I have been interested in the 10mm since the beginning. I kinda started a collection of them. I have all the S&W 10xx except one model. Of all the 10mm I have the S&W 1006 is my favorite 10mm. I hunt with G20 most of the time because they are ubiquitous. After market parts can make the G20 on par with most pistols.
The 1006 is a big pistol. This one is still new in the box and never been shot. I have another that has been a work horse.
Although I have shot 45 hardball competition for decades I never felt comfortable with a 1911 hunter
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rustytxr, welcome to the forum. Nice looking S&W 1006. I have had mine since early March 1990 and it sports the adjustable sights. These sights are finer and offer a better target acquisition at distances even out to 130 yards in my younger years with good eyesight.
I understand the predicament of these without readily available parts access.
Let me guess it is the S&W 1046 that is missing from your collection... ;D That is understandable seeing that they only made 151 of them and if one comes up for sale they run $3000+ with the last great quality one being sold at $3350.
Yes one is in my meager collection and I paid a fair price for mine considering the market.
S&W's not being readily replaceable, I too moved to a Glock 29 for daily carry and in the field while hunting. It has filled this role nicely.
You are correct. No s&w 1046. Congratulations on your pistol. I gave more than I thought I should for my 1076 but it was a clean one. I carried it a good bit. I shot it in several IDPA matches (that didn't have any weak hand targets :)). For my 70th birthday I bought a 10mm Wilson hunter. Don't think I'll ever spend that much on pistol again. I enjoy shooting it but you could buy a lot of glocks for the price.
Wow, a 10mm Wilson hunter is a nice solid piece also... 8)
Yes, it was the same when I recently got a deal on a Original Bren Ten, could have bought 3 brand new G20's.
Then with this addiction, I just picked you a G-20SF at a good price almost new in the box with a bunch of ammo just because we only live once! That and I already had a 6" 9x25Dillon barrel for one... ;D
Definitely a nice collection of 10mm platforms you have!
Any chance you could post a pic of the chamber support (where you're taking a pic of the barrel apart from the gun with a round in the chamber showing the 6 o'clock position as when viewed at an angle peering up the feed ramp to the round in the chamber at the case web support at that point) in your 10mm Wilson Hunter?
I know those Wilson Combat guns are pretty top notch, but we don't get to see some of the details since there aren't a lot of owners of them around here.
This is my BIG 10. Fusion Firearms custom built 6" long slide Hunter.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/Gandog56/CappieHunterTradXlElite-4.jpg)
gandog56, nice! I hope it is as accurate as it looks :)
It's so new I haven't taken it to the range yet. But it has a high bar to go by. Here's a target from my Dan Wesson Razorback 10mm! I'm hoping the inch longer barrel will do even better.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/Gandog56/dwgroup.jpg)
Have used a few over the years and the most comfortable being I get in and out of a vehicle and put the holstered weapon back in the seat is the Kramer Horsehide MSP..
Which other 10 platforms you have in the stable?
I think I have them all but a Glock ;)
So the 1006 is the favorite? I like mine too but... the trigger. Still can't let it go.
Have 3 right now--all 1911's, a Colt from the Custom Shop, a Wilson, and a Terry Tussey. Have owned others but the 1911 is my favorite by far. Have always been partial to 1911's and the 10mm is no exception.
I only have the one 1911 but as it pertains to the 10mm so far:
Much to my shock my DW is the tightest chamber I own. I think this rears it's ugly head some in ammo issues with not feeding properly. It's my most accurate 10mm the best I can tell but also has the most muzzle flip. The front is lighter than any of the others would be my guess. These reasons leave me wondering whether to put a full-length guide rod in it for front weight plus maybe a flat bottom firing pin block or let it set sail.
Quote from: Intercooler on August 04 2013 06:41:25 PM MDT
I only have the one 1911 but as it pertains to the 10mm so far:
Much to my shock my DW is the tightest chamber I own. I think this rears it's ugly head some in ammo issues with not feeding properly. It's my most accurate 10mm the best I can tell but also has the most muzzle flip. The front is lighter than any of the others would be my guess. These reasons leave me wondering whether to put a full-length guide rod in it for front weight plus maybe a flat bottom firing pin block or let it set sail.
