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P238 Scorpion and Desert

January 17th, 2012 SigSauerGuns No comments

Two of the best looking P238 pistols are being added to the line for 2012. These pistols are the P238 Scorpion and P238 Desert.

Sig P238 Scorpion

Sig P238 Scorpion

The P238 Scorpion features:

  • Custom flat dark earth coating
  • Hogue G-10 Piranha grips
  • Ambidextrous safety (standard on this model)
  • Night sights

Sig P238 Desert

Sig P238 Desert
The P238 Desert features:

  • Custom two tone desert finish
  • Hogue flat dark earth finger groove rubber grips
  • Ambidextrous safety (not standard but is optional)
  • Night sights

See larger photos of these two models below:

Sig P938 Specs

January 7th, 2012 SigSauerGuns 15 comments

We’ve got the specs for Sig Sauer’s P938 sub compact 9mm pistol available. The table below shows both the P938 and P238 specs for comparison

P238 P938
Caliber .380 ACP 9mm
Action Type SAO SAO
Trigger Pull 7.5 – 8.5 lbs 5 LB (could be incorrect – probably more like 7.5 lb)
Length 5.5″ 5.9″
Height 3.9″ 3.9″
Width 1.1″ 1.1″
Barrel Length 2.7″ 3.0″
Sight Radius 3.8″ 4.0″
Weight w/ empty mag 15.2 oz (Alloy)

18.0 oz (Stainless)

16.0 oz
Sights Contrast or Night Sights Night Sights
Frame material Alloy or Stainless Alloy
Frame finish Black Hard Coat Anodized or Stainless Black Hard Coat Anodized
Slide Material Stainless Stainless
Slide Finish Nitron or Stainless Nitron or Stainless
Other Ambi-Safety Beavertail, Ambi-Safety

The most important thing to take away from this chart is that the overall dimensions and weight on the P938 are almost identical to that of the P238. It is just .4″ longer overall and weighs just 8/10ths of an ounce more than a regular alloy frame P238.

The P938 will have an extended length 7rd magazine that will be very similar to the P238 7rd magazine.

P938 vs Kimber Solo – Specs

Below is a comparison of the P938 specs versus the Kimber Solo, one of the most desirable concealed carry pistols on the market today. One of the big differences of the P938 versus the Solo is that it is single action only and has a thumb safety. The trigger pull is also 2 pounds lighter.

P938 Kibmer Solo
Caliber 9mm 9mm
Action Type SAO Single Action Striker- Fired
Trigger Pull 5 LB 7 LB
Length 5.9″ 5.5″
Height 3.9″ 3.9″
Width 1.1″ .995″
Barrel Length 3.0″ 2.7″
Sight Radius 4.0″ 4.4″
Weight w/ empty mag 16.0 oz 17.0 oz
Sights Night Sights Fixed 3-dot white or Night Sights (Solo CDP)
Frame material Alloy Aluminum
Frame finish Black Hard Coat Anodized KimPro II
Slide Material Stainless Stainless
Slide Finish Nitron or Stainless Satin Silver Color
Safety/mag release Ambi-Safety Ambi-Safety, Ambi-Mag Release
MSRP $795 – $838 $725- $1223

The main thing to take away from the comparison between the P938 and Solo is that the P938 is just a little bigger but for the features offered, the P938 offers more bang for the buck. Nearly all the P938 models price right in with the lower two Solo models. The trigger on the P938 is lighter, and the 938.

Finally, I’ve heard that the P938 won’t be anywhere near as picky about the type of ammo you use. The Solo requires at least a 124gr bullet and Kimber has a published list of recommended ammo types. I don’t think that this will be necessary for the Sig. Given the height of the new Sig, the extended length 7rd P937 magazine should be pretty high in demand.

Update 1-8-12 – the above Sig specs came from the 2012 catalog. It appears that there is a typo for the P238 trigger pull weight in the catalog as it indicates a 5lb trigger pull – unless the trigger has been lightened. The Sig Sauer website shows the trigger pull at 7.5 – 8.5 lbs for the P238 so one would expect the pull on the P938 to be the same. I’ll try to bring a Lyman trigger pull gauge to SHOT and put one of the 938’s to the test myself.

Update 1-9-12 9:20 AM – The P938 may have an ambi-safety. I was unable to determine from the specs and a commenter pointed out that previous indicators suggested that it did. I’ll try to clarify ASAP and make updates.

Update 1-9-12 9:22 AM – I’ve confirmed that the p938 will have an ambi-safety and have updated the above specs accordingly.

Update 1-16-12 – I just received word that the  P938 will support the same trigger guard laser as the P238 (238-TGL). It seems logical that the Crimson Trace LG-492 will work on the 938 too.

Sig Sauer P238 with 238-TGL Laser

March 30th, 2011 SigSauerGuns No comments

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!

Just Added: Sig Sauer P238 SAS

November 4th, 2010 SigSauerGuns No comments

New products have been rolling in pretty quickly this week. Today we have added another P238 to our store and site and that model is the Sig Sauer P238 SAS. With the exception of the P238 Equinox, we have every P238 currently offered in stock.

The Sig P238 SAS has been dehorned which results in a very smooth and snag free profile making the SAS great for concealed carry. The P238 SAS has rosewood grips, SIGLite night sights, a natural stainless slide, and a black hard anodized frame.

View the Sig Sauer P238 SAS in our store along with ordering information and specs.

Sig Sauer P238 BSS Photos

August 24th, 2010 SigSauerGuns No comments

We have the P238 BSS (blue finish with night sights) back in stock and snapped some detailed photos. The P238 BSS was one of the first 238 models with night sights released in early 2009 and was one of the first models (along with the Two Tone with night sights – the P238 TSS).  These have been in extremely short supply as a result of very large back orders that were placed with Sig Sauer in January of 2009 at the annual SHOT Show. Sig is just now filling these orders that have been outstanding for roughly 19 months!

See the P238 BSS in our store with specs and pricing.

Note that the model number for this particular 238 is 238-380-BSS.

Sig P238 with Rosewood Grips

February 26th, 2010 SigSauerGuns No comments

We now have the P238 with rosewood grips in stock. The 238 has a Nitron finish, night sights, rosewood grips, and a 6 round magazine capacity. We have full specs in the store. See the P238 with Rosewood Grips in our store.

Read more about the Sig Sauer P238.

P238 Rainbow Titanium Photos

December 1st, 2009 SigSauerGuns No comments

We’ve got the P238 Rainbow Titanium back in stock and shot a few custom photos:

Read more about the Sig Sauer P238.

Sig Announces new P238 Models – P238 Equinox, P238 Heavy Duty, & P238 with Laser

November 12th, 2009 SigSauerGuns 2 comments

Sig Sauer P238 with Laser GripsSig 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.