It's a gorgeous little pistol and shoots very well. I don't shoot it as much in this second video with it as I did in the first video with it, but it is a really sweet one to shoot.
Of course. I have fired over 500 rounds through it, mostly on video. You'll get my impressions of it and how it shoots for me, some of it pretty soon. I just had it for two days, but we tried to wring it out and get a good notion of how it works and what I think of the gun and cartridge. With what I spent on ammo, I could have bought a new Glock. :-)
In the Army Military Police for 6 years Colt .45 1911 was my duty weapon. This P238 is so we'll made and 1911 like. Got one for my wife this month. She can rack it and it fits her hand nice. Thank you Hickock 45 for informative reviews. You set the standard.
Man, Hickok's reviews are the absolute best available. Regarding the thumb safety, I actually prefer it to the other guns with the longer trigger to serve as the safety. My military experience has ingrained taking it off safety to fire to the point that now, when shooting guns without safeties, I feel like I'm forgetting something as I'm getting ready to shoot. It's so much easier and comforting for me to take the safety off as I'm raising it, almost as if the clicking sound of the safety coming off is the switch that says "game on, time to shoot". I don't even know I'm doing it, it takes no longer than unholstering the gun like normal. It's not even an extra step, it's just part of the "draw" process. If people are wanting this gun but are worried about the safety, just keep practicing raising it while also taking the safety off in the same motion. It's easy to get into the groove. My only thing about this gun is when it's at home, I prefer to have the hammer down so IF my daughter tried to get ahold of it, it couldn't go off unless she had the sense to pull the hammer back, take the safety off, then shoot it. That's more of a storage issue though. For carry, it's no problem to carry with the safety.
Same. Former military and I prefer a safety for constant fear of ND. A safety makes me feel comfortable having one in the chamber at all times. I've always been able to get the safety off as I raise it to shoot.
I'm in market for Sig 238 to replace my Kahr p380 due to recent real bad experience with it. This is a very good, perfect & useful video cause your comparison past and future gun for me. My last bad experience with Kahr, I'm not sure that I would ever trust the guns anymore. This is the second Kahr that went bad on me. Just for your info, the other Kahr was the .40SW. It just kept jamming in spite it has been sent to the factory for repair. Thank your very much. I'm 73 years old and I have been around many different pistols before and never I had this bad experience with a gun.
The 938 is small, accurate and easy to conceal. Plus it has a little more power than the 238. You can not go wrong with either. My daughter can easily handle the 938 so if you are thinking about one for your lady, do not be afraid of it. If my Sig 229 was easier to conceal I would carry it all the time, but it isn't. It is my fall winter carry. The 938 is my summer carry.
Thanks for a great video. I bought a Sig P238 for both my wife and daughter and they both love this gun. My wife used to carry the LCP which is the worst gun either of us has ever used.
I'm new to the whole gun community. I really love your channel Hickok because you break down the guns in terms thats are easily understandable. Most people talk all these technical terms without explaining what it means or what it's for. It gets confusing for us beginners. Very informative videos and I love them. I also love the shooting parts too. Keep it up!!!
I carry the Sig P238 on my paper route holstered in a pocket I customed in my jacket. Love the reliability and the feel of the 1911 controls. Love your videos keep up the great work. HOOYAH!
Just bought a P238 and am impressed with it. As demonstrated here, it's a short range weapon with a sight radius of only about 3-3/4 inches. Compare that to a full size M1911A1 that has a 6-1/4 inch sight radius (1-2/3X longer). More heft than a .32 ACP and not as much sharp kick as 9mm parabellum. I'd never fired a handgun this small in physical size or chambered round. It was an interesting first day with it on a range as its sight radius limitations became immediately evident. I need to put more rounds through it at 25 meters to improve aiming precision. All that said, it feels good in my hand with the 6-round mags as my little finger wraps up under the magazine very naturally. I'm accustomed to using a M1911A1 .45 ACP, so cocked and locked carry isn't a problem. I agree though that doing so requires a holster that covers the trigger guard and trigger completely. The safety is stiff enough on its detent that it should never accidentally get moved from safe to fire in normal use, and a half-way decent pocket or waistband holster.
I own a p238! Great little gun but with one very little minor problem. After 200 rounds the grip screws fell out. Got some new screws and applied a dab of clear nail polish to each screw per sigs recomendation to keep the screws in place. Blue loktite will work also. Hope this will help other people, from what i understand this is a common problem! Also, sig replaced the screws free a charge!
This was an excellent video. Such smooth flow with excellent comparisons of these small .380's. Thank you Hickok for showing us these firearms and providing us with the detailed information that you do..
I have a Sig P238 equinox as my every day CCW and I have to say out of all of my guns this is my favorite, it is an amazing gun! and for those who will tell you that the 380acp is a horrible bullet I just want you to know that people hate being shot PERIOD.. it really doesn't matter if it is a .22 or a .50 getting shot sucks. Great video.
After I got a chance to put my 21A .25 ACP Beretta to the test, it surprised me. I shot into the pond at a leaf floating and hit very close. This was about a 50+ yard shot, deadly accurate for a pocket pistol. Two magazine loads at 18 rounds fired, all were on target. I prefer the external hammer and double action configuration. I carry chamber loaded with thumb safety on, hammer half cocked.
