i always use https://www.alohaboudoir.com for my photos.

If the delta is in good condition I'd go for it.I had a combat delta 10 and it ran fine.I handload and run some hot loads through it and didn't have any problems.I got a ported firedragon barrel for it and it ran well with it also.They only made 400 and I got 400 dollars more than what I paid for it.Since it was rare I didn't customize it.1911's are second to none in accuracy and trigger pull if done right.You can have the colt customized or do it yourself.Jerry Kuhnhausens book the colt 45 automatic is a fine one for showing how to improve and accuraize anything on the 1911.Anyone who has a 1911 would probably enjoy reading what can be done to them to make a great design even better.Once you've shot a fine tuned 1911 it's hard to like something else.It's that way for me.I like other pistols but the accuracy and trigger pull seems not as good.My DW RZ-10 shoots inch and a half at 15 yards offhand and it is my go to pistol.It does the same rested at 25.
A delta can shoot just as well.Some from the factory can,but if not a smith can make them as good as can be.Colts hold their value.

If you got the money and want a super well made 10mm 1911,the Heinie longslide looks and shoots great.Good to see the 10mm on the cover of Guns magazine.

Quote from: sqlbullet on August 10 2012 09:25:51 AM MDT
Sorry about that.

Excellent picture of the mod.A reverse taper fitted to take out play between hammer and FPS would make it perfect.A picture of a reversed tapered FPS and the way to show how it's fitted would probably help the guys see how the mod works so well for a 10mm.I'm not very computer smart or I'd do it.This mod is a very good thing for a high performance round like the 10mm.

I just looked at the pic you mention in the gunsmith section.The FPS is flatter and works well but a FPS can have a smaller radius than that and a taper towards the top to get full effect of the mod.From what I've read and seen from pictures on 1911 forums is the radius is smaller and has a curvature like 1/4 of a 1/16 drill rod when looling at the bottom of the rod and the taper towards the top is around 2 degrees.The taper gives a better hit on the firing pin and takes out the play between the hammer and FPS.
Many 1911 tuners use the mod.You don't need heavy recoil springs or hammer springs if done right.Every pistol is slightly different in tolerances and carefull fitting is needed sometimes.

It's good.The 10mm is getting the appreciation it always deserved.The barnes 155 copper HP bullets can be driven to 1500 fps and performance is said to be outstanding.I'm driving 180 xtp's to around 1300 fps and accuracy is 1 1/2 inch at 25 yards and I'll probably use that load come deer season or 180 gold dots.If I can get the barnes 155's for a decent price I'll try them.

Quote from: Intercooler on August 07 2012 04:36:23 PM MDT
10d where did you get yours? I got lucky and tried to pass on the deal... I was out the door for $1150 shipped.

I really love mine and now I see they are $1400 on up.

I got mine from a place in KC.It is single digit serial #.One of the first.I had to pay retail.I wanted to make sure I got one.You got a very good deal for a 2012.Hang on to it.Probably the only way to get a better 1911 in 10mm is to get a Nighthawk or Wilson Combat and you'll wait a long time and pay twice as much.STI and Fusion make very good 10mm's also.The 1911 trigger is second to none.When I get the time I'll probably get a EGW FPS and put small radius and taper on it.If done right it works well.If you mess it up your out the low cost of the part.Having a gunsmith do the work would probably work for sure.It is said to help reduce recoil and muzzle flip.Many 1911 users do the mod.Recoil doesn't bother me in 10mm.Shoot a 454 Casull and then a 10mm it seems tame.

Quote from: Intercooler on August 02 2012 10:20:08 AM MDT
Maybe a Shock Buffer would do the trick?

The hammer spring in my 2012 RZ-10 seemed light for a 10mm.The sticky on a 1911 forum shows them to be 18.5 pounds,the same as their 45acp's.I detailed stripped my RZ-10 and put a wolf 21 pound spring in it.I polished the sear nose and hammer hooks with ceramic white and ruby stones and the trigger breaks at 4 pounds with no creep.It feels like 3 pounds.I use a wilson 22 lb FL guide rod system with shock buff.It runs flawless and is very accurate.I'm impressed with the quality inside and out.They only made 50 for 2012 and very glad I got one.I shoot mostly 180 LFN's over 6 grains WSF.Light recoil and shoots under 2 inch at 25 yards.