Why did I want this gun? (Again) Sig Sauer P238. The mini 1911 pistol in .380 ACP SAO Hammer Fired

After all the heartache I had with the Colts government 380, I had to try to get another Sig P238 to replace the one I sold for the Colt.
It took me a year and a half to find one I wanted to pay for, but I finally got one.

[@donvito2682]

I use to have a p-238 in black pearl. I fired 1000 rounds through it and it performed perfectly..no issues at all. I sold it and regretted it ever since because it was super reliable.

[@crankygunreviews]

@@donvito2682 yeah I regretted selling mine that’s why I bought this one again

[@koshdman]

I've had my p238 since they came out as a small carry gun. It hasnt had any issues at all with over a thousand rounds. A great little gun

[@crankygunreviews]

If you find ammo they like they’re usually fine

[@steven3379]

I bought a new P938 Legion 3.5 months ago, 500+ rounds threw it JHP & FMJ, Zero issues or malfunctions, I love it. I have a Craft OWB thumb break & DeSantis Criss Cross leather holsters and 2 Alabama pocket holsters for it. I'm actually thinking about getting a second one!

[@crankygunreviews]

Nice! I haven’t tried the 938 yet, some people say they’re too little gun for 9mm, but I rarely listen to other people either :)

[@thekiltedgunsmith1776]

one known issue that some of the p238s had was issue in the design of the slide lock pin. The pin was known to fall out sometimes, either under recoil or if the gun tilted to one side. I fixed this issue on mine, by brazing some copper tubing onto the pin portion and sanding and polishing to fit. Never had an issue since.

[@crankygunreviews]

The new one I have is more recent. I never had that issue with either of mine though.

[@joemorganeatmyshortschannel]

I will say sig makes some cool metal framed guns

[@crankygunreviews]

Yeah they really are well made. I took it out yesterday, put 100 rounds through it, ran great. One mag wouldn’t lock the slide back, but I tweaked the follower and it works now

[@naughtystep285]

Oh, joy. Another blaster they stopped making. I already spent too much this year due to my state’s AWB. (Grrrrr!) Glad you found another old friend! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@crankygunreviews]

🤣🤣🤣 yeah I was sad when I sold my other one for the Colt- that one was a lemon

[@cardaveux]

In Switzerland where i live the P 238 was never popular. I have a Sig P 230 and in my country the Sig P 230 has an excellent reputation.

[@crankygunreviews]

The P238 can be ammo picky. Mine have been pretty reliable and they shoot well

[@KB-py6jd]

Overlooked. Great gun.

[@crankygunreviews]

Agree!

[@larrnew]

Your second p238 is a nightmare model.

[@crankygunreviews]

@@larrnew how so? It’s reliable. Oh wait, is that what the version was? Edit: NM I looked it up… cool!

[@larrnew]

@@crankygunreviews I have a p938 just like it which I like a lot. I also have the two tone p238 that had some problems but I did some minor work and now it’s great! Both are accurate and reliable!

[@crankygunreviews]

@@larrnew cool! Thanks for stopping by and commenting, I learned something new

[@shootinnscootin5545]

Buying one next month once my stupid California one gun a month waiting period is over. Looking forward to it.

[@crankygunreviews]

Excellent!

[@mikegurv1818]

There is no one gun a month requirement any longer in CA. I've bought 2 new handguns two weeks ago without any problems.

[@crankygunreviews]

@@mikegurv1818 that’s progress

[@coppernicklaus245]

Nice get brother. Passed on one a few years ago at 500 and haven't seen one too close to that since.

[@crankygunreviews]

That’s close to what I paid for this one. I see them for 550 and up frequently, but often they’re over 600

[@coppernicklaus245]

@@crankygunreviews Same. North of 600 mostly

[@kiasax2]

Ah, the Sig Sauer P238. If I wanted to carry a 1911-like micro-compact handgun in .380, I would have to consider that very gun. I've been carrying a Smith & Wesson Bodyguard, the original version, with the laser. Then, my adorable wife has decided that she'd like to carry my S & W Bodyguard. She shoots it c very well. She's got a hidden talent, she's a terror with a shotgun! No one, who's come to our farm to shoot skeet or trap has ever bested her. No one! Not even me, the former sniper, nothing doing. So, she gets the Bodyguard. And I'm looking to nab a, wait for it: Sig Sauer P938, the 9mm version of your P238. Woo-hoo, I get to buy another gun. Has anyone here ever shot the P938? A brother CCW/PILOT type swears by the P938 and carries it daily. Any feedback on my P938 purchase, because it's happening, soon? Shoot safe!

