My friend just offered me a 1006 for 500 dollars. I think I can get him to 450. It is in very good condition. It supposedly has had approximately one hundred rounds through it. Serial number: TEV*** it is hard to find info. Any help is appreciated.
should I by 1006?
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Shorty 45 MK2
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First off, welcome to the Forum! 
If it comes with the box and spare magazine I'd buy it in a heart beat for $450! Even $500 ain't bad.
Magazines for the 10mms can be hard to find though, so be aware of that.
Just be warned 3rd gens tend to multiply!
If it comes with the box and spare magazine I'd buy it in a heart beat for $450! Even $500 ain't bad.
Magazines for the 10mms can be hard to find though, so be aware of that.
Just be warned 3rd gens tend to multiply!
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Mags are not hard to find, but they are about $40 each.
10mmauto
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Run, don't walk, to the ATM and get the money now!
Excellent buy it now!!!
twin40fives
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I just found one at a shop last week for $540 out the door with 2 mags. I rarely see them under $600, even beat up. If you're worried about resale value, you won't lose. If you want arguably the baddest 10mm pistol around, you're covered there too. As mentioned, magazines can be made available, but are long out of production. I've been in the market and eBay and gunbroker are closer to $50 each.
As a noob to the 10mm, I'm finding out that not all ammo is created equal in this caliber. There are lots of choices, and many are scaled down in power as opposed to how they were originally designed and manufactured. I settled on Buffalo Bore 180gr but haven't got it in the mail yet.
As a noob to the 10mm, I'm finding out that not all ammo is created equal in this caliber. There are lots of choices, and many are scaled down in power as opposed to how they were originally designed and manufactured. I settled on Buffalo Bore 180gr but haven't got it in the mail yet.
03Fatboy
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Come on guys, buy it.
I have poses of it. I'll probably buy it. I'm moving to Alaska next March 21, so it would be a good part of my alaskan collection. I never thought I would own one of these. No box. 2 magazines. I wish I could figure out the serial number.
twin40fives
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They were only made for 3 years so you can at least know it's 21-24 years old.
Big Cholla
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I also say buy it NOW! But, you should be aware that the 1006 is a large and relatively heavy handgun. I spent over 4 years in all parts of Alaska and with the proper lubes IMHO the 1006 will be an excellent year around handgun for Alaska. When I say "proper lubes" I mean use none that will freeze up during winter use. A local gun shop can advise you on what is best to use. I used the Bianchi X-15 ex-lg. shoulder holster while fishing AK to carry a S&W M 29. I could adjust it to fit over winter coats or just summer gear.
Be sure and keep the Forum up to date with your experiences with this handgun while in AK. .............. Big Cholla
Be sure and keep the Forum up to date with your experiences with this handgun while in AK. .............. Big Cholla
I am 6' 2" and 215. Pretty big hands. The frame is lengthy to accommodate the cartridge size. I'm happy it is a five inch. I appreciate the extra length to take advantage of the 10mm ' s potential, not to mention the accuracy and the increase in range. I have a Springfield Marine Corp Operator 1911 all steel with five inches. It is a bit heavier than the 1006 but the grip is very similar feeling. As an added bonus, it fits in my Galco combat hip holster like it was made for it. I bought it for my Sig M11-A1 over a year ago and I where it everywhere every day. The smith fits Luke it was tailored for it. Should I by buffalo bore for alaska carry? I'll have a dull on 650 soon for my first reloading experience so that will help a bit.
swinokur
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Check out Underwood Ammo. He makes hot 10mm that is good quality.
I carry the 180g GD or XTP at 1300 FPS.
More thn adequate.
I carry the 180g GD or XTP at 1300 FPS.
More thn adequate.
ColbyBruce
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Mine cost half that, a former LE evidence gun
The S&W 1006 is a fine handgun, much nicer than the 1076 I owned that had an acorn size decocker lever that poked into my side.
I did change the stocks to the curved blackstrap design.
The S&W 1006 is a fine handgun, much nicer than the 1076 I owned that had an acorn size decocker lever that poked into my side.
I did change the stocks to the curved blackstrap design.
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S & W is still doing production runs on 3rd Gen mags, Brownells and Midway are both taking backorders on them at around $35 each. Might take month's to get them but as long as they will take a backorder they should come through. I just received some 4516 mags from Brownells I ordered I don't even remember how long ago, but now I've got em .
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As others have posted, thats a fantastic deal. According to the Standard Catalog the serial# prefix of TEV dates to about 1990.
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I have been looking for one and that is a great price. I would buy it in a second unless there is an issue with the insides.
Big Cholla
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One last little bon mot about fishing Alaska while in Griz country; I felt safe enough with my M 29/6" up until I was in waders about 20 ft. from shore when I heard a cough behind me. I turned and there was a female Griz walking along the bank. She was aware of me but wasn't interested in the least. She wasn't the biggest Griz I ever was up close to, but the helplessness I felt standing there in 3' of water with nothing but a fly rod and a M 29 was very disheartening. I changed protection weapons to a short barreled Rem 870 with slugs slung over my left shoulder after that. It isn't the handiest thing to be fly fishing with a shotgun over a shoulder, but it is sure reassuring. If you intend to fish Alaska you might think about this some more. But, still buy that 1006! ......... Big Cholla
