Custom Delta Elite

[Roneye]

Well, after three months I finally got my Delta Elite back from Novak’s. I was going to have it blued when they were done but I decided to go with DuraCoat instead. We had discussed doing it with a salt and pepper look and I agreed, I thought that meant a black slide and silver/stainless frame boy was I in for a surprise I am not sure if I like it but they said if I didn’t like it I could always send it back in and they would blue it instead. I took it out to shoot it and it was very accurate to shoot, I was using the doubletapp 135gr Nosler and the gold dot 180gr hollow points. The gun didn’t have one hiccup and it was very accurate, I was easily shooting 2” groups hand held at 25 feet. All in all I really like the gun from a function/workmanship standpoint and it also points very well but I am not yet sold on the finish colors I am waiting to see if the color scheme grows on me before I decide weather or not to send it back.

Listed below is a description of what was done.

Novak's Night Sights System
Carry Bevel Package
Extended Grip Safety
Extended Thumb Safety
Trigger Job
N.M. Bushing
Kart National Match Barrel
Videki Trigger
Bead blast and duracoat
Reliability Package
Bevel Magazine Well
Ultra Light Hammer
Checker Front Strap
Checker rear mainspring housing
Brown full length two piece guide rod
Wolff 20# Recoil spring
Aluma Grip tactical grips

http://bianco.cc/elite1004.jpg

http://bianco.cc/elite1012.jpg

http://bianco.cc/elite1000.jpg

[SilverState]

BEAUTIFUL!

Makes mine look pretty plane jane:

http://sincitypitbulls.freeservers.com/Delta_Elite.JPG

[Roneye]

No such thing as a plain Jane Delta Elite ;), I really like your grips did you do them yourself?

[SilverState]

Thanks. The grips are VZ micarta Operators and I had John put some new medallions in them. Other than the grips, my pistol is stock except I did go wtih a Wilson Combat one-piece FLGR and a Wolf 22# recoil spring.

[ILikeFtLbs]

I have seen 3 Novak built-up Deltas now, and man, they do good work. I'm jealous.

[agtman]

Very nice custom work on that Delta. :) :beer:

[spober]

i love that style grip.diagnal devide between smooth and checkered.
nice gun.very impressive.i prefere plain jane personally but you have a first class piece there my friend.
my delta elite's factory blue is mirror like.almost perfect.no holster ware cast it aint never been in a holster!but untill i ware the fisish or screw it up somehow.i feel it would be a crime to refinish her.ILL REFINISH MY 38 SUPER GOV MODEL FIRST!

[Roneye]

Thanks guys, I think the color scheme is growing on me though. SPOBER I have always preferred the blued model myself as a mater of fact my favorite delta elite that I decided at the last minute not to have modified is a blued gun similar to what you have described...

Here is a pic...

http://bianco.cc/deltaElite.jpg

[Clarkbar]

Originally posted by Roneye
Listed below is a description of what was done.

Novak's Night Sights System
Carry Bevel Package
Extended Grip Safety
Extended Thumb Safety
Trigger Job
N.M. Bushing
Kart National Match Barrel
Videki Trigger
Bead blast and duracoat
Reliability Package
Bevel Magazine Well
Ultra Light Hammer
Checker Front Strap
Checker rear mainspring housing
Brown full length two piece guide rod
Wolff 20# Recoil spring
Aluma Grip tactical grips

Would you mind passing on what that amount of work from Novak cost? I looked around his website and couldn't find a price list. As for the salt-and-pepper look of the finish, I really like it. Have you considered getting Delta medallions installed in the grips?

About your other Delta, is that the factory Colt blued finish? It's got a great look to it.

[Roneye]

Hey Clarkbar, I want the medalions and I am hoping to find someone to do them for me check out these Novak links...

http://www.novaksights.com/1911.htm#CARRY_PACKAGEhttp://www.novaksights.com/1911.htm#CARRY_PACKAGE

http://www.novaksights.com/modifications_for_1911.htm

[Clarkbar]

Originally posted by Roneye
Hey Clarkbar, I want the medalions and I am hoping to find someone to do them for me check out these Novak links...

Thanks for the links. As I save up to have my DE customized, I have to decide what work I want done and by who.

[gixxer11]

OHHH MAN!!! That gun looks BEAUTIFUL, Roneye!! If it doesn't grow on you, I'm sure you won't have a problem getting your money back out of it.

[nickE10mm]

Nice! Always good to see another Delta.... man, I love Deltas

[DHart]

roneye... I'll bet that Delta is a joy to shoot! Wonderful custom work. I'm a little more of a traditionalist when it comes to the finish, but that's just personal preference. Here's my one and only Delta...

http://www.legendportraits.com/Images/Guns/Delta2916.jpg

[nickE10mm]

dhart, you are a picture taking monster -- beautiful! :beer:

[spober]

Originally posted by Roneye
Thanks guys, I think the color scheme is growing on me though. SPOBER I have always preferred the blued model myself as a mater of fact my favorite delta elite that I decided at the last minute not to have modified is a blued gun similar to what you have described...

Here is a pic...

http://bianco.cc/deltaElite.jpg
YIKES!NOW THATS A SWEET ELITE!!!!

[spober]

Or should I say non enhanced which had angled slide serrations,flat top slide some other minor difference.I prefere the round top slide to the flat top anyday.