RZ-10 or Delta Elite?

REDLINE · June 27 2012 04:47:54 PM MDT

If you were choosing between a brand new Dan Wesson RZ-10 or Colt Delt Elite, and are limited to owning one or the other, which would you choose (outside of the one you like the "looks" of best)?

Does either offer more chamber support over the other?

Intercooler · June 27 2012 05:05:32 PM MDT

The DW wins on all points. You have to do a barrel swap to even get started venturing up the 10mm ammo ladder.

sqlbullet · June 27 2012 05:26:30 PM MDT

Concur

REDLINE · June 27 2012 05:34:21 PM MDT

Wow. You guys are getting me to think the only reason the Delta costs what it does is the name "Colt" on it, where maybe is should realistically be a $600 gun.

harrygunner · June 27 2012 05:41:57 PM MDT

I'd buy the RZ-10.

Intercooler · June 27 2012 06:01:15 PM MDT

Looks. Razor on the left and Delta on the right:

Support. Delta on the left and Razor on the right:

Love the fit and finish on my Razor. It was tight as crap when I first got it but shoots about everything perfect now.

REDLINE · June 27 2012 06:05:19 PM MDT

No comparison looking at chamber support. Thanks for the pics! And I thought Glock chamber support was pitiful, but isn't looking so bad anymore compared to that Delta support.

What stock weight recoil spring does DW use?

Intercooler · June 27 2012 06:14:39 PM MDT

20lb spring. I'm trying to find where you can order heavier springs for it.

REDLINE · June 27 2012 06:19:19 PM MDT

I wonder if any other gun manufacturer's platform would use the same diameter and length spring your RZ-10 uses that would be available in a higher spring weight that you could swap into your RZ-10. Might be something to look into.

Vice · June 27 2012 07:10:13 PM MDT

Good thread, should healp DW sales. ${$default_smiley_smiley}$

sqlbullet · June 27 2012 07:49:35 PM MDT

wolff stocks recoil springs up to insane strengths for 1911's. I seem to recall mine has a 24 in it i got from them.

Intercooler · June 27 2012 09:43:54 PM MDT

Any 1911 spring will work?

The_Shadow · June 27 2012 10:00:25 PM MDT

I know of a few Colts that had sever bulged casings because of the lack of support...so my vote would be for the DW as well.

Intercooler · June 28 2012 06:39:06 AM MDT

The Kimber 1911 is right with the DW. Great support, good fit/finish but it does have some MIM parts.

sqlbullet · June 28 2012 09:08:24 AM MDT

Quote from: Intercooler on June 27 2012 09:43:54 PM MDT
Any 1911 spring will work?

As a general rule, yeah. 1911's were the original mix and match gun. Unless you have some radical recoil set-up you should be able to order from Wolff. Call and ask if you are concerned, but I am sure they have springs for the RZ from mild to wild. I just looked at the site and they offer from 7 lb to 28 lbs. They also offer variable power springs. They have hammer springs up to 34 lbs.