Delta Elite | |
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Colt Delta Elite | |
Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
Place of origin | United States |
Service history | |
In service | Various Sheriffs and Law Enforcement on the United States border |
Production history | |
Designer | Colt's Manufacturing Company based on a John Browning design |
Designed | 1987 |
Number built | Unknown |
Variants | Blued, Stainless, Enhanced, 10/40, Bright Stainless |
Specifications | |
Weight | 2.437 lb (1,105 g) empty, w/ magazine |
Length | 8.25 in (210 mm) |
Barrel length | 5.03 in (127 mm) |
Cartridge | 10mm Auto |
Action | Single action, Short recoil operated |
Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
Muzzle velocity | Approximately 405 m/s (1330 ft/s) |
Effective range | 40 m (sight set), 70 m (max. effective) |
Feed system | 8+1 detachable-box magazine |
Sights | Fixed iron |
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DesignEdit
VariantsEdit
- Variant 1 Blued — a standard blued Delta Elite
- Variant 1 Stainless — a standard stainless Delta Elite, featuring pebbled texture wrap-around grips and a solid silver aluminum trigger
- Variant 2 — Colt Gold Cup Ten Delta Elite
- Variant 3 — Colt Match 10. The Gold Cup versions were not available at the time, so this was the most advanced 'Gold Cup' type available. The adjustable Millet style sight allows it to be centered for decent groups at 25 yards. According to Colt, approximately 400 were manufactured in 1988.
- Variant 4 — spur hammer with black grips
- Special variant — Colt Elite Ten Forty — the Colt Elite Ten/Forty was a special edition for Lew Horton Co. in the early 1990s. This edition is a special dual caliber offering of the Combat Elite semi-automatic pistol. The pistol is furnished in .40 S&W and includes a 10mm Auto conversion kit consisting of a barrel slide stop, two recoil springs and guide, and a stainless steel 10mm magazine. In addition, each pistol is specially roll-marked 'ELITE TEN/FORTY' on the left side of the slide and features a flat mainspring housing. This edition consists of approximately 411 units and utilizes a special serial number prefix 1040E.
- New variation — reintroduced in 2009 with diamond texture wrap-around grips. Updated recoil spring and guide rod.
See alsoEdit
- Bren Ten, the first pistol chambered for 10mm Auto
- Glock 20, another relatively successful pistol chambered for 10mm Auto
- M1911 pistol, the design from which the Delta Elite was created
- Kimber Eclipse, another 1911-style handgun chambered in 10mm Auto
- Dan Wesson Pointman, another 1911-style handgun chambered in 10mm Auto
- Tanfoglio Force, a popular Italian-made clone of the CZ-75 chambered in 10mm Auto
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Disclaimer: This list is correct to the best of my knowledge, however, I accept absolutely no responsibility for the accuracy of this information or for the consequences and/or damages occurring from any inaccuracies. I have compiled this list for the purposes of sharing information only. This is not intended to be used in any way except for personal entertainment. It is a compilation of both personal information and information submitted from others, mostly from the Internet. ALL SERIAL NUMBERS SHOULD BE VERIFIED FROM THE MANUFACTURER PRIOR TO ANY PURCHASE OR ASSEMBLY. It should be clearly noted that it is a felony to possess a Post-Ban (newly assembled after Sept 13, 1994) assault weapon. Please note that BATF has ruled that 'Pre-ban' and 'Grandfathered' are two different things. A Pre-ban lower is only grandfathered if it: 1. was a complete rifle prior to 9/13/94; 2. possessed two banned features (pistol grip and CAR stock assembled); or 3. was part of a complete weapon kit, either assembled or not. This list does not discern between 'Pre-ban' and 'Grandfathered' as it is very nearly impossible to find that detail of information. If any information presented here is found to be incorrect or you have additional information to contribute, please contact me via E-Mail ([email protected]) and I will update and re-issue the list. Note:All items marked with a single asterisk (*) are taken from http://home1.gte.net/bblakley/ban/index.htm. The year/serial numbers under Colt SP series was forwarded to me by an individual whose return address I no longer have. Double asterisk (**) under Bushmaster, a person on the internet e-mailed me that he had a lower that was shipped stripped (thus not a complete rifle) in 1991 from Bushmaster with serial #0327XX - ALWAYS CALL TO VERIFY. Finally, BATF has allowed some pre-ban damaged to be replaced with post-ban lowers with numbers outside the ranges given below while retaining the grandfathered status. They will send a letter documenting this and allowing the original manufacturer to proceed with the replacement. Colt (800) 962-COLT |
1963 | SP00001-SP00023** | ||
1964 | SP00101 | ||
1965 | SP02501 | ||
1966 | SP05600 | ||
1967 | SP08250 | ||
1968 | SP10750 | ||
1969 | SP14000-SP14653 | ||
1970 | SP15001-SP15473 | ||
1971 | SP16001 | ||
1972 | SP19401 | ||
1973 | SP24201 | ||
1974 | SP32601 | ||
1975 | SP43801 | ||
1976 | SP55301 | ||
1977 | SP67651 | ||
1978 | SP83400 | ||
CC001616 and Below | |||
CH019500 and Below | |||
GC018500 and Below | |||
LH011326 and Below | |||
MH086020 and Below | |||
NL004800 and Below | |||
SL027246 and Below | |||
SP360200 and Below | |||
ST038100 and Below | |||
TA10100 and Below | |||
BD000134 and Below(AR-15A3 Tactical Carbine - very rare model) | |||
MT00001 and Above | |||
BK000001and Above (CAR-A3) | |||
CST000001 and Above (Began Late 1997 Production) | |||
CMH000001 and Above | |||
CCH010000 and Above - Post Ban MT6700, MT6700C and MT6700CH series, 1998 production |
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