Delta Elite 10mm to 40 S&W?

[LSUFan]

I have a difficult time finding 10mm ammo at all, much less affordable 10mm. And 40 S&W seems to be available everywhere. I've been thinking about getting a new .40 barrel/bushing/springs/etc for my Delta Elite. What gunsmiths would you recommend to do the work?

 

[dboz]

Where are you located? I know a great guy in Greenfield if you are not in a hurry. It is not that he is backed up, it is just that he does not work fast But seriously, his name is Richard Marks. You can look him up in the phone book under RAM Gunsmithing, No website.

 

[gunselman]

10mm isn't that hard to find if you look in the right places. If you go to the 1500 there will be at least 3 people selling ammo at decent prices. TheAmmoMan has a huge ammo table at the 1500's and he sells 10mm the cheapest i have ever seen. I think the prices were actually cheaper than 45acp. I wouldn't waste my time with switching to 40sw. I have a couple other mail order places to get it for a good deal if you are interested PM me.

 

[teddy12b]

If you don't like the 10mm I think you'd be money ahead to just sell the gun and get something else. You'll never recover what you spend on the mods.

 

[barrelmaker_2002]

I have a difficult time finding 10mm ammo at all, much less affordable 10mm. And 40 S&W seems to be available everywhere. I've been thinking about getting a new .40 barrel/bushing/springs/etc for my Delta Elite. What gunsmiths would you recommend to do the work?

The solution to this issue is not a bunch of parts and a competent gunsmith. The solution is reloading.

For what you will spend on parts and the like, you could be most of the way towards purchasing a nice reloading set-up and the reloaded ammo will be cheaper than factory 10MM and/or 40S&W.

Factor in the likely reduction in the gun's value if you convert it from 10 MM (cool!) to 40S&W (boring....), and my way makes even more sense.

 

[marshallartist]

Can you reload? It might be a better long term investment than having the gun refitted for a different (albeit similar) caliber.

After getting a 10mm and a .41 Magnum I purchased a single stage reloading press in order to keep them fed.

 

[Mordred]

I personally think 10mm is the way of the future. Don't switch. Just find a way to do it cheaper.

 

[Jeremy1066]

I personally think 10mm is the way of the future. Don't switch. Just find a way to do it cheaper.

I wish it was the way of the future...unfortunately it is just a handful of us 10mm fanatics holding on

I have the best solution for the OP....sell the gun to me and buy yourself a new .40!!!

 

[LSUFan]

I guess I'll have to get into reloading. I like the 10mm plenty...don't want to get rid of it...it's an older blue Delta that works great.
Sorry that I didn't reply earlier...I had trouble getting onto the site yesterday.

 

[LSUFan]

Gunselman, I would like your sources. Which one is AmmoMan at the 1500? I didn't make it to the last show, but will be at the one in Aug/Sept.
I contacted Acme down near the river and am on their list for the next time they load 10mm. When I entered the store, a customer was buying all their 10mm stock on hand...15 minutes earlier and I would have had plenty.
Thanks for any help. I need to get my Post count up to 15 before I can PM you. sorry.

 

[Jeremy1066]

not sure what area you live in, but Gander Mtn here in Ft Wayne always has 10mm target ammo. Your choice is limited to Blazer 200gr. FMJ, and that's the only choice, but they always have it, and you can buy all the SD ammo you want online. Or Cabella's up by Chicago stocks a wider variety and some SD choices as well. Yes, reloading would be the way to go if possible.

 

[harleyindys]

Check this place out I have bought a lot od 10mm from them







Georgia Arms - 10 MM


NEW" 10mm 165gr Full Metal Jacket 50pk

$20.50"New Canned Heat" 10mm 180gr Full Metal Jacket 500pk

Your Price: $200.00

 

[Bert]

maybe a group buy is in order . my glocks get hungry .

 

[BBQ GURU]

maybe a group buy is in order . my glocks get hungry .

I'd join in for a group buy -- FMJ for practice plus maybe some SD loads?

 

[teddy12b]

I'd be interested in a group buy if it was from georgia arms. Last time I ordered from them was for the 180gr FMJ and it shot decently.

 

[kludge]

r e l o a d.

for about $20/100 w/FMJ.

 

[teddy12b]

Just curious, and not trying to side track the discussion, but what ammo are you guys running in your 10mm's?

Mine if a G20SF and I'm running hornady 200gr XTP's over bluedot. The hornady bullets are pretty accurate and ready to do any task I'd ever ask of my 10mm.

 

[Jeremy1066]

Just curious, and not trying to side track the discussion, but what ammo are you guys running in your 10mm's?

Mine if a G20SF and I'm running hornady 200gr XTP's over bluedot. The hornady bullets are pretty accurate and ready to do any task I'd ever ask of my 10mm.

Double Tap for carry ammo. I haven't needed to start reloading due to readily available target ammo in my area