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- FBI Smith & Wesson 1076 10mm
On April 11, 1986, eight FBI agents engaged in a rolling gunfight with two armed bank robbers. The bad guys shot and killed FBI Special Agents Jerry L. Dove and Benjamin P. Grogan. In the incident’s aftermath, the FBI concluded that a failure of equipment caused the debacle . . .
Special Agent John Hall, chief of the Firearms Training Unit at the FBI Academy, presented then FBI Director William Sessions the results of a series of ammo tests. Agent Hall’s report concluded that the FBI needed a more effective caliber: 10mm. Director Sessions told Agent Hall, “If you find the right gun, we’ll find the money.”
Smith & Wesson stepped up to the plate with their brand new tough-as-nails 100 percent stainless steel Third Generation Series semi-automatic. In coordination with Agent Hall, the S&W Model 1076 was born. The FBI signed a contract for 9000 pistols over a three year period.
We’re talking about a nine-plus-one capacity, single stack, double/single action semi-automatic pistol chambered in 10mm Auto with a frame mounted decocker and no magazine disconnect. The 4.25″ barrel was stainless steel. It was topped off with a single piece wrap around Xenoy polymer stocks and Novak Combat three dot sights.
This 10mm Model 1076 was intended to be the be-all-end-all of police pistols. A dead nuts reliable handgun that was impervious to the weather, heavy enough that you could kill a man with it, unloaded.
The pistol’s take down was similar to the 1911 that somewhat inspired it. Pull the slide back until the take down notch aligns with the slide stop catch, push the pin out, move the slide forward until it is off the rails, remove the guide rod and recoil spring, and drop out the barrel.
Recoil? We don’t need no stinking recoil. The Model 1076’s weight soaks up the energy that the 10mm Auto dispenses. The trigger is like every other Third Gen Smith: a smooth 12 lbs. trigger pull in double action with a deliciously short, sweet, and crisp single action pull of less than 3 lbs.
When the decocker is engaged, it resets the hammer to the half cock position. So the trigger pull isn’t as long as a traditional Third Gen Smith like a S&W 4566 TSW.
Part of the FBI Contract stipulated that the 1076 lacked a magazine disconnect so it could be fired without a magazine inserted - another shift away from the standard Third Gen layout.
The contract also called for a 15 round magazine.Yes, you read that right: a fifteen round, single stack 10mm Auto magazine for a full size stainless steel pistol. Think about that for a second . . .
You’re a FBI Special Agent working a dope case in the dark gritty streets of Liberty City in Miami. It is 2am and you’re sitting in your unmarked car doing surveillance. You have your 1076 in your hip, two nine round mags on your belt, and a fifteen round mag in the map well on your driver’s side door.
Sounds exciting right? Where exactly do you stick that thing when you get out of your car? Back pocket? Ahhhh the mindset of the late 80s and early 90s. What a time it was. Anyways, back to the main topic on hand . . .
The S&W Model 1076 had a very short life span at the FBI: less than five years. The birth of the .40 S&W in January 17, 1990 sounded the death knell for the 1076. The FBI load for the 10mm: a Federal Federal Cartridge Company load of a 180 grain Sierra JHP bullet, delivering a muzzle velocity of 980 fps. The .40 S&W duplicated that “stopping power” on a 9mm framed pistol with greater capacity to boot.
Smith made precisely 13,805 Model 1076s. Only a handful of non-federal police agencies issued the gun (e.g., the Kentucky State Police). As the FBI doesn’t surplus their guns, actual FBI 1076s are a treasured item.
That said, legit FBI guns got into the wild via Smith & Wesson. The company purchased them from the FBI and sold them to distributors like Lew Horton Distributing Co.
Used model 1076s aren’t cheap. The fifteen round magazines sell for over $100 a piece. Collectors will pay well over a grand for a Roy Jinks (S&W Company Historian) lettered 1076 with FBI provenance. Parts are hard to find, as are the original FBI Safariland Holsters. Worth it? For someone who knows the history and appreciates quality, yes. Of course.
Great video man! Awesome pistol! Back about 2001 I was working for a large gun shop and we had 5 ranges on our main range we where sponsored by Smith & Wesson with a range day. Being a NRA Range officer I was in charge of the affair that weekend. I was able to shoot much of there line and a few from the then new Preformance Shop.
I bought a Colt Delta Elite in 1987 and then another in stainless Gold Cup version in the early '90's. These are pretty much safe queens now as the Glocks get used most in 10. Big fan here too.
