The SIG P210-5
Specifications and Historical Innovations
The SIG P210-5 is a testament to SIG’s dedication to precision engineering and innovation in sport shooting pistols. With its enhanced barrel length, adjustable sights, and ergonomic design, the P210-5 is highly sought after by collectors and sport shooters alike.
General Specifications
- Caliber: Available in 9 mm or 7.65 mm Parabellum.
- Barrel Length: 150 mm (or 180 mm for 9 mm caliber).
- Sights: Features a front sight base, a sport sight, and a micrometer-adjustable rear sight on the slide.
- Trigger: Equipped with a sport trigger for a crisp, precise pull.
- Grip Frame: Serrations on the front of the grip frame provide improved control and handling.
Unique Features
The P210-5 builds on the legendary P210-2 with refinements tailored for sport shooting. Its longer barrel enhances accuracy, while the micrometer sight allows for precise adjustments, making it a top choice for competitive marksmen.
The 1969 Gas Pressure Lock Experiment
In 1969, SIG explored groundbreaking innovations to meet the growing demand for sport pistols in larger calibers with reduced recoil and unmatched precision. Spearheaded by Walter Gletti, SIG developed a prototype P210 with a gas pressure lock, a response to market competitors like the Colt Gold Cup and S&W M52.
Key Developments
- Prototypes: Two models were created in .38 WC caliber, each featuring 6” barrels:
- A traditional P210-5 design.
- A unique model with an extended barrel and gas pressure lock.
- Innovations: A new magazine with straight walls resolved feeding issues caused by the steep cartridge ramp at the chamber entrance.
Challenges and Outcome
While the prototypes functioned flawlessly, the modifications were so extensive that manufacturing the new design would have required building an entirely different pistol. Additionally, the gas pressure lock design faced fouling issues, particularly with lead bullet ammunition, leading to the project’s abandonment.
The SIG P210-5 remains a revered firearm in the world of precision shooting, blending timeless craftsmanship with innovative attempts to push the boundaries of design. Each model reflects SIG’s commitment to excellence, making it a prized addition to any enthusiast’s collection.
The Specs and information on the different gun models listed below are based on Das Grosse Buch der SIG-Pistolen, “The Big Book of SIG Pistols,” by Lorenz Vetter.
SIG P 210-5, Sport Pistol
1st Attempt, 1963
- Weapon Number: 6863
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: 7.65 mm Para
- Slide: 1st version, tapered, internally numbered “6863” Mounted on slide rails, polished, blued, without lubrication groove
- Frame: 2nd version, polished, reddish bluing left side marked with number “6863”
- Barrel Length and Type: 170 mm, tilting barrel, blued
- Number of Grooves: Six
- Twist Rate: Right-hand, 250 mm
- Magazine: Single-row, sandblasted, blued
- Magazine Capacity: 8 cartridges
- Lock: 1st version M 53, complete number “6863” engraved
- Front Sight: Mounted on sight base, secured at the front with a special nut
- Rear Sight: Mounted, ordinance
- Grip Panels: Walnut with grooves and lanyard loop
Special Features:
- Inscription on the left side of the slide: Société Industrielle Suisse Neuhausen a/Rhf.
- Slide stop lever: 1st version, flat, with rounded safety lever (experimental).
- Only three of these pistols were manufactured, with serial numbers ranging from 6863 to 6865.
SIG P 210-5, Sport Pistol
2nd Attempt, 1963
- Weapon Number: 6864
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: 7.65 mm Para
- Slide: 1st version, tapered at the front, internally numbered “6864” on slide rails, polished, blued, without lubrication groove
- Frame: 2nd version, polished, reddish bluing, left side marked with number “6864”
- Barrel Length and Type: 170 mm, tilting barrel, blued
- Number of Grooves: Six
- Twist Rate: Right-hand, 250 mm
- Magazine: Sandblasted, blued
- Magazine Capacity: 8 cartridges
- Lock: 1st version M 53, complete number “6864” engraved
- Front Sight: Mounted on sight base, secured at the front with a special nut
- Rear Sight: Mounted, ordinance
- Grip Panels: Wooden grip panels, grooved, with lanyard loop
Special Features:
- Inscription on the left side of the slide: Société Industrielle Suisse Neuhausen a/Rhf.
