Its been a long while since I bought one of these or really any collectible pistol, for that matter. I sort of have everything I want at this point in that regard. However, this mint condition P210-6 came into my favorite shop and the price was right. 
I’ve written quite a bit on this model in the past and I’m not going to rehash all of it. I’ll just cover some quick basics. The P210 was the Swiss service pistol for over 25 years starting in 1949. It was replaced by the much less costly to produce P220 in 1975, which was the result of Sig's partnering with Sauer. The P210 was actually the only handgun produced by the original Sig company of Switzerland. Fun fact
Both during and after its military service, Sig was producing target shooting variants of the P210, namely the P210-5 and P210-6. Regardless of the variant, the P210 is well known as one of the most accurate handguns in the world. It was built to very high levels of quality and precision, despite manufacturing processes changing over its production years.
This example was built in the mid 1990's and is one of the later models still displaying the round Sig logo. By the time the serial numbers switched into the low 320’s block, the Swiss manufacturing plant had changed ownership to Swiss Arms Neuhausen (SAN). That’s why the later Swiss produced models are not Sig branded. While it doesn’t make much difference from a quality of performance standpoint, I really prefer the Sig marked models. This being a –6, means it has a crisp 3lb target trigger and a standard barrel length. The sights are fixed on this, but the –6 was also available with adjustable target sights. This example, being later, features a frame CNC machined out of a solid steel billet. As mentioned, this example is in mint condition. The box is also original, although the papers have been lost over the years.
I find these Swiss models beautiful and the epitome of old world build quality in a firearm. I don’t find them as easy or pleasant to shoot as the German models or even the currently produced American model, as the ergonomics/controls leave much to be desired today. However, there’s no mistaking their charm and if I were to place a bet on which of the three versions of the P210 would shoot the most accurately from a ransom rest on average, my money would be on the Swiss.
I’ll put some rounds downrange through this pistol, but I bought it as a future investment and as a cool collectible to admire. My favorite P210’s to shoot are the German Super Targets and I also enjoy shooting my American P210 Target. However, there’s nothing like handling one of these vintage works of art from Switzerland.
Who here is also a big P210 fan? Who owns one of any vintage or nationality?
As always, please enjoy the pics and share your thoughts.
Thanks!
Here it is in the center with my other two Swiss P210's (1975 P210-6 HF on the left and a 1967 P210-6 on the right). Both the older models are forged frame variants.
I’ve written quite a bit on this model in the past and I’m not going to rehash all of it. I’ll just cover some quick basics. The P210 was the Swiss service pistol for over 25 years starting in 1949. It was replaced by the much less costly to produce P220 in 1975, which was the result of Sig's partnering with Sauer. The P210 was actually the only handgun produced by the original Sig company of Switzerland. Fun fact
Both during and after its military service, Sig was producing target shooting variants of the P210, namely the P210-5 and P210-6. Regardless of the variant, the P210 is well known as one of the most accurate handguns in the world. It was built to very high levels of quality and precision, despite manufacturing processes changing over its production years.
This example was built in the mid 1990's and is one of the later models still displaying the round Sig logo. By the time the serial numbers switched into the low 320’s block, the Swiss manufacturing plant had changed ownership to Swiss Arms Neuhausen (SAN). That’s why the later Swiss produced models are not Sig branded. While it doesn’t make much difference from a quality of performance standpoint, I really prefer the Sig marked models. This being a –6, means it has a crisp 3lb target trigger and a standard barrel length. The sights are fixed on this, but the –6 was also available with adjustable target sights. This example, being later, features a frame CNC machined out of a solid steel billet. As mentioned, this example is in mint condition. The box is also original, although the papers have been lost over the years.
I find these Swiss models beautiful and the epitome of old world build quality in a firearm. I don’t find them as easy or pleasant to shoot as the German models or even the currently produced American model, as the ergonomics/controls leave much to be desired today. However, there’s no mistaking their charm and if I were to place a bet on which of the three versions of the P210 would shoot the most accurately from a ransom rest on average, my money would be on the Swiss.
I’ll put some rounds downrange through this pistol, but I bought it as a future investment and as a cool collectible to admire. My favorite P210’s to shoot are the German Super Targets and I also enjoy shooting my American P210 Target. However, there’s nothing like handling one of these vintage works of art from Switzerland.
Who here is also a big P210 fan? Who owns one of any vintage or nationality?
As always, please enjoy the pics and share your thoughts.
Thanks!
Here it is in the center with my other two Swiss P210's (1975 P210-6 HF on the left and a 1967 P210-6 on the right). Both the older models are forged frame variants.