That is awesome .... Thank you so much!
Cheers!
Absolutely fantastic Pistol. I really like it. ..... On a side note I'll unfortunately probably never have the pleasure of owning one because of Justin "Sock Boy" Trudeau. He's planning on introducing legislation that bans the purchasing of Handguns. I'm frustrated and sick over it because there's fuck all I can do about it. Enjoy your freedom. The USA the last holdout in the ENTIRE WORLD.
Sell me those palm swell grips on the 1076! Haha
you got the whole Smith and Wesson family
Just came across this video!
I've been a 10mm fan since the Bren 10, but have never even seen one in the flesh. I picked up a blued Delta Elite in 1988, then traded it for a SS one in early '89. I was lusting over the 1076 since the article in American Rifleman in the early 90's. After the FBI had issues with the initial batch, they sent them back to S&W for repair. Every one of them went through the Performance Center, but at some point, the FBI decided that they didn't want them back, and S&W put them on the used LEO market.
In the summer of 1993, my best friend had just finished Sheriff's Deputy training, and I went with him to Lou's Police Supply in Hialeah to buy his duty and off duty weapon. Sitting in the case amongst the Glocks, Sigs and sundry S&Ws was a 1076 for, IIRC around $350! I was in lust, but alas, couldn't afford it. My friend ended up buying a 4046 and instead of an off duty gun, bought the 1076! I was insanely jealous. A year or so later, after the AWB was enacted, my friend was looking for an AR and not having much luck. I happened to have one I was willing to let go, so we made a deal and the 1076 was part of it. I've owned it ever since.
About 12 years ago, I was considering selling it, so I started poking around the S&W forum, and was contacted by a retired FBI guy who collected 1076s. He had access to some database and was able to determine that my gun was originally issued to an agent in the 91-10 class, which, as best I can tell, was the spring or summer of 1991. He also told me that mine was one number off from the 1076 that Paul Liebenberg of the S&W performance Center used as the "Master" of the 2500 1076s that they processed in early 1993. It's a reliable tack driver, and I'll probably never part with it,
Damn that is an awesome story!!
I am missing the 1026, 1046 and 1086.
I have to say that the 1076 is definitely the one that is the most cool because of the proof of it's time with the FBI and that the Performance Center went through it, but I have to say that if I was forced to keep only one of mine it would be the 1066 .... Lets just hope that day never comes!
I am a 10mm fan for sure and of all my 10mm pistols I have to say that the 10mm family for S&W are the favorites for sure!
Thank you!
What no Michael Jackson gloves while shooting it?
Don't forget the shooting video is done first and that's when the bodily fluids got all over it. So I was wearing the gloves for my protection.LOL
Damn my friend! I knew those Smith’s didn’t come up for sale very often didn’t realize the production numbers were that low. Awesome video!
Thank you my brother.
I feel blessed because not only have I ended up with a decent amount of them in the collection but the pistols themselves have just been in extraordinary condition!
Try collecting the 1086. Even more rare
I LOVE the 10mm round!!! I’m done with all the whole 9mm craze, it’s getting old and boring. Thank you for the review!!!
White gloves..... wtf..... slick lookin 10 eric, rock on and good history. Also... i may have found 2 roll pins in my gun cabinet... damn you for the curse....
The white gloves are to keep the jzz that's all over the gun off my hands.
Always had a soft spot for the 10mm myself.
I love the Smith & Wesson all metal 10mm pistols and 10mm! Tru out some Underwood ammo 155gr xtp and 135 grain Nosler from Underwood ammo! Great video!
Very nice pistol i love S&W firearms.
This one is awesome in many ways!
I bought my 1076 when my agency switched to a Glock 40 cal. I received mine new in the box, when they switched over they let us purchase ours if we wanted. Many Troopers chose not to due to the cost. I gave 600.00 for mine in 2001. It has the State Police seal on it as well as a State Police serial number, and not nearly as desirable as your FBI issue 1076. I’m confident I could recoup my money I have invested, but nothing like yours. Very nice.
That is awesome! It is very cool that not only do you know the history of it, but it has the state police seal.
I have a Louisiana State Police G23 and that definitely raises the cool Factor. And yes I can guarantee with yours that you could double your money if you sold it!
Thanks you sharing.
Very cool pick up. Another one check off the list.
So I think it's a badass pistol without the history, then you throw in the history, then you go to the range!!!
