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Title: CAN I DO THIS TO MY DELTA ELITE????
Post by: hogslayer on May 27 2013 06:42:58 PM MDT

My question is.... does the Delta Elite in 10 MM take a different barrel than a standard 1911? I want to put a 40 cal barrel in it and I have heard that the locking lugs or larger than standard in the DE. Is this true? If so where can I get a 40 cal DE barrel? If Not then also where can I get a good 40 cal barrel and spring?
Thanks in advance.
Hogslayer

Title: Re: CAN I DO THIS TO MY DELTA ELITE????
Post by: The_Shadow on May 27 2013 07:43:58 PM MDT

hogslayer, you may need to contact some of the 1911 barrel makers for more precise info, they should have a drop in barrel available with only the chamber being cut for the 40S&W. KKM or Bar-Sto or Shuman should be able to provide answers and pricing.

Title: Re: CAN I DO THIS TO MY DELTA ELITE????
Post by: hogslayer on May 27 2013 08:29:09 PM MDT

Thanks at least that is a place to start.

Title: Re: CAN I DO THIS TO MY DELTA ELITE????
Post by: DenStinett on May 27 2013 10:51:07 PM MDT

Check here:
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/988676/swenson-semi-drop-in-barrel-1911-40-s-and-w-1-in-16-twist-5-government-steel-matte-black

http://www.fusionfirearms.com/shop/1911-pistol-barrels/barrel-40-sw-match-1911-stainless-5/

http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/barrel-parts/barrels/1911-auto-precision-quality-barrel-prod7615.aspx?avs|Manufacturer_1=KART PRECISION BARREL

Title: Re: CAN I DO THIS TO MY DELTA ELITE????
Post by: hogslayer on May 28 2013 06:15:14 AM MDT

Thanks DenStinett

i got a swenson semi ndrop in for my 9MM to convert it to a 38 super and it works great. The main question i had was are the Delta Elete and a standard 1911 barrel exactly the same?? if so i will prob go with the swenson for the DE.
Thanks

Title: Re: CAN I DO THIS TO MY DELTA ELITE????
Post by: sqlbullet on May 28 2013 09:13:24 AM MDT

I would suggest the Kart easy-fit barrel from Brownells.

Title: Re: CAN I DO THIS TO MY DELTA ELITE????
Post by: hogslayer on May 28 2013 06:47:33 PM MDT

Thanks sqlbullet

I have to decide is weather i have the skills to fit that barrel. The swenson barrel is pretty much drop in.

Title: Re: CAN I DO THIS TO MY DELTA ELITE????
Post by: DenStinett on May 28 2013 08:20:16 PM MDT

Quote from: hogslayer on May 28 2013 06:15:14 AM MDT
Thanks DenStinett

i got a swenson semi ndrop in for my 9MM to convert it to a 38 super and it works great. The main question i had was are the Delta Elete and a standard 1911 barrel exactly the same?? if so i will prob go with the swenson for the DE.
Thanks

Yes, a 40 cal Barrel cut for a Colt 1911 will lock-up in your Delta Slide
You will have to go Rampless (unless your Delta's been Ramped too)

Title: Re: CAN I DO THIS TO MY DELTA ELITE????
Post by: sqlbullet on May 29 2013 08:43:05 AM MDT

Also, be aware that the drop in barrels "drop in" about 70-80% of the time. That means you have a 1 in 4 chance you will be doing some fitting on the "drop-in" barrel.

Title: Re: CAN I DO THIS TO MY DELTA ELITE????
Post by: hogslayer on May 29 2013 09:34:29 AM MDT

Yep got a handle on the drop in part. But just in case I have a buddy that is a gunsmith right around the corner from me. lol (as backup)

Title: Re: CAN I DO THIS TO MY DELTA ELITE????
Post by: DM1906 on May 29 2013 11:04:05 AM MDT

If you need to fine tune the fit:

http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/handgun-tools/barrel-tools/barrel-lug-tools/1911-auto-lug-cutter-prod373.aspx
(http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/handgun-tools/barrel-tools/barrel-lug-tools/1911-auto-lug-cutter-prod373.aspx)

Title: Re: CAN I DO THIS TO MY DELTA ELITE????
Post by: hogslayer on May 29 2013 12:00:45 PM MDT

Thanks DM1906

But that is what the buddy is for. He has all the tools already.

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Firearms => 10mm semi-auto handguns => Topic started by: hogslayer on May 27 2013 06:42:58 PM MDT