Hämmerli 210
Hämmerli · Pistol · Discontinued · 1966
Also known as: 210, Hämmerli International 210
Overview
The Hämmerli 210 is a semi-automatic target pistol chambered in .22 Short, built by the Swiss maker Hämmerli of Lenzburg as part of its International rapid-fire competition line. Blowback-operated and closely related to the Model 209, it was purpose-designed for the 25 m Olympic rapid-fire event, where five-shot strings against turning targets demand a fast-cycling, low-recoil action. A row of adjustable gas-escape ports on top of the barrel just ahead of the chamber, together with a specialised muzzle brake, bleed off pressure to keep muzzle jump to a minimum between shots. The 210 is distinguished from the 209 by its fully adjustable orthopaedic grip and palm rest, letting a shooter tailor the fit for consistent hold and sight recovery. Produced only briefly in small numbers, it is a specialised precision instrument rather than a general-purpose handgun, prized by competitive and collector shooters for its accuracy and craftsmanship.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1160 g (40.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 295 mm (11.61") |
| Barrel Length | 188 mm (7.40") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 329 m/s (1079 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 102 J (75 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 25 m (27 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .22 Short · primary — also known as .22 Short
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Adjustable Grip, Adjustable Palm Rest, Vented Barrel, Muzzle Brake, Adjustable Sights, Match Trigger, Wraparound Grips
Production
Estimated total produced: 1,676 · Production years: 1966-1970
Approximately 1,676 units produced during the 1966-1970 run.
Origin
Country of origin: Switzerland
Discontinued: 1970
Notes
International rapid-fire target pistol; approximately 1,676 units produced. Distinguished from the Model 209 by its adjustable grip and palm rest. Some sources list barrel/overall dimensions with the ported barrel and muzzle brake, so figures vary slightly between listings.
Background
Hämmerli's International rapid-fire pistols were built for the frantic pace of Olympic 25 m rapid fire, where a competitor must place five shots on five turning targets in as little as four seconds - the 210's ported barrel and muzzle brake exist purely to tame recoil enough to make that possible.