CONGRATULATIONS VANFUNK!!!
I never owned either, but have studied both and read as many articles as I've been able to aquire on them. They both seem like awesome handguns. I have to agree that the SIG would be my preference though. It sounds like you got a great deal on it. Now you snatched up the deal and have the option of making a future purchase on another H&K, if you feel so inclined. My predictions are that if you do ever decide to expand and get another, it will be another model SIG.
Just my guess.
My guess is that the 210 you just bought will make target shooting so rewarding and so much fun that it will motivate you to learn as much about marksmanship that you will become a crack shot in order to improve to try to meet the guns potential. Not only that, but one thing we handgunners often forget is this. The more we enjoy and take pride of ownership,if you will, in our personal weapons, the more that we are likely to practice/train with it. There are some guns that have practical benefits beyond the one we own. Nevertheless, if we don't like that gun as well, we are less likely to really enjoy practicing and carrying it as frequently. I know that practicallity has its limitations and the guys on this thread have stated some valid points IMHO. Nevertheless, I believe that you had a great oportunity to get a rare find, at that price. The H&K has argueably some advantages over the SIG for general combat, while the SIG has a clear lead in terms of a target gun that can be a proficient fighter if used in that role. This is not a slam on the P7, for I considered buying one at one time and like them. I may be wrong but its large grip looks like it would limit its advantage over the 210 somewhat as a concealed carry ITWB gun. Van, you know better than any of us now that you are the only one here that has now owned both. You are the expert since you know the benefits/drawbacks first hand. I'm really interested in hearing about your experiences.
Check your newstand for a mag w/an article about Y2K handguns. I missed buying it at the time I saw it. When I went to get it at a different store, it was pulled off the shelf for the next month issue. Wish that I could remember the name of the mag. It was concerning the 210 as the ultimate "if I could have only one gun for Y2K". Maybe one of our friends here can help me remember. The writer refered to it as rifle accurate out of a handgun, well suited to take small/medium sized game at long ranges.
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Take care friend,
Robert
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"But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip; and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one." -Jesus Christ (Luke 22:36, see John 3:15-18)
[This message has been edited by EQUALIZER (edited November 08, 1999).]
