Posted: 5/12/2008 6:42:16 PM EDT
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Just bought a used but in nice shape blued finish Delta Elite, appears to be 1st gen, but I am not sure how to tell for sure.. what ammo is safe to shoot out of this? I have heard stories that they could not take the +p ammo, and I sure dont want to blow it up! Where is a good source for 10mm ammo? J |
First, post pix . . .  . . . and congrats!Second, have a good smith fit and install a flat-bottomed EGW firing pin stop (FPS). This increases the leverage required for the slide to cock the hammer (retarding slide velocity a bit), and reduces battering on the gun. You may also want to order a new standard 1911 guide rod (short) and the appropriate Wolff spring for the DE. As for 10mm ammo . . . most will recommend Double Tap as your carry ammo. I think this is sound, but you could use WW Silvertip as well (which is what I have). You may want to look into "Canned Heat" ammo from Georgia Arms for regular shooting (until you get into reloading). 
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Congrats on an excellent purchase!! I also have one, no compensator. I use either the WW silvertips previously mentioned or CorBon +P. It was the "Bren-Ten" that had issues with cracked slides early on. Never had a single issue with this weapon and it is approaching 20 yrs old.... http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r250/k5jmp/junkbin/10mmDelta.jpg BTW.. I have a couple of extra "spring kits" to the DE if you need one, lemme know. |
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This pic will show the difference in 1st and 2nd gen. Russ http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x167/50-140/Deltaframecut.jpg Look at slide stop area. Thanks to 50-140 for the pic. |
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Congratulations on getting the Delta! This one is really gettin' old, but its a great shooter. I tried a set of Wilson Cocobolas for grins, but they're gone now. DT loads, Silvertips, CorBons, doesn't matter. She eats anything! I run a Wolfe 23# recoil spring and EGW guide rod(the originals are in the safe) http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/highdesert/Delta2A.jpg |
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There's never was such a thing as 10mm +P! ALL original Norma ammo was loaded very hot (35,000 to 44,000 psi, IIRC according to Speer #10 reloading manual), but the gun was designed to handle it. P.S.- I got a stainless Delta Elite in 1990. Love it! Gonna take it with me when I go! LOL  
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The Delta Elite was made for speed. That's what a 10mm is for. It and other 10mm pistols are the Porsches of the handgun world. Anyway, I would echo what was said regarding ammo, Double Tap is the best, but the price reflects that. Georgia Arms/Precision's Canned Heat is good stuff, and it comes with an ammo can. In a pinch, Miwall is okay as well. Here's mine after Wilson Combat finished with it: 
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