re: 1911 Suggestions

A Delta Elite is a different animal.
It is considered a collectible and has somewhat of a cult following. Getting a 10mm in any other maker just isn’t the same.
If you really plan to hunt with it or carry it as a backup when hog hunting, a 10mm is probably a good choice.
But for any other purpose it just isn’t a good choice, unless it’s just something you want.
For home protection, a 45 or 9mm is just as, if not more practical.
Recoil wise, may not be an issue for you, but 45 and 9mm are much better.
Cost, hands down the 10mm is going to be more than both 9mm or 45.
Availability of ammo, same as cost.
Competition wise, there is no major, major division, probably isn’t your thing, just another point.
I’ve had them, like them ok. Am no stranger to handguns or recoil. But almost every person I know that has bought one, ended up selling it after a short period due to the cost, recoil, practicality, or any number of those reasons.
But, if it’s something that makes you happy, by all means, :)