Colt Delta Elite Pistol, 10mm Auto, 5 Inch Barrel, 2 1/2 lbs.

The Delta Elite is a standard M1911 design, with a few minor differences from the latest Series 80 derivative of that pistol. It carried the rowel "Commander" type hammer of that pistol and the same overall features of the 1911 that have made it so popular with users. However, the Delta Elite carries a stiffer double recoil spring to handle the increased recoil of the 10mm round. The FBI wanted a more potent round for its agents after the famous 1986 shootout in Miami. While the bureau eventually concluded that the recoil of the 10mm was too excessive for widespread issue to its agents, many in the shooting community were keenly interested in the new round.