[tacticalfun]

The colt delta 10 mm im bidding on just hit 1200$. I can purchase a used dan wesson pointman 10mm for the same...any advice?

 

[limbkiller]

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.

 

[tacticalfun]

The dw was purchased but never fired

 

[JonM]

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

 

[tacticalfun]

No i didnt know that...is there one with target sights?

 

[danf_fl]

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

 

[canebrake]

No i didnt know that...is there one with target sights?

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

 

[tacticalfun]

Ah just the guy i need. Cane..would those sights be ok for competition?

 

[canebrake]

Ah just the guy i need. Cane..would those sights be ok for competition?

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.

 

[tacticalfun]

Ive been using a eaa 10mm for a few years and thought it was time to upgrade.

 

[danf_fl]

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.

 

[canebrake]

Ive been using a eaa 10mm for a few years and thought it was time to upgrade.

What sights are on your EAA?

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.

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

 

[tacticalfun]

Adjustable rear like this http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/411544580

 

[canebrake]

Adjustable rear like this http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/411544580

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!

 

[tacticalfun]

Colt over dan wesson then?

 

[Olympus]

I'd pick the DW over the Colt.