My gunsmith suprised me when I asked him what handgun he carries concealed and he pulled out the p238. It sure says a lot about this gun when hes been an ex cop and expert gunsmith chooses to defend his life with this weapon. Another great vid Hickok keep up the good work!
Had my Sig 238 for some years now...I like it. Easy to fire, easy to conceal, easy to reload. Good gun. There are others as well...but I do like the 1911 feel.
I just purchased the sig p238 and I have zero regrets other than the cost of 380 ammo as opposed to 9mm >.> I love my glock 42 but I feel a lot more confident with my sig. Absolute quality as you would expect out of any of sigs great firearms. I love both glocks and sig, but when it comes to my life I would pick sig over glock any day. Sorry hickock don't hate me for joining the sig side! Different strokes for differ folks I suppose. :D
Great vid, I liked it a lot and concur with everything you stated about this gun. I own two Sig Sourer P238s (.380) and various other handguns. I purchased the first P238 for my wife as she loved the ease in racking this gun it also had a great laser, easy to use and keep concealed. She actually shoots without the laser quite often and is able to get groupings of 4 in spreads for someone who has never shot more than 500 rounds in her entire life, that speaks to the capability of this gun.
Bought this a year ago and LOVE IT. I have 1911's and things like Beretta 92fs etc but I always shoot the P238 at the range. Even thinking of buying a second one for no reason lol
I use the OEM holster with my P238. Conceals well under just a shirt during warm weather, disappears under light jacket (autumn). Stays secure yet draws easily. Few extra ounces help reduce recoil combined with Sig sights improves odds you'll hit intended target. Kahr P380 shows list over $700 so I would think the CW380 or CT380 be preferable if buyers want alternative to P238's $500-600. LCP must be in here just because Ruger sold a few tons of 'em. Light weight, long pull, poor sights, small grip area all bad attributes for accuracy. LCP II supposedly a big improvement. For cheap small carry the PT738 (TCP) was much better than LCP (better trigger, last round slide open) but that too has been replaced by the Spectrum. SOOOO........ go ahead and splurge get yourself a P238. You deserve it. Satisfaction lasts a lot longer than sting from acquisition cost. I prefer the rubber grips & 7 round magazine setup.
I like the .380. It depends on how I dress when I carry it. I use the Taurus PT 738. I happen to like the strikers fire. It's very accurate up to 25 yards. Can be accurate at 50 yards. That's time at that range. Most gun fights are much closer than 25 yards. I practice twice a month with all my pistols to stay good. I think that's the key, is to practice. Thanks for the good review and video. To quote you," life is good..."
What's interesting about the Sig P238 is that there are at least six or seven variations. While most of them are identical except for colors, one of them has a steel frame instead of aluminum. It adds some five ounces to the gun, which should tame recoil a bit. As always, great video, Hickock45.
I agree with you on the LCP. While it is a popular and reliable handgun it takes quite a while to get that trigger to ....trigger. I ended up trading it off. I like the sig and I'd rather have it even at double the price.
I own two of these guns on Hickock's table, the Kahr and the P238. Bought the Kahr 1st ran a lot of ammo thru it. It's a great gun, a little finicky on ammo brands. Decided I didn't like the trigger on it. Went back to my research and ended up with the P238 and I absolutely love love love everything about this gun. I did have to get used to seeing the hammer back on it. Only problem I had was rear night sights were dead, on it. Sig did a great job of getting it fixed right. I was only without the gun for about five days. I use a kydex pocket holster for both guns. I would highly recommend the P238.
Just got the scorpion 238 for pocket carry. Only $550. First sig I've had. The quality is outstanding. I will be buying more sigs in the future for sure
Man I own the Kahr CM9 and am madly in love with it but I gotta say I have a few Sig weapons and that Sig P238 is sweeeeeeet! Thanks hickok45 love the info and video you have a fan for life. Your devotion to the shooting community and the manner in which you do these videos is second to none and you are absolutely helping new and old shooters from all walks of life. Thank you for what you do.
I love the P238, its my main pocket carry during our hot and humid months where shorts and Tshirts are the norm, fits perfect in my Don Hume holster :)
The Sig sites are the only ones my old eyes can use. The grip is big enough for my large hands, but my wife can rack the slide and shoot it with no problem. It is a keeper.
Hickok, thank you for an excellent comparison without judgment of the .380 as a round. While my personal preferences led me to the LCP, I see that all of these pocket guns have their attributes that make them safely attractive to a variety of shooters.
I love my p380 for pocket carry, it's a great shooter with a very smooth (and long) trigger. While I also have 1911's and am familiar with their battery of arms, I don't know if I want one cocked and locked in my back pocket. I also fear that when I needed it most I'd pull the trigger to find the safety still on. The Kahr is a tight gun and can be a little testy for the first 500 rounds, but once broken in is 100%.
The Sig is a great firearm but it does not have a back strap (or grip) safety like a 1911 so I would not suggest carrying it (or any single action single safety)in your back pocket, tight jeans or setting down can turn the safety off. I mention this for the new people (and the term pocket pistol) because I see a lot of people fishing with a pistol in their back pocket setting on rocks on the side of the river. Hickok did a great job covering this I just wanted to give an example. Great video.
thanks you! Thank You! THANK YOU. Ive been having issues loading my Kahr P9 until you discussed the proper way to load a Kahr. Hickok you and your son are an amazing team.
