COLT DELTA ELITE

Seller Description For This Firearm

**Colt Delta Elite 10 mm Auto**, a well-regarded variant of the classic Colt 1911 platform optimized for the powerful 10 mm cartridge:

Overview & History 🕰️

* Introduced in **1987**, the Colt Delta Elite became the **first firearm by a major manufacturer** chambered in 10 mm Auto, following the niche Bren Ten produced by Dornaus & Dixon .
* Colt produced the first-generation model from **1987–1996**, then paused before reintroducing it in **2009**, continuing in a **second-generation (2.5)** model through the present day .

Specifications

| Attribute | Specification |
| --------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| **Caliber** | 10 mm Auto |
| **Capacity** | 9+1 rounds |
| **Barrel Length** | 5 inches (\~127 mm) |
| **Overall Length** | \~8.5 in (≈ 216 mm) |
| **Weight (unloaded)** | \~35 oz (approx. 2.2 lb / 1,100 g) |
| **Action** | Single-action, short recoil, Series 80 safety |
| **Material & Finish** | Stainless steel slide/frame; polished/brushed |
| **Sights** | Novak white-dot front & Novak low‑mount carry rear |
| **Grips** | Composite with Delta medallion |

Notable Features & Modern Upgrades

* **Series 80 firing-pin safety**, upgraded **extended thumb safety** and **upswept beavertail grip safety** for better recoil control and comfort .
* **Undercut trigger guard**, flat mainspring housing, skeletonized 3-hole aluminum trigger, and skeletonized hammer contribute to ergonomic control and crisp trigger hit (\~4–6 lbs pull weight) .
* Slide serrations, improved balance and fit aimed at enhancing follow-up shots and handling of the potent 10 mm round .

Performance & Usage

* Highly accurate: groups typically range from **1.4″–1.8″ at 25 yards** depending on ammo used:

> "Buffalo Bore Heavy 200 gr FMJ round … scoring at 1.4″ on average" .
* Performance-wise, it's considered capable for **medium‑game hunting**, effective out to about 50 yards due to its ballistics similar to .41 Magnum .
* Reliable in extended testing and comfortable shooting: “rapid follow-up shots are simple… groups under 2½″… rings steel at 50 yards” .

Availability & Market Notes

* The **regular (non‑railed) Delta Elite** remains available through Colt and retailers; pricing typically ranges from **US \$1,100–1,300** depending on finish and dealer.
* The **railed "Delta Elite Rail Gun" (model O2020RG)** remains much harder to find and frequently sells at a premium, despite supposedly being in limited production .
* Reddit users note broader availability of standard models since mid‑2024, though the rail variant is still rare and often double retail in secondary markets .

Variants & Special Editions

* **Blued**, **Stainless**, **Bright Stainless**, and special **Match or Gold Cup editions** with upgraded sights, triggers, or match-fit components .
* The **Lew Horton Ten/Forty kit** included interchangeable .40 S\&W capability in the early 1990s; collector versions like the Gold Cup National Match were produced in limited numbers .
* Recent collectible releases include two‑tone finishes and themed editions like **Odin’s Raven** .

Summary

The Colt Delta Elite 10 mm Auto is a rugged, accurate, and historically significant adaptation of the 1911 platform. Despite some production gaps, Colt currently offers it as a full-size 9+1 semi-auto pistol well‑suited for hunting, defense, and dedicated 10 mm enthusiasts. Versions with accessory rails remain rare and highly sought after.


(1)9+1 MAG
does not come with original box nor papers, listing for firearm and one mag,

General Manufacturer Product Information

The Delta Elite offers the power to hunt medium-sized game with near .41 Magnum ballistics in a legendary 1911-style pistol. The Colt Government features an upswept beavertail grip safety, extended thumb safety, Novak white dot sights, composite grips with Delta medallions make this powerful 10MM pistol comfortable to shoot.

Read our full Guns.com Review of the Colt Delta Elite

UPC	098289111159
Barrel Length	5" BARREL
Caliber	10MM
Capacity	9 ROUNDS
Finish	STAINLESS
Weight	2.4 LBS.