American-made Sig P210 Target

[RugerOldArmy]

I must have loaded a ton of 9MM with 6 grains of Unique and 124/125 grain bullets. Not a light wimp load at all, always chronographed at 1200+ FPS for me. I test my guns over a rest at 25 yards too.

Yes, that is the old Stephen Camp Pet Load (The HighPowerAndHandguns writer/Ex Cop). I've loaded this for decades, and it is liked by every 9mm handgun I have. (Note: This is slightly over Max in some newer reloading manuals. Use with caution, and work up.) The Power Pistol load is my secondary standard load, when I'm out of Unique. Both of the lots of handloads in this test were reloaded back in 2005...so they have a decent shelf life.

I'm planning on working up a BE-86 load for this pistol, since it showed great promise in my 9mm Kimber 1911.

 

[Walt Sherrill]

The grips evolved. The old swiss ones accommodate the older position of the safety, and mag releases...

It's truly evolution. The gun was originaly designed as a service pistol, and it was only with the LEGEND and the newer US-made versions that the firm choose NOT* to keep the guns in it's traditional service pistol form.

*In rereading this a day later I realized that I had omitted the NOT. My error.​

I can appreciate that some potential buyers might be unhappy with grips that are too large for their hand, or that left-handed shooters might be a bit put out, but similar issues occur with other guns, too. And I'm sure that Nills or another quality grip maker can (and will eventually) create grips that address that need.

I'm pleased that SIG chose to build these guns in the US, as I think the original German government's embargo of SIG exports to the U.S. is still in effect -- as there wouldn't be ANY new 210s (or other SIGs) in any form/format available here, otherwise. Here's a link to a recent German news article on the subject -- it says that exports have been totally stopped! https://global.handelsblatt.com/companies/german-arms-maker-accused-gun-smuggling-910640

(I didn't know about Germany stopping all SIG expoerts to the US when it happened, but that probably explains why I had problems getting some P226 X-Five parts at the time. That may also explain some of the "quality" problems folks complained about with the newer -- US-made SIG -- some of which might be explained as "learning" and "teething" issues. SIG couldn't move their entire production staff and expertise to the U.S.!!)

 

[Zaydok Allen]

Man that just looks like a great platform for 10mm with the low bore.

No idea if the design could handle it, but I can dream.

 

[RugerOldArmy]

I got out to the range again yesterday, and put 500 or so rounds downrange. A few observations on the 210:
- Trigger: There is a longer take-up on the trigger than a 1911. Much shorter than my Sig 220, or CZ(s), but it is noticeable. The trigger reset is nice and short though, and the trigger break is crisp, and light. It is very nice, but a good 1911 trigger is hard to beat.
- Fiber optic front sight: My outdoor range is covered...it doesn't take advantage of the fiber optic front sight well. This is my first such sight, the rest being blades, beads, or night sights. I had higher hopes it would be brighter.
- Safety: Nice, but much easier to flip the safety off, than on. A minor quibble...but a slight extension would suit my taste.
- Reliability: Not a single malfunction yet. It has fed my handloads regardless of JHP, FMJ, Wadcutter, flat point, lead round nose, or coated lead round nose.
- Accuracy: This looks to be the most accurate 9mm I have. I've yet to adjust the sights...they seem spot on.
- Cleaning: It is a breeze to clean, like a 1911.

 

[Madcap_Magician]

It is a gorgeous pistol, and I have lusted after one for a long time. Probably never afford it.

 

[John G C 1]

Seems like there have not been very many for sale on Gunbroker for some time. Are they selling that well? Or do they make them in "batches" and wait for the one batch to sell out before making more? Just can not figure out why they are so hard to find. My local gun shop ---which is a small, independent shop--- still has not even been able to get one.

 

[bannockburn]

Madcap_Magician

It is a gorgeous pistol, and I have lusted after one for a long time. Probably never afford it.

Me too and isn't that the truth!

 

[Madcap_Magician]

Madcap_Magician



Me too and isn't that the truth!

I mean, I know I could save for it, but... I can't really afford to own a gun I don't use regularly, and I always end up selling guns I thought I'd keep for the collector value.