off a bunch of weapons and got one.
I haven't seen it yet, but he says he's enjoying "breaking it in".

Wildalaska · « **Reply #6 on:** October 10, 2009, 10:59:57 PM »

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That is the first reported sighting of the new Delta Elites I have seen. They were announced at the SHOT Show in 2008.

I've gone through 14 of them already

WildgotoneupongunbrokerAlaska TM

roo_ster · « **Reply #7 on:** October 10, 2009, 11:08:58 PM »

Must...keep...focus...

The only hole in 1911 carry stable is a LtWt Commander-type.

But, a 10mm 1911 is awfully tempting...

Gewehr98 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 11, 2009, 12:43:37 AM »

Yup. They've been back in production for a while.

I'd grab one, if I didn't have one of the earlier ones already.

Balog · « **Reply #9 on:** October 11, 2009, 01:41:17 AM »

I just wish they'd start making Detective Specials again.

Lennyjoe · « **Reply #10 on:** October 11, 2009, 10:54:12 AM »

I've always wanted one. Tried to work a deal with a guy on THR.US for his Wesson 10 MM but he never responded back. Think I'd rather have a Colt anyway.

Ben · « **Reply #11 on:** October 11, 2009, 11:52:52 AM »

I have one of the originals. Any changes to the design, or are they producing off the original?

BobR · « **Reply #12 on:** October 11, 2009, 04:38:03 PM »

I think they are producing off of the original, down to the same roll marks.

bob

Doggy Daddy · « **Reply #13 on:** October 11, 2009, 04:52:39 PM »

"Delta", eh?

Is this in response to the new administration's mandate for "Change"?

DD

Doggy Daddy · « **Reply #14 on:** October 11, 2009, 08:18:12 PM »

Am I a thread killer? :|

DD

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #15 on:** October 11, 2009, 11:36:24 PM »

I don't understand your comment.

RaspberrySurprise · « **Reply #16 on:** October 11, 2009, 11:38:15 PM »

Ohhh bad pun...

Quote from: fistful on October 11, 2009, 11:36:24 PM

I don't understand your comment.

Delta or Δ is used as a symbol for change in scientific notations.

Gewehr98 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 11, 2009, 11:41:15 PM »

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Am I a thread killer?

Sort of.

The Colt Delta Elite is a blued carbon or stainless steel 1911 variant chambered in 10mm Auto. It predates the current administration by just a few years, having been introduced in 1987. Mine's a stainless version.

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #18 on:** October 11, 2009, 11:47:17 PM »

Quote from: RaspberrySurprise on October 11, 2009, 11:38:15 PM

Delta or Δ is used as a symbol for change in scientific notations.

Oh. Sorry. I have managed to forget all my calculus in the past fourteen years. I always thought it stood for "differential" anyway. Which I guess is the same thing.

Doggy Daddy · « **Reply #19 on:** October 12, 2009, 01:20:02 AM »

Thank you, RaspberrySurprise.

DD

seeker_two · « **Reply #20 on:** October 12, 2009, 06:20:03 AM »

Quote from: RaspberrySurprise on October 11, 2009, 11:38:15 PM

Ohhh bad pun...Delta or Δ is used as a symbol for change in scientific notations.

Thanks, RS.....it's been so long since college, that I thought Algebra was the name of an Italian gangster....

Jocassee · « **Reply #21 on:** October 12, 2009, 08:45:30 AM »

Quote from: Doggy Daddy on October 12, 2009, 01:20:02 AM

Thank you, RaspberrySurprise.

DD

I got a kick out of it.

roo_ster · « **Reply #22 on:** October 12, 2009, 11:09:28 AM »

Quote from: BobR on October 11, 2009, 04:38:03 PM

I think they are producing off of the original, down to the same roll marks.

bob

That's too bad, really, as mos the guys I knew who had them considered them a bit underbuilt for the 10mm.

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