Sig P210

[Patrip]

Local pawn shop has a Sig P210. I dont know a whole lot about the 210 but know that it is a higher end and quality Sig Product. The pistol is very clean and has wooden stocks. It feels
really good in the hands and points naturally.
I did some research and know it is NOT the target model and is made in the USA which I understand occurred in 2019 so it is a fairly new gun, no marks on it and seems to have been taken care of.
My collecting interest is mainly nicer Smith Revolvers and Colt revolvers and automatics but I do venture into Lugers and Mausers and such.

They are asking a grand for it but I can probably get it for 800-900.

I rarely see these guns and the thought of a P210 intrigues me as I would use it as a shooter or a target gun and not a carry gun

Any opinions?

 

[SixgunFife]

I’ve not owned this model of SIG’s but have also always been interested in them. A relative owned one that I handled some time ago (I think his was an older Swiss model if I’m remembering correctly) and, to me, the action of the slide on the frame was crazy-smooth while the overall gun felt as solid as a vault.

Several years ago the dedicated SIG Forum had a member who served on a California police department. He was a fan of the P210 and the gun was within the bounds of the department’s duty-gun specifications, and he had custom duty gunleather made to accommodate it and carried it on-duty. I was impressed by that (nerd that I am haha…)

 

[lihpster]

Never owned or shot one, but from what I have seen that price is decent. for one in as good a condition as you describe.

 

[reddog81]

I bought the target model a few years back and have found it to be reliable and accurate. In the $800 / $900 price range would be a great deal. Once you hit $1,000 for a used 9mm you’re options open up to higher end Sig’s, CZ’s or a wide variety of 1911’s.

 

[robertrwalsh]

I would gladly pay that to get a good, clean one. Those are (arguably) the finest 9mm service pistols ever built, at least in the original incarnation. I have heard nothing bad about the later iterations so...I would say go for it.

 

[BarryinIN]

$800-900 is a steal, whatever variation of P-210 it is. I don’t follow prices on them closely since I bought one, but the last I knew the older/originals brought at least $1500 on Gunbroker.

It’s worth buying at the 800-900 price even if you only study it a while then trade it off. You will get your money back and then some.

My guess is if you shoot it, you will likely keep it. The operation is so smooth that alone might bring a smile to your face. The trigger action is unusual, feeling similar to a two stage military rifle trigger but better. Reliability is as good as machines get.
Accuracy? Outstanding, unless you got THE bad one that somehow escaped. It really is that good.

The one I have is a P49 version, which was made for the Danish Army and probably the least valuable variant. Mine is over 70 years old, with well-worn finish. It was made long before HP 9mm bullets existed, but it feeds every bullet shape I’ve tried including those from a Lyman 9mm quasi-wadcutter mould (356472). I don’t shoot it often, but the accuracy always impresses me. Whatever other handguns I'm shooting in the same caliber that day, and whatever the ammo may be, the P-210 will shoot the best groups.

Ergonomics are an odd combination. The grip shape feels really nice, and is angled so it works for two-handed practical shooting and one-handed bullseye type shooting. Other details of the gun are equally well done. Then… the thumb safety is a fairly clumsy to reach, plus the magazine catch is on the butt of the grip. The P-210 replaced the Luger for the Swiss, and I can understand them not missing a convenient thumb safety since they never had one, yet they went backwards on the magazine catch.

It is hard for me to justify keeping my P-210 because I will likely never carry it, mostly due to the thumb safety. Being an 8+1 9mm that weighs as much as a 5” 1911 and is possibly larger overall doesn’t help.
Then I shoot it again.
What a wonderful handgun!

Buy it for 800-900 just to try it even if you don’t plan to keep it. If then you don’t like it, pass it along and as I said, you’ll do OK. You should come out making money, and you get to shoot it. I don’t see a negative.

If you haven’t cycled the slide yet, do so. That might hook you.

 

[SuperMan]

....for $8-900 that is a no-brainer...BuyItNow...

Sounds like the original "Sport" model with the non-adjustable sights... I have the same gun and it's one of the best shooters I have ever owned...

