First 10mm - how did I do?

[pacapcop]

It always happens when you least expect it.Congrats.

[Intercooler]

Your 1006 looks shiny. Has it been coated? When I viewed mine yesterday it looked more dull but maybe it had the shipping grease on it. I will take some photos next week when I pick it up.

Have you shot it much yet? How does that hard grip feel after shooting 100 rounds?

[hAkron]

I think the picture makes it look shiny.  In person it has the normal luster of a typical S&W auto. 

I have not fired it a ton.  I worked up a few loads and function tested, but that's about it.  I don't like to shoot it much when the range is busy because it can be pain to chase my brass

[EdMc]

when the range is busy because it can be pain to chase my brass

I know what you mean, I have to use an indoor range most of the time. It's a given I'll lose at least a third of the brass as it'll bounce out onto the range. Doesn't help that I'm cheap....

On the Smith finish, I think it's just simple bead blasted stainless steel. At least, that what mine looks like to me.

[The_Shadow]

Not your typical bead blast, I think they use soda blasting agents. 
However someone posted a picture of one refinished by S&W that looked like they used bead blast, that left small pits or dimples not the very satin smooth finish. 

[ignantmike]

nice.....i always liked the 3rd gen smiths.....passed on a 5906 not to long ago.....still regret it....