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Post by harveylogan on Jan 3, 2020 11:25:27 GMT -5
I don’t know much about 10mm guns and have found this thread interesting. Recently had a friend pass and he left me a 10mm, I was quite surprised as I didn’t even know he owed this. I haven’t shot it yet, I’m not much of a bottom feed/ auto enthusiast, but this thing sure seems like a well built firearm. Any knowledge, opinions, education, would sure be appreciated. I have hung back in hopes somebody would post something about...😉 Smith & Wesson Model 1006
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Post by needsmostuff on Jan 3, 2020 11:41:41 GMT -5
Any knowledge, opinions, education, would sure be appreciated. I have hung back in hopes somebody would post something about...😉 Smith & Wesson Model 1006 I've been looking at a local used one ,,,,,for a while . Haven't been able to make the leap ,,,,yet. So , same question plus. This would be my first and only 10mm. Good way to go or are the newer platforms evolving into better guns. I know parts and mags are a little problematic on the old 3rd gen S&Ws.
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Post by bradshaw on Jan 3, 2020 12:15:07 GMT -5
I don’t know much about 10mm guns and have found this thread interesting. Recently had a friend pass and he left me a 10mm, I was quite surprised as I didn’t even know he owed this. I haven’t shot it yet, I’m not much of a bottom feed/ auto enthusiast, but this thing sure seems like a well built firearm. Any knowledge, opinions, education, would sure be appreciated. I have hung back in hopes somebody would post something about...😉 Smith & Wesson Model 1006 ***** harveylogan.... Lee Martin may have one of these. It would be useful to hear a propaganda-free history free of Smith & Wesson auto pistol development since the Model 39, specifically to include the whole 10mm Auto through .40 S&W story. For instance, the switch from the 10mm's large pistol primer to a small pistol primer for the .40 S&W appears not all the result of brilliant intention. Apparently the large pistol primer was subject to detonation from a pointed ejector when the slide whipped open to extract a live round. This, I was told, did not happen with a 1911, rather with some newer designs. The small primer is plenty for the short fat .40 S&W, but an alibi was created to cover a hazard. The 10mm Auto is a stand alone cartridge for auto pistols. Two things to watch for with the 10mm are premature unlocking and excess slide acceleration. Pistols differ in these two respects, so attention paid to the individual model and how it’s set-up affect reliability and service life. The combination of 1) deep cut feed ramp, 2) early unlocking, and 3) shallow web brass or brass with a sharp corner where the wall meets the web, invite a 6 o’clock blowout, which can damage or wreck a gun, while biting the hand that holds it. The 10mm Auto carries fine ballistics in a compact package, its trajectory notably flatter than the .45 ACP, preserving downrange clout. The 10mm started off making no apologies. Whereas, the .40 S&W tried to pretend itself equal. A 100 pound man would have to be a freak with the musculature of a baboon or silver tip gorilla to play lineman in the National Football League. That’s what the .40 S&W did and once we enter the woods it doesn’t make the cut. There are enough experienced----and curious----10mm shooters here that reports on various pistols should get our attention. Don’t know whether I had anything to do with Lee buying a Colt, but mine from early 10mm days is a beauty of reliability and accuracy. Perhaps I was just lucky, and Lee was lucky, but my Colt Delta Elite milks exactly the performance to earn its holster on the mountain. Members of Singleactions should see the Good, the Bad, the Ugly, and the Beautiful. Perhaps the Smith & Wesson story will continue here. David Bradshaw
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Post by Lee Martin on Jan 3, 2020 21:00:31 GMT -5
David – I do own a 1006 (shown below) as well as a 1076. I bought them in the late 90’s when 10mm Autos were starting to fade. Of the two, the 1006 is my favorite: Pros: • Excellent, fully adjustable rear sight • Strong forged frame and a thicker slide than the Delta Elite. The Smiths were good at holding up to heavy 10 Auto (but so are the Deltas...you just have to stay at or below 37,500 PSI with each) • Balances well, at least for me Cons: • It’s heavy, but that lends itself to “pro #2” • Single and double action trigger pull isn’t crisp from the factory. They’re a tad heavy with a fair amount of creep. I never got around to reworking mine • Neither of my S&W’s shoot as tight as my Delta Elite. • Like the Colt, the feed ramp leaves the web unsupported at 6:00. But stay within SAAMI, and this isn’t really a con. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Chasing perfection five shots at a time"
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Post by bigbrowndog on Jan 3, 2020 21:49:41 GMT -5
Lee, one of the guns I regret getting rid of was an FBI 1076, it was a good shooter and at Commander size it was a powerful handful. I remember dropping a coyote at 40-50 yards with it one evening and astonishing some fire department classmates. If you ever decide to part with it, keep me in mind.
Trapr
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Post by Mark Terry on Jan 22, 2020 15:03:04 GMT -5
I succumbed to a Rock Island 5" "Tactical" (or something like that) used (I couldn't tell it'd been fired) for about half the new price. I like it and it shoots very well. No function or reliability issues thus far.
