S&W 10mm Pistols - Love them or Leave them?

[Shadow1006]

Dirty Gary, it sounds like you had a casehead blowout (allowing the high pressure jet of gasses to escape thru blown out casehead), while it was hard on the pistol, I hope you weren't hurt. S&W making the repairs says a lot for their customer product care...

 

[Denver Dick]

A few years ago I was not interested in 10mm pistols. But, I came across a 1006 and 1076 in 99% condition at a local shooting range/gun store. They were on consignment by the same guy. To my surprise, each was priced a little under $500. I thought those were great deals so I bought both. I fell in love with them, so I began keeping my eye open for 1066 to complete a trifecta.

Well, about 6 to 9 months later, while attending a gun show, I found a 1066 in 99% condition. I knew it would match my others perfectly, but the dealer had it tagged at $700 and I didn't want to spend that much. So, I examined the pistol closely, looked at the price tag and started to walk away. Well, the dealer would simply not let me walk away, so I ended up buying it for $525 out the door. Thus, the three 10mm pistols below cost me an average of $500 each. In Southern California, that's cheap.

 

[finest]

the smith 10xx series are legal to transfer in mass. i have done two in this past year. and now looking for a third,it is addictive.

 

[Sprefix]

My .02

Can't speak about any but the Glock 20 and this one...............And I LOVE the 10MM!!

 

[Blindpew]

Ditto, my 1076 is a gem. Compact, powerful and accurate. The Smith does well with lead bullets. The only shortcoming is my getting tangled up in the de-cocking lever while shooting-a shooter error. Also have a Glock 20 and 29. The answer there is to back off slightly on the loads- still better than the mainline factory stuff. Also, check out the 10mm forums.

 

[Bout time]

I carried a 1006 as a duty weapon in the mid 80's and loved it. Never an issue qualifying. I've been out of law enforcement since the late 80's, and still have this weapon and love shooting it. Just seems to be expensive to shoot. Any thoughts on less expensive ammo?

 

[Davef1]

I carried a 1006 as a duty weapon in the mid 80's and loved it. Never an issue qualifying. I've been out of law enforcement since the late 80's, and still have this weapon and love shooting it. Just seems to be expensive to shoot. Any thoughts on less expensive ammo?

RELOAD!

There is no cheap option when inflicted with a 10mm addiction

Dave

 

[old tanker]

I have a 1076. Got it second-hand and sent it to S&W to have the tritium sights renewed. I really like it. Reliable, accurate, shoots to point of aim, full house ammo does not faze it. Its only shortcomings are: it is not easy to find a good holster for it; and you need a real deal serious business gun belt if you expect to carry it.

 

[Mack]

RELOAD!

There is no cheap option when inflicted with a 10mm addiction

Dave

Georgia Arms prices are not too bad if you buy 500 or more.

Georgia Arms - 10 MM

 

[jdh]

I have a Glock 20 and will until it gets traded in on a M&P10 (hint,hint).
I have had a Witness 10. They have a reputation for developing cracks in the slide and the double action trigger is horrid. Accuracy was good if you stayed with single action.
If by CZ you mean one of the Dan Wesson 1911 types they are good. CZ does not do a 10 in anything else. Too bad, a 97 frame would allow a lot of 10mm to fit in the mag.

Now to the creme de la creme, the 10XX family, (there was a brief flirtation with some vaporware called a Bren or something like that way back in the 80s that was supposed to be all that but never came to pass) particularly the 1006. The gun that was made for the 10mm and made the 10mm. That is until the female and sissy men agents of the FBI complained and the mighty 10 was watered down to the 40 Short and Weak level causing the case to be shortened so it could fit in a smaller frame giving us the most desired round in LE today, little do they know, but I digress. No connoisseur of things Smith & Wesson can call themselves complete until they possess a 10 series.

They are a treat to shoot with this modern ammo BUT find some equal to the original Norma loads and have some real fun.

To summarize you must have a 10 series.

 

[Onisius]

Leave them...

to me mwuhahahaha

Love the Smith 10mm's.

 

[remat457]

Don't do it! S&W 10xx series 10mm guns, I wouldn't know any thing about them...But this is what they look like...
The reason I said don't do it is NOBODY CAN HAVE JUST ONE! Oh yes, I do shoot mine. The S&W 1006 is my work horse!

I just checked my safe and mine has multiplied too! Meager in comparison, but a start

 

[45GEN3]

I recently purchased a complete 1006 slide assembly and use it on my 4506-1 frame and absolutely love the set up. Two guns in one.

 

[Lumpyboy]

Now to the creme de la creme, the 10XX family, (there was a brief flirtation with some vaporware called a Bren or something like that way back in the 80s that was supposed to be all that but never came to pass) particularly the 1006. The gun that was made for the 10mm and made the 10mm. That is until the female and sissy men agents of the FBI complained and the mighty 10 was watered down to the 40 Short and Weak level causing the case to be shortened so it could fit in a smaller frame giving us the most desired round in LE today, little do they know, but I digress. No connoisseur of things Smith & Wesson can call themselves complete until they possess a 10 series.

Actually, I believe that the Dornhaus & Dixon Bren Ten was the father of all 10mm's. Started production in '83 and ended in '86 with bankruptcy. Tried to be ressurrected by Peregrine but that failed. Shortly thereafter, Colt came out with the Delta Elite and Springfield with the Omega. S&W introduced the 1006 in 1990 I believe and then it got watered down for the FBI to 40 S&W. I have both a DE and an Omega. Would love to get a 10XX series. Would also love to get a Bren Ten (less than 1500 made), but they are a C&R and pricey and also had some slide QC issues so need to be checked (e.g., x-ray and magnaflux) before shooting. Vltor is said to be working on a new Bren Ten but production has been delayed almost 4 years now and folks are dubious as to whether it will happen. But Colt brought back the DE and Glock is churning out 20s and 29s. Long live the 10mm!

 

[remat457]

I recently purchased a complete 1006 slide assembly and use it on my 4506-1 frame and absolutely love the set up. Two guns in one.

Did you have to modify the mags to fit into the frame? Or is that only going the other way (45 to 10mm)?

 

[dannylikewingy]

Did you have to modify the mags to fit into the frame? Or is that only going the other way (45 to 10mm)?

I would think that the 10mm mags would have to be modified. They have that goofy dimple that protrudes on both sides of the mags.

 

[45GEN3]

I have some modified 10mm mags but I have also found that the newer 45 mags ( indents on top ) hold the 10 mm round just fine also.

 

[JMJ3]

I own a 1006 and I highly recommend the 10xx series. I just ordered some hogue rubber grips for mine that should be here tomorrow. I think the 1006 is the best shooting 10mm out.

 

[swinokur]

The 10mm was download during evaluations at Quantico. It was not because field agents could not handle the cartridge. Since it was downloaded, Smith found a way to put the weaker cartridge in a 9mm framed gun. The S & W .40 was born

 

[dannylikewingy]

I have some modified 10mm mags but I have also found that the newer 45 mags ( indents on top ) hold the 10 mm round just fine also.

That's good to know that the newer designed 4516 mags will hold 10mm. I have a 1066 and have thought about taking the upper and putting it onto my 4516 lower.......