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Talk me into/out of a Colt Delta Elite or a Glock 20

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Hey guys.

To keep it short and sweet, talk me into or out of a Colt Delta Elite or the Glock 20.

I'm typing this from my phone since the laptop is down, and the search function isn't working for me so if there's a wealth of information on the subject apologize.

What are some good alternatives to the two? Does the grip size of the Delta differ much from the normal .45 1911's if at all? If went for the conversion in the G20, how is the 9x25 Dillon out of the G20? Ballistics on low power, and full house loads?


I'm asking a lot but this lack of a laptop right now has me limited, so thanks a lot.
 
IMO it really comes down to what fits your hand and what you want out of a pistol.

Read up on the multitude of 1911 vs. Glock threads and decide what your priorities are.

You pays your nickel and you takes your choice.
 
Having owned both, I'd suggest the Delta Elite. The Glock 20 is fine but I ultimately found it unsatisfying - poor trigger, poor ergonomics, and so forth. It's really a matter of taste more than anything.

Some tips for the 10mm 1911:

Contrary to popular opinion, Delta Elites are over-sprung from the factory, not under-sprung. The gun will shoot better dropping to 18.5-20# than going up to 24# or more. It works fine with the stock springs, but reducing the spring weight to something more sane will reduce muzzle flip and is dirt cheap.

A simple modification that's beneficial is to have the firing pin stop replaced with an over-sized EGW firing pin stop. The part costs all of $15 and delays unlocking a bit , which reduces felt recoil. The gun will work fine without it but this is another cheap little upgrade.
 
Shoot them both; that's what I did. Compare the prices; that's what I did. Compare the capacity; that's what I did.

There were reasons to buy the Colt...but they were further down the list. :D
 
I am a great believer in 10mm, I am fortrunate to own 2 of the Clark Custom Delta's They now live in the safe , As a reloader I dont shoot my Glock29 or 20 very often. I have found that the Kimber Eclipse in 10mm to be a very great value, as well as the Witness Match.. My advice would be to buy a Delta Elite if you can find one.
 
I have a Delta Elite and like it very much.

The only thing I know about the Glock is that it looks like a Glock. Some folks like that look or don't care how it looks. So, that being said, I'm sure its a fine gun.
 
I was into Glocks long before I got my first 1911. Bought a G21 when they first came out around 1991. I shot it well but as time passed, I grew to dislike the steep grip angle and the shape just felt like a brick. Too thick, too flat on the sides and too square. I've since sold and traded all my Glocks away and am a committed 1911 fan. The pistol just fits me better, the grip angle is more agreeable and is not too thick. Plus I can change the grip panels at will to find what suits me. For me, if I was looking for a 10mm automatic, it would be a 1911 hands-down.

I just love `em!

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Hindsight is 20/20 and after buying two G20s, both with aftermarket barrels, I shoulda gone with the Delta Elite. :D

My finger gets pinched between the trigger and guard, with full power loads, my shooting limit with the G20s are about 70 rounds.

You could always bypass the 10mm and go straight to the .44mag if you're into punishing your hands.

Bob
 
Hold My Own said:
Hey guys.

To keep it short and sweet, talk me into or out of a Colt Delta Elite or the Glock 20.
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Glock is, of course, a much more modern gun. Lighter and probably more durable. I'm not too fond of the ergonomics, though, and the slide is just too boxy for my tastes. Great gun, very good magazine capacity, but it's a bit tool-like.

I just bought a Delta Gold Cup. The recoil feels considerably more controllable and just handling the gun puts a smile on my face, which few Glocks this side of the full auto 18 have done.

You'll have to make that choice for yourself. Shoot both, see how you like them and buy the one you really want. 10mm is a fantastic cartridge, especially for reloaders.
 
I've had 5 10MM's, S&W model 1076, S&W Model 610, 2 Witness's, and recently bought a G20C. Now, I am not a big fan of Glocks since I got rid of my G26 couple of years and bought a CZ PO1 instead. The only 10's I have left is the 1076 and now the Glock which I haven't shot yet, the jury's not in on this one yet. Every one was a very decent handgun, just had too many and decided to get rid of some of them.
 
...my shooting limit with the G20s are about 70 rounds.

You could always bypass the 10mm and go straight to the .44mag if you're into punishing your hands.

Bob
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I've owned a Delta in the past and have a Dan Wesson P7 10mm now, as well as several G20s and a Glock 20T I built on an SF frame that's still here. I can't imagine anyone thinking the G20 is punishing in recoil. I've put boxes of Double Tap through both a stock 20 and the G20T and never felt a thing from the recoil...and I don't like Magnums much at my age.

My experience has been that the 1911 format will give the best trigger and consequently probably the best results (accuracy) and the Glock will be the easiest to handle in terms of recoil and maintenance (nearly un-breakable).
You just have to decide which priority drives you.

Dave
 
^^^+1

Keep in mind that the Glock G20 and G20SF are entirely different beasts. The SF models fit the hand better for most people.
 
Glocks are ugly, blocky, and plastic and I've never met a person who had one that his chest swelled with pride of ownership, like something to be kept for his grandchildren. I grew out of the tactical/high capacity phase of my life several years ago. Yes, they're fairly inexpensive, light, and will work. If that's your only criteria then have at them.
Different guns for different tastes.
 
G20SF all the way If you want an indestructible SD carry beast or trail gun...

Liking GLOCKs and liking 1911 clones is not mutually exclusive...you can like/buy both and appreciate each for their different qualities.
 
depends on what you plan to do with it. I have owned both, and it is my ppinion that the wonderful 10mm chmbering is all they really have in common. the delta can be made amazingly accurate at longer ranges, but the Glock has more on tap firepower than anything in its price range. as far as other guns go, check out the STI perfect 10. It may well be what it is named
 
Look at a Kimber Target II in 10mm. Not cheap, but the best 10mm that I've seen and I've owned a Delta and shot a G20.
 
I have a 1076, called S&W and they sent me a shipping label. Did whatever the update work was and replaced parts they felt needed it. All I had to do was go to and from the UPS hub office. Incredible pistols.
 
None of the above. Deltas get the bulging brass and glocks are ugly plastic guns. You owe it to yourself to look at a witness match.
 
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