- Slide stop lever and safety lever: Flat version (SP 47/8).
- Only three of these pistols were manufactured, with serial numbers 6863, 6864, and 6865.
SIG P 210-5, Sport Pistol
Attempt, 1967
- Weapon Number: P 52221
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: 7.65 mm Para and 9 mm Para (additional barrel)
- Slide: 1st version, blued, tapered at the front
- Frame: 2nd version, blued
- Barrel Length and Type: 150 mm, both tilting barrels
- Number of Grooves: Four (7.65 mm), six (9 mm)
- Twist Rate: Right-hand, 250 mm
- Magazine: Polished, blued
- Magazine Capacity: 8 cartridges
- Lock: 1st version, side-mounted screws, rear stamped with “M 53”
- Front Sight: Sports front sight mounted on sight base
- Rear Sight: Mounted, ordinance
- Grip Panels: Plastic, with lanyard loop
Special Features:
- Inscription on the left side of the slide: Société Industrielle Suisse Neuhausen a/Rhf.
- Slide stop lever: 1st version, flat, with rounded safety lever (experimental).
- Only three of these pistols were manufactured, with serial numbers ranging from 6863 to 6865.
SIG P 210-5, Sport Pistol
2nd Attempt, 1963
- Weapon Number: 6864
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: 7.65 mm Para
- Slide: 1st version, tapered at the front, internally numbered “6864” on slide rails, polished, blued, without lubrication groove
- Frame: 2nd version, polished, reddish bluing, left side marked with number “6864”
- Barrel Length and Type: 170 mm, tilting barrel, blued
- Number of Grooves: Six
- Twist Rate: Right-hand, 250 mm
- Magazine: Sandblasted, blued
- Magazine Capacity: 8 cartridges
- Lock: 1st version M 53, complete number “6864” engraved
- Front Sight: Mounted on sight base, secured at the front with a special nut
- Rear Sight: Mounted, ordinance
- Grip Panels: Wooden grip panels, grooved, with lanyard loop
Special Features:
- Special sight base mounting nut similar to those used on numbers 6863 and 6864.
- Additional 150 mm barrel, blued, with a threaded front.
- Very early P 210-5 configuration.
SIG P 210-5, Sport Pistol
Attempt, 1967
- Weapon Number: P 52222
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: 9 mm Para (180 mm barrel), 7.65 mm Para (150 mm barrel)
- Slide: 1st version, blued, tapered at the front
- Frame: 2nd version, polished, blued
- Barrel Length and Type: 150 mm and 180 mm, both tilting barrels
- Number of Grooves: Four (7.65 mm), six (9 mm)
- Twist Rate: Right-hand, 250 mm (both barrels)
- Magazine: Sandblasted, blued
- Magazine Capacity: 8 cartridges
- Lock: 1st version, side-mounted screws, rear stamped “M 53” (possibly Match 1953)
- Front Sight: Sports front sight, mounted, with finely grooved retaining nuts
- Rear Sight: Prototype sports sight, mounted with a cross pin, 1st version, no numbering
- Grip Panels: Plastic, 1st version, internally marked “6.53”
Special Features:
- Double-numbered with P 210-6, tested with ball-head barrel.
- Two barrels:
- 150 mm blued barrel, with a small “a” after the serial number
- 180 mm barrel unblued (raw finish)
- Number “P 52222” engraved.
- 1st version sports trigger.
- An experimental P 210-5 model derived from the SP 47/8.
