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.
ive put over 1500 rounds through mine and only had one malfunction. The malfunction was a new shooter who limp wristed it. ive personally never had a malfunction. and the accuracy is amazing i can shoot 2 inch groups at 50ft.
@@crankygunreviews They still cost about $700 new (on Gunbroker), but the used prices have come back down a bit. I'll be looking for a good used one for my wife in the near future. I really enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work!
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!
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! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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.
@mikesweeney5244 Another thing I found with it was some ammo will actually hit the portion of the pin that's supposed to lock the slide back on empty. I took a very fine stone and just followed the angle until rounds would no longer hit it. But I love the thing. It shoots great now, it needed a lot of love but I got it for 30 bucks. Customer couldn't get it working and was tired of the headache.
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!
@@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
@@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.
@@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 , yeah … I just went full 9mm , got a FN , Sig 320 & Glock …. None have any safety’s …. I’m ok with that now . If I shoot my balls off , only I’m to blame 🤷♂️
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.
@@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.
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
If you find ammo they like they’re usually fine
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.
@@donvito2682 yeah I regretted selling mine that’s why I bought this one again
ive put over 1500 rounds through mine and only had one malfunction. The malfunction was a new shooter who limp wristed it. ive personally never had a malfunction. and the accuracy is amazing i can shoot 2 inch groups at 50ft.
I'm glad to say SIG appears to be making the P238 again (as of October 2024).
@@ESMaddock that’s great news! These were in the $700 range the last couple years because they weren’t making them
@@crankygunreviews They still cost about $700 new (on Gunbroker), but the used prices have come back down a bit. I'll be looking for a good used one for my wife in the near future.
I really enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work!
@ yeah I got a decent deal on this one- about what I got when I traded my old one in
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!
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 :)
@@crankygunreviews they are snappy but good for a pocket get off me back up pistol.
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!
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
🤣🤣🤣 yeah I was sad when I sold my other one for the Colt- that one was a lemon
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.
The new one I have is more recent. I never had that issue with either of mine though.
Ours will do it if a magazine fails to feed. Don't tip it on left side.
Tip to right solves.
@mikesweeney5244 Another thing I found with it was some ammo will actually hit the portion of the pin that's supposed to lock the slide back on empty. I took a very fine stone and just followed the angle until rounds would no longer hit it. But I love the thing. It shoots great now, it needed a lot of love but I got it for 30 bucks. Customer couldn't get it working and was tired of the headache.
Luv my Sig P238 SAS pistol! THE most accurate pocket 380 out there and way cooler looking than those other ones😄
Gotta pit mine against my new bodyguard 2.0. Should be an interesting comparison
I have the ca compliant version. I like it but i have tiny hands lol. 5'6. Works for me but if you have normal sized hands dont do it lol
@@dalysean86 ehh- I like small palm sized guns
@crankygunreviews agreed but most fudds will hate that on principle lol
@ lol.
Overlooked. Great gun.
Agree!
Nice get brother. Passed on one a few years ago at 500 and haven't seen one too close to that since.
That’s close to what I paid for this one. I see them for 550 and up frequently, but often they’re over 600
@@crankygunreviews Same. North of 600 mostly
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!
@@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 $300. I have a Bodyguard as well and I shoot it well. But the P238/P938 have much better triggers and better sights
@@kiasax2 If you're determined to get a 938, they're decent pewpews & great for deep concealment. I had one and sold it, hence the interest in a 238.
The Not-so-great:
While the 938 shoots fine if a little snappy, the shorter, less tacky grip frame makes drawing from deep concealment a bit more challenging. Also, when I replaced the fairly slick checkered wood grips (stocks) for some grippy Hogue ones, the screw depth was different and affected the magazines. Not difficult to solve but not something I want with an EDC piece, either.
In Switzerland where i live the P 238 was never popular. I have a Sig P 230 and in my country the Sig P 230 has an excellent reputation.
The P238 can be ammo picky. Mine have been pretty reliable and they shoot well
Damn I didn’t know sig stoped making em 😮
I think they still made some till very recently
they do limited runs. usually just the cali compliant version.
@@steakman mine was Cali compliant… why I was surprised to get 350$ trade in value. It was very functional… yet a stupid pistol
@@famousyoutuber2375 i love mine works great
Buying one next month once my stupid California one gun a month waiting period is over. Looking forward to it.
Excellent!
There is no one gun a month requirement any longer in CA. I've bought 2 new handguns two weeks ago without any problems.
@@mikegurv1818 that’s progress
I love my p238. I have the Texas edition.❤
Nice!
i love mine
It’s pretty good
Where did you find that in that good of a condition i need to find one but cant seem to have any luck :(
Local gun shop. I often find “used” guns there that have been fired once or never fired
Your second p238 is a nightmare model.
@@larrnew how so? It’s reliable. Oh wait, is that what the version was?
Edit: NM I looked it up… cool!
@@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!
@@larrnew cool! Thanks for stopping by and commenting, I learned something new
Also I put about 250 through the Sig p238 no issues …. But still what the hell
Lol
I keep a sig 238 chambered with hammer 🔨 down … it pushed the round “INTO” the bullet … I have pics if you want them
It has a half cock, and a safety- Carry cocked and locked or half cock
@@crankygunreviews , yeah … I just went full 9mm , got a FN , Sig 320 & Glock …. None have any safety’s …. I’m ok with that now . If I shoot my balls off , only I’m to blame 🤷♂️
@@famousyoutuber2375 I carry several guns with no safety’s. Practice safe carrying, practice holstering and unholstering unloaded, muscle memory
@@crankygunreviews indeed Brodda …. Done with that .380 , now on the REFLEX. With leather iwb . All at 9 now just seems easier
Mine came in with only one 6rd mag
@@mikegurv1818 they usually do- mine was used, I assume the PO bought more mags
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!
No they don’t come with holsters, mine was used. I think it’s about the same to cock as the P365
@@crankygunreviews got it. Thank you so much for the quick reply!
@@My_Alchemical_Romance no problem!
P238 is easier to rack.
But the magguts +1 mag kit. 100% reliable ang gives you 8+1.
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
I traded my 238 today. Got a LPC MAX 75 anniversary
Those are nice too
❤
@@huanjunpang 👍👍
That’s an ANR holster
Thanks. I rarely use it, not super comfortable
I like their OWB holsters
Anr design kydex holster
Great holster imo but yes it’s not for everyone
I still don’t love appendix- I’m not fat, but it pokes my belly.
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.
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
that is my exact experience as well, mine likes Gold Dot too, thanks@@crankygunreviews
@@sundown1340 I haven’t shot gold dot out of mine. Haven’t seen any in a while
They stopped making them because they're trash. Everyone i know who had the 238 or the 938 got rid of them
If you run round nose in them, they shoot pretty good actually
Is that why they are hard to find and expensive? 🤡
Bullshit..the trash is the mass produced plastic shit they are putting out
@@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.