Sig P 210-1 & 210-2

[CLASSIC12]

I have a first year issue Sig P 210-1 (P49 in Swiss army nomenclature), so made in 1949, serial number A 101811 (serial numbers started at A 100001)

When I saw an ad for the civilian version of that very same gun, as new condition, I couldn’t resist and had to have it. Made in 1950 or 51, serial P 51624 (serial numbers started at P 50001)

With its army twin

Then the same thing happened with a nice civilian P 210-2, twin to the 1954 army one I’ve had for over 25 years

With the army twin

Some may not see the point, the army and civilian guns are virtually identical except for the serial number and one marking.

But that’s what collecting is about I guess

 

[Rio Laxas]

Do you notice a significant difference in the trigger between your P49 and your P210-2?

I have a later production P49 (A140XXX) and a 9mm P210-2 (P77XXX), and the triggers feel very different. The P210-2 feels fairly similar (though heavier) to the sport trigger on my P210-6s. You can feel the two stages very distinctly.

My P49, on the other hand, feels more like a single stage trigger. I cannot feel the shelf between the two stages unless I pull the trigger very slowly. I think this is likely due to the heavier trigger specified on the military pistols, but I don't have another P49 to compare it to, so i am not sure.

The dealer that I bought the P49 from specializes in P210 pistols and gunsmithing for them. He remarked that it had a nice trigger, but I find myself not liking it nearly as much as my other P210s.

 

[Baxter6551]

Have either of you both very experienced (and lucky) P210 owners shot the new production Sig model ? Any thoughts on comparison? Or input from others on the new ones ?

 

[Daimler1989]

at least I have the same Swiss Army blanket

regards from Germany
Ulrich

 

[CZU]

That's a very nice early commercial. I feel lucky to have just one and it is an early one like yours. I also have the same blanket, got it several years ago at a gun show.

Tell us about the holster, how is it marked? Dated? I have been looking for an early one but they are hard to find over here.

 

[Bro. Dave]

I am fortunate enough to have three of these amazing pistols. The older one is (I think) a civilian pistol as the serial number begins with P rather than A. It's trigger has the hardest pull, although compared to many service type pistols it is still excellent.

The newest American made has a great trigger and is noticeably lighter than the older P210. (One of these days I will have to add a trigger pull gauge to my collection of stuff).

The stainless P210 is a German made Target pistol that has a trigger pull that is kind of scary. When I let another shooter try it I always tell them not to put their finger inside the trigger guard until the sights are aligned on the target. There is a genuine danger of an unintentional discharge until the shooter realizes that there is virtually no take up and a very light release point on this gun.

As the web of my hand is fat, as is the rest of me, I really appreciate the beaver tail on the two newer ones. That older 210 can give me a pretty good hammer bite.

 

[CLASSIC12]

Sig P 210-1 & 210-2

Do you notice a significant difference in the trigger between your P49 and your P210-2?

I have a later production P49 (A140XXX) and a 9mm P210-2 (P77XXX), and the triggers feel very different. The P210-2 feels fairly similar (though heavier) to the sport trigger on my P210-6s. You can feel the two stages very distinctly.

My P49, on the other hand, feels more like a single stage trigger. I cannot feel the shelf between the two stages unless I pull the trigger very slowly. I think this is likely due to the heavier trigger specified on the military pistols, but I don't have another P49 to compare it to, so i am not sure.

The dealer that I bought the P49 from specializes in P210 pistols and gunsmithing for them. He remarked that it had a nice trigger, but I find myself not liking it nearly as much as my other P210s.

My 1949 P49 and another 210-4 BGS (German border protection) I own have a heavier trigger than most others, 2.4 kgs / 5.3 lbs compared to all others which are typically 1.4 kgs / 3 lbs.

I attribute that to the fact they they might have been shot very little and maybe not yet broken in.

The sport ones (210-5 & 6) have the lightest and nicest triggers but you’re right, the second stage is very light / barely noticeable.

 

[CLASSIC12]

Have either of you both very experienced (and lucky) P210 owners shot the new production Sig model ? Any thoughts on comparison? Or input from others on the new ones ?

I have not. Here they cost substantially more than old Swiss collectible ones, which doesn’t make sense imo

 

[CLASSIC12]

That's a very nice early commercial. I feel lucky to have just one and it is an early one like yours. I also have the same blanket, got it several years ago at a gun show.

Tell us about the holster, how is it marked? Dated? I have been looking for an early one but they are hard to find over here.

Holsters made for civilian guns are typically void of markings, be it maker or year.

 

[oysterer]

you got the good stuff...

 

[Paul7]

Have either of you both very experienced (and lucky) P210 owners shot the new production Sig model ? Any thoughts on comparison? Or input from others on the new ones ?

I had a new one, it was the most unreliable pistol I've ever had. Sent it back to Sig who fixed it, then I got rid of it. Didn't do anything for me even when working, maybe it was the large target grips.