SIG P 210-5, Sport Pistol
Attempt, 1967
- Weapon Number: P 52224
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: 7.65 mm Para
- Slide: 1st version, marked on the left side at the front with SIG emblem, rear marked “SP 47/8 Sport” (tapered), no numbering
- Frame: Sandblasted, blued, stamped with “᛫P”-mark, numbered “P 52224”
- Barrel Length and Type: 150 mm, blued, no numbering
- Number of Grooves: Six
- Twist Rate: Right-hand, 250 mm
- Magazine: Blued
- Magazine Capacity: 8 cartridges
- Lock: 1st version, engraved with “M 53” at the rear, side-mounted screws
- Front Sight: Sports front sight mounted on sight base
- Rear Sight: Prototype sports sight, mounted with a cross pin, no numbering, 2nd version
- Grip Panels: Plastic, internally marked with the date “10.52”
Special Features:
- 2nd version sports trigger.
- Frame under the trigger guard features grooves.
SIG P 210-5, Sport Pistol
Attempt, 1967
- Weapon Number: P 52240
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: 7.65 mm Para
- Slide: 2nd version, polished, blued, marked on the left side with “P 52240 SIG P 210-5”
- Frame: Reinforced, sandblasted, blued
- Barrel Length and Type: 150 mm, tilting barrel
- Number of Grooves: Four
- Twist Rate: Right-hand, 250 mm
- Magazine: Sandblasted, blued
- Magazine Capacity: 8 cartridges
- Lock: 2nd version, numbered “52240,” secured on the side and at the rear with double screws
- Front Sight: Sports front sight, mounted, with coarse knurling on the retaining nut
- Rear Sight: Sports sight, mounted, with wide sight plate and large side screw, numbered “05”
- Grip Panels: Long sports wooden grips, coarse checkering, straight rear contour
Special Features:
- Sports trigger with grooves, grip frame under the trigger guard with grooves (1st version for the national team).
- 1st heavy frame prototype for the national team.
- Test weapon used by Hans Albrecht from Weiach.
- The long sports grip panels were custom-made by the company Fariné in Geneva, based on specific requests.
SIG P 210-5, Sport Pistol
1953
- Weapon Number: P 53226
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: 9 mm Para and additional barrel 7.65 mm Para
- Slide: 1st version, without loading indicator, SP 47/8, tapered at the front, with early micrometer sight No. 20
- Frame: 2nd version, sandblasted, blued
- Barrel Length and Type: 150 mm, sport configuration, blued, with threading for sports front sight
- Number of Grooves: Four (7.65 mm), six (9 mm)
- Twist Rate: Right-hand, 250 mm
- Magazine: 2nd version, sandblasted, blued
- Magazine Capacity: 8 cartridges
- Lock: 1st version, engraved at the rear with “M 53,” side-mounted screws
- Front Sight: Early sports front sight on sight base, mounted, sight base numbered “226,” retaining nuts with coarse knurling
- Rear Sight: One of the first sports sights, mounted with an axis, features Swiss coat of arms
- Grip Panels: Plastic, with lanyard loop
Special Features:
One of the first P 210-5 pistols with an additional 7.65 mm barrel. The sight base at the rear is marked with No. 226. The slide is marked on the left side at the rear with SP 47/8 Sport.
There are several SIG P 210-5 pistols with additional barrels. The pistol with serial number 53236 has the same configuration. The pistol with serial number 53497 is marked with SP 47/8 “Target” and engraved with SWISS MADE on the left rear of the frame. Barrel length: 150 mm. The pistol is equipped with micrometer sight No. 2.
SIG P 210-5 Sport Pistol, 1967
(SWISS MADE)
- Weapon Number: P 54961
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: 9 mm Para
- Slide: Left side marked with P 54961, SIG P 210-5
- Frame: Blued, sandblasted, left side marked with P 54961 SWISS MADE
- Barrel Length and Type: 150 mm, tilting barrel, blued, numbered P 54961
- Number of Grooves: Six
- Twist Rate: Right-hand, 250 mm
- Magazine: Blued, sandblasted
- Magazine Capacity: 8 cartridges
- Lock: Side-mounted screws, complete number engraved, 2nd version
- Front Sight: Sports front sight, mounted, with fine knurling on the retaining screws, sight base numbered “61”
- Rear Sight: Sports sight, mounted, without numbering, with a small side screw, narrow sight plate without grooves
- Grip Panels: Long wooden grips, fine checkering
Special Features:
- 1st version sports a trigger without grooves.