I own a P238 Nitron. It is THE smoothest shooting .380 I've ever handled, period. There are lighter .380s, but they don't shoot as well. Colt, Kimber, and even Wilson Combat are seriously jumping all over the P238's coattails right now. Because it is basically a miniature 1911 and because it has taken the pocket-gun market by storm, they're all releasing (or in Colt's case, rereleasing) pocket-sized 1911s in .380.
alfred vozzella I had a karh p380. I had nothing but problems with it past the break in period. Failure to feed issues constantly. It did a little better with round tip lead rounds but still jammed up a lot. But most people want a defense round while carrying a 380. I got the pm9. This gun has run all sorts of ammo defense and regular rounds. Over 5000 rounds never one malfunction. What I have noticed is the 9mm round is pointy and sits higher up on the feeding ramp. The pm 9 came out first then the 380. It seams they took the 9mm model and made the 380 model without considering adjustment necessary to make the 380 reliable like the 9. The shape of the 380 is more round and makes it sit lower on the feeding ramp. They need to adjust the design so the round points slightly more vertically and sits higher up on the feeds ramp. It’s a shame because it has such a great potential to be a great fun.
The Mooter is about 18 months old now and he loves the sound of lead on steel more and more every day. As soon as you hit the cowboy his head shot around from Backyardigans to the computer. THANK YOU!
I have the Kahr PM9 and the Ruger LCP. the LCP feels lighter and slimmer and very easy to carry with one of those sticky pocket holsters, The Kahr is great also and if you practice with what you carry it quickly becomes a very effective carry gun. I don't have any 1911 style guns so no need to remember thumb safety's and trigger pulls. I just aim and shoot. works for me. Thanks for the video....that Sig is nice though!
My wife and I fired our first 380 a few months ago. I forgot which one it was as it was a friends but neither of us liked it. It was LC9 sized and we both HATED it. Something about a gun that small just rubs us the wrong way, it's just a personal preference. I'm a full size 1911 guy, I think it's the perfect carry size but that's just me. I do wanna find a 380 to carry and whatnot but it can't be as tiny as the ones in this video.
GrandPixel My wife traded in her Kimber for the sig and having shot both I would give the sig a slight edge. The trigger is a hair shorter and it shot tighter groups at 10 Yds. We currently own the extreme version 238 and 938 and the equinox in 238. While the kimber was a great gun for the money the sig was just a better shooter.
I have P238 and Micro 9. They are both OUTSTANDING!!!!!! Quality in both are outstanding. The different calibers are the only difference in both manufactures pieces. So the micro is the same gun little smaller different caliber. Same with Sig. I have glock 43 but Kimber is easier to conceal. I have Ruger LCP and the Sig is LIGHT YEARS past LCP as far as sights and trigger pull. Still have LCP and carry some CRIMSON TRACE changed that gun to effective protection.
As always great info and video, I love my P238. Totally agree with getting comfortable with the safety especially since I normally carry a G26, however in summer hot humid SC weather, P238 wins all day for me, just my .02
The New S&W M&P SHield (single stack thin 9mm) which is "secret" and being released in a couple days (April12th) is going to be a major contender to all the sub compact guns. keep a eye out for it.
For comfort and for weight I love my LCP. The trigger has a lot to be desired but once you get use to it....it works for me. I painted the front sight bright orange. It is a great little pistol for EDC and I do have more than one pocket pistol but the LCP is perfect for summer wear. Now with an outside shirt on I'll have my XD .40 sub compact with me.
I can never tell how big a gun actually is in your hands. I recall you did a conceal carry video with a woman in it (forget her name), and that was pretty interesting. It might be neat to see a carry video with a range of different sized people (small, medium, large sort of thing). Not that I expect you to bend your channel to my every whim. Just a thought.
Got my wife a nice P238 years ago. It is still in the case with the packaging still wrapped around the grips. Nice factory scroll work on the slide. It hasnt been fired once. I think it will last forever.
i like the little explanations about parts of the gun like thumb safety and weight of trigger pull guess you explain it a bit better than other people or its just better for me
I had some 9mm ammo lying around and didn't own one so thanks to Hickok's arm twisting I now have a G26 Gen4 and an arm that feels surprisingly good...lol
Hickok45, THANK YOU for this review. I am new to the fire arms world and have fallen in love with it. Unfortunately, though I am a grown woman of 44, I am petite with hands the size of a 3rd grader. So far, the p238 is the only one I have felt comfortable with (even though reaching the safety is still a chore I need to work on). When you have time, please review/compare weapons for the petite woman. Thank you!
It all depends on your holster. If you get a kydex holster it can cover your safety completely. Also you can carry it cocked with the safety on and the hammer down.
Hey, I have the sigp238, and I bought it after I shot the ruger lcp, ruger lc9, glock 26. Obviously for the glock 26 and lcp (9mm) the recoil is noticeable. Yet the pistols are significantly bulkier than the ruger lcp and sig p238. Amazingly, I got the sig p238 and shot the target, and wherever I put my eye, the bullet when straight through it,even single hand Plus, the single action trigger, makes shoting better IMO. I live in miami fl,and clothes are loose. I carry OWB, and it is unnoticeable.
