Finally got me a Delta Elite

[The_Shadow]

Now about the 40 conversion, basically just a barrel swap, recoil springs could be lightened but may not be necessary.
The 1911's barrels and bushings just need to fit the slide & frame you are using.  The cartridges usually feed from the same magazine without issue.

[hogslayer]

Thanks Shadow
I went back and changed a couple of things too.  On the picts.
I have heard that the locking lugs are a little different (as in larger) on the DE's than on some of the other 1911s.  Do they make DE specific barrels or just any old colt 1911 40 cal designed to drop in ......?
Told ya I was full of questions.

[EdMc]

Not an expert and don't know on the lug size difference, if any, but most 1911 barrels require 'some' fitting. 'Some' varies greatly. 

In example I bought a 'semi fit' Bar Sto for my Delta....supposedly they will drop in 7 of ten times by advertising. Mine was one of the three....

[hogslayer]

Thanks EdMc
Will do some checking around and see what I can come up with.  It is kind of nice shooting 9MM and 38 Super out of the same 1911.
Looking forward to the 10 and 40 thang too.
In fact I am looking forward to my first pig (with the 10MM).  Hope to get it done this next weekend.

[sqlbullet]

There are people, even some here, that shoot 40 and 10mm from the same barrel.  Some say it works fine.

On the other hand....

http://www.thegunzone.com/10v40.html

I personally agree with the author of the above article and don't recommend it.

A standard Delta takes a 1911 bushing barrel.  You will want a different bushing too.  As has been mentioned...The semi-drop in usually require minimal fitting of the hood, no fitting of the upper lugs, and minimal fitting of the lower lugs.  The bushing will require minimal fitting to the frame.  If you are handy with a file and emery cloth, it will take you a short amount of time.

A "match" fit barrel will require a bunch of filing of the hood, probably some filing of the upper lugs, and bunch of fitting of the lower lugs.  A match bushing will have to be fit to the barrel and to the frame.  They cost a bit more, and if you fit them wrong, they are no better (and may be worse).

I like the Kart Easy Fit barrel.  It has tabs that still give good lockup, but don't require you to fully shape things.  They are good barrels and  are really intended for just the type of project you are after.

http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/barrel-parts/barrels/1911-auto-easy-fit-barrel-kit-prod7611.aspx

That said, your gun is a comp gun.  All kinds of interesting things may have been done to the slide as there are a number of different lockup systems for compensated 1911's.  You will need to figure out if a standard bushing will still work with your gun before any of the above applies.

[hogslayer]

sqlbullet
I have been seriously considering a Kart easy fit barrel.  My comp is held on by a two piece guide rod and not the bushing as in most cases.  I don't "think" any mods were done to the slide.  Will let you know after some more inspection.  Other than that do you think that there are any other issues to contend with?  If it gets to be too much of an issue I just may have to get another 1911 that is designed for the 40.  Damn I would hate to have to have another 1911!!!
Thanks

[DM1906]

Have a look at THIS THREAD.

[hogslayer]

Nice, real nice.  I think I already have the 10 will just look for a 40.  Keep your eyes open for me.
thanks