- Frame on the left side above the grip panels is marked with SWISS MADE.
SIG P 210-5, Sport Pistol, 1965
HEAVY FRAME
- Weapon Number: P 56846
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: 7.65 mm Para
- Slide: 1st version, sandblasted, blued
- Frame: Sports configuration, reinforced, sandblasted, blued
- Barrel Length and Type: 150 mm, tilting barrel
- Number of Grooves: Six
- Twist Rate: Right-hand, 250 mm
- Magazine: Sandblasted, blued
- Magazine Capacity: 8 cartridges
- Lock: Sports lock, secured on the side and at the rear
- Front Sight: Sports front sight, mounted on a sight base
- Rear Sight: Sports sight, wide sight plate, large screws
- Grip Panels: Coarse checkering, sports configuration, straight rear contour
Special Features:
- This pistol belonged to the Swiss champion M. Beloni.
SIG P 210-5, Sport Pistol, 1967
(SWISS MADE)
- Weapon Number: P 56972
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: 9 mm Para
- Slide: 2nd version, sandblasted, blued, barrel unfinished (raw), numbered P 56972
- Frame: Sports configuration, sandblasted, blued, left side marked P 56972 SWISS MADE, front with grooves
- Barrel Length and Type: 150 mm, tilting barrel
- Number of Grooves: Six
- Twist Rate: Right-hand, 250 mm
- Magazine: Sandblasted, blued
- Magazine Capacity: 8 cartridges
- Lock: Side-mounted screws, complete number engraved
- Front Sight: Sports front sight, mounted, retaining screws with fine knurling, No. 972 marked on the sight base
- Rear Sight: Sports sight, mounted, numbered 125, short sight plate without grooves
- Grip Panels: Wooden grip panels, fine checkering, lacquered
Special Features:
- Sports trigger without grooves.
- Safety lever and slide stop are 2nd version.
- Frame on the left side above the grip panels is marked SWISS MADE.
SIG P 210-5
Attempt with 500-mm Twist Rate, 1965–67
- Weapon Number: P 57764
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: .38 Special
- Slide: Extended version, polished, blued, tapered at the front
- Frame: Blued, polished, marked with No. P 57764
- Barrel Length and Type: 150 mm, tilting barrel, blued, marked with Cal .38 Special P-57764 and below that ⓐ
- Number of Grooves: Six
- Twist Rate: Right-hand, 500 mm, specifically designed for lead projectiles
- Magazine: Single-row, marked with .38 Special on the magazine base, numbered 3 the magazine is prepared for .38 Special, open on the side
- Magazine Capacity: 8 cartridges
- Lock: 2nd version, secured at the rear, without numbering
- Front Sight: Sports front sight, mounted, moved forward, with knurled retaining screws
- Rear Sight: Sports sight, mounted, numbered 76, narrow sight plate with grooves
- Grip Panels: Sports wooden grips, fine checkering
Special Features:
The pistol is fully polished, with the interior of the frame marked with ⓐ (rejected or defective, possibly only cosmetic defects). The slide is 196 mm long (standard length is 190 mm), with an extended slide stop. The sports trigger is made of sheet metal, blued. The frame is from the P 210-5, with the magazine well widened for .38 Special (without proof marks).
SIG P 210-5
HEAVY FRAME, 1967
- Serial Number: P 5970
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: 7.65 mm Para and additional barrel 9 mm Para
- Action: 2nd version, sandblasted, blued
- Grip Frame: Sport version, reinforced, sandblasted, blued
- Barrel Length and Type: 150 mm, both barrels are tilt-barrels
- Number of Grooves: Four (7.65 mm), six (9 mm)
- Twist Rate: Right, 250 mm
- Magazine: Sandblasted, blued
- Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
- Lock: 2nd version, sport lock, screwed laterally and at the rear, No. 6
- Front Sight: Sport front sight on sight base
- Rear Sight: Micrometer sight, National Team version, without number, wide sight plate
- Grip Panels: Walnut, long sport grips, natural finish, large checkering, straight rear
Special Features:
Heavy frame, National Team version. The sport lock is screwed laterally and at the rear; the rear screw is polished (not blued). Sports trigger with grooves.