@@ebomey Sounds like a good plan
The Gloves give U a 9 out of 10 on the Credibility scale.
With a little CowBell U would have received a 10 for Presentation...No CowBell gets an 8.5...=)
I tried to get back in your good graces in tonight's brew review.
Reason for magazine disconnector is- people shoot themself when forget to remove round from the chamber
The mag disconnect if you have pressure on the trigger before the mag is released and then release mag will still be capable of firing .
I will have to try that ... Thank You!
Ah... but did it come with curly fries and a small Mountain Dew? 😉
No .... Junk!
@@ebomey Not even a HUGE Snickers bar? lol 😉
@@HectorTheCatVarietyChannel You need one.
@@ebomey LOL
Great video, thanks for all the detail! Awesome pistol! Nice shooting segment!!!
Thank you so much!
Such a nice gun, thanks for sharing I have a 1006 and a 1026,the 1026 has a frame mounted decocker like your 1076.
And you know how things go for you wheb you talk about alphabets that much... better give Jay a heads up lol
Hang on I'll get back to you, I got to find out what this black helicopter in my backyard wants.....
I've got a 1076 I bought new AND I think it even has finger prints on it from a former FBI agent who use to be my next door neighbor...sucked to be him with a .40 Glock...he was totally 'jelly'.
He couldn't get over how "heavy" it or one of my 1911s was. ...."yea, pretty heavy, huh?" ...a real gun...go figure.
Real guns is right!
Nice addition to your 10mm collection. Seems to be an excellent shooter.
Small life goals .... smoke a cigar and shoot together!
This pistol is awesome!
I used so much ammo ... oh well!
Cheers my brother.
I love the look of these steel models over polymer models. It would be cool to see these come back in double stack mags.
Yes it would!
Wow, decocker is like the Sig p series guns. Cool gun. I have a 4566. Thanks for the video.
I think it is cool. It is the only S&W that has this kind of decocker.
Thank you!
I'm here becouse i lost a loved one who left me this gorgeous gun. Trying to learn. Thank you!
Sorry for your loss ... The pistol is one of my favorite 10mm!
EBomey, Nice Pistol. Shoots really nice too. I have to get to Duluth and shoot it, 😂😂
Yes you do!
My first center fire pistol was a royal blue Colt Delta Gold Cup in 10mm back in 1993.
Awesome!
What a beautiful pistol brewbomey
One of those pieces of art that by coincidence shoots!
@@ebomey agreed
First
2nd works.
Way cool and way nice!
Just bought one of these not sure if fbi
357 magnum still bit hotter. i do like 10mm.
I'll stick with 10mm ... If I am out in the woods I have 23 different 10mm's that all hold more ammo then my 686.
The pickings are pretty bad for a .357 pistols. Coonan or a Desert eagle ... I am not really a fan of carrying my desert eagle and I don't own the Coonan.
Thanks for the video. What is the product code on the box? Also does it say FBI on features or does it say SPECIAL in that area of the label on the side of the box. Thanks for any help. I inherited a 1076 from my Dad.
Another air-loom gun, Sam will be happy!
LOL .... That is great ... and the truth!
Thank you for the laugh.
Cheers.
What no beer LOL
I am loaded ..... and feel safe.
What’s with the gloves 🧤
Messing with people!
No mag disconnect....... Makes me wanna Spooge........🤣🤣🤣🤣
I did!
@@ebomey just remember don't be shooting any really hot loads to the gun that's the main reason the FBI got rid of them it couldn't take it
I saw a 1076 recently with a 3200 price tag on it
That is in the ballpark with this one, but this one has all the paper work from S&W.
I have seen them for under $1000 a few years ago.
Nice batch of 10's
Well it's no hidden secret that after I shot my very first one my goal has been to have them all!
Very very very nice pistol Mr E
Another thing on your list when you are here!
Whare can you buy that gun at
It was from a auction house.
I likee the 10mm short...;-)
Little beast mode!
@@ebomey More like cheap bastard mode :-)
@@robbie574
That's a hard thing with the fraud in office.
@@ebomey
LGB FJB
Damn it E I'm trying to watch the Captain
Sorry .... Carry on
@@ebomey I am but now I'll have to skip sleep
@@muleteam66
And I have to say it was awesome going to church today!
The 1076 was shortly dropped from FBI use due to reliability problems and the Bureau went back to the SIG P228 and P226, still using the subsonic 9mm loading. The Bureau would later issue Glocks in . 40 S&W caliber, with basically the same ballistics as the FBI handloaded 10mm.
