My Sig P238 is a Finicky Eater, Now What?

As I reported in a thread yesterday I had several FTF while shooting during lunch yesterday. I only had FTF issues when I used the original Sig mag, no problems with a Colt Mustang mag. So I took it to the shop yesterday and left if for the gunsmith to look into.

I got a call from the shop today and they fired 20 rounds through it without a single FTF with the Sig mag. All he could say is try some different ammo. Ok, so I guess I will try something else (was using Blazer Brass when I had all the FTF issues). They were using Federal. I have some Winchester white box I will try too. Or....I may just sell the darn thing, I hate finicky eaters.

I think I will try calling Sig tomorrow but that is probably a complete waste of time since they don't seem to ever actually answer their customer service phone. I hope they will send me a new mag to try, there is no reason the OEM mag shouldn't work when the Mustang mags.do!

I've read all the magazines and have looked at plenty of forums. I bought this long after all the initial reports of FTF and expected that the problems had been worked out. Why would it feed fine with Colt Mustang mags but not a Sig mag? If the gunsmith was right about trying a different ammo then that would be another Sig that only likes certain ammo. It's bad enough that these P238's aren't fond of hollow points but this was just normal FMJ's that wouldn't feed. Not sure I want to deal with it in the long run, as soon as I get it worked out I may just sell it. I don't want to dump my problems on somebody else.

outerlimit... not sure about the spring but I didn't feel much difference, the BIG difference is in the shape of the mag follower. The Colt Mustang mag (made by Metalform) is on the left and the Sig P238 mag is on the right.

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bb21 I was shooting brass Blazer Brass. I will try the white box and see how it does. I really like the gun and even bought some aftermarket rosewood grips the dress it up nicely. I am still going to call Sig today and talk with them.

smartshooter.45 I appreciate your offer to rid me of this trash, especially for the generous offer of $300. I think I will keep shooting it for now and maybe rid myself later for a little more. These little rascals are still fetching good money. My new grips will wow somebody into paying me a really nice price.