Review of my four 10's (S&W 1006, EAA Match, EAA Hunter, Dan Wesson Razorback)

[Retired Squid]

I have owned 10mm in S&W 1006 & 1086, EAA Wonder with adjustable rear sight, 2 Colt DE's, and DW BTRZ10 below. From 25 yards out to 100 yards the RZ is crazy accurate and most accurate of the bunch, with EEA a close second but never shot beyond 50 yards. As for 1006 & 1086 I discovered something I had not known and that is I can't shoot a 3rd gen S&W, be it 9mm, 40, or 10mm, a couple LEO friends and I decided it was just the grip shape and angle because no matter which of the 3 calibers (their duty guns or my guns) I was lucky to hit the 4'x8' back board the targets were on. The Colt DE's are/were (sold blued one) only shot self-defense style with 21' max range and 10 second or less per mag or 5 seconds per two rounds on multi targets, but it has to be on 6" paper plate is all, but usually only about 4" groups. A friend has shot my DW BTRZ out to 100 yards after shooting about 1" or so group (all hole were touching in tight circle group) at 25 yards and the 12" steel plate he hit every shot, out shooting another friend shooting with IIRC a 686 S&W 6.5" revolver.

The reason I don't own a Witness, Match or Hunter now is the poor service and warranty by EAA and as long as EAA importing the Tanfoglio's I'll not buy another. My problem was blemish on slide and 15 round magazines that would not hold more the 11 to 12 rounds, EAA refused to take care of either problem.

Here is BTRZ001 custom gun by Keith at DW that was my Christmas '11 present to me. It has a twin I ordered last summer a BTRZ002 only in 38 Super that was on his bench when they had the fire, that was going to be my '12 Christmas present and now my Birthday (68) this month. I'm getting a little jittery waiting to get the call from him for $$$ and FFL I bet that they will need again.

 
  Grip's by Ryan Payne aka Sarge.

[pacapcop]

Well your 1006 3rd generation models were LEO designed. Heavy D/A meaty design. I carried the 5906,same result. Can't polish a turd.

[gandog56]

Well your 1006 3rd generation models were LEO designed. Heavy D/A meaty design. I carried the 5906,same result. Can't polish a turd.

Actually, on Mythbusters they DID successfully polish a turd!

[undeRGRound]

GREAT Comparison, I have been longing for another 10mm lately...
IMO we are now in somewhat of a renaissance for 10mm Ammo, I
picked up around 1,000 rounds of assorted Ball, JHP, of varying levels
of power. Underwood and Freedom make up the bulk of it, but I also
have around 140 rounds of the new SIG Elite self defense ammo, it is
180gr at 1250 FPS rated!  Much more OOMPH than the Freedom, which
is listed as 1120 FPS in 180gr.  The Underwood, that is a whole new ball
game, 1350 in the 180 size    All I have shot so far is the Glock 20C
and with my existing Buffalo Bore 220gr, which is why I am looking at
the heavier predecessors of the G20... Namely the mighty S&W 1006
and the Tanfoglio Witness HUnter 6"   Might as well go all out, the 10mm
likes long barrels and heavyweight frames.   If anyone can direct me to
modifications for the G20 which will add stability and weight, I would be
very happy! 

[Intercooler]

Out of those four I only have the Hunter left, but did pick up a Limited and Limited Pro after selling my Match and Razorback.

  With the introduction of the Sig Sauer P220, it's the replacement piece for the 1006. The fact S&W isn't making parts for them anymore makes it a no-brainer where to spend that money at today.

   I don't think I will ever own another 1911 and especially in 10mm. The Witness lineup offers everything in Steel that someone could want and it's more robust plus handles the ammo selections better. 

[gandog56]

Accuracy
1- Dan Wesson Razorback is just stupid accurate and my very first shot with it was a dead center hit. It's splitting hairs with the EAA pieces but for some reason just gives a tad better results usually.

I tend to agree with that....