Sig p238 who loves it?

Teammiller · April 25, 2011, 01:03 PM

I have a gambler edition and I love it, looks and shoots like a dream. It has aces and eights in tribute to wild bill hickcock's last hand... Coincidentily its been said the .380 has similar ballistics to hickcocks back up pistol which had killed many a man, it was heavy comparef to this sig. Bill didnt have night sights or more than 5 shots, reloading wss a bitch for him, not me I, like this as a carry pistol , any other thoughts?

shanzlik · April 25, 2011, 02:39 PM

I've got one of the earlier ones that I like but don't love. It will go about 40-50 rounds trouble free, but after that I get intermittent feeding problems if I don't break it down and clean it. Makes me a little too wary of it for carry. If I could get through a 100 in a row every time, I'd like it a whole lot more and carry it for backup. I've tried different mags, springs, ammo, etc but can't quite get it over the hump.

For it's size it has good ergonomics, very good sights, very good accuracy to 15 yards or so, etc. - just need the reliability to be a bit better.

Teammiller · April 25, 2011, 02:47 PM

I have not experianced that at all maybe they fixed it.

ice monkey · April 25, 2011, 03:12 PM

Cool looking Sig!

Stealth01 · April 25, 2011, 05:50 PM

Love mine!! (Late model Equinox)

GDCooper · April 25, 2011, 09:23 PM

Love mine too, has about 200 rounds of mostly "white box" ammo and has been flawless. Is a "natural pointer" for me and I've found it pretty accurate for its intended use, i.e. it's a carry gun not a target piece, and it'll put a full magazine into a COM-size target without a whole lot of effort. Everyone who has "taken a turn" with it has shared my opinion, is one all find a joy to shoot.

My LCP in comparison is a nifty size & weight but I have to be at reach out and touch me range to hit anything. I'm sure some can shoot it just fine, but i haven't found anyone yet.

Bucks Gun Shop · April 25, 2011, 10:06 PM

Beautiful little gun... I am especially fond of the Colt Mustang which was the original design for the P238... They are the perfect balance of weight... Big enough you feel like you have a gun, and small enough that you can carry all day long...

I have not yet added a P238 to my personal collection, but plan to soon...

**Tom Servo** · April 25, 2011, 10:10 PM

I was very disappointed with the Gambler. Despite its name, it does not include Kenny Rogers. I hate having to pay extra for aftermarket parts.

Also, the gun does not feed Super Vels very well.

For folks with normal expectations and habits, it appears to be an impressive little gun. It's got good sights for a pocket gun, a slightly heavy but predictable trigger, and the ones I've handled have been reliable.

Simmy952 · April 26, 2011, 06:24 AM

I have an Equinox and have enjoyed it. Has about 1300 rds through. Has been back to Sig for the recall. I bought it used. Only issue that I have had was one of the Colt mags that I use will sometimes not feed right. I only use the Colt mags for plinking around. Will use only Sig mags for carry. Just picked up a Shielded Holster tuckable for it and it makes a very nice carry option.

deeHKman · April 26, 2011, 06:37 AM

No Execter Sigs for me and most on their on forum. Its a gamble to get a good one i refuse to take. Nice looking tho but that does not make them reliable.

icedog88 · April 26, 2011, 08:24 AM

Bought mine 4 months ago. I have the U.S.M.C. edition. Very pleased with mine. Still experimenting with ammo but eats PMC very well. Carry Hornady FTX also. Waiting for 7 round mag to come in. 6 week backorder from Sig!

C.L. · April 26, 2011, 09:03 AM

I have the SAS version and absolutely love mine. I havent had any flaws with it and carried mine every day up until I left for deployment last year. I am thinking about upgrading to the Kimber Solo when I get back though.

belveflowslykh20 · April 26, 2011, 09:33 AM

i loved mine. However for carry purposes i found it not quite what i was looking for. to shoot and to take to the range it was perfect. felt good in hand, no big kick, and very accurate. However cocked and locked in the pocket is no good, and i am not comfortable enough with carrying something with a safety. If they made one in da it would be great.

