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

[S&w 908]

I paid a premium price on a 1006. I had to have it! I won it on a Gunbroker auction. It was so nice I really wanted to keep it as a safe queen but my wife insisted I use it or lose it. I recommend it if you can afford to shoot it. I reload so it is affordable for me to shoot. When the time comes I will get a 1066 or another 1006. I wish I would have got one sooner.

 

[luckyalaska98]

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

you and that bobtail lol

 

[JimZ1006]

I have a 1006 I picked up at an estate sale a couple of years ago along with around 1500 rounds of ammo for it. Once I got the sights dialed it, it's about the most accurate pistol I own, right up there with my 70 series Gold Cup and Springfield 1911 A1 in .38 super. IIRC, I gave around $550 for it and the ammo averaged 20 cents a round. I've put 500 rounds through it so far and not one hiccup. Great gun and if I ever find another one for a decent price, I'll grab it! Here are a couple of pics of it:

 

[swinokur]

I have a 1006. 1066, and a 1076.

Don't even mention Glock or EAA in the same sentence as a Smith and Wesson 10xx series. No comparison

And I have a G29 and 3 Delta Elites. Looking for a 1026

 

[Lumpyboy]

Finally found and picked up a nice 1006 and 1066 to compliment my 4566. Never have had 3rd gen S&Ws. They are super nice.

 

[bad_man_ one]

I have a 1006. 1066, and a 1076.

Don't even mention Glock or EAA in the same sentence as a Smith and Wesson 10xx series. No comparison

And I have a G29 and 3 Delta Elites. Looking for a 1026

Some times you luck out and find a good one.
Read the whole thread if you get a chance.
Regards,
BM1
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-...ompared-cz-eaa-witness-p-9.html#post135819183

 

[Super Trucker]

I used to have a 1006 but sold it because it was too heavy to carry 18 hours a day, I regretted selling it a few months later. I recently found a 1066 and so far I like it better then the 1006.

In my opinion of the gun you mentioned a S&W 10XX is better then a Glock, Kimber or EA Witness. I have never fired a CZ so I can not comment on that.

 

[JDG1006]

Hey everyone. I am new to this forum. I have had a Model 411 for 12 years and today at my lgs I finally found what I was looking for. I picked up a 1006 in 90% condition with 4 magazines for $450. I couldnt believe it. These guns have been hard to come by recently in my area. I was about to by a Glock 20 until I saw this one staring at me in the case. I cant wait to fire it. This is my first 10MM but probably not going to be my last. I have always liked the 3rd gen S&W's. I think I am going to have to start reloading in order to be able to afford to shoot it as much as I want to.

 

[madmatt1006]

JDG1006,
WOW! What a deal! IIRC I think I paid aroung $500 for mine brand new way back in 1991. You will not regret it. I absolutely love mine. I have had the chance to fire the Glock 20 and to say the least I was not inpressed (I felt like I was holding a plastic squirt gun). IMHO you definately lucked out with the S&W. I lost track of the number of rounds that mine has eaten. I know it is well over 10k (I'm sure I am due for some replacement springs) but I haven't had any hiccups of any kind and she has eaten anything and everthing that I have been able to lay my hands on to feed her. I did add a set of Houge grips to help fill out my hands (gave me a better "feel" after having a Beretta 92 stuck in my hands by the USAF for four years). Unfortunately for me ammo prices and availability have cut short my usual 150-200 rnd weekend trips to the range but other than that you've got a real sweet gun there. ENJOY!

 

[BCDWYO]

I too am a big fan of the 10 mm, and honestly I haven't found a format that I don't like. I currently own a Smith 1076, a 5" custom 1911, Glock 29, and 20SF, and a 5" 610 revolver. I like them all (the Glock 29 probably the least). The SF configuration on the newer Glocks is definitely an improvement I think. I also had a Dan Wesson bobtail commander that I sold because I just couldn't get it to be as reliable with feeding as I needed it to be. My 1076 has been extremely reliable and it is plenty accurate. 1076 is big and heavy so its not the best concealed/carry option, but it is a pleasure to shoot. If I could ever find one at a semi-decent price I'd love to have a 3" 610 revolver.

 

[JDG1006]

JDG1006,
WOW! What a deal! IIRC I think I paid aroung $500 for mine brand new way back in 1991. You will not regret it. I absolutely love mine. I have had the chance to fire the Glock 20 and to say the least I was not inpressed (I felt like I was holding a plastic squirt gun). IMHO you definately lucked out with the S&W. I lost track of the number of rounds that mine has eaten. I know it is well over 10k (I'm sure I am due for some replacement springs) but I haven't had any hiccups of any kind and she has eaten anything and everthing that I have been able to lay my hands on to feed her. I did add a set of Houge grips to help fill out my hands (gave me a better "feel" after having a Beretta 92 stuck in my hands by the USAF for four years). Unfortunately for me ammo prices and availability have cut short my usual 150-200 rnd weekend trips to the range but other than that you've got a real sweet gun there. ENJOY!

Im glad that you've had a great experience with yours. That just makes me more confident that I made the right decision. Thank you for telling your story because I feel more comfortable in my decision to purchase this gun now. Im thinking that I am going to have to start reloading this catridge due to it being very expensive to buy ammo off the shelf for. The full powered loads from Double Tap and stuff gets expensive real fast. I think getting a 10mm is just going to make me take the leap and start reloading. Ive thought about doing it for years but right at the moment Ive been doing research on a good Press. I think I am going to Get the Lee classic turret press with a few extras on it. I think it will probably turn into another hobby that I will know I enjoy.

 

[madmatt1006]

Good luck and enjoy! I am kinda in the same boat, I'm shopping around for reloading gear myself. Its gonna be an investment but I know in the long run it will pay off. Besides, in time I can work up to "real" loads like the original Norma loadings. Not the "tamer" stuff that most factory loads are produced at now. The other option I was considering was to break down and switch to a 40S&W. This would give me a option for more readily available factory loads and a "reason" to add to my S&W 3rd Gen collection. I missed out on a 4006 about a year and a half ago and have been looking ever since. Guess I will just have to keep my eyes open and fingers crossed and see what happens.