I have the P238 Equinox and it's one bad ass 380. The 380 with todays ammo can get 9mm ballistics after all it's the same bullet just in a shorter case.
Your earlier video on the P238 was one of the reasons I purchased one. The quality and feel is just great. I don't feel comfortable with a pocket carry. I carry it in a DeSantis Low Profile Belt Holster. It is working well for me. I am l
200 years from now, there is going to be a massive copper/lead mine on your property, hickok45. I wish I could shoot as often as you!!! Love the videos! You're an inspiration to shooters and pro 2nd Amendment folks everywhere!
If I were to buy a .380 auto gun I would buy the Sig P238! Only because with such a small gun I find the single action trigger to be a ton easier to shoot accurately! I personally am waiting for the Sig P239 the 9mm version of the P238 hopefully it's still very skinny because the 9mm cartridge is just as skinny as the .380 and just a bit longer and taller! I think it'll be awesome! When they eventually come into stores I think I'll get one!
You guys should try a Kahr CW9. I have big hands and I can get my whole hand on the grip of this gun. Very comfortable, but still slim and light. 9mm to boot.
these little sigs are awesome. But my PM9 is my EDC just because of the the 147gr vs .380 90 gr . But those little sigs can shoot real good for anyone. My wife loves them.
I very much value and appreciate you & team's expertise, knowledge, demeanor. I've started to buy some Federal ammo as a result. Keep up the GREAT work.
I've shot the Ruger LCP and I won the Sig P238. The P238 is hands downs a better pistol on my opinion. It feels well made and is quite accurate. Then again I am a Sig Sauer fan.
I just bought a Sig P238 today. It shot really well, and I had a good group with it. I bought it to conceal carry in my front pocket. I have a Glock 43 too, which I really like but it doesn't fit well in all of my pant pockets. In fact, I actually like the Glock better when it comes breaking it down and the available accessories. But I am pleased with this Sig and it will do what I want it to do. The only problem that I have with the Sig P238, is my wife wants it now :) She shot it too, hit what she aimed at, and liked the feel of it.
Are you going to do a review of the P938? Just thought you might have the pull to get one before they release it to us little folks. Thanks for all you do!!
Hickok, I have the same P238 you'er holding in your hand. This gun is a great shooter and very accurate. Dont get me wrong I love this gun!! But the one problem I have had is the gun will half cock itself when reholstering and LAY THE HAMMER DOWN WITH THE SAFETY ON. Now I have called and talk to Sig about this condition and they told me the gun is only designed to be carried in the "Cocked and Locked" Position . They told me the gun could have the potential to FIRE In the half Cocked Position.
Thanks for the review hickok! Have you heard anything about the P938? I think its supposed to be a 9mm version of the P238, but with an ambi safety. Thanks for all of your reviews, they are much appreciated and enjoyed.
nice vid...i have the kel-tec p3AT...i love the super light weight but dislike the trigger pull to fire distance...it's a trade off that i can live with...plus, with a pocket holster, it doesn't print at all...!!!
The cocked and locked position "appears" to be more susceptible to an accidental discharge, I guess because you see the hammer in position as opposed to other guns. Ive never had a 1911 style gun. Do you have a feeling either way from a purely mechanical standpoint? as I know that safety is ultimately up to the user. Thanks for all the great videos!
It's a gorgeous little pistol and shoots very well. I don't shoot it as much in this second video with it as I did in the first video with it, but it is a really sweet one to shoot.
My P238 WILL NOT rack if the safety is on. I have the Rainbow model
Of course. I have fired over 500 rounds through it, mostly on video. You'll get my impressions of it and how it shoots for me, some of it pretty soon. I just had it for two days, but we tried to wring it out and get a good notion of how it works and what I think of the gun and cartridge. With what I spent on ammo, I could have bought a new Glock. :-)
In the Army Military Police for 6 years Colt .45 1911 was my duty weapon. This P238 is so we'll made and 1911 like. Got one for my wife this month. She can rack it and it fits her hand nice. Thank you Hickock 45 for informative reviews. You set the standard.
Man, Hickok's reviews are the absolute best available.
Regarding the thumb safety, I actually prefer it to the other guns with the longer trigger to serve as the safety. My military experience has ingrained taking it off safety to fire to the point that now, when shooting guns without safeties, I feel like I'm forgetting something as I'm getting ready to shoot. It's so much easier and comforting for me to take the safety off as I'm raising it, almost as if the clicking sound of the safety coming off is the switch that says "game on, time to shoot". I don't even know I'm doing it, it takes no longer than unholstering the gun like normal. It's not even an extra step, it's just part of the "draw" process. If people are wanting this gun but are worried about the safety, just keep practicing raising it while also taking the safety off in the same motion. It's easy to get into the groove.
My only thing about this gun is when it's at home, I prefer to have the hammer down so IF my daughter tried to get ahold of it, it couldn't go off unless she had the sense to pull the hammer back, take the safety off, then shoot it. That's more of a storage issue though. For carry, it's no problem to carry with the safety.
Totally agree with all of that.
Same. Former military and I prefer a safety for constant fear of ND. A safety makes me feel comfortable having one in the chamber at all times. I've always been able to get the safety off as I raise it to shoot.
