S&W 1076

[Ric]

I just picked up a S&W 1076 last week and I took it to the range for a "get to know" and really liked it. The only 10mm on hand was some Ultramax reloads but it didn't have any problems feeding or ejecting. Shot very well too, DA trigger is not bad at all and really good SA.
I'm wondering if there is anything about this gun I should know about. Anybody had experience with one? Can the trigger be worked? any cracking or breaking of the frame? I haven't heard much about this particular model so any problems it had I would like to hear about.
I'm happy with it so far. Just wondering if I may have anything coming down the road with it.

 

[agtman]

Look beneath the black tab of the decocker lever for 2 horizontal dots (like, . .). On your gun, that would be the factory's indication that they fixed an early problem with the trigger system. Long story short, the trigger on some 1076s had a tendency to lock up due the way it originally had been designed on the FBI models (at the Bureau's request). S&W corrected this on both the civilian and LE models (the ones without a magazine disconnect safety) and the 2 dots represent that a particular pistol had the trigger modification work done.

Be advised that some civilian 1076s left the factory with the trigger work done but no dots. So, if there's any question, just call S&W and have your serial number handy. They can tell you whether your pistol's trigger unit was among those that were fixed or whether it still needs the modification. (Again, many 1076s ran fine, and still do, without the modification).

Other than that, the S&W 1076 is an outstanding "Commander"-size 10mm autoloader. Love mine.

It holds 9+1 and has fired everything from the wrist-friendly .40-level 10mm ammo to the full-throttle Norma, Texas Ammo and Double Tap loads. Very accurate and reliable. You'll get used to the trigger.

Plus, the gun lays flat and, with the right belt & holster combo, is easily as packable as any 1911. Maybe more so.

 

[Bart Noir]

You're shootin' Harleys!!

Jeese Louise, that's getting close to the report-you-to-Homeland Security stage.

Now, if you shot some German bikes... all would be well.

Bart Noir

 

[Ric]

agtman
I just checked and the dots are there. Thanks for the info, S&W says the gun left the factory Sept 1, 1990.

Bart Noir
52 targets in a deck. I think if I can keep all my shots on a playing card at 10 to 15 yards then It's gonna be fine for carry. The deck was an old Christmas gift. (I have another) Besides I ride a Honda

 

[Gixerman1000]

Very nice, I want a 1006 badly.

 

[MachIVshooter]

Congrats. I have a 1006 and love it. Now I just need a 1026, 1046, 1066, 1076 and the elusive 1086!

 

[model 649]

I shot mine for ten years. Put everything to point of aim and ran like the tank it is. No cracking of anything on the frame. Did break the tip off the ejector in the tenth year and Smith fixed it gratis when I finally sent it in for it's recall (the "dots" reason). I never had a problem with the gun due to the sideplate problem that prompted the recall. As explained to me by Smith, if someone pulled the trigger and the de-cocker at the same time(bonehead move, but in the heat of battle?) the decocker would jam the trigger mechanism, putting the gun out of action until it was taken apart and reassembled again. The trigger can be worked on but there are VERY few smiths who can handle it. I would advise contacting Smith's Performance Center about it. Mags are still available though pricey, and the rest of the parts and springs are also available at durn reasonable prices for an out-of- production gun. Enjoy it, it'll be around a long time.
Josh

 

[Lennyjoe]

I have it's bigger brother the 1006 and enjoy it.

Had it up for sale earlier this year for $500 but no one wanted it so I decided to keep it.