S&W 1006 value

August 24, 2020, 02:34 PM

big_gun_man

S&W 1006 value

I have an opportunity to buy a used 1006 with one mag for $550. It has the usual surface scratches that a lot of the stainless smiths have but the only thing I seen that is a little worrisome is the piece of metal that runs under the top part of the grip panel that connects to the plunger on the end of the slide release. I was able to depress the plunger and push the grip down but it just pops right back up, I have a 4506 that has hogue grips and have never noticed it on the 4506, the gun seemed to function fine just not sure if it’s a minor issue or something major.

August 24, 2020, 02:50 PM

xanth

quote:
Originally posted by big_gun_man:
I have an opportunity to buy a used 1006 with one mag for $550. It has the usual surface scratches that a lot of the stainless smiths have but the only thing I seen that is a little worrisome is the piece of metal that runs under the top part of the grip panel that connects to the plunger on the end of the slide release. I was able to depress the plunger and push the grip down but it just pops right back up, I have a 4506 that has hogue grips and have never noticed it on the 4506, the gun seemed to function fine just not sure if it’s a minor issue or something major.

For $550? Jump all over it. They'll routinely sell for close to $1000. Parts are hard to come by for 3rd Gen Smiths, but for one of their almost perfect 10mm's, well worth the risk, even with the issue. Would love to add a 1006 to my stable.

August 24, 2020, 04:22 PM

iron chef

If you want a 10mm, as xanth advised, I'd jump on it. You should be aware though that extra mags run about $75 each.

August 24, 2020, 04:37 PM

Inusuit

I think that's a very good price. I'd buy in a heartbeat.

August 24, 2020, 06:31 PM

CAR

That is a good price, they run $800-$1000 here when they come up for sale.

August 24, 2020, 06:53 PM

Fenris

I'd buy it.

But I'm a bit of a 10mm fan boy.

August 24, 2020, 11:20 PM

Wolfpacker

I do not have any 10MM but have multiples of S&W 3rd gens in 9MM and 40 cal. That seems to be a very, very good price. 10MM Smiths are prize possessions. They are outside of my gun budget parameters.

August 25, 2020, 04:35 AM

EUROFAN

My first gun was a 6906 and many friends had the 5906. My experience is that most anything in the third gen S&W are great guns. They also seem to have enough demand to hold good value. Grab it!

August 25, 2020, 06:42 AM

sigarms229

Buy it. Should be over $800 even if its a little banged up.

August 25, 2020, 08:51 AM

big_gun_man

I decided to get it, thanks for all the replies.

August 25, 2020, 10:00 AM

cee_Kamp

I gifted my brother two S & W 3rd generation guns a few years ago. A 1006 and a 5906.
The 5906 was LNIB, the 1006, not so much.
I found a S & W 3rd generation gunsmith in the deep south, he even has some factory 3rd gen parts.
It seems the 1006 that I gifted my brother, someone (Bubba) had done a kitchen table "action job" poorly.
I sent the 1006 to the gunsmith, when he finished getting it pristine, off it went to my brother.
My Brother is quite pleased with both 3rd generation S & W pistols. But he really likes the 1006.
Well, except for buying 10mm ammo.
Contact me if you would like that gunsmith information. (he's also an FFL)

August 25, 2020, 12:06 PM

big_gun_man

Sent you an email

quote:
Originally posted by cee_Kamp:
I gifted my brother two S & W 3rd generation guns a few years ago. A 1006 and a 5906.
The 5906 was LNIB, the 1006, not so much.
I found a S & W 3rd generation gunsmith in the deep south, he even has some factory 3rd gen parts.
It seems the 1006 that I gifted my brother, someone (Bubba) had done a kitchen table "action job" poorly.
I sent the 1006 to the gunsmith, when he finished getting it pristine, off it went to my brother.
My Brother is quite pleased with both 3rd generation S & W pistols. But he really likes the 1006.
Well, except for buying 10mm ammo.
Contact me if you would like that gunsmith information. (he's also an FFL)