Colt Delta Elite
Semi-automatic pistol / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Colt Delta Elite?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
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.[1]
Quick Facts Delta Elite, Type ...
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 |
Produced | First Generation: 1987–1996; Second Generation: 2009-Present |
No. built | Unknown |
Variants | Blued, Stainless, Enhanced, 10/40, Bright Stainless |
Specifications | |
Mass | 2.4 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 | 1329 ft/s (405 m/s) |
Effective firing range | 109 yd (100 m) |
Feed system | 8+1 detachable-box magazine |
Sights | Fixed iron |
Close
The Delta Elite is credited as being the first firearm produced by a major manufacturer to chamber the 10mm.[2]