1006 or P220 10mm?

[TomJ]

A number of months ago I picked up a 1006, as it was too good of a deal to pass up. It's in great shape and has been a fantastic shooter. I couldn't be happier with it. I use it primarily as a range gun and possibly as a woods gun in the future.

Sig came out with their 10mm P220. For not much more than I've been offered for my 1006, I can pick up the P220. On one hand, I know what I have with the 1006 and as I said am happy with it. On the other hand I'm wondering if I'm better off with a new Sig as opposed to a 20+ year old gun. Thoughts?

 

[gotboostvr]

If it's more of a collectible for you, keep it.
If it's more of a shooter, I'd sell it and buy the Sig.
Trading in a used gun of unknown milage, with not much factory support for a brand new gun with extra parts being made...

I'd probably try and track down a SAO Sig, or maybe a nice 1911 in 10mm to scratch that bug.

 

[MIL-DOT]

I've gotten to be a big fan of the 3rd gen S&W's in the last couple years, and i know the 10mm is particularly sought after by many of the 3rd gen fans.
But, being an out-of-production pistol, S&W doesn't service these any more, so a serious problem could leave you high and dry.
As mentioned above, if it's a collector, then keep it, if it's a range toy, a new P220 might be the way to go. (and going to a Sig ain't like stepping down to a Taurus,LOL!!)

 

[TomJ]

Thanks for the feedback. It's a shooter, and I agree that the Sig is the way to go.

 

[tarosean]

On the other hand I'm wondering if I'm better off with a new Sig as opposed to a 20+ year old gun. Thoughts?

I dont think so, the 1006 is a tank that will outlast you.

 

[PabloJ]

I dont think so, the 1006 is a tank that will outlast you.

The Sig is 44oz steel tank that will outlast him. It is current model for which parts are available. Dump S&W.

 

[OilyPablo]

The only answer is both. Then buy a Glock 20L or a 40. Start your 10mm collection properly.

 

[TomJ]

The only answer is both. Then buy a Glock 20L or a 40. Start your 10mm collection properly.

I have the Glock 20 and love it. That one's a keeper. I'd love to keep the 1006 and pick up a P220, but with 2 kids, one of which is in college, I'm trying to be financially responsible.

 

[OilyPablo]

I know what you are saying. I sold my Sig P6, 226 and 229. They just don't fit me all that great so I am hesitating on the 220. I just can't see giving up my SW 1006. The gun eats any 10mm ammo and shoots the hottest stuff for my 10mm AR as if light 38 Special. Maybe that will help. Which pistol ultimately will you like shooting better? Think longer term.

 

[PabloJ]

I have the Glock 20 and love it. That one's a keeper. I'd love to keep the 1006 and pick up a P220, but with 2 kids, one of which is in college, I'm trying to be financially responsible.

As long as there is victim willing to pay about same for your old steel 10mm as current Sig the responsible thing to do would be to buy G40 and get rid of the S&W. Being that Madam President will start her reign in January I would not expand gun collection either. Given current immigration trends and political climate there is little future in gun collecting. Personally I concentrate on stamps and coins which I can sell to just about anybody in the world w/o PIA paper work.

 

[MachIVshooter]

I wouldn't get rid of my 1006 unless the price I was getting could replace it with one just as nice plus enough cash to be worth the hassle. Being as a nice 1006 can easily fetch $900+ these days, that figure would be in the $1,300 range.

Sig makes nice guns, but that is a current production piece; just save up.

 

[jmr40]

The Sig is 44oz steel tank that will outlast him. It is current model for which parts are available. Dump S&W.

There is no guarantee the Sig will be in production a year from now. You may find that parts are easier to get for the Smith which may well end up being in production much longer. It is unlikely that it will need many parts.

 

[SwampWolf]

As much as I like SIG pistols, I'd keep your Smith Model 1006. I doubt it will ever break and "Third Generation" Smith pistols have a deserved reputation for being as tough and reliable as any pistol ever made (though they're not "perfect"...).

 

[ATLDave]

Have the Sigs been out long enough for there to be a big track record of durability under 10mm recoil? 10mm has a knack for exposing relative fragility of pistol components...

 

[agtman]

You may find that parts are easier to get for the Smith which may well end up being in production much longer. It is unlikely that it will need many parts.

The S&W 10XX-series is no longer "in production," and Smith is no longer servicing 3rd Gen pistols other than in-service L.E. guns.

I'm a huge fan of Smith's 3rd Gen pistols, including my 1006 and 4566, but all these guns are entering "aging" collector/don't-shoot-it-much status.

Like MachIVshooter said about his 1006, mine is still in great shape and might fetch $1K on someplace like GunJoker, if I was inclined to dump it.

