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

[Davef1]

Over the years one of my favorite chamberings in a Semi-Auto is the 10mm. I have a couple today, Glock 20, Kimber, LAR Grizzly, but have never even fired a Smith in 10mm.

I was thinking about acquiring another 10mm and I'm trying to decide if a S&W is a better choice than say a Witness or CZ?

What are your thoughts?

Dave

 

[Lumpyboy]

Wish I could get a Smith 10mm but I live in MA. Not on the AG roster so can't bring 'em in. I own a Delta Elite and love it. Also recently built a Fusion 1911 and it's very accurate as well.

 

[mamasfatty]

i have a 1006 and love it. it has to be the best built 10mm semi auto ever made.i dont think you can wear one of them out,,,on the down side it does get heavy when carried.

 

[Pondhill]

IF I GOT ONE MY FIRST CHOICE WOULD BE A 1066. WOULD LIKE TO FIND ONE.

 

[Chuck Jones]

Love 'em. They're built like tanks and in 10mm that's a big plus for both the gun and the shooter!

/b

 

[Dragon88]

Just speaking from my experience with the 4506, I think a 10mm 3rd gen would be an excellent pistol. They are spoken of very highly here on the forum. You will appreciate the weight of the gun when firing full power 10mm loads, they certainly get your attention.

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

I have no idea what the reputation of the Witness or the CZ is, although they are certainly good guns in 9mm. The S&W 10mm pistols, however, are impressive. My personal experience is limited, but I have used a 1026 which my son gave me many years ago. Despite the fact that my hands are not particularly large, the 1026 does fit my hand well, and has reasonable recoil with full power ammo. It shoots to POA, and has been completely reliable. From what I've read, the S&W pistols are plenty strong enough. I wouldn't tell you not to investigate the other guns, but if an S&W fits your hand, I don't think you'd be sorry with the choice.

 

[Oldherkpilot]

The 10 is a great cartridge if you reload. Mainstream ammunition companies have watered down the factory loads to the point where it is hardly more than +P .40 S&W. While I am not a Glock hater, I do fault the Glock partially supported chamber in the 10 for the reduced power loads. I would also recommend that you never buy once-fired brass for loading. Most once-fired has gone through a Glock and therefore is ballooned near the rim and not good for anything but pussycat loads. A couple of guys who should know told me the S&W 10XX series is the best 10mm pistol to date. I have a pair of 1066s (both SKUs!) and they are big, heavy and a joy to shoot. I also have a 5 inch 610 that has yet to yield the accuracy I think it should. (No, I am not very good, but even bad shots have standards!) I will find a load to make it shoot, but the autos seem to deliver with anything I put in the magazine. Great caliber--get on board!!

 

[Retired LTC USAR]

I have a 1006 and a 1076 that I have never been fired. However, I do have a 610-2 that I enjoy shooting.

 

[Shadow1006]

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!

 

[redbos]

I live in MA and you can own S&W 10 MM's!

I own a 1006 and a 1066, bought them in the last few months since I got the S&W auto bug. I like them both quite a bit. They shoot very well, recoil is not bad, and they just feel real good. I think they are very high quality...

 

[Smee78]

It is true, You can't only have one, mine started with a 1076 (my first S&W auto and 10mm) then a 1006 and now I'm on the hunt for a 610.

 

[amazingflapjack]

10 mm's

I wouldn't trade my 1006, but you forgot one new option in 10mm, the Dan Wesson Titan Elite might be a consideration, if you've got $3829.00 to throw down. There is a write up in the Feb/Mar Guns and Ammo Handguns. It shoots 15 rounds, and a higher cap mag is available. After reading between the lines, I'll keep my 1006, even without the cost consideration (not easy to overlook the fact that I could buy almost 6 1006's for one of these , based on what I paid for mine). Flapjack.

 

[Davef1]

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!

Impressive collection. What makes the 1006 your "workhorse" ? Does it feel different, shoot better, or is it just the one nearest to you?

 

[Old Corp]

Have my old former duty 1076, and like it OK, but not nearly as much as my Colt Delta Elite.
But, I'm a M1911 nut anyway.........

 

[Shadow1006]

The 1006 was my first 10mm since March of 1990, it has the adjustible target sights, and I have the most spare parts put away for it. The 5" barrel lends itself well for load development also. I have been loading since day one for this cartridge, before most manuals had any data.

I have Bar-Sto 40S&W & 9x25Dillon Match Grade conversion barrels for this platform, Bar-Sto is not producing any barrels for them anymore. Although I am waiting for the 357Sig barrel & others to be added, if BM1 gets machine time to finish them. These conversions add to the flexibility and profectency by being able to shoot with the same grip and trigger feel.

I also have the Glock 29 as part of my daily carry now...but I continue to shop for the next for the collection! Oh the addiction is real!

 

[florange]

Have owned my 1076 since new and love to shoot it with real 10mm loads...with that said, I don't reload and the good ammo is tough to find and $$...but the 1076 is not going anywhere. Of course once I bought the 1076, I "had" to have a couple of 610's...

 

[Shadow1006]

Well since Mike Willard of Swamp Fox Ammo passed away there was a void for his premium stuff. However Underwood ammo, Buffalo Bore, Double Tap Ammo and Dallas Reloads offer some full flavored stuff to shoot if you don't roll your own!

 

[SPEEDGUNNER]

Love 'em! Smith, Colt, Glock, they all work - and well!

 

[dirty gary]

I have a 1006 which was grenaded by poorly loaded ammo. Extractor took some skin and I could feel the grip balloon as the mag flew out. Sent it to S&W, they went through it with a fine tooth comb (at no charge, thank you Smith). Been shooting 180 gr Gold Dots for years now, nice shooting auto. Always have an eye out for a nice 1066/1076. The 10mm is an easy reload if you're into that. Note: thats the last time I fired ammo loaded by that person.