Building on the momentum achieved in early 2016 with the release of the Colt Competition Pistol™, Colt Combat Unit™ Rail Gun®, and Colt Expanse™ M4, Colt has wasted no time in updating its current handgun lineup this summer. New models include the Delta Elite® and Defender® which have been thoroughly revised, and the Colt Combat Unit™ Rail Gun® and stainless steel Rail Gun®, which are now offered in 9mm.
The updated Colt Defender® is now offered in 9mm as well as .45 ACP.
“Long before I came to Colt I bought a Defender, which I love,” said Paul Spitale, Senior VP at Colt. “I quickly realized that there were a few things about it that kept it from being perfect for concealed carry so when I came to Colt early last year that was a project that was very important to me.” The Defender is now offered in two finishes: the stainless steel model is available only in .45 ACP and features the same brushed stainless steel slide, stainless Cerakote coated aluminum receiver, and three-dot sight structure as the outgoing model, but now feature custom Colt G10 grips and a carry cut on the front of the slide for ease of concealment. The new black and blued model offers all the upgrades of the stainless model, as well as a blued carbon steel slide and black Cerakote coated aluminum receiver, a Tritium front night sight and blacked out rear Novak low mount carry sight for ease of target acquisition, in a choice of 9mm or .45 ACP. MSRP on the stainless model is unchanged at $899, while the upgraded black and blued model is offered at $949.
Redesigned Colt Delta Elite® MSRP is unchanged.
The Delta Elite® has always had a following among enthusiasts who want the stopping power of 10mm in a genuine Colt 1911 platform pistol. Now modernizing features have been added that are designed to make it an outstanding package for hunting or personal defense. The redesigned Delta Elite features an upswept beavertail grip safety, extended thumb safety, composite stocks with Delta medallions, and Novak white dot sights. MSRP is unchanged at $1,099
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The newer stainless Colt Rail Gun® is available in a 9mm version.
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