March 24, 2017, 03:41 PM
Billy346New Colt Delta Elite
I've actually had it since December but just had a chance to get it out to the shooting range. Its the first time I've shot 10mm. (Up until now I've basically been an armchair quarterback when discussing 10mm)
I must say: WOW. 10mm really wakes up a 1911. I used the SIG elite performance ball ammunition. Its accurate too, and easy to shoot one-handed. It wasn't anywhere near "uncontrollable" as some have said about 10mm. I was actually surprised at how easy it is to control. The gun recoils almost like a Magnum revolver, pushing back with a bit of muzzle rise.
The finish work on this pistol isn't as good as what I saw on my other Colt. There were a couple scratches on the flats of the slide, and the inside of the gun looked almost like the inside of a CZ75 when I broke it down. (Rough and functional). There is no checkering on the front strap, the main spring housing is plastic, and the stocks (while pretty) don't offer much grip after my hands started to sweat. (Although the undercut trigger guard does make it comfortable to hold.) Finally, the blending on the beaver tail leaves much to be desired.
On the functional side, the Colt lives up to its name and heritage. I put 50 rounds down range (both single handed and two handed) and I didn't have a single malfunction. I'm excited to try some of the hotter hunting ammo from Underwood and Buffalo Bore. If it works well with the hotter stuff, this might make a good pig gun. Also, as I mentioned earlier, it is very accurate. In the big scheme of things, accuracy and reliability are the most important factors. I intend to use this gun in the woods anyways, so it'll probably have a few more scratches on it before long.