Bob

 

[Patrip]

$800-900 is a steal, whatever variation of P-210 it is. I don’t follow prices on them closely since I bought one, but the last I knew the older/originals brought at least $1500 on Gunbroker.

It’s worth buying at the 800-900 price even if you only study it a while then trade it off. You will get your money back and then some.

My guess is if you shoot it, you will likely keep it. The operation is so smooth that alone might bring a smile to your face. The trigger action is unusual, feeling similar to a two stage military rifle trigger but better. Reliability is as good as machines get.
Accuracy? Outstanding, unless you got THE bad one that somehow escaped. It really is that good.

The one I have is a P49 version, which was made for the Danish Army and probably the least valuable variant. Mine is over 70 years old, with well-worn finish. It was made long before HP 9mm bullets existed, but it feeds every bullet shape I’ve tried including those from a Lyman 9mm quasi-wadcutter mould (356472). I don’t shoot it often, but the accuracy always impresses me. Whatever other handguns I'm shooting in the same caliber that day, and whatever the ammo may be, the P-210 will shoot the best groups.

Ergonomics are an odd combination. The grip shape feels really nice, and is angled so it works for two-handed practical shooting and one-handed bullseye type shooting. Other details of the gun are equally well done. Then… the thumb safety is a fairly clumsy to reach, plus the magazine catch is on the butt of the grip. The P-210 replaced the Luger for the Swiss, and I can understand them not missing a convenient thumb safety since they never had one, yet they went backwards on the magazine catch.

It is hard for me to justify keeping my P-210 because I will likely never carry it, mostly due to the thumb safety. Being an 8+1 9mm that weighs as much as a 5” 1911 and is possibly larger overall doesn’t help.
Then I shoot it again.
What a wonderful handgun!

Buy it for 800-900 just to try it even if you don’t plan to keep it. If then you don’t like it, pass it along and as I said, you’ll do OK. You should come out making money, and you get to shoot it. I don’t see a negative.

If you haven’t cycled the slide yet, do so. That might hook you.

This one is the US newer built version with the
Thimb safety as on a 1911. The magazine release is where it should be behind the trigger on left side

 

[s&wchad]

$1000 is about the going rate for clean, used P-210 Carry. I wouldn't jump on it, unless youn really want one.
This one has polymer grips and recently sold on GB:



The USA P-210 Target is a different animal. I picked one up last year for $1200 and love it. I had been looking at them for a few years, but new ones are close to $2K. It has become my favorite range gun.

 

[BarryinIN]

This one is the US newer built version with the
Thimb safety as on a 1911. The magazine release is where it should be behind the trigger on left side

I misread your original post. I thought you said it was not a US one.

 

[Ceapea]

MIM!

 

[Mark@NH]

Local pawn shop has a Sig P210. I dont know a whole lot about the 210 but know that it is a higher end and quality Sig Product. The pistol is very clean and has wooden stocks. It feels
really good in the hands and points naturally.
I did some research and know it is NOT the target model and is made in the USA which I understand occurred in 2019 so it is a fairly new gun, no marks on it and seems to have been taken care of.
My collecting interest is mainly nicer Smith Revolvers and Colt revolvers and automatics but I do venture into Lugers and Mausers and such.

They are asking a grand for it but I can probably get it for 800-900.

I rarely see these guns and the thought of a P210 intrigues me as I would use it as a shooter or a target gun and not a carry gun

Any opinions?

Sounds like a great price. Take a look at Gunbroker to determine which model it is. The retail for new NH manufactured pistols is around $2000 but earlier European manufactured pistols are much more. I have a new one and it is a great pistol. The fit of slide on the frame is much better than other Sig pistols and it is extremely accurate. Take a look at Ransom Rest videos of accuracy testing.

 

[Jim Watson]

That sounds like a good deal. The P210A made in USA does not have the cachet of the Swiss and German guns but its ergonomics are better; beavertail, controls in reach of the right thumb.