I'm in market for Sig 238 to replace my Kahr p380 due to recent real bad experience with it. This is a very good, perfect & useful video cause your comparison past and future gun for me. My last bad experience with Kahr, I'm not sure that I would ever trust the guns anymore. This is the second Kahr that went bad on me. Just for your info, the other Kahr was the .40SW. It just kept jamming in spite it has been sent to the factory for repair. Thank your very much. I'm 73 years old and I have been around many different pistols before and never I had this bad experience with a gun.
I know this is an old comment but I also bought the kahr p380 and literally threw it away. The crappiest pistol I have ever owned.
The 938 is small, accurate and easy to conceal. Plus it has a little more power than the 238. You can not go wrong with either. My daughter can easily handle the 938 so if you are thinking about one for your lady, do not be afraid of it. If my Sig 229 was easier to conceal I would carry it all the time, but it isn't. It is my fall winter carry. The 938 is my summer carry.
Thanks for a great video. I bought a Sig P238 for both my wife and daughter and they both love this gun. My wife used to carry the LCP which is the worst gun either of us has ever used.
I'm new to the whole gun community. I really love your channel Hickok because you break down the guns in terms thats are easily understandable. Most people talk all these technical terms without explaining what it means or what it's for. It gets confusing for us beginners. Very informative videos and I love them. I also love the shooting parts too. Keep it up!!!
I carry the Sig P238 on my paper route holstered in a pocket I customed in my jacket. Love the reliability and the feel of the 1911 controls. Love your videos keep up the great work. HOOYAH!
Just bought a P238 and am impressed with it. As demonstrated here, it's a short range weapon with a sight radius of only about 3-3/4 inches. Compare that to a full size M1911A1 that has a 6-1/4 inch sight radius (1-2/3X longer). More heft than a .32 ACP and not as much sharp kick as 9mm parabellum. I'd never fired a handgun this small in physical size or chambered round. It was an interesting first day with it on a range as its sight radius limitations became immediately evident. I need to put more rounds through it at 25 meters to improve aiming precision. All that said, it feels good in my hand with the 6-round mags as my little finger wraps up under the magazine very naturally. I'm accustomed to using a M1911A1 .45 ACP, so cocked and locked carry isn't a problem. I agree though that doing so requires a holster that covers the trigger guard and trigger completely. The safety is stiff enough on its detent that it should never accidentally get moved from safe to fire in normal use, and a half-way decent pocket or waistband holster.
I own a p238! Great little gun but with one very little minor problem. After 200 rounds the grip screws fell out. Got some new screws and applied a dab of clear nail polish to each screw per sigs recomendation to keep the screws in place. Blue loktite will work also. Hope this will help other people, from what i understand this is a common problem! Also, sig replaced the screws free a charge!
Just a member.
Got my lcp for $279 with an iwb holster, and for a little gun and even smaller sights its dead on accurate and reliable!
This was an excellent video. Such smooth flow with excellent comparisons of these small .380's. Thank you Hickok for showing us these firearms and providing us with the detailed information that you do..
Great comeback my good friend. Hickok45 for president, you have my vote. Thanks for another great video.
Thanks for the vid...I HATE long double action triggers...the SIG looks GREAT!
I have a Sig P238 equinox as my every day CCW and I have to say out of all of my guns this is my favorite, it is an amazing gun! and for those who will tell you that the 380acp is a horrible bullet I just want you to know that people hate being shot PERIOD.. it really doesn't matter if it is a .22 or a .50 getting shot sucks. Great video.
I love my P238 ........ I have small hands the size and weight fits in my hand perfect !!!
God, that is a gorgeous gun. I love that Sig. I really want one, but like most Sig's it is expensive.
After I got a chance to put my 21A .25 ACP Beretta to the test, it surprised me. I shot into the pond at a leaf floating and hit very close. This was about a 50+ yard shot, deadly accurate for a pocket pistol. Two magazine loads at 18 rounds fired, all were on target.
I prefer the external hammer and double action configuration. I carry chamber loaded with thumb safety on, hammer half cocked.
My gunsmith suprised me when I asked him what handgun he carries concealed and he pulled out the p238. It sure says a lot about this gun when hes been an ex cop and expert gunsmith chooses to defend his life with this weapon. Another great vid Hickok keep up the good work!
I don't have big hands so I just absolutely love the 238. the longer u own it the more u love it
Thanks for the comparison. I've been eyeing the P238 and this video has made up my mind to buy one.
This is my wife’s EDC. It’s a nice little rig and I recommend it for a small person or lady who’s comfortable with cocked and locked in the purse.
Had my Sig 238 for some years now...I like it. Easy to fire, easy to conceal, easy to reload. Good gun. There are others as well...but I do like the 1911 feel.
I just purchased the sig p238 and I have zero regrets other than the cost of 380 ammo as opposed to 9mm >.> I love my glock 42 but I feel a lot more confident with my sig. Absolute quality as you would expect out of any of sigs great firearms. I love both glocks and sig, but when it comes to my life I would pick sig over glock any day. Sorry hickock don't hate me for joining the sig side! Different strokes for differ folks I suppose. :D
I love mine.
Does anyone else care if the firearm is pretty?
Me too. Don't like Glocks. Love the Sig. plus CZ RamiD.
