Over all shooting problems handeling etc.

Christopher, I have both an 80's DE and one purchased in 2017 and so far no issues. I have to admit my early 90's model is a 'Safe Queen" but I shoot the newer one with everything from Underwood, DoubleTap, Bufallo Bore to Wimp Target load and it is reliable and extremely accurate.

Its a 1911 so no handling issues I know the early ones had fram cracking from "full bore " 10 mm loads these issues have been corrected in the new delta elites but I would still reserve the use of super heavy 10mm loads like the Buffalo Bore to defense situations and not for a everyday diet

how nice is this gun and the finish does it look good how long does the finish last how well does it shoot

This is a modern Generation Delta David. It is a very accurate pistol with a durable FDE finish. I own a 1980's era Delta that I keep as a safe queen so I bought a stainless Delta to shoot. they were accurate back then and are accurate now. The pistol will surprise you with the accuracy and power of the 10mm with the right loads.

This is a nice looking gun. The Delta Elite has been around for a long time and Colt has the bugs worked out. The finish should last a long time with normal use. It shoots as well as a 1911 with a little more recoil due to the power of the 10mm. Colt's hold there value well because they are a quality firearm.

Is the mainspring housing metal or delrin (plastic).

Yes it is plastic Kevin. They do sell stainless replacement though

Plastic. It's easy to replace with a steel one and if you shoot it a lot and disassemble it a lot to deep clean it the metal pin that holds it tends to shear a little plastic every time you knock it in and out so it will wear. if you shoot very little and don't disassemble the gun it won't be a problem.

It's actually made of Nylon. All nylons are plastic, not all plastics are nylon. I've had mine for maybe 9 months, and only 500 rounds through it. No issues thus far. Just fired and then cleaned it the other day. Plastic main spring housing looks fine. I didn't see any cracks starting. Actually, no wear to speak of at all on it. I don't see it becoming an issue anytime real soon... As as has been stated, you can replace it very inexpensively with a metal one to add a bit of counter weight to lessen recoil. For the record, this is a low stress area on the firearm.

I believe its composite lemme check.

Is this gun Stainless Steel slide and frame, with FDE cerakote? thx

Yes, its exactly as you described it.

This is exactly the case Steve.

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Colt Delta Elite FDE 10MM 5in 8+1 - FDE/Tan, 5" Barrel, 8+1 Rounds, Polymer Grips

Name: Colt Delta Elite FDE 10MM 5in 8+1
Brand: Colt
SKU: 411557712
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5.00 (3 reviews)

3 Reviews| 4 Questions & Answers

Model: O2020FDE

Condition: Factory New

Bud's Item Number: 411557712

UPC: 098289111333

MFG: Colt

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Q: Over all shooting problems handeling etc.
Answered

Asked 03/24/2018 17:08 by Christopher C

A:

Christopher, I have both an 80's DE and one purchased in 2017 and so far no issues. I have to admit my early 90's model is a 'Safe Queen" but I shoot the newer one with everything from Underwood, DoubleTap, Bufallo Bore to Wimp Target load and it is reliable and extremely accurate.
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Q: how nice is this gun and the finish does it look good how long does the finish last how well does it shoot
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Asked 02/10/2018 22:51 by David M

A:

This is a modern Generation Delta David. It is a very accurate pistol with a durable FDE finish. I own a 1980's era Delta that I keep as a safe queen so I bought a stainless Delta to shoot. they were accurate back then and are accurate now. The pistol will surprise you with the accuracy and power of the 10mm with the right loads.
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Q: Is the mainspring housing metal or delrin (plastic).
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Asked 11/05/2017 03:10 by Kevin H

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Yes it is plastic Kevin. They do sell stainless replacement though
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Q: Is this gun Stainless Steel slide and frame, with FDE cerakote? thx
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Asked 08/27/2017 20:40 by Steve V

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Yes, its exactly as you described it.
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