Original owner Model 1006 current value?

[diyj98]

Gunbroker is your best bet for top dollar.

 

[Walter Rego]

The winged adjustable sights that S&W put on the 1006 may not be as attractive as the ones that were equipped with Novacks. But given that the variety of factory loads in 2021 range from 100 grain to 200 grain bullets and velocities ranging from 40 S&W levels up to the original 10mm specifications, you might appreciate having those adjustable sights.

I believe when the Model 1006 was first introduced, ammo choices were pretty much 180 and 200 grain full power loads and that's most likely what the Novacks were calibrated for.

 

[Trooper224]

The winged adjustable sights that S&W put on the 1006 may not be as attractive as the ones that were equipped with Novacks. But given that the variety of factory loads in 2021 range from 100 grain to 200 grain bullets and velocities ranging from 40 S&W levels up to the original 10mm specifications, you might appreciate having those adjustable sights.

I believe when the Model 1006 was first introduced, ammo choices were pretty much 180 and 200 grain full power loads and that's most likely what the Novacks were calibrated for.

I consider them to be the best adjustable sights ever designed for a handgun. They wouldn't detract from the value for me.

 

[KBeasley]

Much appreciated

Thanks to all who replied. Very helpful info. I've decided to keep my 1006 for now, taking the advice from a few of the replies here. I would probably never own one again. I had it at the range a few weeks ago and the shop owner asked me about it. I told him my *** story about ammo and that I was thinking of selling it. The guy offered me $1000 in-store credit without any solicitation on my part, which got me curious about it's value. To those who are suspicious of my post, I don't blame you, because I have no idea what I'm doing. I have only sold 1 handgun before. It was was an older model Beretta 92, and was a private sale to someone I knew a long time ago, so I am unfamiliar with the process, fees, FFL, and legal requirements. For whatever reason, I like these larger L frame autoloaders ever since my time in the Marine Corps when I was "volunteered" to 2nd MAW's shooting team (rifle and pistol). I was originally interested in the 10 because it had similar, if not better, muzzle velocity performance of my .357 (depending on loads). My 10 is by far, the most accurate and consistent handgun I have ever used, but the cost of ammo is prohibitive, and it's a bit of a beast as a carry.
So, for now, it's a good cleaning and then back into the cabinet. It's basically a very cool paper-weight at this point. As advised by some here, I'm saving my pennies for the .45 ACP I want (yes, I want a .45 and not a 9 mm). Thanks again to all.

 

[stansdds]

Wise to keep it, Model 1006's are not exactly falling out of the trees these days. I'm sure the shop owner was eager to offer you $1000, he knows it would sell quickly for $1500, he might even know someone would be willing to pay even more to add one to their collection.


I agree, the 10mm Auto is a versatile caliber, very much like the 357 Magnum. In order to shoot the 10mm Auto and not go bankrupt you really need to be a reloader.

 

[JohnHL]

I consider them to be the best adjustable sights ever designed for a handgun. They wouldn't detract from the value for me.

Me, too!!

John

 

[Trooper224]

Good decision OP. It's not costing you a dime sitting around and it's not a gun you can run down to the shop and buy on a whim. Sounds like getting into reloading might be worth considering.

 

[SMITHTEX45ACP]

I came across this used 1066 many years ago, and since I love the 10mm caliber, the gun really fit my needs. Like you I will never sell it as it is a great carry weapon. Shoots straight and has never malfunctioned.
I would however love to have a 1006 as well.

 

[asilcot]

Last week I spotted a 1006 listed for sale on a swap column at a local gun club. Gun, three yellow follower mags, box, several boxes of ammo and a set of Hornady dies. I have a nice 1006 with fixed sights. This one had adjustable sights and I was not drawn to that. But the price...$700 for all. The picture was low res but it looked nice as far as I could tell so I sent an email and asked for a better picture. Like Maxwell Smart used to say, "Missed it by THAT much". It was gone. The seller described the gun as pristine and this was after he sold it.

 

[Frank Black]

I came across this used 1066 many years ago, and since I love the 10mm caliber, the gun really fit my needs. Like you I will never sell it as it is a great carry weapon. Shoots straight and has never malfunctioned.
I would however love to have a 1006 as well.

Very nice shooting!

The 10XX guns, especially the 4.25" "Commander-size models (1066, 1076, & 1086) were designed, first, to be fighting and self-defense pistols, not range toys or target guns. You can shoot very tight groups at realistic defensive distances out to, say, 60-ft just with fixed Novak sights.

My 5" 1006 sports the fixed Novak trijicons and there's virtually no difference in POI when shooting full-power factory ammo (UW/DT/BB) or handloads, regardless of bullet-weight. 155grns, 180grns, or 200grns. Doesn't matter. So a rear sight with adjustablilty just in order to shoot real 10mm ammo involving different bullet-weights, is unnecessary. (Obligatory pic of said 1006 attached).

There IS, however, a difference in bullet POI between, say, a full-power 200grn load (1200+fps) and a watered-down/40-level 200grn load (1050fps). Same bullet-weight, but that 200fps difference (give or take) does noticeably result in different POIs. That's why I stick to shooting 10mm ammo, and now mostly handloads, that yield velocities in the cartridge's upper range (at least 85% of full power) for a specific bullet-weight.

All that aside, ... S&W 3rd Gen adj. sights look like an ugly snag-fest waiting to happen, if you ever actually conceal-carry the gun. If it's just a range toy for occasional plinking on lazy Sunday afternoons, I guess it doesn't matter.

 

[Trooper224]

Very nice shooting!

The 10XX guns, especially the 4.25" "Commander-size models (1066, 1076, & 1086) were designed, first, to be fighting and self-defense pistols, not range toys or target guns. You can shoot very tight groups at realistic defensive distances out to, say, 60-ft just with fixed Novak sights.

My 5" 1006 sports the fixed Novak trijicons and there's virtually no difference in POI when shooting full-power factory ammo (UW/DT/BB) or handloads, regardless of bullet-weight. 155grns, 180grns, or 200grns. Doesn't matter. So a rear sight with adjustablilty just in order to shoot real 10mm ammo involving different bullet-weights, is unnecessary. (Obligatory pic of said 1006 attached).

There IS, however, a difference in bullet POI between, say, a full-power 200grn load (1200+fps) and a watered-down/40-level 200grn load (1050fps). Same bullet-weight, but that 200fps difference (give or take) does noticeably result in different POIs. That's why I stick to shooting 10mm ammo, and now mostly handloads, that yield velocities in the cartridge's upper range (85% of full power) for a specific bullet-weight.

All that aside, ... S&W 3rd Gen adj. sights look like an ugly snag-fest waiting to happen, if you ever actually conceal-carry the gun. If it's just a range toy for occasional plinking on lazy Sunday afternoons, I guess it doesn't matter.

I have, it's not.