Tools of The Trade
Last month, I finally decided to pull the trigger - literally and metaphorically , on the SIG Sauer P210 Carry as my 9mm duty firearm, small enough to carry concealed in comfort (4.1" barrel), but still large enough and ergonomic to shoot with familiarity...
I remember seeing the P-210 in some of my dad’s gun books
and thinking that it was the Porsche/Mercedes/Rolls Royce of firearms.
I've always felt the same way....
and, despite having an eternal craving, couldn't justify getting the P210 Target for myself simply because I truly had zero application for it outside of having fun at the range. I wasn't going to use it for home defense either. When they finally introduc...
I’m glad that you were able to get one in light of the hoops you’ve had to jump through.
I sincerely hope that your current home state comes to its senses and votes for a regime change soon.
Either that....
or I'm moving to Florida .... Anyway, I'll be visiting Florida for the first time in December, so I'll get my first impression of it soon enough . Cheers, Filip
I lived in South Florida for 9 1/2 years.
While the summers can be oppressive I got used to them; being close to the water helped, of course. Aside from general wanderlust, the reason I left was to take a new job (might be moving again in the next 6 months, ha). I’d be interested in hearing what ...
Thanks!
It will be very interesting to me to see what my impression and feeling is given that I've never lived anywhere outside of Southern California. Fortunately, my brother is definitively committed to living in Florida long-term so I'll have him there for the...
Might be a few spots for you to ply your craft.
These come to mind: Palm Beach Manalapan Jupiter Jupiter Island West Palm Beach Naples These are spots I have a little familiarity with. Numbers 1, 2, and 4 are lower key than Miami but the demographic you seek can be found there. Good luck!
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Have a look at what custom 1911 builder Jason Burton (Heirloom Precision) makes of those!!
To think that Ed Brown made the best...
I just looked at Jason Burton's 1911s. Holy Cow, so much for a new watch, these are stunning ;-)
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Personally, I believe that he is the best classic Colt/Springfield 1911 builder in the world. It's already been several months since I asked him to get on his build-slot list, and I honestly don't expect to get a response for at least another year or two ...
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Now, that's truly impressive performance! This is the best online review of the P210 Carry that I've seen, and funnily enough, the reviewer (James Reeves) experienced the same recoil spring issue as I ended up having myself. There's no question this gun i...
Very cool! I have the 240 in .32. Unlike watches, I don't think there's enough/any coverage or appreciation for some of the really amazing neo-vintage firearms out there.
Most people will never learn about a brand like hammerli, never know about the 240, and fewer yet will be able to experience one. It's Greubel Forsey in a Gshock world. Also, good choice on the 38. I got a good deal on the 32 but really should have saved ...
Congrats! The original P210 was always a dream of mine, this new carry version is really interesting, fully modernized version I'd like to check out some day
I really really really wanted a Sig P210-8 but the price was astronomical at the time if you could find one. The American P210 really had me torn, finally a P210 available to the people with all the modern refinements but they gave lost the hand fitted 19...
Thanks! I sincerely appreciate your sentiments....
And agree with your chain of thought regarding the P210. If you haven't already seen these Firearm Blog TV videos on both versions of the gun I recommend viewing them, they are both entertaining and highly informative!....
I've been meaning to check one of these out. I EDC a P365X...
which to me just can't be beat as it literally can be carried 365 days/year. It's not as easy to shoot as some larger guns, but plenty accurate to be useful in 99% of self defense scenarios. It's much better to have something than nothing is my philosophy...
100%
They are all excellent firearms, my brother just bought himself a new P320 as his primary concealed carry gun. I had previously shot a P320 myself and totally loved it, it's not quite as refined as a 210, but the mechanics of it is top-notch SIG. I have n...
That was the case....
for me as well for a very long time . Fortunately, I happen to live in a country where people have the freedom to choose either option. Cheers, Filip
That is heavy Filip
In my country and the other EU countries, we discus about the fire arms that are not forbidden in the USA. We look with big eyes. It is tru we have not much freedom here. It is no jail here, but many things are forbidden. We can make jokes about our leade...
No country is perfect....
There are a number of things that I prefer lifestyle-wise in any given EU country! Chief amongst those is the prevailing sense of social awareness, and interconnected life, but also the infrastructure and ease with moving from one city to the next, one co...
EU it’s pro’s
The old culture. You can say the old world. Pope, Michel D’angelo, Napoleon. Many languages. Many capitals not far from each other. Diversity. The biggest best EU thing. We invented the clock, pocket watch, and watch. Social welfare is secured. Safe stree...
Ah, Portugal :))
You chose one of, if not my favorite place in Europe=)). Gorgeous image! Cheers, Filip
One of the Two "Rolls Royce" 9 MM handguns....
For me, the P210's only equal is the H&K P7 series. Both are at the top of the pile. However, they are totally different and equally effective at the same time. I am a P7 Man. "In a world of compromise, some men don't."
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Those were rare to come across even while they still made them, and they haven't made them for about 15 years now. I've never had the privilege of even seeing one, much less firing one! Post a picture if you don't mind! Cheers, Filip
How about the P9?
VP70Z was also very cool but I can’t speak to the “finishing”. 3 round burst was an option on some versions as I recall..?
How does the slide feel?
I remember handling one of these (the target version) at the Sig HQ store many years ago, and the slide was like butter! It was on my wish list for a while, but now all my discretionary money is going to watches 😂
It feels even smoother....
than the slide on my TRP Operator! Those inside the frame rails are highly effective!! Thanks for looking, I totally get your shift toward watches, they're a more practically enjoyable treat for most . Cheers, Filip
Agreed!
Frankly, besides the match-grade components and machining, the purist, elegant design won me over very easily! Thanks for looking and sharing your thoughts, cheers, Filip
