Colt Delta Elite: A Landmark in the Rise of the 10mm Auto
December 12, 2025
Placing the 1911 with the 10mm chambering was a winning combo, resulting in an iconic handgun: the Colt Delta Elite.
Placing the 1911 with the 10mm chambering was a winning combo, resulting in an iconic handgun: the Colt Delta Elite.
Decked out in a white suit, pastel shirt, Rolex watch and Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses, Sonny Crockett, the main character in Miami Vice, didn’t need a Bren Ten to look cool. However, it sure didn’t hurt any either. Despite only being made for three short years between 1983 and 1986, the Bren
Placing the 1911 with the 10mm chambering was a winning combo, resulting in an iconic handgun: the Colt Delta Elite.
Decked out in a white suit, pastel shirt, Rolex watch and Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses, Sonny Crockett, the main character in Miami Vice, didn’t need a Bren Ten to look cool. However, it sure didn’t hurt any either. Despite only being made for three short years between 1983 and 1986, the Bren