Great vid, I liked it a lot and concur with everything you stated about this gun. I own two Sig Sourer P238s (.380) and various other handguns. I purchased the first P238 for my wife as she loved the ease in racking this gun it also had a great laser, easy to use and keep concealed. She actually shoots without the laser quite often and is able to get groupings of 4 in spreads for someone who has never shot more than 500 rounds in her entire life, that speaks to the capability of this gun.
Bought this a year ago and LOVE IT. I have 1911's and things like Beretta 92fs etc but I always shoot the P238 at the range. Even thinking of buying a second one for no reason lol
Put one in both hands and chase away the bad guys! :P
I use the OEM holster with my P238. Conceals well under just a shirt during warm weather, disappears under light jacket (autumn). Stays secure yet draws easily. Few extra ounces
help reduce recoil combined with Sig sights improves odds you'll hit intended target.
Kahr P380 shows list over $700 so I would think the CW380 or CT380 be preferable if
buyers want alternative to P238's $500-600. LCP must be in here just because Ruger sold
a few tons of 'em. Light weight, long pull, poor sights, small grip area all bad attributes for accuracy. LCP II supposedly a big improvement. For cheap small carry the PT738 (TCP)
was much better than LCP (better trigger, last round slide open) but that too has been
replaced by the Spectrum.
SOOOO........ go ahead and splurge get yourself a P238. You deserve it. Satisfaction lasts
a lot longer than sting from acquisition cost. I prefer the rubber grips & 7 round magazine
setup.
Thank you so much for your quality videos. They have really helped me decide on my first gun to purchase. I'm leaning heavily toward the p238.
I love my P238. I got mine new with a laser for $465!
I like the .380. It depends on how I dress when I carry it. I use the Taurus PT 738. I happen to like the strikers fire. It's very accurate up to 25 yards. Can be accurate at 50 yards. That's time at that range. Most gun fights are much closer than 25 yards. I practice twice a month with all my pistols to stay good. I think that's the key, is to practice. Thanks for the good review and video. To quote you," life is good..."
What's interesting about the Sig P238 is that there are at least six or seven variations. While most of them are identical except for colors, one of them has a steel frame instead of aluminum. It adds some five ounces to the gun, which should tame recoil a bit. As always, great video, Hickock45.
Great video. Very Informative. And happy I chose the right one today, (purchased a P238). I am a woman who has small hands and it just felt "right".
I bet your small hands make things look big......
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I agree with you on the LCP. While it is a popular and reliable handgun it takes quite a while to get that trigger to ....trigger. I ended up trading it off. I like the sig and I'd rather have it even at double the price.
I own two of these guns on Hickock's table, the Kahr and the P238. Bought the Kahr 1st ran a lot of ammo thru it. It's a great gun, a little finicky on ammo brands. Decided I didn't like the trigger on it. Went back to my research and ended up with the P238 and I absolutely love love love everything about this gun. I did have to get used to seeing the hammer back on it. Only problem I had was rear night sights were dead, on it. Sig did a great job of getting it fixed right. I was only without the gun for about five days. I use a kydex pocket holster for both guns. I would highly recommend the P238.
Nice job. Thanks for giving us a look at some of the better CCWs.
Just got the scorpion 238 for pocket carry. Only $550. First sig I've had. The quality is outstanding. I will be buying more sigs in the future for sure
I love my p238. Put a set of Hogue grips on it and it fits my big hands very good.
Man I own the Kahr CM9 and am madly in love with it but I gotta say I have a few Sig weapons and that Sig P238 is sweeeeeeet! Thanks hickok45 love the info and video you have a fan for life. Your devotion to the shooting community and the manner in which you do these videos is second to none and you are absolutely helping new and old shooters from all walks of life. Thank you for what you do.
I love the P238, its my main pocket carry during our hot and humid months where shorts and Tshirts are the norm, fits perfect in my Don Hume holster :)
The Sig sites are the only ones my old eyes can use. The grip is big enough for my large hands, but my wife can rack the slide and shoot it with no problem. It is a keeper.
Hickok, thank you for an excellent comparison without judgment of the .380 as a round. While my personal preferences led me to the LCP, I see that all of these pocket guns have their attributes that make them safely attractive to a variety of shooters.
I love my p380 for pocket carry, it's a great shooter with a very smooth (and long) trigger. While I also have 1911's and am familiar with their battery of arms, I don't know if I want one cocked and locked in my back pocket. I also fear that when I needed it most I'd pull the trigger to find the safety still on. The Kahr is a tight gun and can be a little testy for the first 500 rounds, but once broken in is 100%.
The Sig is a great firearm but it does not have a back strap (or grip) safety like a 1911 so I would not suggest carrying it (or any single action single safety)in your back pocket, tight jeans or setting down can turn the safety off. I mention this for the new people (and the term pocket pistol) because I see a lot of people fishing with a pistol in their back pocket setting on rocks on the side of the river. Hickok did a great job covering this I just wanted to give an example. Great video.
thanks you! Thank You! THANK YOU. Ive been having issues loading my Kahr P9 until you discussed the proper way to load a Kahr. Hickok you and your son are an amazing team.
I own a P238 Nitron. It is THE smoothest shooting .380 I've ever handled, period. There are lighter .380s, but they don't shoot as well.
