New Sig P210a

[Rodentman]

I came into some extra money and decided to buy a Sig P210a. I know it isn't a German or Swiss made gun, but fit and finish appear excellent and as good as my German X5. "Reasonable" price IMHO for such a piece and I am anxious to get it to the range. Grips are substantial but so are my hands! (I think there may be some distortion making the grips look odd due to the angle of the photo.)

 

[WVsig]

How does it shoot.

 

[greyling22]

That was the 1 gripe I had about the gun: the grips were too big. And I guess I wish the trigger had less take-up. It almost felt like a 2 stage. But other than those 2 things it was super nice. It reminded me a lot of a high e d cz like a tac sport or a witness limited.

 

[Rodentman]

May get to the range tomorrow with it. Didn't have time today. I am sure it will shoot better than me! The fit of the slide to the frame is very fine and smooth!

 

[.455_Hunter]

Just my opinion, but I prefer the features (heel mag release, grips, safety and sights) of the original mil-spec 210 vs the rather stylized design of the 210A. That being said, I am sure the new gun is very accurate and high quality. Enjoy!

 

[5-SHOTS]

Beautiful gun! I'll stay tuned to read the range report.

 

[bannockburn]

Rodentman

Thanks for the photos and will await your range report.

 

[John G C 1]

Looks very nice! I have held the new P210 Target and it feels great in the hand, but I have not yet shot one. I hope you enjoy it, and if anyone whines to you about it not being one of the original P210s just smile and let it go. The originals sell for 3 - 10 thousand dollars and parts are expensive and hard to get. For 1,500, the new version is worth a try. I bet it will be great and shoot better than most people who buy one can shoot. Enjoy.

 

[Rodentman]

Thanks for the comments! I am heading to the range...

 

[Rodentman]

Back from the range. Gun ran perfectly. Liked my reloads, lead or jacketed. Very smooth and accurate. Nice trigger. I am pleased with the purchase and the feel, fit, finish, and performance are first rate!!

 

[Rock185]

Congrats, I think you'll enjoy that American P210. I have Swiss and German 210s, and was skeptical about an American 210, but decided to buy one based on positive reports. I must have about 600 rounds through mine. I have not been disappointed by the performance of the American gun. Excellent quality and performance at a reasonable price IMHO. And yes, as has been mentioned, my last Swiss P210, used, did cost twice what a new American version costs. Is it twice the gun? Not IMHO.

BTW, the P210s, whether Swiss, German or American do have two stage triggers. There is initial slack that most pistols must have, then about 2 1/2# of pressure cams the hammer back slightly, then approx. another pound of pressure drops the hammer. These numbers are about the same as on my other 210s, regardless of where they were manufactured. Most American shooters are not familiar with this two stage type trigger, and may view it negatively. But this is just a characteristic of the P210 pistols.......

 

[John G C 1]

Glad it worked out. I get to shoot one tomorrow.

 

[John G C 1]

Just got back from shooting one of these. Very nice shooter and really soft. No recoil felt at all. The grips are a big large for my small hands but not a real issue. I can not say if this is "worth" the money to someone but if you are thinking of spending 1,500 and getting a nice, accurate, soft shooting 9mm for the range, this is a contender.

 

[Redcoat3340]

I'm on the list at my LGS here in Western WA. He says another month as distributor says they are backordered. (I thought I read somewhere that even Cabela's says 4 weeks for delivery to a local store if you order on line.)

To help heal the pain of not being able to get instant gratification on a 210A, I looked in the Browning HP case. Bad move on my part. There's now a BHP Mk III Standard with a trigger job and custom wood grips in his back room waiting for me to come in next week. (I hope the shutdown doesn't affect NICS.)

 

[Rodentman]

I don't own a Browning HP. not yet...but thinking about it! Yeah I never thought about NICS being shut down, but that's a good point. Hope it doesn't happen. I think I'll get my SS deposits 24 Jan. I also didn't realize that Cabela's had it on BO. I almost went with them for points on my card, but I found it locally in stock for $30 less than Cabela's. I am anxious to get it back to the range. What a pleasure to shoot!

 

[bannockburn]

Rodentman

While being nowhere near the quality or performance of your SIG P210s I would heartily recommend adding a Browning Hi-Power to your collection. I have an older Mk.II that while not much in the looks department (though the new Hogue grips I got for Christmas do wonders to improve it's overall appearance), has a great trigger (especially for a Hi-Power; ask me how I know!), decent sights, and an ambi safety that is a pleasure to use. Add to this outstanding reliability and excellent accuracy and you'll understand why I take it with me every trip I make to the range!

 

[theotherwaldo]

I had a SIG P47/8 for a few months back in 1979, traded to me by a South African gentleman who needed to return home and knew he couldn't take it with him. Apparently he had picked it up in Canada while doing something with some members of the Black Watch. I didn't ask.
Anyway, my uncle stole it and sold it a few months later. A thoroughly worthless person, but Grandma's favorite son.
I figured it was part of the cost of living in her house and keeping my job at the shipyard. It sure felt expensive at the time.
In fact it still feels expensive.

 

[Panzerschwein]

I'd love to see a "Military Service" model of the new 210 released, with the old military features.

 

[Rock185]

Bannockburn, That is a nice MK II Hi Power. Had one myself. They are plainly finished, but the MK II was as good as any of the many other Hi Powers I had. The Hi Powers are not fitted as precisely as the P210s, have heavier triggers, but the FN/Browning HPs are fine quality and still a favorite of mine. In fact, if there is ever a Zombie, or other, Apocalypse, I'd rather be armed with a Hi Power than any of my 210s

PS, Cooldill, I'd like to see a standard/"service" type P210A too. I suspect it would look something like the fixed sight Legend 210.....

 

[krs]

Bannockburn, I like the matte finish of your BHP - sure easier to use than my old (1968, as I remember) Belgian one with it's nice blueing. Though I grew up with blued firearms I see the disadvantages now.