SIG P 210-5
Double Number
- Serial Number: P 60324, double number with P 210-6
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: 7.65 mm Para
- Action: 2nd version, sandblasted
- Grip Frame: Sport version (not reinforced), sandblasted, blued
- Barrel Length and Type: 150 mm, tilt-barrel, additional barrels of 120 mm and 180 mm
- Number of Grooves: Six
- Twist Rate: Right, 250 mm
- Magazine: Sandblasted, blued
- Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
- Lock: Sport lock with milled hammer back
- Front Sight: Sport front sight, looped
- Rear Sight: Micrometer sight, looped
- Grip Panels: Long sport grip panels made of walnut wood, with checkering, with sling swivel
Special Features:
Double number with P 210-6. Sport safety lever. Monogram “W. H.” on the right grip panel.
SIG P 210-5, 1969
HEAVY FRAME, Double Number
- Serial Number: P 60442
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: 9 mm Para
- Action: 2nd version, polished, reddish blued, left side marked with “60442, SIG-Signet, P 210-5, German proof”
- Grip Frame: Sport version, reinforced and polished
- Barrel Length and Type: 150 mm, tilt-barrel, polished, marked with “9 mm No. P 60442,” left side marked with “Müller Jestetten”
- Number of Grooves: Six
- Twist Rate: Right, 500 mm
- Magazine: Single-row, blued, sandblasted
- Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
- Lock: Screwed at the rear and laterally, special hammer, 2nd version, full number engraved
- Front Sight: Special sport front sight, looped, with flat retaining screws
- Rear Sight: Sport rear sight, looped, No. 36, wide sight plate with grooves, large side screw
- Grip Panels: Wooden grip panels, long version, coarse checkering, flat upper edge
Special Features:
Heavy frame, National Team version. The sport lock is screwed laterally and at the rear; the rear screw is polished (not blued). Sports trigger with grooves.
SIG P 210-5, 1969
HEAVY FRAME
- Serial Number: P 60450
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: 7.65 mm Para
- Action: 2nd version, sandblasted, blued
- Grip Frame: Sport version, reinforced, sandblasted, blued
- Barrel Length and Type: 150 mm, tilt-barrel
- Number of Grooves: Six
- Twist Rate: Right, 250 mm
- Magazine: Sandblasted, blued
- Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
- Lock: Sport lock, screwed at the rear
- Front Sight: Sport front sight on sight base, looped
- Rear Sight: Sport rear sight
- Grip Panels: Wooden grip panels, long sport version, fine checkering
SIG P 210-5, 1969–1971
Experimental Model
- Serial Number: P 60881
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: 9 mm Para
- Action: 2nd version, sandblasted, blued
- Grip Frame: Sport version, sandblasted, blued
- Barrel Length and Type: 150 mm, tilt-barrel
- Number of Grooves: Six
- Twist Rate: Right, 250 mm
- Magazine: Sandblasted, blued
- Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
- Lock: Original sport lock, screwed at the rear
- Front Sight: Sport front sight on sight base, looped
- Rear Sight: Micrometer rear sight
- Grip Panels: Sport wooden grip panels with full hand rest
Special Features:
This pistol was used at the SIG factory for experiments concerning widened hand rests with special sport wooden grip panels.
