Scored a 1006!!

[sybo]

Bought a 1006 last night from a member on another forum. It was a LEO turn in that was never issued with a REALLY low round count and easy 95-98% condition with 4 mags for $800.00. How did I do? At this time I own two other 10s, both Glocks, and I reload a lot for this caliber.

Any tips or need to know on this particular model? Any feedback will be graciously appreciated! I will post pics and range report when it arrives. P.S. It is the fixed sights version! Thanks, Jim

 

[ColbyBruce]

You did real good. It is considerably heavier than a Glock, you may be shocked when you start carrying it. The S&W 10xx series are well built, robust pistols. You will be pleased.

 

[t-bird]

You did great sybo. Looking forward to the pics and range report. Best of luck.

 

[timn8er]

You lucky, lucky, dog!

 

[James&theGiant1911]

deals like this always seem to pass me, missed the CS45 and a Sig p229 SAS that went for $525 this AM. Sometimes pawn shops get steals on guns and then pass them on. Those are good deals.

 

[Ascension]

Congrats and that was not a bad deal at all!
Word of warning the S&W 10's are addictive and that 1006 is going to make your Glocks feel like cheap toys.
I owned a Glock 29 for a while but sold it after I picked up my 1066 S&W as I never wanted to shoot the Glock again.
I carry my 1066 regularly and with a good holster ( my #1 is a nice Don Hume leather ) the 1066 is quite comfortable to carry. Looking to pick up a full size 1006 at some point as those are great shooters!
As far as tips not much other than a new recoil spring is always a good idea on a used pistol. I have a 20 lb Wolff in my 1066 as I run Underwood or hot handloads. Do be aware these thing really chunk the brass so you will need a stout spring if you are loading on the hot side to keep your brass in the same zip code---.
You will be really surprised on how much softer the S&W will shoot with hot loads than your Glocks!
The S&W 10's are built like a tank and will eat anything you throw in them. Both my sons 1076 and my 1066 will actually hand cycle mags of raw unfired starline brass.

 

[BLUEDOT37]

1006

^^^ +1 ^^^ .... If you like the Glock, you'll LOVE the S&W.

Enjoy!!

 

[Shadow1006]

Jim, Congratulations on the S&W1006, they are very strong guns and good chamber support, based on what I have done with mine, it should handle what you throw at it!

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