Smith 1006

[EdMc]

.....I love it when a plan comes together.

Thanks, so do I.   Plan to run some more light loads through it before trying some warmer hand loads. I'll be interested in the difference between the Smith and G20SF.....not so much the small difference in barrel length but the tighter chamber in the Smith.

[The_Shadow]

You should see a measureable difference on any loadings...Largest I saw in S&W with SwampFox 1240fps ammo is 0.4295" and the Glock 29 was 0.430".
Others have seen 0.434" for their guns from what I have read.

[EdMc]

Shadow

Think there is any chance of finding the palm swell grips once made for these pistols? I looked at Numrich and several of the usual suspects with no luck. I'd like to try them on the Smith.

[The_Shadow]

Last I heard they were all gone at S&W's site, Someone post over at S&WForum about getting one and someone actually parted with a derlin palm swell for them...luck is all I can say.  You might do a search on Gun Broker see if any are avalible, save that search and have it e-mail you if some come up for bid/sale. 

Now the Houge rubber is a palm swell configuration in rubber, and will soak up recoil even better.  I have the Houge rubber on my 1086's and they are a pleasure to shoot.   The Houge wooden also share the same shape/contures and I have a set of those and they are pretty too. 

[EdMc]

Thanks, I may try the Hogue if I can't find any. Not for recoil but the stock grips feel so thin in my hand. Maybe I've been shooting the Glock too often. 

[The_Shadow]

You're welcome.     The Houge Rubber will add to the width and feel more like the Glock and that will spread the recoil forces.

[EdMc]

Shadow:
Will the palm swell grips for a 1076 fit the 1006 model?

[The_Shadow]

It will fit but if it is for the 1076 the gap for the decocker lever will be the only difference!

[EdMc]

Thanks for the quick reply.........so the grips would have to me cut/modified to clear the decocker?

[EdMc]

Shadow:

Do these look like Palm Swell grips to you, or just the normal size? I'm not familiar enough to tell.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=302601320

[Intercooler]

The LGS has a Hogue in stock for $18. I think I am going to pick it up tomorrow because I know I'm not going to like the stock grip.

[EdMc]

The LGS has a Hogue in stock for $18. I think I am going to pick it up tomorrow because I know I'm not going to like the stock grip.

I may try the Hogue myself, it's less money than other options but the more I shoot the pistol, the more I don't notice.
Sent an email to a guy in N GA that deals in old Smiths about palm swell grips for a 1006 and a set of diamond Ks for a Model 19. He didn't have any for the 1006 but did have one set of diamond Ks for 265.00.......wooohaaaa....ouch. That's over half what I paid for the pistol.

[The_Shadow]

Shadow:

Do these look like Palm Swell grips to you, or just the normal size? I'm not familiar enough to tell.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=302601320

Yes they are Palm Swells, Ne condition and good price even for buy it now!

[EdMc]

Good enough....I'll try them. Thanks.

[Intercooler]

Didn't see anymore of those so picked up the Hogue at the LGS today.