help with purchase please

Both are great guns. I like the Colt but the DW is a better value if both are LIGHTLY used. You will find that DW is a great pistol. Unfortunately there prices went up a couple of years ago and I'm not sure in my opinion if it was worth it. seems quality went up but I don't think the small bit of quality was worth the 300-400 dollar increase. Still they make a great gun. Colt speaks for itself.

 

i hope you know that the colt delta elite is still in production.

http://www.coltsmfg.com/Catalog/ColtPistols/ColtCombatElite.aspx

the newer ones are better guns than the older ones which had galling issues

 

I would opt for the DW.
I am not too fond of the Colt Series-80 setup and DW does not have it.

 

NO, it's the Colt HD. (High Profile with Dots)

 

OK, yes.......good, no they aren't adjustable.

For competition I'd want a Bomar Style adjustable sight.

Why would you want to competitively shoot a 10mm?

I would think you would want a Gold Cup running light target loads.

 

Some competitions (USPSA and IPSC) have a power factor.
The .38Super is not the best for inexperienced reloaders.
The 10mm can be reloaded at a lower power factor than commercial (and still make "Major" power factor) and the platform allows an additional round over the .45.

In competition, that extra round can make a difference.

 

What sights are on your EAA?

Makes sense. Guess my lack of competition shooting is showing.

 

If you use the adjust ability with your EAA, you'll miss it with the Colt. But it is a Colt.

AND.......it is worth the upgrade for the 1911 trigger!

 

I'd pick the DW over the Colt.