It amuses me to hear the heel magazine catch called "European" and the side button "American." It is actually the reverse, look at a pre-1911 Colt and a Luger.

 

[hdfinder47]

I bought a P210 Standard last week. Manufactured in NH and 99% in case with papers. I paid $800 cash and would have gone as high as $1000 had it been necessary. I will get to shoot it next week and can't wait. As I understand it there are 3 models: Target, Standard (same size as Target but plain grips), and Carry (shorter slide). I was originally seeking a Target but decided on the Standard after researching the difference on several forums. Glad you found one at this price - enjoy!
Ed

 

[Klondike Mike]

I bought the P210 target a few years ago and it is one of if not the most accurate handgun that I have ever fired. It's not a one load wonder either it just shoots everything well. I considered carrying it as a woods gun but the large thumb safety gets clicked off very easily so a range gun it is. Perhaps the P210 Carry version is better.

 

[Jerry in SC]

I bought a P-210 standard a couple of years ago, it’s flawless in function and has a superb trigger. By far the most accurate 9mm semi auto we have including a Colt Gold Cup. It’s the softest shooting of the bunch too. Great ergonomics.

 

[StevePi]

Local pawn shop has a Sig P210. I dont know a whole lot about the 210 but know that it is a higher end and quality Sig Product. The pistol is very clean and has wooden stocks. It feels
really good in the hands and points naturally.
I did some research and know it is NOT the target model and is made in the USA which I understand occurred in 2019 so it is a fairly new gun, no marks on it and seems to have been taken care of.
My collecting interest is mainly nicer Smith Revolvers and Colt revolvers and automatics but I do venture into Lugers and Mausers and such.

They are asking a grand for it but I can probably get it for 800-900.

I rarely see these guns and the thought of a P210 intrigues me as I would use it as a shooter or a target gun and not a carry gun

Any opinions?

$1,000 is a good price . I see them used going for $1,500 . Offer them $935 and see if they take it . I traded a s&w 686 performance center revolver for it .

 

[bc1023]

Great pistols…

 

[StevePi]

There are magazines extensions available , plus one and plus two . I’ve searched for a used p210 for fifty years . Found only one at a Florida gunshow thirty years ago . It was a Danish 49 with zero finish . I offered 1,000 plus a new mini 14 with 5 thirty rd mags ( this was during the Clinton assault weapons ban) to trade . He wouldn’t deal. The American 210 is much more user friendly . If I had to keep only one handgun, this would be it .

 

[Rick H.]

I have all the variations of the Sig P-210 American models except for the laser etched compact version. I don't like the etching. I also have a German made Legend target model and at one time I had a Swiss made version which I foolishly let go.
For all the hyperbole surrounding this pistol I have found the American versions, Target, Standard and Compact are all very well made and shoot like a house on fire once you get used to the trigger action. As stated earlier, it is very much like a two stage trigger and very user friendly once you are familiar with it.

When the American made versions were released many blew it off saying there was no way they could compare in quality and accuracy with the Swiss and German made iterations but they were dead wrong in my estimation. You will find no better production pistol for the price bar none. Yes it has a limited magazine capacity, but that holds no water for me and you can obtain magazine base plates that allow extra rounds to be loaded into the mag. Just working the slide of an American made Sig P-210 is an experience in itself that can't be ignored.

While Sig is having some issues with certain pistol models these days these issues haven't crept into the P-210 that I am aware of. The only complaint that some have had with the P-210 is the recoil rod guides are prone to break, but if this happens Sig will send you a replacement. None of mine have broken yet, but due care must be used when field stripping the pistol as to not bend the guide rod.

Unfortunately, Sig has reduced the various P-210 models to just one in their lineup and that is the P-210 Target model. If you can still get the one you are looking at for the price you mentioned I would jump on it. Give yourself a chance to get used to the pistol and trigger and you should have years of enjoyment from it. In an world of striker fired plastic pistols the P-210 is a throwback to better higher quality times for gunmakers. I have yet to handle a P-210 that I didn't like and shoot well with. Good luck!

Rick H.