You know shit!
Interesting information. More reason for Eric to smilemoney his.
@@ebomey I know shit and I know FBI agents who carried that shit
Actually this is not true.
They had some problems with the early models ... The FBI had the 1076 in use for 5 year's.
I will be checking to see if mine has had the decocker inspected, was to this is what the problem was and if this is an early model it could has a discharge while lowering the decocker.
@@ebomey actually they had it in use at Quantico for training because of the failures they also found out that it couldn't take high-powered ammunition so they had to use a lower-powered 10 mm round which ended up being the same power as the 40 Smith & Wesson, but agents in the field we're issued the Sig 226 and 229. The FBI kept most 1076s locked away in Quantico. Till they traded for more Sigs.... they didn't start using the glock for many years.....
They did have them in the Arsenal of every FBI Field Office.......
Very cool! I want a 1066 to add to my 3rd gen Smith collection, so I'll have at least one 10mm in the mix. They run at least a grand and mags aren't cheap either.... Maybe a weak spring in the yellow follower magazine? Wolf springs might make replacements.
The 1066 is one of my favorites to carry ... it is a badass pistol!
I will check into replacement springs for the mags ... That does make since!
Thank you!
@@ebomey You're welcome sir. I had bought a bunch of used .40 S&W mags since Mec-gar doesn't or didn't make them for the 3rd gens. A few had issues, I either bought some replacement springs made by Smith or Wolf and new followers too. That took care of it. Can still buy replacement followers made by S&W from Midway for like $3. Springs are $6.
@@BHPfan26
Awesome ... I will have to give that a try!
Thank you so much.
Congrats, been collecting DA/SA 3rd gen Smittys since early 90's. Still need a 1006, 3906 to complete collection, just haven't ran across one at the right time. Still pretty happy to have scored a 4566TSW and quite a few other models though, I'll just keep on picking away at it when I can.
Awesome ... They are a very easy line of pistols to fall in love with!
Congrats on your collection!
I think I miss this! I love it!
Nice collection! Are the slides interchangeable? Maybe the short 1066 slide on the 1006 grip?
Good question ... I have never tried.
S&W 1006 owner here, love it. Reload for it. The 10mm will live on!
I own 21 pistols in 10mm ... by far my favorite round ... S&W is at the top of my fav's!
I’d like to find a 1006.
I got very lucky, my 1006 was actually new in the box.
How you could have a pistol like that sitting around all those years and not enjoy it is beyond me.
I have been waiting along time for this video. I watched it last night about 30 minutes after the upload. I liked it but was on my TV. I have the 1006 and the 1066 and made a run at a 1086 one time. I have often thought about getting the 1076 and now you are making me want it more than ever. I am glad you continue to build the 10mm collection. I need to catch up someday. P.S. The white gloves was a funny touch.
LOL ... I needed the gloves to keep the jizz off my hands ...
Well I don't need to tell you to get your hands on as many as you can.
@@ebomey You have re-energized me and I will start looking now. Also need to get the funds in order lol.
@@gunlocker7562 It is always the damn money that gets in the way!
@@ebomey Sure does. The AMT 10mm with the 7 inch slide has always been on my list. It might be a little much but it looks cool.
@@gunlocker7562
There is no such thing as to much when it comes to anything 10mm!
😁
I like the range footage you are going to need more targets
I do need to get more.
I will have a separate range video from today.
you bought that pistol for me right Eric!...
sweet ass pistol my friend!
I would let you shoot it!
Cheers Mike!
@@ebomey you know i was just kidding, but sweet rare pistol find!
@@gilliland426 It is a very cool pistol!
Good video sounds great Guns good show
Thank you!
Sweet addition to your collection!!
Yes it is!
I have a 1076 along with four other 3rd Gen SWs. Where do you find your mags to the 76? I’m heading to a gun show today to look for some. Also having difficulty finding mags for a 4006/4046.
The 10mm mags work in all the 10's ... shoot it has been so long I forget where I got them .... I'm sure they are WAY over priced now!
Nice pistol with some cool history!!
This one is just awesome!
Sweet pistol
My 10mm ammo supply can not handle me taking it to the range any time soon ... But damn it was fun.
Awesome video
Thank you!
You do know that 10mm is only 1mm bigger than 9mm 🤣🤣🤣
Hell yeah brother!!! #FJB
I like to think of the 10mm as a 40 magnum...
That would be about right!
Let's Go Brandon!