ScrapMetalSlug
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Guys, I’ve been shopping for a 10mm for a while. I’ve read a ton of reviews and opinions on the delta elite, sig p220, Glock 20, ria 10mm, ruger 10mm, and been doing a lot of looking and research waiting on a deal.
All of a sudden today, on the local classifieds an original Colt Delta elite showed up today. The finish looks worn and the grips are not original. I know slides and the frame can crack on the originals, but is it worth considering as a shooter? I am not looking for a collector piece, but something to shoot with and carry occasionally. What specifically would you look at on the pistol? Is there anything not repairable? What makes a pistol like this worn out beyond repair? I am thinking if I don’t see any visible cracks it is good to go. Please tell me if I am wrong.
Part of me is saying just buy a new RIA 1911 in 10mm and don’t wonder about it, but that delta elite does look cool too.
Any info is appreciated. Here is a pic of the pistol in question.
All of a sudden today, on the local classifieds an original Colt Delta elite showed up today. The finish looks worn and the grips are not original. I know slides and the frame can crack on the originals, but is it worth considering as a shooter? I am not looking for a collector piece, but something to shoot with and carry occasionally. What specifically would you look at on the pistol? Is there anything not repairable? What makes a pistol like this worn out beyond repair? I am thinking if I don’t see any visible cracks it is good to go. Please tell me if I am wrong.
Part of me is saying just buy a new RIA 1911 in 10mm and don’t wonder about it, but that delta elite does look cool too.
Any info is appreciated. Here is a pic of the pistol in question.