Colt Delta Elite or Dan Wesson Razorback???

Discussion in 'General Firearm Discussion' started by PlayboyPenguin, Feb 28, 2009.

  1. Feb 28, 2009 #1
    PlayboyPenguin

    PlayboyPenguin
    Pacific Northwest
    Well-Known Member 2016 Volunteer

    Messages:
    4,847
    Likes Received:
    1,805
    Well, as I said, someone had the nerve to go and buy my Colt delta Elite out from under me yesterday (I will find out who you are :angry:). I weant back to my dealer and it was just gone. Some people...:D

    Now that I will have to have my dealer try and find me another one, I am left having to make a decision.

    Do I want him to find me a Colt Delta Elite...or do I want him to find me a Dan Wesson Razorback (RZ-10)? Both guns are 10mm and both are something I think I would really like. I am a huge Colt fan, but I am also very fond of my Dan Wesson CBOB. To make the decision even harder, they are almost exactely the same price. :(

    Thoughts?

    Dan Wesson Razorback

    Colt Delta Elite
     
  2. Feb 28, 2009 #2
    AndyH

    AndyH
    Keizer, Oregon
    Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,681
    Likes Received:
    518
    I have had the pleasure of owning both a Colt delta elite and a DW RZ-10.

    Both are excellent weapons.

    but I preferred the feel of and the fit and finish quality better on the Dan Wesson than the colt.

    The DW will be a little heaver and feels solid when shooting even high power loads, My Colt bucked like a bull.


    Andy
     
  3. Feb 28, 2009 #3
    PhysicsGuy

    PhysicsGuy
    Corvallis, OR
    Resident Science Nut

    Messages:
    4,134
    Likes Received:
    162
    I loved the razorback that I used to have. Handled well under all loads, and had very good build quality.
     
  4. Feb 28, 2009 #4
    PlayboyPenguin

    PlayboyPenguin
    Pacific Northwest
    Well-Known Member 2016 Volunteer

    Messages:
    4,847
    Likes Received:
    1,805
    I decided that since I was selling a 5" .45acp 1911, I should be replacing it with a 5" .45acp 1911. That was the only way to restore the cosmic balance. :)

    So today I took the money from my SA GI.45 I sold and payed off my Colt Anaconda and used the other half to lay away a very well put together Colt Government model Series 80 stainless 1911.

    I plan to make a project out of it and upgrade the sights, trigger, grip safety, etc. It was considerably less expensive than either of the other two I was talking about getting. $350 less to be exact. I can use the left over for some upgrades that I choose myself. :)

    I did tell my dealer to keep his eyes open for either Delta Elite or a RZ-10 for me though. I will save that as my reward gun for myself once I get done with opening our new business. :D
     
  5. Mar 1, 2009 #5
    ch139

    ch139
    teh gehtoe
    Active Member

    Messages:
    902
    Likes Received:
    151
    well, I drink the Colt Kool-Aid so...

    Colt

    Sold my Delta Elite to my dad years ago and he'll never sell it back, at least I get to visit.
     
  6. Mar 1, 2009 #6
    Contento

    Contento
    Seattle
    Member

    Messages:
    156
    Likes Received:
    0
    Both guns look great,but I slightly prefer the look of the DW.



    You worried at all about buying a gun that uses a "niche" caliber? Seems like the trend these days is to play it safe and stick with the common and most easily purchased/stocked up on calibers.
     
  7. Mar 4, 2009 #7
    mike sr.

    mike sr.
    the great tax me state: Nebr
    Member

    Messages:
    389
    Likes Received:
    2
    ==============================

    DITTO....considering the current administration...
     
  9. Mar 4, 2009 #8
    Aristotle13

    Aristotle13
    Kent, WA
    Member

    Messages:
    234
    Likes Received:
    29
    When I think 10mm 1911, I think of the Colt DE.

    I don't have both, but I have Colt CE and a Dan Wesson PM7. I love my Colt, but I love shooting my Dan Wesson.
     
  10. Mar 4, 2009 #9
    PlayboyPenguin

    PlayboyPenguin
    Pacific Northwest
    Well-Known Member 2016 Volunteer

    Messages:
    4,847
    Likes Received:
    1,805
    I went ahead and ordered the Dan Wesson RZ-10 today. While I was at my dealer passing on a Colt Delta Elite a guy had for sale (he wanted too much for the condition it was in) Nicole (a girl that works there) found one of the RZ-10's for me and it was almost the same price as the Colt. :)
     
  11. Mar 4, 2009 #10
    PhysicsGuy

    PhysicsGuy
    Corvallis, OR
    Resident Science Nut

    Messages:
    4,134
    Likes Received:
    162
    Congrats, you won't be disappointed :D
     
  12. Mar 4, 2009 #11
    PlayboyPenguin

    PlayboyPenguin
    Pacific Northwest
    Well-Known Member 2016 Volunteer

    Messages:
    4,847
    Likes Received:
    1,805
    I better not be...or I will hold you personally responsible. :D
     
  13. Mar 4, 2009 #12
    PhysicsGuy

    PhysicsGuy
    Corvallis, OR
    Resident Science Nut

    Messages:
    4,134
    Likes Received:
    162
    Have you ever owned or fired a 10mm? It's something that likes to grow on you, and its a highly addictive caliber to me.

    If you are disappointed, I'm sure I can find something nice to trade you, how about a 686? :p
     
  14. Mar 4, 2009 #13
    PlayboyPenguin

    PlayboyPenguin
    Pacific Northwest
    Well-Known Member 2016 Volunteer

    Messages:
    4,847
    Likes Received:
    1,805
    I have the DW CBOB in 10mm and a Glock 29. I love them both...for different reasons. :)
     

Share This Page