1006 Factory Grips?

[Sevens]

Well... kind of?

The grips were recalled because they did NOT get the mix of delrin or zytel correct. The plastic was prone to shatter if dropped.

If a 3rd Gen grip shatters, the mainspring has nothing to anchor it, so the hammer has zero strength or ability. The pistol cannot discharge a round if the grip has shattered.

That was the reason for the recall. It was probably extremely embarrassing for S&W at the time.

 

[Rock185]

FWIW, All the new 1006s I saw back then, and the two I bought NIB had the straight back strap grips..

 

[rosewood]

I went ahead and ordered the straight back from Midway for like $20. Was all they had in stock. Saw the round ones come up later, but I plan on keeping Hogues on it anyway. Just wanted the factory ones in case I ever decide to sell it.

Rosewood

 

[rosewood]

Well... kind of?

The grips were recalled because they did NOT get the mix of delrin or zytel correct. The plastic was prone to shatter if dropped.

If a 3rd Gen grip shatters, the mainspring has nothing to anchor it, so the hammer has zero strength or ability. The pistol cannot discharge a round if the grip has shattered.

That was the reason for the recall. It was probably extremely embarrassing for S&W at the time.

I bought the 4013TSW about 4 years ago and took off the factory grip to clean and install Hogues. Thing broke into 2 pieces. As easy as it broke, I can see it breaking if dropped. Found the post about the recall and saw this was the older grip pre-recall (no dimple). Contacted S&W and they sent me a new set for the 4013TSW. Still in box.

Rosewood