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Originally posted by rock185:
58ws, Ok, some of my thoughts. Wasn't the 210 standard discontinued some time ago, 2019? I never believed there was much demand for an all steel 8-shot 9MM is today's polymer World, and am surprised SIG ever actually produced an American made 210 at all. I was sure if they did, it would probably be disappointing trash. Some may believe it is, but I took a chance, and bought one soon after they were released. I was wrong, the 210A is worth the asking price IMHO, still have mine, and have no plans to sell or trade it.

FWIW, I've owned 210s on and off since the '80s. I'd first handled a 210 at the old Mandall's Shooting Supplies in Scottsdale. I bought my first 210, a new -2, simply because I believed it's build quality to be the finest I'd ever encountered. Not because I had a particular service or target use in mind for it. In fact, I have no use for 210s at all, other than just enjoying shooting them. I soon bought another new -2, then a -6, German Legends, etc. The 210s of whatever type, are so precise, it seems a shame not to be able to zero these fine guns without drifting the rear sight for windage, changing the front or rear for the desired POA/POI, etc. I have 210s with both fixed and adjustable rear sights, and much prefer the adjustable sighted guns.

I suspect at some point, probably sooner rather than later, SIG will suddenly announce the 210s have been discontinued. Perhaps then, the American 210s will not languish on the shelf and in the auctions. SIG collectors may even acquire a 210A, not because they consider it comparable to their Swiss, and perhaps German examples, but just to have another variation in their collection.....

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Originally posted by sigcrazy7:
Who cares about how practical it is? I'm with the OP, congratulations on your purchase. If you want it, there's nothing wrong with owning one, two, or ten. I'd like a 210 just for the inverted slide rails. It's unique. I would, however, seek out a P210-2 or similar, if I ever really got the itch.

The older I get, the less practical I am with my gun purchases. Let's face it, after buying a couple of Glocks, an AR, and a couple of bolt actions, I no longer need a gun simply as a tool. I now buy what I want because I find it compelling for other reasons. For example, I have now purchased five Ruger No.1 rifles, from 204 to 450 Lott. Will I take one hunting? Probably not. But they are So! Damn! Cool!!

My Dad used to have a backyard full of classic cars. Once, while towing back a derelict 1948 fat fender Ford, his friend asked if he planned to restore it. "No," he said, "I just plan on going back every now and then and rubbing the fender and remembering." My gun buying is starting to resemble Dad's car buying. Ownership is the pleasure.