Sig Is Reintroducing The P-210 Called The "Legend"

[Solus]

Well, the picture of this SIG reminded me of a question I've had but to which I've never found an answer.

I notice the SIG has what appears to be a 1911 type trigger mechanism.

To me the 1911 trigger setup is ideal.  Straight pull, no curved path or change in angle, which, to me, seems superior.

My question is why don't more handguns use that trigger system?

My only guess would be cost.  The trigger bars running down each side of the magazine have to cost more than other designs, but it would seem they could get the same trigger movement without an exact duplicate of the internals. 

Anyone have any insight?

[Timothy]

The original design dates back 60 or more years.  That trigger system was taken from another design most likely.

The cost to manufacture is due, in part, to the fact that the slide is internal to the lower receiver.  A more difficult machining process I suspect.  The Bogan can shed some light on that...more hand work involved as Bill pointed out.

It is a fine looking handgun, certainly has that "Sig" look to it.  The original was limited capacity compared to the Hi-Power which was probably it's competition back then.  This one is 8-1 as well.

[TAB]

I can think of 3 reasons why more guns don't have strait pull triggers.

1 cost
2 you can't do every thing with plastic.
3 simpler to do a hung triger. less parts.

[twyacht]

Absolutely a beautiful pistol, that I will never buy, unless the Powerball comes through for me...

I would love to have one, and a 50 Barrett, and a Kimber custom, and a Kreiger barrel, BAR, Colt Mustang, LWRC REPR. etc,....

 

[david86440]

I didn't see a caliber listed.......what is it, a .380ACP

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[billt]

9 MM