S&W 1076

StockIIBoss · December 20 2013 08:45:29 PM MST

Just bought a 1076, the Da/Sa decocker model the FBI carried briefly before they asked S&W to develop something with a little less power, now known as the 40 S&W. It should make a fine addition to my 10mm collection! I haven't seen it yet, just pics, but those looked pretty good to me. And now I wait....

I appears as if someone along the way swapped out the bobbed hammer for regular hammer like on the 1006. It ought to be interesting to dig into it to see if there's more than meets the pictures... On a positive note, maybe a smith along the way fine tuned it to perfection while changing the hammer. Yeah, that's it! ${$default_cheesy_smiley}$

The_Shadow · December 20 2013 08:48:41 PM MST

Congrats! That hammer makes for an interesting touch... ${$default_cool_smiley}$

P33v3 · December 21 2013 09:26:39 AM MST

I actually like. I too own a 1076. You can call Smith and Wesson and see if it was done there. While you're at it ask if it is an FBI issues model. It may be worth it to get Roy Jinks at Smith to do a history letter. I think it takes like 3 months and cost 50 bucks.

Intercooler · December 21 2013 10:32:22 AM MST

Let us know how you like the trigger. I bet you won't like it near as much as the SII.

StockIIBoss · December 21 2013 12:17:00 PM MST

I'm pretty sure it's not an FBI issue. No warning notice on the slide and has a mag disconnect. Besides, who wants something that's been on a sweaty FBI hip rolling around in the dirt for a couple years? ${$default_laugh_smiley}$

Intercooler, now you have me curious about the trigger. Yet another tuning challenge...

Intercooler · December 21 2013 01:43:06 PM MST

My 1006 sucks. If you figure it out let us in on it.

SagSlim59 · December 21 2013 04:54:00 PM MST

nice!

P33v3 · December 23 2013 09:27:45 AM MST

Quote from: Intercooler on December 21 2013 01:43:06 PM MST
My 1006 sucks. If you figure it out let us in on it.

I'll give you .57 cents and some belly button lint to take it off your hands. ${$default_tongue_smiley}$ I'm surprised actually. Every 3rd Gen and even 2nd Gen I've tried have had pretty good combat triggers. Is it clicking or just long and/or bad?

Intercooler · December 23 2013 09:50:35 AM MST

It just flat out sucks. The 3rd Gens are known to suck royally on the weight and feel.

P33v3 · December 23 2013 02:14:14 PM MST

Quote from: Intercooler on December 23 2013 09:50:35 AM MST
It just flat out sucks. The 3rd Gens are known to suck royally on the weight and feel.

I love all of mine. Maybe it is just what I am used to since I have been carrying one since 87 or so. I keep hoping to find a 1006 w/o the adjustable sights at a LGS for a deal. It's a great pistol. You'll never wear it out. I wish S&W would have release a TSW version of it with the alloy frame.

OldSheepdog · December 24 2013 05:26:14 PM MST

Interesting. My 1076 is at the S&W Custom Shop right now and the gunsmith told me that it is impossible to put a hammer with a spur on any of the S&W third gens with the frame mounted decocker.

Intercooler · December 24 2013 10:00:29 PM MST

Intercooler · December 25 2013 05:31:09 AM MST

The maker of that video has a great four part series on how to take the 3rd Gen apart and improve it.

hammer1 · December 25 2013 06:33:12 AM MST

Intercooler, is there a link to the whole 4 piece video?

Intercooler · December 25 2013 06:55:28 AM MST

Quote from: hammer1 on December 25 2013 06:33:12 AM MST
Intercooler, is there a link to the whole 4 piece video?

I changed the post including all four. Really great stuff I think any owner will need at some point!