Joe4d Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Topic says it all, read a right up on this pocket size 1911 based 380 in a Blast and Stab monthly I picked up at airport any one played with one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohioguy Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Topic says it all, read a right up on this pocket size 1911 based 380 in a Blast and Stab monthly I picked up at airport any one played with one? If you like small pocket pistols in the 1911 style, you'll like it. Too small for me though. Handles decent enough, shoots well, even with the small sights. Recoil isn't bad at all. They are in short supply. I called SIG about two months ago about them. Salesman told me they were backorderd 30,000 units. Mags are in short supply, and expensive (and they only come with one). I'll say handle one before you buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplesinglestack Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 (edited) older post I know, but anyone have any first hand experience? Edited March 21, 2011 by triplesinglestack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwhite1 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 (edited) Nice little guns. I would highly recommend them. Edited March 22, 2011 by mrwhite1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Great sites for a tiny gun, good trigger, and it's a 1911. What's not to like. Btw, old colt mustang mags work just fine since the 238 is basically a clone with a new slide profile. It's a perfect gun to tote around when my fullsize 1911 becomes cumbersome (ie. excersizing) Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Funny to see this thread. I just got back from my local P&G and handled a 238. My buddy at the shop offered to trade me my mustang straight across for the new 238 in the shop. Good to hear the same mags work. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrel Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 I had one for a while. Very accurate little pistol, easy to shoot with little recoil even with Buffalo Bore carry ammo. If you change the recoil spring out about every 300 rounds you should be fine, they are it's weak link. I don't belive that .380 is enough for self defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympic Fox Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I've got a P238 for my BUG and/or when carrying a larger gun isn't practical or whatever. IMHO it's a pretty respectable BUG. The SAO trigger beats most of the ultra-long DAO triggers on most of the competitors; it has real sights - night sights on my 'Rosewood', points very well and and Buffalo Bore JHP +P packs a decent wallop. It's certainly not up to the 1-shot stop standards of the larger calibers, but 6 shots with a 380ACP in my pocket beats the big bore at home, in the glove box, etc. The wife thinks the recoil is still too snappy on any of the pocket size 380's and much prefers her Ruger K-LCR running 38 Special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricTheGunsmith Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I got to play with this gun alot. It is my favorite pocket auto. shoots very well on paper. has a great trigger pull. easy to install night sights on. and you can pick out diffrent grips. i have found that it likes remington golden sabor 102 gr. hollow points. I say buy one and enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timber Wolf Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I have had mine for about 6 months now and I Love it. I have a Sig P229 SAS Gen 2 which I use most of the time, but when I go to places where I really want a more comfortable carry it's the P238. Shoot's wonderfully, great night sights, very reliable. Yes, the mag's do take a while to get but now I have 4 and I use Power ball's. I would highly recommend if you want a highly concealable gun that delvers a good accurate punch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Funny to see this thread. I just got back from my local P&G and handled a 238. My buddy at the shop offered to trade me my mustang straight across for the new 238 in the shop. Good to hear the same mags work. Dave Dave, that is because your mustang is worth a small mint now. I love my 238. Its ran flawlessly with everything I've fed it. They do run fine on mustang mags also as I seem to be able to find those cheaper than the sig mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageFighter Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I just picked one up and love it. Only approx 50 rds thru it, but very easy to shoot. If I find a Gen4 G35, I would consider unloading it to finance the Glock project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 sell a bunch of them at my shop and generally have great acceptance. Only had one traded in. so that tells me that the people like em. Buy it and enjoy it. they shoot amazingly accurate for a small gun jcc7x7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jollymon32 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I have been lusting after one for a while now. I had the chance to shoot it a range in Richmond Va who had it in their rental fleet. Shoots AWESOME. Recoil is extremely manageable and it is very accurate for the size of gun. Having said that, the first production batches had significant issues; research on the interwebs to find out more. If you are looking to buy one, make sure it is recent production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baa Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I bought one for my wife to carry as she is a 1911 snob and did not want a LCP or Kel-Tec. She loves it. I have shot a few hundred rounds through it as well and its a pretty nice little pistol. Great sights, ok trigger (better than my Kel-Tec) and it feels like it has less recoil than other small pocket .380s. I would love one, but as I am a lefty, I am pretty much SOL as Sig has no plans to offer an ambi-safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baa Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Allow me to amend the above statement. I was just talking to a guy at SIG (ordering magazines) and asked him if anything had changed as far as a ambi version of the P238. He said that Sig is working on a design and intend to have an ambi version out in Q1 of 2012. Great news for us lefties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bofe954 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 The Colt mustangs are back too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageFighter Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 just wait until they make this lil bugger shoot 9mm soon! im crossing my fingers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jollymon32 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 just wait until they make this lil bugger shoot 9mm soon! im crossing my fingers! Already out, it's th Sig P290 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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