Sig has finally started shipping the new P238 Extreme model (238-380-XTM-BLKGRY) and we received a few in a shipment. The Extreme model has G10 grips, night sights, and comes with one extended length 7rd magazine and one standard 6rd magazine.
See photos of the P238 Extreme below and head over to the shop to see specs, availability, or to place an order.
We’ve got a new P238 combo in stock – a black P238 with contrast sights and a 238-TGL trigger guard laser. The combo will sell for $569 which is a very competitive price for the package.
Below are photos of the P238 TGL combo and you can see specs and order this model in our store. You can also upgrade the 238-TGL laser to a Crimson Trace LG-492 for an additional $70. Orders must be placed by phone for this upgrade but the LG-492 is eligible for a $50 mail in rebate – the rebate runs from April 2, 2011 to June 30, 2011!
Back in December we noted that Crimson Trace was releasing a trigger guard mounted laser for the P238. They started shipping those lasers last week and we now have them in stock.
Crimson Trace’s LG-492 laser mounts around the trigger guard, much like Sig’s laser, except it is activated with pressure from your third finger in the front of the grip. The Sig Sauer 238-TGL must be activated from either side with a button.
The LG-492 looks and operates nearly the same as the model for Ruger’s LCP. There is no on/off switch with this model. The laser can be adjusted for both windage and elevation.
Head over to our store to order the Crimson Trace laser for the P238.
Below are the specs for the LG-492:
We just received one of Sig’s new 2011 P238 models, the P238 Diamond Plate. This is a two tone model with G-10 grips and a diamond plate textured stainless slide. See photos below or specs / pricing in our store.
See photos of Sig’s new 2011 P238 models at SHOT Show 2011.
Sig showed off a few of their newest 2011 P238 models at SHOT Show this week including the P238 Extreme, P238 Lady, P238 Gambler, and P238 Diamond Plate. Below are photos of all of these models:
Note that the Extreme photos are from Sig’s website. The specs above are from Sig’s 2011 catalog.
We had an inquiry today about the legality and availability of P238 pistols in Massachusetts. A customer was looking for a specific model, the P238 HD and said local dealers in Massachusetts did not stock them. He wondered if they were legal in his state. I really wasn’t sure since we very rarely ship firearms to his home state but I called our Sig Sauer rep and asked for info.
Here is the run down….
Massachusetts, like California, has an approved handgun list. They have specific requirements on features the pistols must have to be approved. One feature is a serial number on both the slide and frame. To my knowledge, this is the only state that has this particular requirement. In addition to the serial number, there is some sort of approval process. I’m not totally familiar with this process.
Currently, there are five P238 models that are legal in Massachusetts…. They are the Blackwood grip model, Equinox, Rainbow Titanium, Rosewood grip model, and TL (tactical laser model). The model number will have an M in it to indicate Massachusetts. For example, the Equinox part number would be 238-380-EQM or 238-380-EQ-M. I’m not sure if there is a dash in there or not.
Since MA is the only state to have the serial number requirement, dealers in other states likely will not have the MA compliant models. We do not stock them since it is a separate SKU and likely more expensive than the regular models for the other states.
If you are a Massachusetts resident shopping for a P238, I can only recommend checking around locally. If you are looking for P238 accessories, you can buy them from us or other online retailers.
See the Massachusetts Government site explaining their gun control laws. You can download the December 2010 approved firearm list here.
Sig Sauer released another P238 model recently. This model is called the P238 Two Tone with Rosewood Grips and an extended magazine.
The important thing to note here is the extended P238 magazine (pinky extension). This magazine has a 7 round capacity versus the 6 round capacity of the standard magazine. The only way to get the magazine right now is to buy the P238 that comes with it. At some point in the future, Sig Sauer will start selling the magazines individually but they could not give me a date.
The part number on the new magazine is 1201232 and the model number of the new P238 is 238-380-TSS-RG-X. The P238 itself is a two tone model with rosewood grips instead of the plastic ones. The -x on the end specifies the extended magazine.
Update 12-23-2010 – The Sig Sauer P238 7rd magazine is now available for sale individually from the pistol! See and order the P238 extended magazine in our store.
Back in July we learned about a few new P238 models including the Copperhead. We have received notification that the P238 Copperhead models have finally started shipping from the manufacturer. We are expecting them to arrive today or tomorrow – we will shoot and post detailed photos ASAP. We will also have the Copperhead available for sale online.
Update 10-21-10: The P238 Copperhead is now available. See detailed photos below or view specs / pricing and order in our online store.
We’re running a sale on a number of P238 and P226 models. The sale will run until we are low / out of the models being sold…
The models on sale are:
Click the above links to see that model in our store and feel free to call to order or confirm availability – 573-859-6044.