[@crankygunreviews]

@@kiasax2 I have not shot a 938, though I have heard just like the 238 it can be pretty ammo picky- they have a steep feed ramp and some guns work better than others- sometimes they only like round nose ammo. If you get one, test a lot of different ammo in it to see what it likes, and carry that. You could always buy another S&W bodyguard .380 again too- they’re pretty cheap, you can often find them used for under $300. I have a Bodyguard as well and I shoot it well. But the P238/P938 have much better triggers and better sights

[@coppernicklaus245]

@@kiasax2 If you're determined to get a 938, they're decent pewpews & great for deep concealment. I had one and sold it, hence the interest in a 238. The Not-so-great: While the 938 shoots fine if a little snappy, the shorter, less tacky grip frame makes drawing from deep concealment a bit more challenging. Also, when I replaced the fairly slick checkered wood grips (stocks) for some grippy Hogue ones, the screw depth was different and affected the magazines. Not difficult to solve but not something I want with an EDC piece, either.

[@kevinyeager9023]

i love mine

[@crankygunreviews]

It’s pretty good

[@mariomartinez-zw2qr]

Where did you find that in that good of a condition i need to find one but cant seem to have any luck :(

[@crankygunreviews]

Local gun shop. I often find “used” guns there that have been fired once or never fired

[@user-pg6qh7sk5e]

❤

[@crankygunreviews]

@@user-pg6qh7sk5e 👍👍

[@My_Alchemical_Romance]

Do all the p238/p928’s come with the holster? Would you say the p928/238’s are any easier to cock than the p365..? Thanks in advance!

[@crankygunreviews]

No they don’t come with holsters, mine was used. I think it’s about the same to cock as the P365

[@My_Alchemical_Romance]

@@crankygunreviews got it. Thank you so much for the quick reply!

[@crankygunreviews]

@@My_Alchemical_Romance no problem!

[@mikegurv1818]

P238 is easier to rack.

[@testing2741]

But the magguts +1 mag kit. 100% reliable ang gives you 8+1.

[@crankygunreviews]

Good to know! I have a few Metalform 7 rd mags coming in today as well, maybe I’ll try the mag guts kit on a couple

[@mikegurv1818]

Mine came in with only one 6rd mag

[@crankygunreviews]

@@mikegurv1818 they usually do- mine was used, I assume the PO bought more mags

[@kommando5562]

Anr design kydex holster Great holster imo but yes it’s not for everyone

[@crankygunreviews]

I still don’t love appendix- I’m not fat, but it pokes my belly.

[@rcjb]

I traded my 238 today. Got a LPC MAX 75 anniversary

[@crankygunreviews]

Those are nice too

[@sundown1340]

Sounds like that full circle adventure was exciting...your holster is a Chinese ebay special.. I like mine plenty but only carry it in my pocket with a Sticky and have time to carry 9mm usually. The troll calling this pistol trash is pretty ignorant, and Im guessing got their opinion by something they heard...that dudes definitely a no-go I hit 25 yards with boring consistency and it's the size of a cell phone.

[@crankygunreviews]

They’re much more reliable with ball ammo, even mine will hang up on hollowpoint once in a while, unless it’s Hornady which has a really pointy shape

[@sundown1340]

that is my exact experience as well, mine likes Gold Dot too, thanks@@crankygunreviews

[@crankygunreviews]

@@sundown1340 I haven’t shot gold dot out of mine. Haven’t seen any in a while

[@bennettgould5546]

That’s an ANR holster

[@crankygunreviews]

Thanks. I rarely use it, not super comfortable

[@bennettgould5546]

I like their OWB holsters

[@dawudasha977]

They stopped making them because they're trash. Everyone i know who had the 238 or the 938 got rid of them

[@crankygunreviews]

If you run round nose in them, they shoot pretty good actually

[@larrnew]

Is that why they are hard to find and expensive? 🤡

[@kevinrichardson8859]

Bullshit..the trash is the mass produced plastic shit they are putting out

[@mikegurv1818]

@@larrnew Paid $729 for new P238 in California. They had 3 of them when I first saw it. A week later I bought the last one. CA is always more expensive. At least they got rid of 1 new gun/month law. For how long I don't know.