S&W 1076. Should I buy?

[cash$$cow]

I have a lead on a 1076. Gun, one mag, and a box of ammo. I have not seen it yet. $450.

Let me know your thoughts.

 

[AngryRedTicTac]

If the pistol is in good shape, without a ridiculous round count, I would snap it up in a heartbeat. If it's in good shape that price is pretty good. I would rather have the full size 1006, but the 1076 still very nice. Mags aren't terribly cheap, but they are easy to acquire. Ammo on the other hand......

 

[mrbook]

Good deal if the gun is in good shape.

 

[glockman99]

Unless it looks like it has been run over by a Sherman tank on a gravel road, buy it...10mm is a "fun" round.

 

[cash$$cow]

Anymore input on this one? Saturday is my go-no go day.

 

[locobob]

I have one of those. At $450 I'd say you're getting a deal - provided its in good shape. 10mm is fun to shoot.

 

[Dipstick]

I say DO NOT waste your money just tell me where to find it so I can save you from it

 

[cash$$cow]

WOW! Luck of the Irish came my way. It is brand new. There are no wear marks anywhere. The mag follower shows no wear and is not even dirty yet.

 

[dan10mmman]

Awesome,
great deal on a new 10mm. Wheres the pic's? Your first 10mm? We need a range report

 

[stmcelroy]

Screaming deal on a great gun. I can't believe all the S&W 1006 and 4506's that i've owned and let go over the last 10 years.....

 

[cash$$cow]

Awesome,
great deal on a new 10mm. Wheres the pic's? Your first 10mm? We need a range report

It is my first 10. I will try to get a pic up at some point. Now the challenge of finding ammo. If that becomes frustrating, I will use it as trading stock for a 1911.

 

[fxdc]

I don't see 10mm ammo much anymore on the sheveles... Find a 40cal, besides the CHP dropped it for the 40cal.

 

[AngryRedTicTac]

That is an amazing deal, when you are ready feel free to send it my way, I'll match that $450 ;-)

 

[Silver Fox]

My theory.... when Glocks were introduced back the 80's revolvers were dropped and had for cheap. Now??? Those police issue revolvers of that generation are worth some good coin. I 'feel', since S&W announced years back that it will never make a metal framed semi-auto pistol again, that those pistols are the up and coming collector items.

My 2/100ths of a dollar.

SF-

 

[ch139]

Seems like a good price, but the 10mm Smiths are boat anchors and tend to "rattle themselves apart." Used to carry a 1076 many years ago and after about 1000-rounds the slide would be loose on the frame and accuracy was diminished... happened to every one I saw. If you're looking for a good 10mm get a Glock. If you, for some reason, have a thing for a 1076 $450 is a good price if the gun is in good shape. When I see em for sale at a show or in a store I might stop and reminisce, but I'd not have another.

 

[iGun]

I have to agree with ch139. I had a 1006 years ago. It was the worst handgun I've owned. It was unreliable, not especially accurate, and massively heavy. The only reason I'm sort of sorry I sold it is that it was the gun I used to defend against a home invasion.

 

[ch139]

The only reason I'm sort of sorry I sold it is that it was the gun I used to defend against a home invasion.

Kinda leaves a soft spot in your heart doesn't it. I never had occasion to do anything with the 1076 other than lug the beast around, but had a little Colt Officers ACP that saved my bacon a couple different times and would love to have another if just for "sentimental reasons." Maybe why I like Ithaca shotguns so much too.

Curious how the OP made out with the 1076 in question. Update?

 

[cash$$cow]

Kinda leaves a soft spot in your heart doesn't it. I never had occasion to do anything with the 1076 other than lug the beast around, but had a little Colt Officers ACP that saved my bacon a couple different times and would love to have another if just for "sentimental reasons." Maybe why I like Ithaca shotguns so much too.

Curious how the OP made out with the 1076 in question. Update?

I picked it up. It looks brand new. I guess I need to figure out how to post a picture.