Is the SIG P238 a good carry gun?

Posted on by David Darling

Is the SIG P238 a good carry gun?

In the case of P238, the weight feels just about right. Even though the pistol is almost entirely made of metal, it’s very lightweight and easy to carry. You can also easily put it in any of your pockets as well. On top of being lightweight, the pistol provides an outstanding comfort as well.

How many bullets does a P238 hold?

six rounds
The SIG Sauer P238 is chambered for the . 380 ACP and has a flush magazine with a capacity of six rounds—extended magazines with finger grips hold seven rounds. The P238 is a predominately-metal frame with very few plastic parts making it heavier than its Ruger LC380 competition.

Does SIG P238 have a safety?

Each pistol features an integrated thumb safety, located above and to the rear of the left-hand grip. The thumb safety blocks hammer movement and can be engaged with the hammer cocked (ready to fire) or hammer forward. Move the thumb safety fully upward to engage. The thumb safety is ON (SAFE) when fully up.

Is .380 bigger than 9mm?

9mm and . 380 ACP cartridges — both popular choices for self-defense rounds — have the same diameter, but a 9mm round is longer. The . 380 ACP round is cheaper and easier to handle and conceal, while the 9mm is more powerful overall.

What guns does the ROMEO1 fit?

The ROMEO1 is meant to mount directly to SIG 320RX pistols, as well as to many other popular pistols on the market, by utilizing our available Handgun Adapter Kits. The optic cut on the P320-M17 guns are cut per the MHS contract, thus are not compatible with the ROMEO1 optic from SIG SAUER.

Is the SIG P238 single or double action?

The Sig Sauer P238 operates as a Single Action firearm and, as such, requires that the firearm utilize a manual thumb safety. The average trigger pull is about 6 lbs.

Is SIG Sauer’s P238 Spartan a 1911?

Sig Sauer’s soft-shooting P238 Spartan .380 delivers 1911 handling in a compact package. Sig Sauer’s striking P238 Spartan features unique grip panels and even the Greek phrase “Molon Labe” engraved along the slide. Sig Sauer’s striking P238 Spartan features unique grip panels and even the Greek phrase “Molon Labe” engraved along the slide.

What do you think about The P238 Spartan?

The P238 Spartan is a great little gun. It runs very reliably, has an excellent trigger and good sights. Even though it ships with a belt holster, I see this pistol as more of a pocket gun or riding on the ankle of a cop to back up his or her duty gun.

What kind of gun is a Spartan pistol?

Like the rest of the P238 line, the Spartan is a single-action pistol that was inspired by the revered 1911 design. The gun has a manual thumb safety mounted on the left side of the frame and is intended to be carried “cocked and locked.”

Does the P238 ship with a manual safety?

Finally, the P238 ships with a manual safety. If you’re used to 1911s, you’re likely not shocked by this addition. But if you’re not accustomed to working a safety, you’re going to want to put in the practice to become proficient.

Is the Sig P238 a good carry gun?

Posted on by David Darling

Is the Sig P238 a good carry gun?

In the case of P238, the weight feels just about right. Even though the pistol is almost entirely made of metal, it’s very lightweight and easy to carry. You can also easily put it in any of your pockets as well. On top of being lightweight, the pistol provides an outstanding comfort as well.

Will a SIG P938 fit in an P238 holster?

Will a P938 fit in a holster made for the P238 since they are close in size? The answer is no, as the P938 frame is larger (slightly wider and longer) than the P238, requiring its own holster fit. Conversely, the Sig Sauer P238 doesn’t fit well in a holster for the Sig P938 as the holster is too large for the pistol.

Is safety up or down on a Sig P238?

With the pistol loaded, the thumb safety must be ON (UP) until ready to fire. Failure to engage the thumb safety can lead to accidental discharge, causing injury, death or damage to property. After each discharge, the pistol is in the cocked and ready to fire condition.

How many bullets does a SIG Sauer P238 hold?

six rounds
The SIG Sauer P238 is chambered for the . 380 ACP and has a flush magazine with a capacity of six rounds—extended magazines with finger grips hold seven rounds. The P238 is a predominately-metal frame with very few plastic parts making it heavier than its Ruger LC380 competition.

Is the SIG P238 double action?

In a world of “double-action only” compact pistols, one might find it odd that Sig Sauer would introduce a single-action, sub-compact like the P238….Specifications: SIG SAUER P238 EQUINOX.

CALIBER: .380 ACP
SIGHTS: SIGLITE
ACTION: SA
FINISH Two-tone slide, black hard anodized frame
CAPACITY 6+1

Can you put a red dot sight on a SIG P938?

With a tall front sight, we have a slide-mounted red dot with cowitnessing irons on a Sig P938! With a tall front sight, we have a slide-mounted red dot with co-witnessing irons on a Sig P938! The Shield Sights JPoint is the smallest red dot that I know of.

Does Sig make a P238 Legion?

SIG SAUER Expands Legion Series Pistols with P938 and P238 Micro-Compact. NEWINGTON, N.H., (November 15, 2018) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the expansion of the Legion Series of firearms with the introduction of the P938 and P238 micro-compact pistols.

Does Sig Sauer still make the P938?

The SIG Sauer P938 is a subcompact single-action pistol chambered for the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge, manufactured by SIG Sauer and introduced at the 2011 SHOT Show. A variant chambered for . 22 Long Rifle was introduced in 2014….

SIG Sauer P938
Produced 2011–present
Variants P938-22
Specifications
Mass 16 oz (450 g)

Is a 380 enough for self-defense?

From a self-defense perspective, the . 380 ACP performs to its greatest ability at close ranges, and by close I mean less than 3 yards — closer is even better. And, as always, shot placement is king.