Smith & Wesson 1000 series

Smith & Wesson 1000 series
general information
Developer / Manufacturer:	Smith & Wesson
Production time:	since 1989 - 1993
Weapon Category:	Self-loading pistol
Furnishing
Overall length:	200 mm and 217 mm
Weight: (unloaded)	1.0-1.1 kg
Barrel length :	108 mm and 127 mm
Technical specifications
Caliber :	10 mm car
Possible magazine fillings :	9, 11, 15 cartridges
Charging principle:	semi-automatic
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Smith & Wesson 1000 series is a model range of semi-automatic pistol from Smith & Wesson for 10mm auto cartridges . There are several models that differ slightly.

history

In response to the 1986 Miami shootout , the FBI sought a cartridge with a higher man-stopping effect and chose the little-known 10mm auto cartridge for future service weapons. Smith & Wesson won the tender and the FBI adopted a modified S&W Model 1076 as their standard service weapon in 1989. After the introduction, the FBI agents criticized the excessive recoil . The FBI responded with cartridges with a weaker propellant charge (FBI-lite). This led to the development of the .40 S&W cartridge , which established itself on the market. The FBI also switched to this new cartridge, which resulted in the S&W 1076 only having a short service life of a few years. The 1000 series was only produced in 1989-1993.

construction

The guns are designed for 10mm auto cartridges and are made of stainless steel . The weight is 1 to 1.1 kg. The barrel length is 127 mm (5 ″) or 108 mm (4.25 ″) depending on the model. The magazine is single-row and holds 9 rounds. In the case of models with manual safety , this is attached to the slide , can be operated from both sides and also serves as a relaxer . On other models, the tensioner is attached to the frame. A magazine lock is available.

The weapons are available with two different trigger systems ( Double Action (DA) and Double Action Only (DAO) ). The double action models have a hammer spur with which the firearm can also be cocked with the thumb. The open sights are available with adjustment or as a fixed version or as a night sight with a tritium gas light source . Other differences are different handles and surface treatments .

Models

• S&W 1006 : Double Action (DA) with release lever / safety device on the slide and 5 ″ barrel.
• S&W 1026 : Double Action (DA) with release lever on the frame and 5 ″ barrel.
• S&W 1046 : Double Action Only (DAO) with 5 ″ barrel.
• S&W 1066 : Double Action (DA) with release lever / safety device on the slide and 4.25 ″ barrel.
• S&W 1076 : Double Action (DA) with release lever on the frame and 4.25 ″ barrel.
• S&W 1086 : Double Action Only (DAO) with 4.25 ″ barrel.

According to Smith & Wesson, a total of 50,796 units were produced.

Model	Totally produced
1006	26,978
1026	3.135
1046	151
1066	5,067
1076	13,805
1086	1,660

S&W 1076 FBI

The FBI model is a variant of the S&W 1076 model. It differs from the basic model in that it has a slightly different sight and trigger, as well as the missing magazine safety device. Larger magazines with 11 and 15 rounds were also produced for the FBI. Originally 10,000 were ordered, but the order was reduced and around 2,400 were eventually delivered. After retiring from the service, some pistols entered the civilian market.

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ^{a b c d e f} Jim Supica, Richard Nahas: Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson . F + W Media, Inc, 2007, ISBN 978-0-89689-293-4 , pp. 297-299.
2. ↑ Robert A. Sadowski: Book of Glock: A Comprehensive Guide to America's Most Popular Handgun , Verlag Simon and Schuster , 2018, ISBN 9781510716032 , p. 598 [1]
3. ↑ Chris McNab: Glock: The World's Handgun , Verlag Amber Books Ltd, 2015 ISBN 9781782743026 p. 220 [2]
4. ↑ Luis Valdes: Obscure Object of Desire: FBI-Issued Smith & Wesson Model 1076 in 10mm Auto on: https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com , January 26, 2018
5. ↑ Leroy Thompson: Smith & Wesson 1076 Handgun and Heckler & Koch MP5 / 10 Submachine Gun | FBI's Most Wanted 10mms in Tactical Weapons Magazine, July 9, 2013