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angemessen · 07-28-2004, 01:42 AM

I'm looking for a replacment slide and grips for a colt delta elite 10mm and i don't even know where to start. are the general dimensions the same as a 1911 or am i way off? any help would be appreciated.

cuervo · 07-28-2004, 04:50 AM

Here's a starting point:
http://www.e-gunparts.com/productsch...%20SERIES%2080

hrdwareguy · 07-28-2004, 07:51 AM

Slides generally have to be fitted at the factory due to tollerences being off in some cases.

Moonduck · 07-28-2004, 11:03 AM

Grips should be standard for a normal 1911, from what I remember. Got to a gunshow and pick up a pair of cheap OEM scales. You should be able to fidn them easily and cheaply from parts suppliers. Give em a test fit. Assuming they work, you can then buy whatever custom grips fit your budget and taste.

I would suggest a gunsmith for the slide. There are quite a bit of A/M slides available that will fit, but to get proper tolerances, a smith is best. I general it involves a vise with an X-lever and some filing, usually of the slide's mating surfaces. If I remember correctly, the Delta had a normal slide consistent with it's model (Series 70/80), and the major differences being bushing, barrel, and badge. None of which are individual to the slide assembly.

It does not need to be done by the factory.

angemessen · 07-28-2004, 05:18 PM

i'm probably gonna send it to Wilson for a new finish, trigger and springs, i'll get them to handle a slide too. thanks for the help.

07-28-2004, 01:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
angemessen Upright	Colt Delta Elite I'm looking for a replacment slide and grips for a colt delta elite 10mm and i don't even know where to start. are the general dimensions the same as a 1911 or am i way off? any help would be appreciated.

07-28-2004, 07:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
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07-28-2004, 04:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
cuervo Tilted Location: NC	Here's a starting point: http://www.e-gunparts.com/productsch...%20SERIES%2080

07-28-2004, 11:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
Moonduck Junkie Location: SE USA	Grips should be standard for a normal 1911, from what I remember. Got to a gunshow and pick up a pair of cheap OEM scales. You should be able to fidn them easily and cheaply from parts suppliers. Give em a test fit. Assuming they work, you can then buy whatever custom grips fit your budget and taste. I would suggest a gunsmith for the slide. There are quite a bit of A/M slides available that will fit, but to get proper tolerances, a smith is best. I general it involves a vise with an X-lever and some filing, usually of the slide's mating surfaces. If I remember correctly, the Delta had a normal slide consistent with it's model (Series 70/80), and the major differences being bushing, barrel, and badge. None of which are individual to the slide assembly. It does not need to be done by the factory.

07-28-2004, 05:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
angemessen Upright	i'm probably gonna send it to Wilson for a new finish, trigger and springs, i'll get them to handle a slide too. thanks for the help.