P 210-5, 1972
- Serial Number: P 66385
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: 7.65 mm Para
- Action: 2nd version, SIG emblem on the left side, marked “P 210-5, No. P 66385”
- Grip Frame: Sport grip frame with grooves on the front side
- Barrel Length and Type: 150 mm, tilt-barrel
- Number of Grooves: Six
- Twist Rate: Right, 250 mm
- Magazine: Sandblasted, blued
- Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
- Lock: Sport lock, screwed at the rear, No. 66385
- Front Sight: Sport front sight, looped
- Rear Sight: Micrometer rear sight, looped
- Grip Panels: 2nd version, plastic, with sling swivel
Special Features:
This pistol was delivered to the National Team on February 2, 1972.
SIG P 210-5, Sport Pistol
Experimental Model
- Serial Number: P 76611
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: 9 mm Para
- Action: 2nd version, sandblasted, blued, with loading indicator
- Grip Frame: Sandblasted, blued, heavy frame version
- Barrel Length and Type: 150 mm, tilt-barrel
- Number of Grooves: Six
- Twist Rate: Right, 250 mm
- Magazine: Polished, blank
- Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
- Lock: Sport lock, screwed at the rear
- Front Sight: Sport front sight, looped, on wedge with two flat retaining rings
- Rear Sight: Micrometer sight, looped, with green border, engraved with number 16 inside
- Grip Panels: National Team sport grip panels made of wood, coarse checkering, with a straight upper profile (long version), with sling swivel
Special Features:
Action with loading indicator, left side marked “No. P 76611, SIG emblem, P 210-6.” Grip frame right side marked “HEAVY FRAME SWISS MADE 1978,” gold engraved. Grip frame left side stamped “No. 76611 BP.” Includes additional 120 mm barrel in 9 mm Para.
SIG P 210-5, Sport Pistol
Lead Bullet Barrel
- Serial Number: P 91901
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: 9 mm Para
- Action: Sandblasted, blued, marked “No. P 91901, SIG emblem, P 210-5, German proof.”
- Grip Frame: Sandblasted, blued, marked “No. 91901.”
- Barrel Length and Type: 150 mm, tilt-barrel, specially designed for lead bullets.
- Number of Grooves: Six
- Twist Rate: Right, 500 mm (for lead bullets)
- Magazine: Single-row, sandblasted, blued
- Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
- Lock: Sport lock without a number, screwed at the rear
- Front Sight: Sport front sight, looped, with smooth retaining nuts and nylon washers
- Rear Sight: Micrometer rear sight, looped, latest design
- Grip Panels: Short plastic grip panels, with sling swivel
Special Features:
New production, engraved on the right side of the action with “Hämmerli Tiengen,” German proof mark “IB” engraved on the right side. The pistol was specially designed for lead bullets but can also fire standard ammunition. Serial number range: P 91900 to P 91950. Primarily, only complete systems were manufactured, with very few complete pistols produced.
SIG P 210-5, Target, 1983
Transitional Model
- Serial Number: P 97350
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: 9 mm Para
- Action: Old production, marked “P 97350, SIG emblem, P 210-5 Target.”
- Grip Frame: New production, marked “P 97350 BP Swiss Made.”
- Barrel Length and Type: 150 mm, tilt-barrel
- Number of Grooves: Six
- Twist Rate: Right, 250 mm
- Magazine: Sandblasted, blued
- Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
- Lock: Sport lock without number, screwed at the rear
- Front Sight: Sport front sight, looped, with flat nuts and nylon washers in between
- Rear Sight: Micrometer rear sight, looped, new production
- Grip Panels: Short walnut grip panels, oiled, with fine checkering
Special Features:
The slide is marked on the left with “P 210-5 Target” and on the grip frame with “Swiss Made,” indicating new production and a sport trigger. Starting in August 1983, the first transitional P 210 pistols were produced, as some components, such as slides, were still from earlier production runs. The grip frames were already manufactured using fully automated machining tools. Serial number P 97350 is one such transitional model.
SIG P 210-5, Target, 1983
Lead Bullet Barrel
- Serial Number: P 97550
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: 9 mm Para
- Action: Latest slide design, sandblasted, blued, marked “SIG P 210-5 Target.”
- Grip Frame: Latest grip frame design, sandblasted, blued (large radius).