Borch · April 26, 2011, 07:19 PM

I just shot my cousin's 238 last week and I was quite impressed, pointed well, well balanced, seemed to be quite reliable, 200 rounds no issues. If I didn't already have a Mustang I would probably have bought one this week, but my old Pocketlite is still going strong.

Bucks Gun Shop · April 26, 2011, 08:12 PM

Borch:

You get tired of the Pocketlite, drop me a line....

KyJim · April 27, 2011, 07:47 PM

I really like the P238. I also like 1911s to carry.

Wrothgar · April 27, 2011, 09:53 PM

I LOVE mine

HisSoldier · April 27, 2011, 10:09 PM

Three things I'd do if I were the "decider" at Sig USA;

1. Offer a stainless trigger like I've made and offer for sale, they could make them a heck of a lot cheaper than I can due to the economics of scale (Larger quantity). The plastic triggers have been known to fall apart on the Colts and they will on the Sigs eventually too.

2. Offer a stainless mainspring housing to replace the cheap plastic part the gun comes with. Especially for the HD model, if someone pays a premium for a stainless frame they shouldn't have any plastic parts except possibly the grip panels. I have made some arrangements to produce stainless replacements but changing the mainspring housing is considerably more difficult than changing the triggers, and some of my customers have had trouble swapping the trigger. I know I'd get frantic calls about troubles changing the MSH.

3. Produce these guns with triggers no more than 6 lbs weight, preferably 4-5 lbs.

These guns are not cheap, there is no good reason to provide them with cheap junk triggers and MSH. People who want a super light cheap .380 can buy a KelTec, but people who buy the Sig are generally looking for a fine firearm high quality firearm that will last generations.

Usertag · April 27, 2011, 10:11 PM

Hand Raised, I love it

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drb1611 · April 27, 2011, 10:37 PM

icedog88 - you said you have the USMC edition - I don't see that on Sig's website. Do you have a pic?

Jimmy10mm · April 27, 2011, 10:56 PM

+1, I love my P238 HD (all stainless). No glitches and 500 or so rounds down range. I had the SAS model also but sold it. Ran good but I didn't need two.

RKG · April 28, 2011, 10:35 AM

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=449469

icedog88 · April 28, 2011, 10:57 AM

drb1611, I will post them when I get home from work today. Semper Fi Devil Dog

Nakanokalronin · April 28, 2011, 12:04 PM

I think its the best pocket 380 out there. I've had a 100% reliability in about 2,500 rounds now. Mine has night sights and wears VZ grips and a stainless steel trigger. Anyone having problems should call Sig for the newest recoil spring and magazine with the newest follower.

CLC · April 28, 2011, 12:05 PM

Im one of those that likes it but doesn't love it. I seem to have a lot of little problems that keep me from wanting to trust my life on it. This gun has showed me small 5 shot revolvers are best for me.

April 25, 2011, 02:39 PM	#2
shanzlik Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 547	I've got one of the earlier ones that I like but don't love. It will go about 40-50 rounds trouble free, but after that I get intermittent feeding problems if I don't break it down and clean it. Makes me a little too wary of it for carry. If I could get through a 100 in a row every time, I'd like it a whole lot more and carry it for backup. I've tried different mags, springs, ammo, etc but can't quite get it over the hump. For it's size it has good ergonomics, very good sights, very good accuracy to 15 yards or so, etc. - just need the reliability to be a bit better. __________________ TSRA Life Member, NRA Endowment Life Member, SAF Life Member My EDC - STI Shadow My blog - firearm reviews, etc.

