SIG P210
SIG Sauer AG · Pistol · Discontinued · 1948
Also known as: Pistole 49, P49, M/49 Neuhausen
Overview
The SIG P210 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, produced by SIG Sauer AG since 1948. This Swiss-manufactured firearm reflects the engineering traditions and quality standards of its country of origin, designed to meet the demands of both civilian and professional users in a competitive global marketplace. Featuring a 8-round magazine capacity, this pistol offers compact firepower for concealed carry applications.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 985 g (34.7 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 1130 g (39.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 215 mm (8.46") |
| Barrel Length | 120 mm (4.72") |
| Height | 140 mm (5.51") |
| Width | 35 mm (1.38") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Trigger Pull | 20 N (4.5 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 8 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 355 m/s (1165 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 469 J (346 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Half Cock Notch
- Features: All Steel Construction, Fixed Barrel, Single Action Trigger, Lanyard Ring, Exceptional Accuracy, Machined Construction
Variants
- SIG P210-1 — Commercial
- SIG P210-2 — Military
- SIG P210-4 — Police
- SIG P210-6 — Target
Service history
Operators
- Swiss Armed Forces · adopted 1949 · as Pistole 49
- Danish Armed Forces · adopted 1949 · as M/49 Neuhausen
- German Federal Police · adopted 1951 · as P210-4
- Swiss Police · adopted 1949
Production
Estimated total produced: 113,110 · Production years: 1948-2006
Approximately 113,110 units procured by Swiss military. Total production including commercial sales exceeded this number. Swiss production ended in 2006, but SIG Sauer resumed production in the USA in 2017.
Origin
Country of origin: Switzerland
Designer: Charles Gabriel Petter
Discontinued: 2006
Notes
The P210's exceptional accuracy stems from its unique slide-to-frame fit, where the slide rails are internal to the frame rather than external. This design provides superior alignment and minimal play. The pistol was considered expensive to produce but valued for precision shooting tasks.
Background
The SIG P210 was so accurate that the Swiss military acceptance standard required 5cm (2-inch) dispersion at 50 meters - a standard more commonly associated with rifles. Competitive shooters discovered they could hit targets at 100 yards unsupported, earning the P210 a reputation as 'the most accurate production pistol ever made.'