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Section 10: Defense Weapons/Ammo Subject: S&W 1076 Msg# 1020650
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Dear Mr. Controversial:
I've owned both 1006 and 1076, so I can probably be more unbiased than a certain Forum Manager. As for the 5" barrel 1006 generating more velocity than the 4.25" 1076, that may be true, but it's minimal IMO. Nothing to write home about. The weight difference between the 1006 and the 1076 is about 2-3? ounces, so compared recoil absorption again, IMO would be minimal. The frame mounted decocker is easier to access for me than the slide mounted version. I don't have to stretch my thumb to activate it as much. (Yes, I'm a Sig fan boy, so I don't need no steenkin' S&W manual of arms in my life! Having shot both pistols, I found that the 1076 is a better balanced handgun than the 1006, which seemed muzzle heavy to me. I also did not like the big "ears" on the adjustable sights of my 1006, which made the elegant lines of the pistol look "off" to me. I preferred the Novaks on the 1076, which were also available on 1006s, but not on mine. Long live the 1076! Harvey |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: Hi folks. Saw this in the photo array on the home page and it caught my eye. Just to be controversial (what, me?), I'll tell you why I like the 1006 model better than the 1076. 1) the 1006 has a longer barrel and generates more velocity. With most 10mm ammo these days a 1076 is essentially like shooting a .40. 2) when you do shoot full power 10mm ammo, the bigger and heavier 1006 handles the recoil very well indeed. 3) even if you carry the 1006--it's been done--it's really not any more difficult than carrying a full-size, all-steel 1911. 4) if you are going to carry a Smith & Wesson automatic it pays to learn the Smith & Wesson manual of arms, which you'll learn on the 1006. The 1076 is a cobbled up attempt to emulate the SIG-style manual of arms without being a SIG in feel, thus one won't learn the S&W manual of arms nor will he truly get a feel for SIGs--which are the only family of pistols to operate the way they do. Image below from TJ Parmele - Image Title: photos Image Info: Note the Sig-style Decocker, and the 221 under the S/N.  |
) The frame mounted decocker is more ergonomic and intuitive IMO.