Smith 310 and Colt Delta Elite you just have to love the 10MM

[SeriousStudent]

I love that wheelgun, Joe. The contrasting grips really add a lot to the visual appeal.

I bet it shoots very well!

[Mr. Smith]

Thank you

[Rosco Benson]

Sometimes it's the little things. I really like the generous bevel on the leading edge of the Delta's slide stop.

Rosco

[Mr. Smith]

I spend a lot of time on the guns but its hard to see in pics.
Thank you for the eye on detail.

[3is]

Love that 310. Wish I had one. Shoot 40 for the missus. 10mm for me.

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[SteveS]

They are so pretty.

[Mr. Smith]

Thank you

[Stengun]

Howdy,

A 10MM load of 180gr bullet with a velocity of 1450 is hard not to love.

What do you guys think?

In a Delta Elite?

A cracked frame after a few rounds. Back in '88-'89 when the DE first hit the market most of the ammo was hotter than the saami specs, some where actually marked "magnum" on the head and DE were known to last less than one box before the frame cracked at the slide stop hole.

Heck, I've seen them crack with nothing hotter than the old school Win 175gr SilverTip @ 1,280ft/sec.

You can only get about 1,350ft/sec out of a 180gr bullet before you start running into pressure above max saami specs. Been there, done that.

1,450ft/sec? With a 5" barrel I just don't see it happening with having flattened primers, bulging cases, etc. and at that pressure range a cracked frame.

Back in the early-mid 80's I had a 1911 in .451 Detonics Mag and eventhough it only ran around 35,000psi they were famous for cracking frames.

Even the original Bren Ten was known for cracking the frame and it's frame design was a lot stronger than a 1911.

Paul

P.S. Beautiful handguns!

[WillBrink]

What do you guys think?

I didn't know S&W made a 10mm revolver. That's very cool.

[Mr. Smith]

Thank you

Smith makes the 610 and made 310s for short time.