The engineers at Sig Sauer have not rested in the new year. They’ve purportedly worked around the clock so that a new model will be released every week during 2023. Well, that might not be completely true, although, it is now the third week in a row that Sig has introduced a new SKU to the marketplace. The P210 is an interesting gun in Sig’s repertoire. Its origins date back to the mid-1940s where it was developed to be a military sidearm used by the Swiss government. The 210 bares significant resemblance to the Browning Hi-Power but is a single-stack compared to a double-stack. The Swiss prized accuracy and ergonomics over volume of fire. Part of the performance requirements of the Swiss military was for the gun to shoot two-inch groups at 50 meters—which is something modern guns struggle with at half the distance. This level of accuracy and shoot-ability is why the gun has endured.

So, with a rather dated and expensive, albeit very appealing pistol, what did Sig do to make it worthy of the Custom Works branding? They made it the quintessential “barbeque” gun. It’s that gun in a collection that doesn’t get shot much but is beautiful to the eye and represents the highest level of craftmanship. It is only brought out at special occasions where it can be envied by all onlookers. The only thing missing is a glass filled with Blanton’s Gold Edition and a Montecriso Cigar. Those, however, are sold separately. For the Custom Works edition, Sig went with the Carry variant of the P210 rather than the Target model. This gives it some practicality as a defensive arm…well kind of. The P210 Cary Custom Works is a handsome gun, and Sig went with eye appeal and traditional trims to elevate it. To start, the gun has a high polished DLC coating on the slide and a black hard-coat anodized frame. This gives it a two-tone effect where the slide almost appears like a deep royal blue finish and the frame is a matte gray. To add pop, Sig went with some engraving on the slide. The Laser engraving appears very defined but is not too much as to appear gaudy. To add warmth, the gun is housed in slim Caribbean Rosewood Grips. They are fully checkered, and the curling of the wood is easily seen. Additionally, the trigger is e-nickel coated, adding more elegance. Rounding out the package, Sig added its Siglite Night sights and 3-eight round magazines. Overall, the package is pleasing, and its classic styling will catch the eyes of those that appreciate fine firearms.

The Sig Sauer P210 Carry Custom Works comes in at $1999.99 and launches on May 4^th (May the Fourth be with you), with shipping following in the coming weeks. It’s an expensive firearm but bridges the gap to a fine gun. This pistol harkens back to a time of craftsmanship that has been supplanted by modern machining.