The Delta Elite 1911 Government features an extended thumb safety and an upswept beavertail grip safety. The Colt Delta Elite is a modified series 80 M1911 pistol chambered for the 10mm Auto cartridge. It was first introduced in 1987 by the Colt’s Manufacturing Company.
The Delta Elite is credited as being the first firearm produced by a major manufacturer to chamber the 10mm
Colt 1911 Delta Elite 10mm Pistol Features:
- Manufacturer: Colt
- Model: 1911 Delta Elite
- Type: Semi-Auto Pistol
- Action: Single Action
- Caliber: 10mm
- Finish: Stainless Steel
- Frame: Steel Frame
- Grips: Black Composite
- Barrel: 5.0″
- Overall Length: 8.5″
- Ccapacity: 8rd + 1
- # of Magazines: 1
- Sight Type: Fixed Novak Sights
- Safety Features: Extended Thumb Safety
- Safety: Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety
- Hammer: Skeletonized Hammer
- Safety: Series 80 Firing Pin Safety
- Manufacturer Model Number: O2020XE
