The Bren mag holds ten rounds (a lot of books that discuss the Bren Ten quote 11 or 12 rounds, but that's incorrect). From a collecting standpoint the Bren Ten wins hands down. It's an excellent design and just a beautiful gun. There were, however, various "teething" problems that due to the company's short lifespan were never fully worked out. So, even though it pains me to say so, if I had to choose between the two and it was going to be a daily shooter I would pick the S&W 10xx series without hesitation. The S&W 10mm pistols are, in my opinion, some of the most underrated guns out there. They are more than strong enough and very reliable, and on top of that they are still resonably priced considering they haven't been produced for almost ten years now. My current CCW gun is a S&W 1086 and I have every confidence in it.
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I'm not much for collecting so I'd have to go with the daily shooter. So the different S&W models are 1006, 1026, 1046, 1066, 1076 and 1086 (the 610 doesn't interest me).
Here is what I've gathered so far about the S&W 10mm offerings:
1006 and 1066 have decockers built into the slide mounted safety lever (decocks as you move the safety to the "safe" position).
1026 and 1076 have SIG-like decockers (in the frame not on the slide). 1026 has a 5" barrel and 1076 has 4.25".
1046 and 1086 are DAO (5" and 4.25" respectively).
Do I have that all right?
I think the 1026 or the 1046 appeal to me the most. How are the DAO triggers?
Are they all double stack?
Here is what I've gathered so far about the S&W 10mm offerings:
1006 and 1066 have decockers built into the slide mounted safety lever (decocks as you move the safety to the "safe" position).
1026 and 1076 have SIG-like decockers (in the frame not on the slide). 1026 has a 5" barrel and 1076 has 4.25".
1046 and 1086 are DAO (5" and 4.25" respectively).
Do I have that all right?
I think the 1026 or the 1046 appeal to me the most. How are the DAO triggers?
Are they all double stack?
Nordic's right about the S&W 10XX-series guns being robust.
They were built like tanks in order to handle stout 10mm loads, back in the day when 95% of these loads were still at or near full-strength in their respective bullet-weights. The all stainless-steel Smith 10mms, like their 45acp counterparts (e.g., 4506/4566), were intended as serious duty guns, being expected to withstand the rigors of everyday use on the street. Both my 1076 and 5" 1006 can handle the hot stuff all day long without a hitch.
BTW, the Smith 10mms all take the same single-stack 9-rd mag, giving them a 9+1 capacity. (The one with the WHITE follower is the latest in the series).
Usually the only complaint you see about S&W 10mms is that they're heavy for CCW, although the 4.25" 1076/1066/1086 are a bit more packable and concealable. (The key for OWB carry, unless you use a shoulder holster, is a quality rig combined with a real gun belt, not an ordinary dress belt).
Nordic's also right about the price. I still see minty Smith 10mms coming up for sale at reasonable prices, so they're not that scarce - yet. And S&W still has parts, barrels and magazines/components for the 10XX-series.
HTH.
They were built like tanks in order to handle stout 10mm loads, back in the day when 95% of these loads were still at or near full-strength in their respective bullet-weights. The all stainless-steel Smith 10mms, like their 45acp counterparts (e.g., 4506/4566), were intended as serious duty guns, being expected to withstand the rigors of everyday use on the street. Both my 1076 and 5" 1006 can handle the hot stuff all day long without a hitch.
BTW, the Smith 10mms all take the same single-stack 9-rd mag, giving them a 9+1 capacity. (The one with the WHITE follower is the latest in the series).
Usually the only complaint you see about S&W 10mms is that they're heavy for CCW, although the 4.25" 1076/1066/1086 are a bit more packable and concealable. (The key for OWB carry, unless you use a shoulder holster, is a quality rig combined with a real gun belt, not an ordinary dress belt).
Nordic's also right about the price. I still see minty Smith 10mms coming up for sale at reasonable prices, so they're not that scarce - yet. And S&W still has parts, barrels and magazines/components for the 10XX-series.
HTH.
mcshot
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Another 10mm fan with a 1066, DE Ultrabrite and Ruger Buckeye to play with. I refer to them collectively as my "bad boys". I stocked up on Rem. "subsonic ' ammo as its a comfortable way to make brass.
crummy photo(or more accurately crummy Microsoft Photo Editor that won't downsize photos without making them look bad)
My Delta, after installing its Bar-sto barrel. Ahrends grips, S&A mag well. The rear sight just has to go, just haven't decided yet what I'll put on it.
My Delta, after installing its Bar-sto barrel. Ahrends grips, S&A mag well. The rear sight just has to go, just haven't decided yet what I'll put on it.
jamesp2000
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S&W1046
This is my new toy
This is my new toy
SnWnMe
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Well, since someone dug this up I may as well play.
Husker1911
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Bob R
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Another one that has been worked over by Ted Yost.
I have to get some new grips, I haven't been fond of these VZ linen micarta since day 1.
One thing I had Ted do was to minimize the beavertail. I hate those big swoopy beavertails, so I had him take the humps off the grip safety and grind down the beavertail.
From this...
To this...
That, and a lot more.
bob
I have to get some new grips, I haven't been fond of these VZ linen micarta since day 1.
One thing I had Ted do was to minimize the beavertail. I hate those big swoopy beavertails, so I had him take the humps off the grip safety and grind down the beavertail.
From this...
To this...
That, and a lot more.
bob
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A lot of 10mm threads going right now. Must feed the fire. 
Dan Wesson RZ-10
20 yard group w/G20
7 yard group w/20
G20 w/ 6" barrel and tac light
G29 w/ Kabar TDI
Dan Wesson RZ-10
20 yard group w/G20
7 yard group w/20
G20 w/ 6" barrel and tac light
G29 w/ Kabar TDI
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