Sig finally released the P210 Carry

[MattyD380]

There's some new posts on SigTalk that seem to confirm the Carry uses a different recoil setup.

https://www.sigtalk.com/threads/p210.../#post-5948957

The first pics are from the 2020 prototype (so, not what's actually used on the Carry model shipping now); but if you scroll down, I think it shows what they're actually using in the production Carry model--which I'm 90% sure is different from what's used on the Standard/Target.

[Ichiban]

The insufferable prick, er, uhm, I mean, James Reeves has a new video review up on it on the TFB channel.

[MattyD380]

The insufferable prick, er, uhm, I mean, James Reeves has a new video review up on it on the TFB channel.

Yeah, I saw it. He said he had some issues with the slide hanging up in the first few rounds? Maybe because the slide was left locked open? Or something like that... I dunno.

Will wait for a larger sample size before making any judgements.

[19852+]

Basically, the spring unit is a captured setup and the front part (that retains the spring) breaks off.

These kinda give an overview of the problem:
https://www.sigtalk.com/threads/reco...ailure.415445/
https://sigforum.com/eve/forums/a/tp...64&s=674608412

Here's a poll on Sigtalk about it--around 15% of the P210A owners (who responded) had the issue:
https://www.sigtalk.com/threads/have...-p210a.367902/
I mean, that's not great. That said... I'm inclined to think a higher percentage of the folks who had the issue replied to the poll... so... there's that.

This guy discovered he was missing the front piece of the assembly before he knew it was supposed to be a captured setup--fixed it, then had it happen again:
https://www.sigtalk.com/threads/p210...spring.316826/

There's plenty more references to it on Sig Forum and SigTalk. DPMS (?) makes a replacement setup that some seem to like. And... I have read the gun continues to function--more like a traditional non-captured recoil assembly--if the thing breaks.

Net: There's a good chance it won't break. And even if it does, the gun still probably will work fine and there are options for replacement. But the gun costs $1300 and we shouldn't be having this conversation at all.

And, for me, the ultra-light trigger sorta precluded its utility as carry/defensive option. So I decided to hold off. Honestly, I'd probably just opt for the full-size/all-steel model. But if the Carry offers a more practical trigger and a better spring setup... I guess I'd go that route, for those reasons.

I have one of the standard models since early 2019. I like it a lot and I've used in IDPA and I've experimented using for 2 gun competition. The three issues I've dealt with are:

1) guide rod, I read about issues with that and bought an aftermarket set up [Israeli made I think] non-captured and uses a 2nd spring much the same as a HK USP set up. It works and has been 100% reliable.
2) When doing a slide down "speed reload" the top round in the mag has moved forward and the mag must be stripped out. This also dislodges the top round which falls out after the mag is removed.
3) Trigger pull is very light. I view this as a training issue and it requires time with the gun before I consider it safe.

Overall I like it. I have some +1 mag extensions and with a 10mm shortening of the follower one can get 10 rounds. But, the stack is rather delicate and care must be taken that the top round isn't nose down when inserted. Which usually isn't a problem except when reloading from a mag pouch, the pouch will push the top round down while one runs and guns.
I still like it but my Colt .38 super still has it's job intact.

[NGCSUGrad09]

I got to put quite a few rounds through one recently and wrote about it for Outdoor Life.

I'll be buying one of these. Would I carry it all the time, no. But is it a nice pistol that's fun to shoot and carry as a semi-BBQ gun...yes!

https://www.outdoorlife.com/guns/sig-sauer-p210-review/

[JonInWA]

I got to put quite a few rounds through one recently and wrote about it for Outdoor Life.

I'll be buying one of these. Would I carry it all the time, no. But is it a nice pistol that's fun to shoot and carry as a semi-BBQ gun...yes!

https://www.outdoorlife.com/guns/sig-sauer-p210-review/

Nice review-thanks for sharing. I owned a 210-6, which was sold to finance my a Nighthawk Talon II custom spec .45. In retrospect, I probably just should have kept the P210, but no huge regret. If I still had it, I'd probably sell it-this time to finance an Alchemy Arms 9mm 1911 in their iteration of a Combat Commander.

I certainly appreciated the opportunity to own and use the P210-6, but other then the appreciation for the craftsmanship, accuracy and exquisite trigger it was more of a steppingstone for me. Yeah, I'm a heretic...

Best, Jon

[JHC]

I got to put quite a few rounds through one recently and wrote about it for Outdoor Life.

I'll be buying one of these. Would I carry it all the time, no. But is it a nice pistol that's fun to shoot and carry as a semi-BBQ gun...yes!

https://www.outdoorlife.com/guns/sig-sauer-p210-review/

I know NGCSUGrad pretty well. Solid guy and one of a handful of the best pistol shooters I've shot with. I take his input as fact. I look forward to seeing my first 210 Carry.

[JHC]

I handled one at my LGS Saturday. I was impressed. Fell in deep lust/love with it. So svelte. Glorious thumb safety and trigger.

Almost went there. But a 1301T is higher on the list

[MattyD380]

I handled one at my LGS Saturday. I was impressed. Fell in deep lust/love with it. So svelte. Glorious thumb safety and trigger.

Almost went there. But a 1301T is higher on the list

Nice.

Yeah, I agree. The one I handled at my LGS seemed very nice.