April 25, 2011, 05:50 PM	#5
Stealth01 Senior Member Join Date: November 16, 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 240	Love mine!! (Late model Equinox) __________________ Ken

April 25, 2011, 10:06 PM	#7
Bucks Gun Shop Member Join Date: April 11, 2011 Posts: 75	Beautiful little gun... I am especially fond of the Colt Mustang which was the original design for the P238... They are the perfect balance of weight... Big enough you feel like you have a gun, and small enough that you can carry all day long... I have not yet added a P238 to my personal collection, but plan to soon... __________________ "Like" us on Facebook at Buck's Gun Shop for regular specials and other savings. www.Bucks-Gun-Shop.com [email protected]

April 25, 2011, 10:10 PM	#8
Tom Servo Staff Join Date: September 27, 2008 Location: Foothills of the Appalachians Posts: 13,059	I was very disappointed with the Gambler. Despite its name, it does not include Kenny Rogers. I hate having to pay extra for aftermarket parts. Also, the gun does not feed Super Vels very well. For folks with normal expectations and habits, it appears to be an impressive little gun. It's got good sights for a pocket gun, a slightly heavy but predictable trigger, and the ones I've handled have been reliable. __________________ Sometimes it’s nice not to destroy the world for a change. --Randall Munroe

April 26, 2011, 06:37 AM	#10
deeHKman Member Join Date: January 5, 2011 Posts: 39	No Execter Sigs for me and most on their on forum. Its a gamble to get a good one i refuse to take. Nice looking tho but that does not make them reliable. __________________ 2 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.

April 25, 2011, 02:47 PM	#3
Teammiller Member Join Date: April 19, 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 48	I have not experianced that at all maybe they fixed it.

April 25, 2011, 03:12 PM	#4
ice monkey Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 416	Cool looking Sig!

April 25, 2011, 09:23 PM	#6
GDCooper Member Join Date: February 17, 2011 Posts: 68	Love mine too, has about 200 rounds of mostly "white box" ammo and has been flawless. Is a "natural pointer" for me and I've found it pretty accurate for its intended use, i.e. it's a carry gun not a target piece, and it'll put a full magazine into a COM-size target without a whole lot of effort. Everyone who has "taken a turn" with it has shared my opinion, is one all find a joy to shoot. My LCP in comparison is a nifty size & weight but I have to be at reach out and touch me range to hit anything. I'm sure some can shoot it just fine, but i haven't found anyone yet.

April 26, 2011, 06:24 AM	#9
Simmy952 Member Join Date: March 3, 2009 Posts: 26	I have an Equinox and have enjoyed it. Has about 1300 rds through. Has been back to Sig for the recall. I bought it used. Only issue that I have had was one of the Colt mags that I use will sometimes not feed right. I only use the Colt mags for plinking around. Will use only Sig mags for carry. Just picked up a Shielded Holster tuckable for it and it makes a very nice carry option.

April 26, 2011, 08:24 AM	#11
icedog88 Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2011 Location: norwich ct Posts: 737	Bought mine 4 months ago. I have the U.S.M.C. edition. Very pleased with mine. Still experimenting with ammo but eats PMC very well. Carry Hornady FTX also. Waiting for 7 round mag to come in. 6 week backorder from Sig! __________________ "The bended knee is not a tradition of our Corps"-LtGen. Holland M "Howlin' Mad" Smith, USMC,1949 Have you forgotten yet? Look down and swear by the slain of the War that you'll NEVER forget. [Siegfried Sassoon,"Aftermath,"1919]

April 26, 2011, 09:03 AM	#12
C.L. Junior Member Join Date: April 4, 2011 Location: Louisville Posts: 13	I have the SAS version and absolutely love mine. I havent had any flaws with it and carried mine every day up until I left for deployment last year. I am thinking about upgrading to the Kimber Solo when I get back though.

April 26, 2011, 09:33 AM	#13
belveflowslykh20 Member Join Date: November 2, 2008 Posts: 77	i loved mine. However for carry purposes i found it not quite what i was looking for. to shoot and to take to the range it was perfect. felt good in hand, no big kick, and very accurate. However cocked and locked in the pocket is no good, and i am not comfortable enough with carrying something with a safety. If they made one in da it would be great.

April 26, 2011, 07:19 PM	#14
Borch Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 202	I just shot my cousin's 238 last week and I was quite impressed, pointed well, well balanced, seemed to be quite reliable, 200 rounds no issues. If I didn't already have a Mustang I would probably have bought one this week, but my old Pocketlite is still going strong.