I beat ya then! ;) I have 2 tens in a 1911 platform. As a matter of fact, I only have one .45 in a 1911.
Yup! I really want to see how a 1911 holds up to hot stuff for 1000's of rounds!
Quote from: Intercooler on August 06 2013 07:55:38 PM MDT
Yup! I really want to see how a 1911 holds up to hot stuff for 1000's of rounds!
And this should be different from let's say a Glock, exactly how?
Next time I tear mine down I will show you. The barrel lug and slide stop are two pieces.
I was talking about durability, not how they are made.
I'm on my second slide stop. Their is a barrel issue I need to pull it and get photos. Can't speak for the Glock... never have or will own one.
I took it apart tonight prepping for the new EGW block and spring. The slide stop and slide peening, barrel lug and a weird spot on the ramp. The lug may last forever but I'm not familiar with it. I was going to take a picture of my barrel ramp divot but it wasn't showing up in the photo well. I took a small file and smoothed it out to see if it comes back. In looking at all the pieces and my talks with DW a week or so back they mentioned all three in the conversation as issues that have come up. Realistically only two of those parts will probably break.
Quote from: Intercooler on August 06 2013 07:55:38 PM MDT
Yup! I really want to see how a 1911 holds up to hot stuff for 1000's of rounds!
My Fusion longslide has held up to m constant barrage of extremely hot loads like a champ. Still drum tight and yet silky smooth. 110% case support too!
(http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh585/nickE10mm/Fusion%20Hunter/IMG_3139.png)
Sry double post
Quote from: nickE10mm on August 15 2013 09:58:43 PM MDT
Quote from: Intercooler on August 06 2013 07:55:38 PM MDT
Yup! I really want to see how a 1911 holds up to hot stuff for 1000's of rounds!
My Fusion longslide has held up to m constant barrage of extremely hot loads like a champ. Still drum tight and yet silky smooth. 110% case support too!
(http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh585/nickE10mm/Fusion%20Hunter/IMG_3139.png)
Yeah, here's mine.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/Gandog56/CappieHunterTradXlElite-5.jpg)
I'm wondering if the guy is thinking a 1911 might be weaker than say a Glock.
No. Remember earlier I said I haven't owned or will a Glock.
Intercooler. If you had to carry a 10mm as a ccw, what would it be?
As much of a lug as it would be (possibly correct shoulder harness) the 1006. De-cocker, DA/SA, tank tough and the most reliable even with 220gr's loaded in it. It's just one you don't sell because even if the trigger isn't the best the other pluses are a cut above!
That's a good choice. I carry it in Fall/Winter with Nuge Rounds. I have a Bianchi model #5 hip holster that rides close for it.
Quote from: Intercooler on August 16 2013 12:15:38 PM MDT
No. Remember earlier I said I haven't owned or will a Glock.
Well, about the only other choices are an EAA Witness, or a 10mm revolver.
Well, there is another possibility for you 10mm hunters. I have an AMT 1911 Stainless Javelina Hunting Model 10mm with a 7" barrel Longslide, that was made for those long shots. Has anyone on here had any experience (positive or negative) with this AMT Javelina? I just bought it a couple of months ago, right after I had previously bought the Glock 29sf & the Glock 20. And just last week, I bought the Colt Desert Elite 1911 10mm, and love the way it feels and points. Now, I have yet to take them out to a good shooting range and make comparisons between all of them, but I have shot them out back and they all are fantastic shooters. I will very soon, if not this week test them at long range (from 50-100yards), with the same ammo and see how they compare. When I do, I will post everything here for everyone to see. I just shot my Colt Delta Elite last weekend at an old dead tree (while I was dove hunting, waiting for the doves to start flying) about 50 yards away, and nailed it first shot dead center, and was pleased with that. But, this AMT Longslide Javelina is a pleasure to shoot as well, and functions remarkably. And for all of you Glock 20 and 29 owners, I don't need to tell you how well they shoot and function. Awesome guns to say the least! I have been a pretty much strictly a 1911 45acp shooter my whole life, but I have to say, at 58 years old now, the 10mm is now my gun of choice, and all of you 10mm people understand this I am sure! I have an Arkansas Razorback hunting trip planned for December, so after I test all 4 guns extensively this fall, the best gun and ammo will accompany me to take down a hog, in the beautiful hills of Arkansas!