The Rohrbaugh Forum
Miscellaneous => Other Guns => Topic started by: tracker on October 31, 2010, 06:54:21 PM
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This pistol was just recently reintroduced by Colt. Does anyone here own an earlier one?
http://www.coltsmfg.com/products-c5-q69-COLT_PISTOLS.aspx
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That's a lot of firepower with nine rounds of 10mm but ammo is a little hard to come by as is brass for those that reload.
John
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Yep! I was just about to purchase the 10mm Glock, when I started looking for ammo. Decided I didn't need that caliber.
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Smart move. ;D ;D
John
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It seemed like the thing to do! ;D
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John,
Now you're behind the curve on 10mm like I was on .40; check Ammotogo; not a problem.
http://www.ammunitiontogo.com/index.php/cName/10mm-hollow-point-ammo
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I know you can get it but there is not much of a selection at most places and local shops don't usually have much if any.
John
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Right.
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I had a chance to get one of the old models on a trade a few years ago but passed on it because the ammo situation was worse then. I really like the ballistics of the 10mm but don't really want another caliber to buy for.
John
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The one thing I liked on their web photo of the new model was the familiar slide stop scratch in full color.
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Yes I noticed that and can't believe they would post that picture. Thats called the Dummy Mark, when you see a 45 for sale on the forums frequently they state it has the Dummy Mark.
I do not have a Dummy Mark on either of my 45s and I have had the Gold Cup for 30 years, maybe just lucky. ;D
John
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Tracker- I have two earlier Deltas in SS. Love them.
Had one of the first blue ones out, but when reports of cracked frames surfaced I got rid of it and waited for Colt to fix the problem.
The absolute best "feeling" and fun 10mm pistol to shoot is the Bren 10, but being that less than 1500 were ever made they are on the pricey side. It is highly reccomended that the slides be x-rayed and magnafluxed before firing.
There just is nothing like a Bren. Kind of like, how there is no equal to the pup.
However, Vltor is promising or rather has "been" promising and working on the resurection of an a new and improved Bren 10 for the past 3 years. Due Date was yesterday, now rumor is Christmas/Shot Show, who knows? The price will not be much more than a Delta; about $1200.
Ammo, Brass, other components are no big deal. Yeah I would have to agree that maybe readily made ammo is not totally mainstream. You just can't walk into any and every gun outlet and pick up a box.
I have a Glock too, but no comparison (limp mode on), it's just a Glock. only advantage is hi-cap.
(limp mode off)
I have a Witness 10, it's OK, especially for the low price.
I also have a Smith 6" revolver that is Awesome!
Also a Smith Auto, one of their 6---- . I can't keep up with their goofy numbering systiems on their autos. Haven't ever shot it. I have never got along with Smith Autos, and have just never remember to take to the range. Probalbly because I will know that it will suck in MY hands.
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Try a 10 you will like it.
Be sure to wear double ear protection too.
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Thanks for the good info, Reinz.
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Your welcome, sorry for the novel, I guess you tell I like tens.
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I did read a novel once that talked about using an HK MP10 against some terrorists. Shooting that one would really be a swift kick.
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What a dream.
Yes I do understand the FBI has a few of those.
Someone makes some civilian semiauto versions also. One guy posted a pic of his on some other forum once.
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Reinz. Thanks for the info, also. A 10 may be in my future, now that ammo is available. ;)
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The book involving the MP 10 was "Rainbow Six" by the inimitable Tom Clancy.
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Thanks, tracker!
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Glad I passed on the one in trade it was a blued model. ;D
John
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Yep! It's all about knowing or the feeling for doing the passing! ;D
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Are they the ones with some cracked frames?
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I'm thinking it is.
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Not all Blued Deltas had the potential for cracks. It was just the early ones with a small amount of space between the slide stop hole and frame.
The SS came along after they fixed the problem, so that way you know you have no worries.
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John said he had a chance at an old model (blued) so it may have fit in the cracked catagory, then again, who knows.
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Just clarifiying :D
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That's good info, Reinz.
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I don't know if it was one of the ones with the potential to crack, but lady luck doesn't always smile on me. All to frequently its Murphy. ;D
Also I'm not big on blued gun, I prefer stainless. My Colt Gold Cup was blued when I got it and I had it hard chromed after a week of ownership.
John
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I'm with you John.
It also seems that since the 70's, the art of blueing lost something. They just do not take the time in the prep work to polish the gun enough or something.
I've got old guns where you can see yourself in the bluing.
It's just not that way anymore.
And of course the maintenance factor is Big plus with SS, as well as knock around - not having to baby them as much.
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Reinz is right. I just got out my old snub nose .38, factory blued, and can see my reflection. I knew it was shiny, but had never tried that; amazing. My, how we learn stuff.
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Those reflections are pretty cool. 8)
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Indeed, they are! I've got a few more old ones I'm going to dig out; remember they were shiny too! Just hadn't looked at 'em in awhile. :)
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I'll settle for the reflections off polished stainless. ;D
But I do know what you are referring to, I had a Colt Diamondback and it was a beautiful finish.
I think in the day Colt had the best looking blued guns.
John
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Yep! Prefer stainless too, but just happen to have a few old blues. :)
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This ammo would change a channel or two and good luck in court.
http://www.ammunitiontogo.com/product_info.php/pName/8rds-10mm-magsafe-46gr-swat-load-ammo/cName/10mm-frangable-ammo
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Some mighty potent firepower, there!
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Come on kj order up a thousand rounds of it so your prepared in case you get a 10mm, only $2118.75 + shipping. ;D ;D
John
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Sounds just like what I need! :D :D
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The .45 colt defender that I enrolled in Bearcoat finishing school had a truly nasty looking dummy mark. The gun is stainless, so of course the mark really showed up. When I talked to the guy at Bearcoat he assured me that the mark "would go away and never show up again". So far he's right. There's no sign that the scratch was ever there, and no sign of it in the new finish. I realize that it's only been a short while, and I don't know that it will never come back, but so far so good. I LOVE Bearcoat!! Gene
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Glad you like that Bearcoat, Gene, and hope the scratch stays gone; it should.
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I had a guy tell me that he left the idiot mark on one of his 1911s and to prevent it from happening again, he started putting a piece of tape on that area during the removal and installation of the slide lock and has not marked any of his guns since.
I never tried it but seems like it may work.
I have never had a problem with leaving a mark on any of the 1911s I have taken apart.
John
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Good for you, John; that does seem like an excellent idea!