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July 31st, 2011, 03:39 PM #1
Sig P238 notes
A friend purchased a P238 the other day and we took turns trying it out yesterday.
First impression: Wow, what a tiny gun! Think 3/4 scale 1911. In spite of the diminutive size, it fit well in my long, skinny hands. It fit all four of us well, wives included.
Finish and fit appear to be first-rate. All the controls move easily without any free play or lost motion. The trigger is very nice, having very little take-up before firing. Reminds me of a revolver firing SA. The safety could be a bit less stiff, but releasing it is a deliberate motion. There didn't feel to be any sharp edges or protrusions that would raise a blister after a box of ammo, unlike the Kel-Tec that left both of us bleeding. The slide racks easily, something to which my wife is sensitive.
The sights are a three-dot arrangement and glow at night quite brightly. The gun points very naturally, no tipping or twisting to align the sights.
The shootin' part: Everyone loved this gun. Recoil is quite managable. My friend's wife limp-wristed the first couple rounds and it cycled without fail. We all put our shots within 10" or so from 10 yards, which we figure to be pretty fair for just goofing around with a new gun. No FTF or FTE using 50 rounds of WWB.
The verdict: Unanimous; a keeper. For a carry gun that will disappear in your pocket, this is the ticket.
--Phil
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July 31st, 2011, 04:29 PM #2Grand Member
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Re: Sig P238 notes
thanks for the review. been looking at these for awhile but being a lefty i need that safety on the dark side as well. when i hear it can be done i,m gonna get one for sure.
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August 1st, 2011, 07:39 AM #3Grand Member
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I'll second the motion on the review. I have a P238, best out of the box .380 I've owned. Just functioned flawlessly from the first round. Has eaten any brand I've fed it. Shot 100 rounds of Critical Defense without a hiccup. Weight and size keep recoil more manageable than with the LCP and other such skinny pocket guns.
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August 1st, 2011, 10:08 AM #4Senior Member
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The p238 is a great gun. I got the one with the laser trigger guard and its crazy how accurate that litte bugger it is.
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August 1st, 2011, 10:17 AM #5Active Member
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This little guy packs some serious accuracy! Im very impressed with mine...it has never givin me a problem of any sort...even when intentionally limpwristed just to see if it would malfunction. EPIC win on this one
S&W M&P40c, Sig P238 SAS-.380, Ruger mkIII .22, Thinking about a new sig 938.....
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August 1st, 2011, 04:40 PM #6
Re: Sig P238 notes
This guy is making an ambi safety (among other things) for the 238:
http://www.customizedcreationz.com/p...pdatepage.html
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August 1st, 2011, 05:00 PM #7
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August 1st, 2011, 05:24 PM #8
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I have a couple colt mustangs, govt 380's an they are all accurate and shoot MUCH better then any Kel tec that I have shot. Seeing as these are basically identical twins of the colts I would imagine you will be happy with them for some time!
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August 2nd, 2011, 07:30 AM #9Active Member
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Im realling hoping that the guy in the link above follows through and that I can get an aluminun MSH someday
S&W M&P40c, Sig P238 SAS-.380, Ruger mkIII .22, Thinking about a new sig 938.....
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August 2nd, 2011, 04:05 PM #10Senior Member
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Re: Sig P238 notes
x2!! I got in contact with them and it seems to be a work in progress? I dont understand why they post pictures of the product on their website on the guns and when they arent ready to sell them yet? Its almost like what kimber did with the solo, advertised the final product before it was even ready for distribution...
Impatience aside, I cant wait to get rid of the plastic on these guns, even if its only replaced by aluminum. As much as I like my p238, I dont know why sig thought it was a good idea to make it with a plastic trigger, plastic grips, and a plastic main spring housing.
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