Does anyone here know or have a guess as to why the Smith and Wesson 1006 models are demanding such high prices when compared to the rarer versions like the 1026, 1066, 1076, and the 1086? I find it hard to believe that the most common model should demand higher prices.

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There aren't enough of them that come up for sale in my highly-restricted state for me to talk about any price trends other than to say that all the 10mm 3rd Gens I've come across were very expensive.

I'm not saying they weren't worth it... but they are certainly well above my financial means.

I could not agree more. I have noticed this for the last year or two. Just goes to show how much demand there is out there for a heavy duty 10mm pistol. If S&W ever does bring back any 3rd gen guns as a classic series I believe the 1006 should be the one. I have no doubt that it will sell.

All I know is I traded a unopened case of cheap 10mm ammo last year for a 3 inch model 10-8
The kicker was I bought the ammo in like 2001 and sold the gun in 2004. There are 10mm fans kinda like 41 magnum fans.

I have two of them. And I like them better than my 1066. They balance better. As for the DAOs, well they are DAOs. No explanation needed there.

I do like my 10mms and my 45s though.

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I bought my 1006 new in 1993. Had no idea it would double in value. I still won't sell it tho.

I really like the 3rd gen guns.

I've got a very nice 1006, had for at least a year. Went to the gun club today with several guns to shoot, but unfortunately ran out of time. (It was not my priority gun to shoot today).

Also have a 1076 to refurbish, just need to bead blast and install new springs and it will be like new.

Prices are up - why? I'm guessing lots of us are holding on to the good 10mm stuff.

Eventually I will shoot both these and decide to keep or sell. Keeping for now.

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10's are becoming more popular again. Very popular to those that reload. You can make 10mm rounds very cheaply. The high price of factory ammo caused a lot of initial 10 fans to sell with very few rounds thru the guns. I can reload a good target load for 20 cents a round, a premium HP round for 35-40 cents depending on bullet.

Well I totally know why the tens are popular and in demand. but I keep seeing 1006's selling higher than 1026's. That I don't get. Same size but with decockers in different places. But in theory with the 1026's being so much rarer I would have thought they would bring more money. I love EM myself. I've got 2 1026's 1 1086 and just bought a California highway patrol limited edition 1006 be here on Friday. Can't wait to shoot it and see what all the fuss is about lol!!!

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LGS has a 1006 and a 1076 in good condition for $800 each. How does that compare with the trends noted above?

Those are fairly good prices for S&W

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Had a 1006 and a 1026. Sold both but preferred the 1026 due to its Sig like decocker and no mag safety

AGREED !!!!!

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I feel the same way. I have a 5906 with the slide decocker- feels like it's getting in my way when I grip the slide. I love my 1076 enough to have sent it off to S&W for a complete once-over and new factory night sights. Given what I paid for the gun and the factory visit, I doubt I'll ever see the prices rise high enough to break even. No matter- I'll be keeping it.

I've noticed that too. I have a 1026, 1066 and a 1076 but I am still looking for a reasonably priced 1006.

The GB prices for S&W 10MM's, semis or wheelguns, are discouraging for anyone who is in the market for any particular model at a reasonable cost...especially the 610 revolvers. A 3 7/8" 610-3, with the lock, recently went for $2k (buy it now price).
The current prices are too rich for my liking, so I took another route and have acquired this 1006 and the 610-2 both through trade. Hated to give up a pair of nice revolvers, but couldn't be happier with the 10's.
Time to invest in reloading gear.

I think the issue with 1006s is that they are the most commonly known 10mm S&W. When the average person who has heard about how good S&W 10mms and goes to Gunbroker and searches for one, they see the most 1006s listed. Others have heard about 10mm S&Ws from forum chatter, which typically mentions the more common 1006s. Most people beyond these pages have never heard of the 1026 or 1086, and some don't even know that the FBI issued 1076s rather than 1006s. Because they are best known, the 1006s bring the highest prices from buyers who don't know about the rest. The rarer guns are more apt to slip under the radar. This is a common issue with all S&Ws, revolvers and semiautomatics, as keeping track of the different model numbers requires a whole lot of time or the SCSW, neither of which the average uninformed buyer has.

I think that most of the people that are looking for third generation 10mms know exactly what they are looking for. These guns have not been sold as new for some time. The people that are looking for them know exactly what they are.

This is of course my opinion only. your opinion may of course vary.

IMHO, regardless of production numbers and as a shooter, the TDA of the 1006 and 1066 are the most popular therefore get the price. I've passed on a couple 1026's because that frame decocker doesn't do it for me on the Smith. Just seems out of place although expected and perfectly fine on a Sig, go figure.

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Supply isn't the overriding factor in desirability for collecting or shooting.

The 1006 is the best "shooter" of the family, and the most well known.

Most people buying the 10's are buying them to experience shooting magnum loads in an auto loader that isn't a Deagle/wildly/amt/LAR/ etc. It's not quite the same type of "collecting" that someone who wants to acquire one of each variant of a marlin 1894 or something.

Also, 10xx guns had gone down quite a bit over the past few years. They were out of control a few years ago, but appear to be back on the way up on gunbroker and gun shows. You can still find deals consistsnt with the 45xx guns if you are lucky or persistent.

They are still the finest ever made. The BrenTen *could* have been but suffered bad metal. The Delta Elite is excellent but is not for everyone and not as strong. The Sig Sauer is also fine but to me has a bit of a high bore-axis. Glocks are fine weapons but also aren't for everyone. The 10XX series has endured because they handle the round very well and are built to last.

From what I'm hearing the 10 is making a small come back amongst the new shooters who like the other posted stated wanted a magnum class round in a standard size piece.
Will Smith ever build another 10xx? Doubt it theyre too into the M&P right now.
But I've noticed a lot of 1911 makers are building more 10mms of late!
Dale

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Sig just came out with 4 new models of the 10 this year. They are pricey at around $1400 but are very sharp looking guns. Sig is also making 10mm ammo, also a little pricey per box. Hopefully, the 10 is making a comeback and ammo prices will drop some.

Reloading is the answer. If you shoot a lot when ammo is expensive you can make up your investment pretty fast. This is especially true with rifle cartridges.

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Miami Vice nostalgia?

Seriously....Just snagged a 1006 last Sunday. Should be here Monday the 13th. Can hardly wait. Been looking for a nice 1006 for a few years now. Always been a 3rd Gen fan, but never had any of the 10 series models.

Also when loaded up to it's original specs it IS a heck of a round.

Now to find a couple of spare magazines. Just missed four on the for sale side...someone beat me to them. Magazines MAY be an issue?

Yes the current 10mm interest has is very strong alive and well. I have been working hard to document some of the commercial ammo to preserve the history. Ammo Like SwampFox, Underwood, Buffalo Bore and Double Tap along with others.

People have come to appreciate the ballistic power and energy for the 10mm cartridge for what it brings to the task at hand!

Therefore it is only natural for people to gobble up these S&W 3rd gens to include the "Built Like A Tank" 1006.

I have enjoyed my 1006 new in the box since March 1st 1990. I collected the various models and they are very robust and hard working firearms...

Long live this perfect 10mm cartridge and the S&W 10xx series pistols that have handled it so well.

Now if only S&W would make an M&P chambered in 10mm to add to the 10mm lineup!

Those interested in the 10mm cartridge and the firearms that are being used by many enthusiast drop on by the 10mmFirearms forum;
http://10mm-firearms.com/index.php

just registered for that linked forum. I've been reading that forum for years,finally joined.

I just registered on the 10mm forum as well. Maybe 6 weeks ago. Same user name. Just figured it would be easier that way.

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