Sig P238

[Doherty]

My father is looking to purchase a Sig P238 as a pocket carry option. I don't have any personal experience with Sigs, other than knowing their good reputation. Was looking for a little input to relay to him with pros/cons about this particular gun before he picks it up. From what I have read, it appears to be a good choice.

Any input is welcome,

-Matt

 

[larueminati]

Love mine, no complaints. Fits perfectly in any pocket. Hasn't had any malfunctions yet.

 

[bigblue]

Pros: Easy shooting, accurate for its size, small enough for pocket carry, well made, tons of color options.

Cons: .380, 1911 manual of arms (carry cocked & locked), can be finicky with some hollow points due to the extreme feed angle, low capacity.

 

[kiver]

Nice little gun. Fits well in your pocket and shoots well. The only thing I noticed is it does not like non brass cases

 

[transamkid86]

Love mine. I bought the sport edition and its g2g.... also look into the p938 if he wants the 9mm there is slight diff in length either are great options

 

[PaulR]

Love mine. Very accurate, makes me look like a good shooter. No problems carrying and practicing for over a year now.
I think you will hear nothing bout good about the gun, sans the 380 caliber which most of the guys here with small units will trash talk it.
Change out the black "grip" for a Hogue grip and it's a sweet little carry piece.

 

[RImike]

Here is a recent thread about the P238: https://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/298430-New-Sig-238?highlight=p238

I also see that you are new, a helpful hint is to search as well.

 

[yanici]

Nice little gun. Fits well in your pocket and shoots well. The only thing I noticed is it does not like non brass cases

I've shot Blazer aluminum out of mine with on problems. The gun is a great little gun.

 

[22lr]

Had one and sold it. Was not a fan of carrying cocked and locked and having to pick fuzz balls out of the hammer every week or so. I also did not want to have to remember to hit the safety in the event that I had to use it but if you train enough I suppose that would be a moot point. I will say that quality was excellent though and it shoots nice.

 

[IvIax]

I would recommend G42 for pocket carry instead of p238. you will need a good pocket holster if you go with p238

 

[bigblue]

I would recommend G42 for pocket carry instead of p238. you will need a good pocket holster if you go with p238

Conveniently they come with one in the box.

 

[RImike]

I carry my P938 cocked and locked using an Undertech Shirt.

 

[IvIax]

Conveniently they come with one in the box.

The one came with p938 sucks.

 

[bigblue]

The one came with p938 sucks.

I've had two P238's and they both worked well with the included wallet style pocket holster. YMMV and I'm not a huge fan of pocket carry in general but it worked for me.

 

[mousegunguy]

I've had two P238's and they both worked well with the included wallet style pocket holster.

. I bought a p238 Equinox a few years ago and it didn't come with a wallet style holster. It came with a really crappy iwb plastic bolster that whenever I drew it the holster would stay on the gun and detract from my belt.

 

[bigblue]

It was one of these:

I thought it worked well for what it was and no printing.

 

[Sig Sauer Shooter]

I carry my P238 daily on my ankle, I forget it's even there. I'm going to be getting a P938 in the very near future, I'd rather the 9mm over the .380

 

[chris_1001]

Love mine and smaller than my G42.

The cocked and locked does bother some people.

 

[Picton]

What everyone else said. 238 is great, 938 is even better (just due to ballistics). It's hard to miss with either, even out at 50'.

 

[RYJ]

The one came with p938 sucks.

I like the OWB that comes with the 938 use it everyday..

 

[thads2006]

I like the OWB that comes with the 938 use it everyday..

I thought it required an odd draw in order to release from the holster, but I'm also not used to that particular type of holster. Either way I wouldn't make the decision based on the holster is comes with, as everyone will prefer something different and you'll probably try a couple different holsters anyway.

I've owned both the 238 and 938 and I think they both perform great. I will suggest trying the extended mags for either since I was more comfortable and shot better with the extra grip in my hand. Might make pocket carry tougher though.

I also know someone who carries the 238 on their ankle and forgets they have it on. It is a pretty light little gun so it's easy to ignore the weight and conceal it.

 

[StevieP]

Good gun.

 

[Chet0729]

I carry one every hour of every day IWB at the appendix. I shoot it every time I o to the range and it always goes bang. It took a little while to get comfortable with the coked and locked but I am used to it now.
I have a 938 also but I like the 238 better. It is a little smaller and a lot less snappy.

 

[Stoutcat]

I carry my P238 daily on my ankle, I forget it's even there. I'm going to be getting a P938 in the very near future, I'd rather the 9mm over the .380

Love my P238 Equinox. Curious what kind of ankle holster you use?

 

[Doherty]

Thanks for all the great info guys. I forwarded the feedback to him and he ended up going with the P938. I know he picked up a holster, not sure what one he went with though. Also picked up the extended mag. We are going to bring it to the range over the weekend and break it in a bit.

 

[Bt74]

Heavy trigger, pivots from the top, unlike a 1911, which pinches the finger between the trigger and trigger guard, and, like all the other mini 1911 styles, the safety does not engage the slide. In a tight holster, the slide can push back slightly on re-holstering, putting it out of battery. Other than those things, I like mine.

 

[bigblue]

Heavy trigger?

The 238's I had were around 5# and smooth.

 

[Chet0729]

Heavy trigger?

The 238's I had were around 5# and smooth.

That is also my experience. Good trigger out of the box. Of course I had a Body Guard before the 238.

 

[transamkid86]

My p238 has a much better trigger then my p938 but thats just my opinion, the p938 trigger is much better then most of my other pistals