- Barrel Length and Type: 150 mm
- Number of Grooves: Six
- Twist Rate: Right, 500 mm (for lead bullets).
- Magazine: Sandblasted, blued
- Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
- Lock: Sport lock, screwed at the rear
- Front Sight: Sport front sight, looped
- Rear Sight: Micrometer rear sight, looped
- Grip Panels: Wooden grip panels, checkered, oiled
Special Features:
Marked on the slide left side as “SIG P 210-5 Target,” and on the grip frame left side as “SWISS MADE.” Manufactured using the latest fully automated machining tools. Serial range: P 97500 to P 97551.
SIG P 210-5 Target, 1984
- Serial Number: P 97950
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: 9 mm Para
- Action: Latest production, marked “P 97950, SIG emblem, P 210-5 Target.”
- Grip Frame: Latest production, marked “P 97950 BP Swiss Made.”
- Barrel Length and Type: 180 mm, tilt-barrel
- Number of Grooves: Six
- Twist Rate: Right, 250 mm
- Magazine: Sandblasted, blued
- Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
- Lock: Sport lock without a number, screwed at the rear
- Front Sight: Sport front sight, looped
- Rear Sight: Micrometer rear sight, looped, latest design
- Grip Panels: Walnut grip panels, oiled
Special Features:
Engraved on the right side of the grip frame with “H+R Zürich.” Sport trigger, marked on the left side of the slide as “P 210-5 Target.” The grip frame is marked with “BP” stamp and “Swiss Made.” A total of 50 units were manufactured for Hofmann & Reinhart in Zurich, with serial numbers ranging from P 97901 to P 97950.
SIG P210-5 Target, 1988
- Serial Number: P 305715
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: 9 mm Para
- Action: Marked “P 305715, SIG emblem, P 210-5 Target” and “P 305715 BP Swiss Made” on the left side. Reddish bluing.
- Grip Frame: Engraved on the left side with “P 305715 BP Swiss Made.”
- Barrel Length and Type: 180 mm, tilt-barrel
- Number of Grooves: Six
- Twist Rate: Right, 250 mm
- Magazine: New production, sandblasted, blued
- Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
- Lock: Sport lock, new production
- Front Sight: Sport front sight, looped
- Rear Sight: Sport rear sight, looped
- Grip Panels: Walnut grip panels, oiled
Special Features:
New production with updated slide stop design. Slide marked on the left as “P 210-5 Target,” and the grip frame features a “BP” stamp and “Swiss Made.” Additionally, SIG produced a small series of P 210-5 pistols for the Hämmerli company in Tiengen, Germany, with serial numbers ranging from P 305101 to P 305150, in caliber 9 mm Para (possibly with a twist rate of 500 mm for lead bullets).
SIG P 210-5 Target, 1985/86
- Serial Number: P 306350
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: 9 mm Para
- Action: Sandblasted, blued, marked “P 306350, SIG emblem, P 210-5 Target.”
- Grip Frame: Sandblasted, reddish blued, engraved on the left side with “P 306350 BP Swiss Made.”
- Barrel Length and Type: 180 mm, tilt-barrel
- Number of Grooves: Six
- Twist Rate: Right, 250 mm
- Magazine: New production, sandblasted, blued
- Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
- Lock: Sport lock, new production
- Front Sight: Sport front sight, looped
- Rear Sight: Sport rear sight, looped
- Grip Panels: Walnut grip panels, oiled
Special Features:
New production with updated slide stop design. Serial number ranges:
- P 306201 to P 306250 with 150-mm barrel
- P 306301 to P 306400 and P 306501 to P 306600 with 180-mm barrel
- P 306751 to P 306850 with 150-mm barrel.
SIG P 210-5 Heavy Frame, 1987–90
- Serial Number: P 309550
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: 9 mm Para
- Action: Sandblasted, blued, marked “P 309550 SIG emblem P 210-5.”
- Grip Frame: Sandblasted, blued, marked “P 309550 BP Heavy Frame.”
