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delta elite

big kingbig king Member Posts: 78 ✭✭
edited March 2012 in Ask the Experts
Picked one up LNIB stainless for 900.00 Is that good
thanks
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    big kingbig king Member Posts: 78 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    just purchased a blued colt delta elite in 90%. came with one ss colt mag and 2 mec-gar blued mags. no box or papers serial number is DE017XXE. would anyone have a year of manufacture?? an would anyone be able to tell me if i got hurt... purchase price was 600.00.

    i bought this one to replace the first edition stainless that i had to sell years ago do to devorce..
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    yoshmysteryoshmyster Member Posts: 21,081 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    $6 bills ain't bad. Did you check the frame for cracks?

    Ain't it great you can still purchase back your youth?

    Also there are many other brands for magazines.

    *For me, I love the way my S&W 1076 fits my hand.

    quote:Originally posted by big king
    would anyone know where to get a 6 inch barrel for a delta elite????



    Bar-Sto would be the barrel I'd go with if no mods are to be made. With the resurgance of the 10mm Ed Brown or Wilson Combat might be the way.

    If you don't care about the frame I'd go with the ramped barrel. Cut the frame to fit the ramped barrel and go. But if you're going to go this route I'd just build as so one does not devalue the Delta.
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    KnifecollectorKnifecollector Member Posts: 3,270 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm thinking either 1987 or 1988. A blued one sells for around $900 in my area. You did well.
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    Hawk CarseHawk Carse Member Posts: 4,369 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You can call Colt and they will tell you the year made.
    1-800-962-COLT
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    big kingbig king Member Posts: 78 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    thank you for your help... i still wish i had my first edition stainless back... this is the only colt that ive owned since that one, and it feels darn good i must say. i have two glock 20, and an EEA witness 10mm. they dont come close to a delta elite.
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    Riomouse911Riomouse911 Member Posts: 3,492 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If all is well witht he frame that sure was a good deal. Congrats!
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    big kingbig king Member Posts: 78 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    frame is in great shape.......
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    big kingbig king Member Posts: 78 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    would anyone know where to get a 6 inch barrel for a delta elite????
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    17tobyracing17tobyracing Member Posts: 3,429 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by big king
    an would anyone be able to tell me if i got hurt... purchase price was 600.00.



    $600, you did very well!
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    nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,880 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Gun Parts Corp has several barrel lengths, depending upon caliber & threads.

    But, as I recall, our resident 1911 expert (Perry Shooter) says that there is nothing to be gained by installation of a longer barrel.

    If I had to replace the barrel, I'd use a Colt National Match, which is one of the nice features of the Colt Combat Elite.

    Neal
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