S&W 1026 10mm

[prescobd]

There is a used S&W 1026 at a local gun shop. Asking price is $520 and they don't dicker there. I know the 1026 is a rather rare gun, but is it worth the $520 asking price. It appears in rather very good condition, doesn't appear to have been fired much.

 

[Reed1911]

Get it brother, that's a good cost.

 

[berettashotgun]

Remember when...........

Last year the 1076 was for sale at CDNN for $300, man I wish I would have got 2 or 3 of'em:banghead:

 

[Myself]

Even if the gun shows wear, $520 is a good price for a 1026.

 

[Shootcraps]

+1026.

 

[model 649]

Snatch it up soon! Good price.
Josh

 

[Lennyjoe]

Ughh, my 1006 just started quivering in the safe. It thinks it found its long lost brother.

I'd get it. 1026's are hard to find.

 

[Scout Sniper]

+1 to LennyJoe, my 1006 is crying, get my Brothers

 

[MachIVshooter]

There is a used S&W 1026 at a local gun shop. Asking price is $520 ...........very good condition, doesn't appear to have been fired much.

<--------JEALOUS!

 

[gunfan]

That's a good one!

Buy it, if you still can!

Scott

 

[larry starling]

What ya waiting for? That seems real fair to me. There was one avaiable here in my LGS and it was priced at $595 and sold real quick......

 

[Moonclip]

More than I would probably pay, but a fair price. If you actually want a 10mm and this actual model, I'd go for it. If 10mm will be something you rarely shoot, it's a lot for a "safe queen". The price is not low enough I think where you could get a lot more for you time and trouble. And I'm not sure how easy to obtain and what price S&W 10mm magazines sell for. Maybe someone else could chime in.

 

[Lennyjoe]

I have found mags for $20 each used. Someone here at THR has some for sale on the accessory section for ~$29 each.

 

[prescobd]

Thanks all, you helped convince me. I put it on layaway today.

 

[Lennyjoe]

Good on you. If you decide to sell it later be sure to give us HR folks first dibbs.

 

[Shootcraps]

Good move. As a gambling man, I bet you'll be very happy together.

 

[prescobd]

1026

Picked up the S&W 1026 off of layaway today. It's even better than I remember when I put it on layaway. I'd say it rates at least 95-percent. I haven't yet fired it yet. I have a few questions for you that are familiar with this model.
1. I believe that soon after this and other 3rd generation S&W's were introduced, there was some type of recall, something about punched dot marks on the bottom of the grip. What was that all about again? Mine has one dot there.
2. Did all 1026's fire with the magazine removed? Mine is marked "CAUTION - CAPABLE OF FIRING WITH MAGAZINE REMOVED"
3. Any factory magazines better than others? Regarding the color of the follower?
4. What is a good on-line source of cheap practice ammo?

Thanks

 

[Gixerman1000]

Congratulations, S&W 10xx are some of the best 10mm’s you can buy, I have a 1006 and a 1026.



My 1026, like yours is marked "CAUTION - CAPABLE OF FIRING WITH MAGAZINE REMOVED" but some of them (if not most) had the mag safety.

Here’s the info about the grip


and here is info about the de-cocker update

 

[MachIVshooter]

1. I believe that soon after this and other 3rd generation S&W's were introduced, there was some type of recall, something about punched dot marks on the bottom of the grip. What was that all about again? Mine has one dot there.

IIRC, that recall was for the 1076.

3. Any factory magazines better than others? Regarding the color of the follower?

S&W is the only source for 10xx series mags and they all work fine.

4. What is a good on-line source of cheap practice ammo?

If you plan to reload, I would go with UMC 180 gr. FMJ (#L10MM6) or Federal American Eagle 180 gr. FMJ. The UMC is a little hotter (~530 ft/lbs) and IMO the Nickel brass Remington uses is better than the competitors. I have some that have been loaded full power over a dozen times with no fatigue.
Both of these will run about $16/50.

 

[KurtC]

The 1026 is one of the nicer, though seldom seen, 10mm's. Here are some alleged production numbers.

1006 26,978
1026 3,135
1046 151
1066 5,067
1076 13,805
1086 1,660

 

[Lennyjoe]

If anyone finds a 1066 for sale then let me know. I have a buddy in Phoenix looking for one.