We just received the Sig Sauer P238 TL – featuring Sig’s tactical laser. This model has aluminum grips and night sights. Surprisingly, installation of the laser is required upon receipt of the firearm.
See photos below:
Read more about the Sig Sauer P238.
It has come to our attention, thanks to a customer, that the instructions supplied by Sig Sauer for the P238 Trigger Guard Laser (238-TGL) could be incorrect. Some models have shipped with instructions that will advise you to install the battery incorrectly. The instructions have been revised but many shipped with the incorrect ones.
If you are having problems with your 238-TGL laser where it is not turning on and the battery is getting very hot, it is entirely possible that you followed the instructions leading to improper battery installation.
The first illustration (click to enlarge) below shows the incorrect installation method which will likely cause the battery to discharge very quickly and heat up or potentially overheat.
The following illustrations shows the correct way to install the battery:
Note that the illustrations both show the battery in the correct position but the polarities are incorrect on the first illustration.
Below are two photos showing the inside of the laser with the battery installed correctly and the indicators inside the laser which show the correct method of installation.
Many people might not use the instructions and will end up installing the battery correctly, just as I did the first time I set one up but there are many others out there that prefer to follow the instructions. If you’d like to download a copy of the instruction manual without the problem, you can do so by clicking: 238-TGL Corrected Installation Manual.
Have you had any problems with your 238-TGL? If so, feel free to post a comment. We want to do our best to inform our subscribers.
See some related posts on the 238-TGL or buy Sig’s newest 238 Laser in our store.
Read more about the Sig Sauer P238.
We’ve got photos of the new P226 Anniversary Edition (E26R-9-YRP) model. It comes with a presentation case as well.
See full specs and availability on the P226 Anniversary Edition model in our store.
Update 3-31-10: We just received the new P238 Laser (238-TGL) and have it available for sale in our store!
We just got word that Sig has readied a batch of lasers (238-TGL) for the P238 series of .380 guns. The laser that they are selling will be identical to the laser on the new P238 Laser model. They will be shipping these soon and we’ll have them available and for sale as soon as they arrive.
Here is additional information about the Sig 238-TGL P238 Trigger Guard Laser:
The 238-TGL Trigger Guard Laser for the P238 Pistol is a compact, lightweight red laser used for targeting. The 238-TGL integrates pinpoint accuracy and rapid target acquisition with intuitive operation in a form fitting package that weights only 1.0 oz.
P238 TRIGGER GUARD LASER Specifications:
Read more about the Sig Sauer P238.
Sig Sauer has announced some new P238 models. These models will include the P238 Equinox, the P238 Heavy Duty, and the P238 with integrated laser sight. We will be posting additional photos and specs as soon as we can get our hands on them…. The photo to the right is the P238 with laser.
Update 3-16-2010:
We have the P238 Equinox models in stock – see photos or view the full specs in our store.
Update 4-1-10 – Sig Sauer’s new P238 Laser – the 238-TGL is now in stock in our store. See the P238 Laser with specs.
Read more about the Sig Sauer P238.