Colt, Kimber, and even Wilson Combat are seriously jumping all over the P238's coattails right now. Because it is basically a miniature 1911 and because it has taken the pocket-gun market by storm, they're all releasing (or in Colt's case, rereleasing) pocket-sized 1911s in .380.
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I had a karh p380. I had nothing but problems with it past the break in period. Failure to feed issues constantly. It did a little better with round tip lead rounds but still jammed up a lot. But most people want a defense round while carrying a 380.
I got the pm9. This gun has run all sorts of ammo defense and regular rounds. Over 5000 rounds never one malfunction.
What I have noticed is the 9mm round is pointy and sits higher up on the feeding ramp.
The pm 9 came out first then the 380.
It seams they took the 9mm model and made the 380 model without considering adjustment necessary to make the 380 reliable like the 9.
The shape of the 380 is more round and makes it sit lower on the feeding ramp.
They need to adjust the design so the round points slightly more vertically and sits higher up on the feeds ramp.
It’s a shame because it has such a great potential to be a great fun.
The Mooter is about 18 months old now and he loves the sound of lead on steel more and more every day. As soon as you hit the cowboy his head shot around from Backyardigans to the computer. THANK YOU!
I have the Kahr PM9 and the Ruger LCP. the LCP feels lighter and slimmer and very easy to carry with one of those sticky pocket holsters, The Kahr is great also and if you practice with what you carry it quickly becomes a very effective carry gun. I don't have any 1911 style guns so no need to remember thumb safety's and trigger pulls. I just aim and shoot. works for me. Thanks for the video....that Sig is nice though!
Thanks for reviewing the details of the different trigger pulls. That's the first thing I check out on a new firearm when I hold it.
My wife and I fired our first 380 a few months ago. I forgot which one it was as it was a friends but neither of us liked it. It was LC9 sized and we both HATED it. Something about a gun that small just rubs us the wrong way, it's just a personal preference.
I'm a full size 1911 guy, I think it's the perfect carry size but that's just me. I do wanna find a 380 to carry and whatnot but it can't be as tiny as the ones in this video.
I have owned and pocket carried a p238 for a couple years now and have been completely satisfied with it.
Thanks! I would like to see the Kimber Micro Carry and new Micro 9 compared to P238 and P938!
GrandPixel My wife traded in her Kimber for the sig and having shot both I would give the sig a slight edge. The trigger is a hair shorter and it shot tighter groups at 10 Yds. We currently own the extreme version 238 and 938 and the equinox in 238. While the kimber was a great gun for the money the sig was just a better shooter.
I have P238 and Micro 9. They are both OUTSTANDING!!!!!! Quality in both are outstanding. The different calibers are the only difference in both manufactures pieces. So the micro is the same gun little smaller different caliber. Same with Sig. I have glock 43 but Kimber is easier to conceal. I have Ruger LCP and the Sig is LIGHT YEARS past LCP as far as sights and trigger pull. Still have LCP and carry some CRIMSON TRACE changed that gun to effective protection.
As always great info and video, I love my P238. Totally agree with getting comfortable with the safety especially since I normally carry a G26, however in summer hot humid SC weather, P238 wins all day for me, just my .02
The New S&W M&P SHield (single stack thin 9mm) which is "secret" and being released in a couple days (April12th) is going to be a major contender to all the sub compact guns. keep a eye out for it.
For comfort and for weight I love my LCP. The trigger has a lot to be desired but once you get use to it....it works for me. I painted the front sight bright orange. It is a great little pistol for EDC and I do have more than one pocket pistol but the LCP is perfect for summer wear. Now with an outside shirt on I'll have my XD .40 sub compact with me.
I can never tell how big a gun actually is in your hands. I recall you did a conceal carry video with a woman in it (forget her name), and that was pretty interesting. It might be neat to see a carry video with a range of different sized people (small, medium, large sort of thing). Not that I expect you to bend your channel to my every whim. Just a thought.
RevaeRavus, it was Fate of Destinee.
that's cause hes a giant....literally lol
Got my wife a nice P238 years ago. It is still in the case with the packaging still wrapped around the grips. Nice factory scroll work on the slide. It hasnt been fired once. I think it will last forever.
i like the little explanations about parts of the gun like thumb safety and weight of trigger pull guess you explain it a bit better than other people or its just better for me
Hickok45 always presenting good firearm reviews. This time Hickok45 compares some .380 pocket pistols.
Man, this guy is incredible. Nothing like a little logic mixed in with an un-biased review. Thanks, Hickok45!
The P238 is my all-time favorite!!
I still need to add one of these to my collection.
I had some 9mm ammo lying around and didn't own one so thanks to Hickok's arm twisting I now have a G26 Gen4 and an arm that feels surprisingly good...lol
Hickok45,
THANK YOU for this review. I am new to the fire arms world and have fallen in love with it. Unfortunately, though I am a grown woman of 44, I am petite with hands the size of a 3rd grader. So far, the p238 is the only one I have felt comfortable with (even though reaching the safety is still a chore I need to work on). When you have time, please review/compare weapons for the petite woman. Thank you!
It all depends on your holster. If you get a kydex holster it can cover your safety completely. Also you can carry it cocked with the safety on and the hammer down.