Then Mr. Taffin wrote about 6" variations and I told myself if I ran across one I'd consider it. LGS had an Iver Johnson "Eagle XL" which lost the rear sight on about the second magazine. Since it was new, I let the dealer have it replaced.
Then on a pure Gun Broker impulse, I bought the Remington "Hunter" 6" variant which has arrived and will see some use this weekend.
I like the cartridge and will report back as time permits.
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Post by coldtriggerfinger on Jan 23, 2020 3:08:39 GMT -5
I don’t know much about 10mm guns and have found this thread interesting. Recently had a friend pass and he left me a 10mm, I was quite surprised as I didn’t even know he owed this. I haven’t shot it yet, I’m not much of a bottom feed/ auto enthusiast, but this thing sure seems like a well built firearm. Any knowledge, opinions, education, would sure be appreciated. I have hung back in hopes somebody would post something about...😉 Smith & Wesson Model 1006 I had one of these years ago.. I really liked it. It shot pretty good. I never had any stopages with it. Only ran a few hundred rounds thru it. Then traded it on something that I can't remember. I liked the gun quite a bit. And regret sending it down the road.
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Post by DiamondD on Jan 23, 2020 9:35:55 GMT -5
I’ve got a Glock 20 and 29 and a Ruger SR 1911 stainless with adjustable sights. I really like all three of them. Some will object to the recoil of the 10 in a 1911 and for them the G20 should be considered. Anyone who is used to big bore revolvers though will get along fine with the 10 in old slabsides. Kind of a personal preference thing but I don’t know if you can go wrong with a 10mm. You could always get a Glock 21 and be able to shoot .45 ACP, .45 Super, .460 Rowland and 10mm with simple barrel changes. Can’t do that with a Glock 20 it won’t accept a .45 barrel. The frame is identical but the slides have differences. My G20 was bought before they came out with the SF frame while my 21 is the SF. If you don’t have rather large hands I would recommend the SF. Good luck in your 10mm quest..
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Post by rem1875 on Feb 23, 2020 10:37:58 GMT -5
I do like that Remington R-1 as I really like my R-1 in 45. I wish I had waited (maybe) on the Ruger Super RedHawk 10 mm .....makes the 10 MM a pussycat (cause it's built like a tank ?) but the option for GP-100 would have been nice ........ The Ruger in a BlackHawk 10 mm is more enjoyable. Even though you said you were a revolver person I kinda have the feeling that you are trying to kill 2 birds with one stone here by breaking into auto guns and getting a 10 mm
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Post by bigmuddy on Feb 29, 2020 12:37:17 GMT -5
Back when Smith first introduced the 1006 I purchased one. I agree with Lee’s assessment but will add total reliably. I could not make that gun malfunction. Mine was quite accurate.
At the same time a buddy of mine purchased a stainless Colta Delta Elite. We never got a full magazine to go through that gun without jamming. Tried several things but nothing worked.
The more his jammed and mine worked the madder he got and he traded his on a M29 44 Mag. I’ve never heard that complaint from any other Delta owners since.
That 1006 is a beast of a gun. Today spare magazines bring a premium price for them. I’ve seen magazines sell in excess of $100.
Dan
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Post by 9x23w on Mar 26, 2020 0:00:41 GMT -5
Tanfoglio makes many, many 10mm's. See eaacorp.comGood alternatives to a 1911.
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Post by nhithaca on Apr 22, 2020 8:46:02 GMT -5
Haven't read the whole thread but here's what I have: Ruger Buckeye special, blued 6.5" barrel w/ 10mm cylinder and 38-40 cylinder. With 10mm, it shoots excellent. S&W 610, SS w/ 4" barrel. Had a real S&W tech at a LGS open house do a quick tune. Shoots like the Ruger. Glock 20 1st Gen. Also has the factory 6" barrel as an option. It's a Glock!! Only time it bothers is when the brass gets so short it has light strikes on the primers. Glock 29 2nd Gen. Real handful with full house loads. Really uncomfortable. And really not that small.
Looking for a factory Contender 10mm barrel in 10".
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Post by bula on Apr 22, 2020 9:40:13 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum NHIthaca ! Two old M37's amongst my bird guns.
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Post by nhithaca on Apr 22, 2020 10:00:43 GMT -5
Thanks Problem is the 37s tend to multiply! Have over 12, some in various stages. This includes at least 6 each of the 7 shot riot/prison guns. I even have a 9 shot version which is really rare as far as I can tell
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Post by bula on Apr 22, 2020 10:43:22 GMT -5
No problem here. Not enough loose cash to waste on wants. A 1950 16ga from an Uncle, and a 1949 20 ga.. Anti-grouse weepons. My first firearms purchase, with my own money, Mom filled out the forms, trapline money well spent a 12ga with extra Deerslayer barrel. Sorry for HighJack.
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