All FOUR Sig 10mms are new production, with both warranty and parts support, so selling your 1006 and investing that cash in a Sig 10mm does makes sense if you want to play in the 8-rd single-stack 10mm pistol game.

Me, I bought the new Glock 40 MOS longslide. Less cash outlay than the Sig and a 15+1 payload - not to mention it's a hoot to shoot. Plus, I got it specifically to replace my old G20 as a dedicated woods/boonies/hiking/camping/fishing/back-up-pistol-while-hunting gun.

 

[Bush Pilot]

Keep the Smith, I have a half dozen Smith 10s and they are amongst my favorite guns. You can always get something newer, how often do you see the older 10s?

 

[MikeInOr]

I would keep the 1006. I don't own one but I always liked my friends 1006. I think his was 1st gen though.

You can always pick up a Sig 10mm some time if you have to have one... but you probably won't find another 1006 at an affordable price. The 1006 could be one of those guns that "I wish I never sold the 1006!"

 

[Wreck-n-Crew]

Fwiw i wanted a 1006 for years and was hunting one when i ran across a Witness Elite Match in 10mm and ordered it.

Though i wish i had both, i have no regrets. Its a great pistol and the trigger is just awesome and as accurate as i need it to be. Got a little over 2,000 through it so far.

Sig has a new match 10mm with a lot of the same features, flat type trigger, SA only etc. Looks like a real nice pistol.

If you ask me Sig's new match seems to be made to compete with Tanfoglio's match line of pistols....but who knows.





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[PabloJ]

There is no guarantee the Sig will be in production a year from now. You may find that parts are easier to get for the Smith which may well end up being in production much longer. It is unlikely that it will need many parts.

Even if SIG discontinues 10mm version there are plenty of 220s out there so spare parts will be available. I suspect most parts from 220 .45ACP will fit into steel-framed 10mm version. I would dump the S&W. Pats will be made of unobtainium and if something breaks from use all you will have is fancy paper weight.

I do not understand infatuation with 10xx series of S&W pistols to me they were 10mm version of 4506 or size modification of it. I don't get it.

 

[agtman]

Sig has a new match 10mm with a lot of the same features, flat type trigger, SA only etc. Looks like a real nice pistol.

Sig is offering four P-220 10mm models. Three are SAO, and one is DA/SA with fixed Slg night sights.

The SAO models all have a rear adjustable sight, and the two I saw in the regional Cabela's both had fiber-optic frt sights. One was the "Match" model, the other was the "hunter" model finished in some type of Krptek camo pattern.

 

[Wreck-n-Crew]

Sig is offering four P-220 10mm models. Three are SAO, and one is DA/SA with fixed Slg night sights.

The SAO models all have a rear adjustable sight, and the two I saw in the regional Cabela's both had fiber-optic frt sights. One was the "Match" model, the other was the "hunter" model finished in some type of Krptek camo pattern.

Match and hunter?....sounds familiar...lol.

Yeah i only knew of the match model...good to know!

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[agtman]

Yeah i only knew of the match model...good to know!

I still haven't seen Sig's third SAO model, nor the DA/SA. Not at Cabela's nor any of the LGSs around here.

FWIW, a couple of Am.Rifleman issues back, gunwriter Wiley Clapp penned a positive review of the DA/SA model, if you didn't see it.

 

[OilyPablo]

I do not understand infatuation with 10xx series of S&W pistols to me they were 10mm version of 4506 or size modification of it. I don't get it.

I think it's been covered pretty well. Perhaps you don't really want to acknowledge it. You have to start with the fact that not everyone loves or hates every given model of pistol. I happen to have found out I really don't like the 22X series Sigs. And it's not like I just made it up after spending $2500+ trying.

And I do love shooting the 1006. So try as you might, getting it means opening your mind up wearing another person's shoes so to speak.

 

[TomJ]

Thanks for the feedback. I spoke with Smith and Wesson's support, and they're continuing to service the 1006's. They said they service guns as old as those made in the 1960's. At this point I think I'll keep the 1006 and save for the P220. 6 months to a year from now when I have both, I'll be glad I was a little patient.

 

[Bush Pilot]

Even if SIG discontinues 10mm version there are plenty of 220s out there so spare parts will be available. I suspect most parts from 220 .45ACP will fit into steel-framed 10mm version. I would dump the S&W. Pats will be made of unobtainium and if something breaks from use all you will have is fancy paper weight.

I do not understand infatuation with 10xx series of S&W pistols to me they were 10mm version of 4506 or size modification of it. I don't get it.

If you don't want one, don't buy one. Keep buying stamps and coins, leave the gun buying to those who know their way around guns and can appreciate quality.