CAN I DO THIS TO MY DELTA ELITE????

[hogslayer]

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

[The_Shadow]

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.

[hogslayer]

Thanks at least that is a place to start.

[DenStinett]

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

[hogslayer]

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

[sqlbullet]

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

[hogslayer]

Thanks sqlbullet

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

[DenStinett]

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)

[sqlbullet]

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.

[hogslayer]

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)

[DM1906]

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

[hogslayer]

Thanks DM1906

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