I Have This Old Gun: SIG P210 Pistol

Published on June 22, 2018
Duration: 5:05

This video provides an in-depth look at the SIG P210 pistol, often referred to as the Model 49 by the Swiss Army. It highlights the pistol's exceptional craftsmanship, precision machining, and historical significance as Switzerland's standard issue sidearm for much of the 20th century. The discussion touches on its development, design features contributing to its accuracy, and its evolution into a high-end target pistol.

Quick Summary

The SIG P210, also known as the Model 49 by the Swiss Army, is celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship and accuracy. Designed by Charles Petter, its precision is enhanced by a unique slide-on-frame rail system. Adopted in 1949, it remains a highly regarded and expensive target pistol today.

Chapters

  1. 00:02SIG Sauer Introduction
  2. 00:05Post-WWII SIG Manufacturing
  3. 00:14Introducing the SIG P210
  4. 00:26P210's Beautiful Craftsmanship
  5. 00:38Model 49 Swiss Army Pistol
  6. 00:46Machining and Bluing Quality
  7. 00:54Duty Pistol Significance
  8. 01:03P210 Development Timeline
  9. 01:14WWII Impact on Adoption
  10. 01:23Accuracy and Shooter Interest
  11. 01:36Swiss Army Adoption (1949)
  12. 01:53Designer: Charles Petter
  13. 02:04Petter's MAB Model 35
  14. 02:12Post-War Swiss Refinement
  15. 02:48Accuracy Design: Slide in Rails
  16. 03:01Comparison to 1911 Design
  17. 03:20Focus on Trigger Quality
  18. 03:31Sights and Grips
  19. 03:38Magazine Design: Single Column
  20. 03:50P210 Variations
  21. 03:53Modern Target Pistol Production
  22. 04:01Original Magazine Release
  23. 04:10Newer Magazine Release
  24. 04:15Magazine Interchangeability
  25. 04:22P210 Cost
  26. 04:36Modern SIG Sauer Variants
  27. 04:41NRA Membership Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SIG P210 known for?

The SIG P210 is renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, precision machining, and accuracy. It was adopted by the Swiss Army as the Model 49 and is considered by many to be one of the most beautifully crafted semi-automatic pistols ever produced.

Who designed the SIG P210 pistol?

The SIG P210 was designed by Swiss-French firearms designer Charles Petter. He was also the designer of the French service pistol, the MAB Model 35.

What makes the SIG P210 so accurate?

A key design element contributing to the P210's accuracy is its unique slide mounting. The slide rides on rails within the frame, a reversal of the standard design found in pistols like the 1911, which provides a very stable and precise action.

When was the SIG P210 adopted by the Swiss Army?

The SIG P210, designated the Model 49 by the Swiss Army, was adopted as their standard issue sidearm in 1949. Its development began in the late 1930s but was delayed by World War II.

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