- Barrel Length and Type: 150 mm, tilt-barrel
- Number of Grooves: Six
- Twist Rate: Right, 250 mm
- Magazine: New production, rear folded and blued
- Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
- Lock: Sport lock, screwed at the rear
- Front Sight: Sport front sight, looped
- Rear Sight: Micrometer rear sight, looped, new production
- Grip Panels: Walnut grip panels, oiled, with fine checkering
Special Features:
This is a new production with a reinforced grip frame. Only 50 units were produced, optionally equipped with either a 150-mm or 180-mm barrel. The serial numbers range from P 309521 to P 309570.
SIG P 210-5 Heavy Frame, 1987–90
- Serial Number: P 309555
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: 9 mm Para
- Action: Latest design, marked “P 210-5,” sandblasted and blued.
- Grip Frame: Latest design, with longitudinal grooves and heavy frame, sandblasted and blued.
- Barrel Length and Type: 180 mm, tilt-barrel
- Number of Grooves: Six
- Twist Rate: Right, 250 mm
- Magazine: Sandblasted, blued
- Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
- Lock: Sport lock, without serial number
- Front Sight: Sport front sight, looped
- Rear Sight: Micrometer rear sight, looped
- Grip Panels: Wooden grip panels, checkered, oiled
Special Features:
Marked on the left side of the slide as “SIG P 210-5,” and on the grip frame as “heavy frame.” The surface is sandblasted and blued.
SIG P 210-5 Target, 1992
- Serial Number: P 312700-2
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: 9 mm Para
- Action: Sandblasted, blued, marked “P 312700, SIG emblem, P 210-5 Target.”
- Grip Frame: Sandblasted, blued, marked “P 312700 BP Made in Switzerland.”
- Barrel Length and Type: 150 mm, tilt-barrel
- Number of Grooves: Six
- Twist Rate: Right, 250 mm
- Magazine: New production
- Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
- Lock: Sport lock, new production
- Front Sight: Sport front sight, looped, with sight holder in reddish bluing
- Rear Sight: Micrometer rear sight, looped, new production
- Grip Panels: Walnut grip panels, oiled, with fine checkering
Special Features:
New production intended for export, with special numbering (-2). Serial number range: P 312691-2 to P 312740-2.
SIG P 210-5 Target Heavy Frame, 1993
- Serial Number: P 314514-2
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: 9 mm Para
- Action: Sandblasted, marked on the left side “P 314514-2 SIG P 210-5 Target,” blued
- Grip Frame: Reinforced, sandblasted, heavy frame, blued
- Barrel Length and Type: 150 mm, tilt-barrel
- Number of Grooves: Six
- Twist Rate: Right, 250 mm
- Magazine: New design, sandblasted
- Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
- Lock: Sport lock, sport trigger with trigger stop
- Front Sight: Sport front sight, looped
- Rear Sight: Micrometer rear sight, looped
- Grip Panels: Wooden grip panels, oiled
Special Features:
Special numbering from P 314466-2 to P 314515-2. The “-2” suffix after the serial number is otherwise uncommon.
SIG P 210-5 Heavy Frame, 1995
- Serial Number: P 315850
- Designer: SIG
- Manufacturer: SIG
- Caliber: 9 mm Para
- Action: Sport slide, sandblasted, blued
- Grip Frame: Sport version, reinforced, heavy frame
- Barrel Length and Type: 150 mm, tilt-barrel
- Number of Grooves: Six
- Twist Rate: Right, 250 mm
- Magazine: New design (1994), blued, rear folded
- Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
- Lock: Sport lock, screwed at the rear
- Front Sight: Sport front sight, looped
- Rear Sight: Micrometer rear sight, new design
- Grip Panels: Short wooden grip panels with checkering, oiled
Special Features:
The grip frame has grooves on the front side. Sport trigger with trigger stop. This pistol is from the continuous series production of 1995. It features a new barrel with a square profile on the underside. Serial range: P 315821 to P 315860. These 40 pistols were ordered from SIG by SIGARMS USA, with only three pistols from this series remaining in Switzerland.