April 26, 2011, 08:12 PM	#15
Bucks Gun Shop Member Join Date: April 11, 2011 Posts: 75	Borch: You get tired of the Pocketlite, drop me a line.... __________________ "Like" us on Facebook at Buck's Gun Shop for regular specials and other savings. www.Bucks-Gun-Shop.com [email protected]

April 27, 2011, 07:47 PM	#16
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	I really like the P238. I also like 1911s to carry.

April 27, 2011, 09:53 PM	#17
Wrothgar Junior member Join Date: January 28, 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 778	I LOVE mine

April 27, 2011, 10:09 PM	#18
HisSoldier Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2007 Location: Oregoncoast Posts: 1,793	Three things I'd do if I were the "decider" at Sig USA; 1. Offer a stainless trigger like I've made and offer for sale, they could make them a heck of a lot cheaper than I can due to the economics of scale (Larger quantity). The plastic triggers have been known to fall apart on the Colts and they will on the Sigs eventually too. 2. Offer a stainless mainspring housing to replace the cheap plastic part the gun comes with. Especially for the HD model, if someone pays a premium for a stainless frame they shouldn't have any plastic parts except possibly the grip panels. I have made some arrangements to produce stainless replacements but changing the mainspring housing is considerably more difficult than changing the triggers, and some of my customers have had trouble swapping the trigger. I know I'd get frantic calls about troubles changing the MSH. 3. Produce these guns with triggers no more than 6 lbs weight, preferably 4-5 lbs. These guns are not cheap, there is no good reason to provide them with cheap junk triggers and MSH. People who want a super light cheap .380 can buy a KelTec, but people who buy the Sig are generally looking for a fine firearm high quality firearm that will last generations. __________________ CNC produced 416 stainless triggers to replace the plastic triggers on Colt Mustangs, Mustang Plus II's, MK IV Government .380's and Sig P238's and P938's. Plus Colt Mustang hardened 416 guide rods, and Llama .32 and .380 recoil spring buttons, checkered nicely and blued.

April 27, 2011, 10:11 PM	#19
Usertag Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2011 Location: Louisville Posts: 261	Hand Raised, I love it .

April 27, 2011, 10:37 PM	#20
drb1611 Member Join Date: October 10, 2010 Location: GA Posts: 30	icedog88 - you said you have the USMC edition - I don't see that on Sig's website. Do you have a pic? __________________ Semper Fi, Sig P250C - 9mm/.40/.357/.45; Sig P250FS - 9mm; Sig P250SC - 9mm/.40; Sig P229R DAK - .40/.357/9mm; Sig SP2022 - .40/.357/9mm; Sig P238 - .380; Glock 19 Gen 4 - 9mm; Glock 30SF - .45; S&W Model 19 - .357 Magnum

April 28, 2011, 10:35 AM	#22
RKG Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 562	http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=449469

April 28, 2011, 10:57 AM	#23
icedog88 Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2011 Location: norwich ct Posts: 737	drb1611, I will post them when I get home from work today. Semper Fi Devil Dog __________________ "The bended knee is not a tradition of our Corps"-LtGen. Holland M "Howlin' Mad" Smith, USMC,1949 Have you forgotten yet? Look down and swear by the slain of the War that you'll NEVER forget. [Siegfried Sassoon,"Aftermath,"1919]

April 28, 2011, 12:04 PM	#24
Nakanokalronin Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2006 Posts: 1,066	I think its the best pocket 380 out there. I've had a 100% reliability in about 2,500 rounds now. Mine has night sights and wears VZ grips and a stainless steel trigger. Anyone having problems should call Sig for the newest recoil spring and magazine with the newest follower.

April 28, 2011, 12:05 PM	#25
CLC Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2011 Posts: 603	Im one of those that likes it but doesn't love it. I seem to have a lot of little problems that keep me from wanting to trust my life on it. This gun has showed me small 5 shot revolvers are best for me. __________________ In god we trust, all others must pay cash.

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