Hey, I have the sigp238, and I bought it after I shot the ruger lcp, ruger lc9, glock 26. Obviously for the glock 26 and lcp (9mm) the recoil is noticeable. Yet the pistols are significantly bulkier than the ruger lcp and sig p238. Amazingly, I got the sig p238 and shot the target, and wherever I put my eye, the bullet when straight through it,even single hand Plus, the single action trigger, makes shoting better IMO. I live in miami fl,and clothes are loose. I carry OWB, and it is unnoticeable.
I have one and it is a higher end piece than the competition. The sights are light years above competition. Trigger is outstanding!
I have the P238 Equinox and it's one bad ass 380. The 380 with todays ammo can get 9mm ballistics after all it's the same bullet just in a shorter case.
Your earlier video on the P238 was one of the reasons I purchased one. The quality and feel is just great. I don't feel comfortable with a pocket carry. I carry it in a DeSantis Low Profile Belt Holster. It is working well for me. I am l
Great video on the Kahr p380, I have one. Picky with ammo unless it's round nose preferable Federal.
200 years from now, there is going to be a massive copper/lead mine on your property, hickok45. I wish I could shoot as often as you!!! Love the videos! You're an inspiration to shooters and pro 2nd Amendment folks everywhere!
If I were to buy a .380 auto gun I would buy the Sig P238! Only because with such a small gun I find the single action trigger to be a ton easier to shoot accurately! I personally am waiting for the Sig P239 the 9mm version of the P238 hopefully it's still very skinny because the 9mm cartridge is just as skinny as the .380 and just a bit longer and taller! I think it'll be awesome! When they eventually come into stores I think I'll get one!
love seeing the PM9 back on the show
You guys should try a Kahr CW9. I have big hands and I can get my whole hand on the grip of this gun. Very comfortable, but still slim and light. 9mm to boot.
I love my NAA 22 mag pug. I just replaced it with the Sig P238.
these little sigs are awesome. But my PM9 is my EDC just because of the the 147gr vs .380 90 gr . But those little sigs can shoot real good for anyone. My wife loves them.
I very much value and appreciate you & team's expertise, knowledge, demeanor. I've started to buy some Federal ammo as a result. Keep up the GREAT work.
Appreciate your support.
I've shot the Ruger LCP and I won the Sig P238. The P238 is hands downs a better pistol on my opinion. It feels well made and is quite accurate.
Then again I am a Sig Sauer fan.
I also had the s&w bodyguard .380 auto. I just couldn't get used to the double action trigger so i sold it for the 238!
I dont appreciate Sig guns usually but the P238 is a beauty of a pocket gun.
I just bought a Sig P238 today. It shot really well, and I had a good group with it. I bought it to conceal carry in my front pocket. I have a Glock 43 too, which I really like but it doesn't fit well in all of my pant pockets. In fact, I actually like the Glock better when it comes breaking it down and the available accessories. But I am pleased with this Sig and it will do what I want it to do. The only problem that I have with the Sig P238, is my wife wants it now :) She shot it too, hit what she aimed at, and liked the feel of it.
Ditto to your story! I love how you can customize the Glocks!
+jmikew417 Just a quick followup -- my wife now owns her own Sig P238 :)
Very nice comparison Hickok !!!
The Sig finish is pretty awesome.
Are you going to do a review of the P938? Just thought you might have the pull to get one before they release it to us little folks. Thanks for all you do!!
I really like the Kahr, especially with the Talons on it...I'm drooling here..
Hickok, I have the same P238 you'er holding in your hand. This gun is a great shooter and very accurate. Dont get me wrong I love this gun!! But the one problem I have had is the gun will half cock itself when reholstering and LAY THE HAMMER DOWN WITH THE SAFETY ON. Now I have called and talk to Sig about this condition and they told me the gun is only designed to be carried in the "Cocked and Locked" Position . They told me the gun could have the potential to FIRE In the half Cocked Position.
I got the same one no jamming easy concealed favorite weapon ive ever had!!
Thanks for the review hickok! Have you heard anything about the P938? I think its supposed to be a 9mm version of the P238, but with an ambi safety. Thanks for all of your reviews, they are much appreciated and enjoyed.
i like my CZ83. it's not too small like the guns you showed in this vid. they just look too small to feel comfortable in the hand.
thanks Hickok .. sure like to see the lcp ,smith and wesson bodyguard 380 and the taurus 380 pocket pistol..review by you someday...
Awesome review! Got to get a Sig P238. Thanks for your attention to detail.
Thanks for the comparison video, hickok45!
The 238....one of my favorites!
i have a norinco Makarov and have had absolutely no malfunctions in over a decade.
nice vid...i have the kel-tec p3AT...i love the super light weight but dislike the trigger pull to fire distance...it's a trade off that i can live with...plus, with a pocket holster, it doesn't print at all...!!!
I had a PM9 for a few years and never could get a hang of the trigger pull. It has a very smooth trigger but was extremely long and hard to control.
The cocked and locked position "appears" to be more susceptible to an accidental discharge, I guess because you see the hammer in position as opposed to other guns. Ive never had a 1911 style gun. Do you have a feeling either way from a purely mechanical standpoint? as I know that safety is ultimately up to the user. Thanks for all the great videos!
Colt XSP works well. good trigger. very accurate.
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