Sig P938 9mm

[razorback2003]

I had the opportunity to shoot a Sig P938 9mm this weekend. With the extended magazine, it is pretty easy to shoot. I like how it is thin and roughly the same size as a J frame/Ruger LCR. I do not think the 938 carries as well in a coat pocket as a small hammerless revolver because the 938's hammer can snag. The 938 is easier to shoot well than a small revolver. It also seemed to be a very reliable gun. No problems in the box that I shot. The 938 would be a great gun to carry in an IWB holster because it is so thin. You would have to get used to thumbing the safety off.

Glock is really missing out by not offering a small 9mm the same size as the Sig 938.

 

[CNobbe]

I don't think Glock cares too much about capturing the single stack 9mm market as its completely saturated with other options and their share of the pie might not be very big. They own much of the L.E. market in the U.S, and I'm sure that is their priority.

 

[Lucky Derby]

Mine has almost completely replaced my beloved J frame for (pants)pocket carry. I never thought any auto would ever do that.
The only carry my M38 gets now days is coat pocket carry, or sweat pant/shorts carry as it is still lighter and will fire all 5 rounds from in the pocket. Any auto will jam in that situation.

 

[BigBore45]

I bought a Sig 938 for my wife and she loves it. replaced her Taurus 605. I had some jamming problems for the first 50 rounds, after that it has been good. It is a good shooter too, i can hit 3" dueling tree circles all day long at 20 yards.

 

[bannockburn]

My son-in-law has one land I was very impressed by its overall size and its fit and finish. He's only had it for a short time but reliability has been great. I already have a P238 and I think a P938 would make for a great stablemate for it.

 

[Old Dog]

The P-938 does indeed carry very well in an IWB holster. However, I've taken to carrying mine in a Kramer horsehide Belt Scabbard (OWB, pancake) which holds the pistol very close on the side and doesn't even create a bulge under a sweater or sweatshirt.

I regard the P-238 and the P-938 as two of the coolest little deep concealment or back-up guns ever produced. Superb factory night sights, excellent fit and finish, accurate and reliable.

You would have to get used to thumbing the safety off.

Unless, of course, you're already a 1911 guy ...

 

[royal barnes]

I have a 938 Scorpion that I occasionally carry in a Remora pocket holster for those days when I can't carry anything larger. I do have a Garrett Silent Thunder Slim for AIWB and a Winthrop pancake holster for those days when my back won't allow me to carry anything heavier and the pocket won't work. It is accurate, dependable, and has lighter than anticipated recoil.

 

[D Rock]

I carry my P938 in a Comp-Tac Infidel.


So light, accurate and easy to handle. A spare 6 round magazine in the pocket is hardly noticeable.

With a pistol that small, you do have to put some regular trigger time in to maintain your skill.

Dave

 

[Winkman822]

I'm now curious about these after seeing how similar the fire controls look to my trusty 1911...for some reason or another I thought that the 938 was just a very shrunk down version of the DA/SA fire system on the P226, etc.

 

[D Rock]

Winkman822, no grip safety and the trigger is heavier than most 1911 pistols. Mine is at about 7 lbs. But, if you're handy you can lighten the trigger pretty easily.

Dave

 

[Styx]

maybe it's just the camera angle, but your p938 look so much larger than the p238.

 

[Old Dog]

It's the angle ... but the P-938 is a little over one-half inch longer, slightly thicker slide with a wider, but not substantially thicker, grip.

As noted, if one is already a 1911 guy, manual of arms is identical.

The P-238's trigger is significantly lighter -- the trigger on my wife's 238 feels about the same as the trigger on my TRP and Wilson -- just an excellent trigger. Wish the 938's was as good, but it has lightened up a lot with shooting and dry-firing.

 

[Styx]

It's the angle ... but the P-938 is a little over one-half inch longer, slightly thicker slide with a wider, but not substantially thicker, grip.

As noted, if one is already a 1911 guy, manual of arms is identical.

The P-238's trigger is significantly lighter -- the trigger on my wife's 238 feels about the same as the trigger on my TRP and Wilson -- just an excellent trigger. Wish the 938's was as good, but it has lightened up a lot with shooting and dry-firing.

I have the SAS P938 and P238. I too like the trigger and the design of the extended mag on the P238 better than the P938. I kind of like your 2 better though. I'm wishing I purchased one with a black slide vs the plain stainless.

Here's my P938 in an Alien Gear holster...

 

[D Rock]

Here's some comparisons of mine.





Dave

 

[razorback2003]

I know a lot of people claim that Sig quality is not that great right now, but the little 938 seemed to be a well built little gun. I like that it is not much bigger than the 238 and seems to be reliable.

 

[Styx]

I know a lot of people claim that Sig quality is not that great right now, but the little 938 seemed to be a well built little gun. I like that it is not much bigger than the 238 and seems to be reliable.

The only 2 Sigs I've ever owned have been the p238 and p938. I've been thinking about picking up one of their polymer guns. What quality problems are you referring to? I have not heard of any.

 

[Fastlane]

I own both Sig p238 and p938. I have not had a problem with either one. I did hear that some of the early p238 had a problem with the recole spring.