I decided this week to branch out into 10mm. While making the rounds of all of the shops I frequent, I happened to find this yesterday:
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S&W 1006 with very little wear on it at all. No box or papers, but two mags.
I am still waiting on my order of Berry's 165 HBRN thick plate (made for 10mm velocities), so I whipped up some plinkers using a few 180 gr lead flat nose truncated cone bullets I cast last fall for my .40s. I did a function check at the range today and she shot like a champ!!
I've passed up on two of those over the years and regret both. I don't see them available too much anymore so I think you did good, looks new!
It is in tip top shape. Some slight swirls in the finish...faint scratches, but the barrel, the rails, and the hammer face seem very unused.
The absolute best part is that I paid next to nothing for it. There is a gun shop near my office and they don't negotiate on price at all, but sometimes they have great deals on used stuff.
That is super awesome! Congrats!
Quote from: hAkron on July 28 2012 03:42:21 PM MDT
It is in tip top shape. Some slight swirls in the finish...faint scratches, but the barrel, the rails, and the hammer face seem very unused.
The absolute best part is that I paid next to nothing for it. .
You lucky ________! Good find and congrats...........I'm jealous.. :'(
hAkron, Welcome & Congrats! Nothing says lov'n like a S&W 1006! ;D
Best regards!
Sweet gun. One of the best things about stainless is all those blemishes will polish right our, and then a quick bead blast and they look new.
NICE score! SOLID pistol there, sir.
What kind of coin did you drop on that?
It was less than $400
Yea I can never find deals like that. Mine was $795 :o but NIB. Should be here next weekend maybe.
Quote from: hAkron on August 16 2012 06:42:36 PM MDT
It was less than $400
Very nice. I wouldn't have passed on that deal. No way!
Are you kidding me!?
Nice score!
I'm just green with jelous range right now!
I agree, I got it for a steal. Anything under $900 is a good price on these guns. I asked the guy at the shop what was wrong with it and his response was "It's used". To be fair I'm constantly scouring all of the local gun shops multiple times a week, so it probably cost me $400 in gas to find a deal like this :)
It always happens when you least expect it.Congrats.
Your 1006 looks shiny. Has it been coated? When I viewed mine yesterday it looked more dull but maybe it had the shipping grease on it. I will take some photos next week when I pick it up.
Have you shot it much yet? How does that hard grip feel after shooting 100 rounds?
I think the picture makes it look shiny. In person it has the normal luster of a typical S&W auto.
I have not fired it a ton. I worked up a few loads and function tested, but that's about it. I don't like to shoot it much when the range is busy because it can be pain to chase my brass
Quote from: hAkron on August 20 2012 05:27:51 AM MDT
when the range is busy because it can be pain to chase my brass
I know what you mean, I have to use an indoor range most of the time. It's a given I'll lose at least a third of the brass as it'll bounce out onto the range. Doesn't help that I'm cheap.... ;D
On the Smith finish, I think it's just simple bead blasted stainless steel. At least, that what mine looks like to me.
Not your typical bead blast, I think they use soda blasting agents. ???
However someone posted a picture of one refinished by S&W that looked like they used bead blast, that left small pits or dimples not the very satin smooth finish. :o
nice.....i always liked the 3rd gen smiths.....passed on a 5906 not to long ago.....still regret it....