Description
There’s custom work… and then there’s this. The 1987 Pachmayr-upgraded Colt Delta Elite Long Slide isn’t your average 1911. It’s a statement. A show of what happens when craftsmanship, performance, and a little bit of audacity come together in one extraordinary build.
At first glance, the stretched slide steals the show, long, lean, and covered in hand-engraved floral scrolls with punch-dot shading and crosshatched leaf accents. It’s refined without losing its edge. The engraving dances across the steel as if it were always meant to be there. Every line feels intentional, confident, alive.
But don’t mistake beauty for fragility. This Delta Elite was built to perform. The serrated ramp front sight and fully adjustable rear make dialing in your aim a satisfying ritual. The extended grip safety, ambidextrous mag release, and thumb guard all prove that functionality was never an afterthought. It’s ready to go, whether that means range time or just some well-deserved admiration under good lighting.
Look closer, and the small details start to whisper. The jeweled barrel catches the light with that subtle shimmer only real enthusiasts appreciate. The slide release is extended and silky smooth. The safety clicks with that clean, mechanical assurance that makes you grin. And the flared mag well? That’s pure practicality, fast reloads, zero fumbles.
Then there’s the hammer, sharp, stylized, dramatic in all the right ways. It finishes the look with confidence.
Sure, it’s collectible. It’s rare. But it’s also the kind of gun that begs to be handled, not hidden away. The Pachmayr-upgraded Colt Delta Elite Long Slide isn’t just a custom 1911. It’s what happens when performance meets personality and refuses to apologize for it.
