Sig P938- I really want to like this pistol.

[Michael Tinker Pearce]

I finally got the chance to try one. It's a super-reliable 9mm Micro with the 1911 manual of arms, a good trigger and good sights. Sure, I heard they were snappy, but that usually doesn't bother me. What's not to love?

The fact that it hammers into the bottom of my trigger finger in recoil so hard it's getting annoying after only three magazines. That's 18 shots. That sucks, because I love the gun otherwise. But I like to shoot my guns, and I can't shoot this one as much as I know I would want to. It's no fault of the gun; it's just an unhappy combination of this gun with my hands. I know people that have them and don't have this issue but unfortunately it just doesn't work for me. I suppose I could muck about with Pachmayrs or some other grips but it's just not worth the trouble when I already have guns that fill this niche.

Sigh.

Oh well, I still love my P365. I'll just have to be content with that.

 

[toivo]

Look for a P238 HD -- the all stainless steel model. The combination of a lighter load and a heavier frame makes it a creampuff to shoot. They're discontinued, but they turn up on the auction sites from time to time.

 

[philoe]

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I finally got the chance to try one. It's a super-reliable 9mm Micro with the 1911 manual of arms, a good trigger and good sights. Sure, I heard they were snappy, but that usually doesn't bother me. What's not to love?

The fact that it hammers into the bottom of my trigger finger in recoil so hard it's getting annoying after only three magazines. That's 18 shots. That sucks, because I love the gun otherwise. But I like to shoot my guns, and I can't shoot this one as much as I know I would want to. It's no fault of the gun; it's just an unhappy combination of this gun with my hands. I know people that have them and don't have this issue but unfortunately it just doesn't work for me. I suppose I could muck about with Pachmayrs or some other grips but it's just not worth the trouble when I already have guns that fill this niche.

Sigh.

Oh well, I still love my P365. I'll just have to be content with that.

This is my edc. Portability and power of 9mm in a 1911 setup are what I was looking for.

Shooting it took a bit of a different approach compared to a normal auto. For me, I can only get my middle and ring finger on the grip frame. My pinky tucks underneath the mag. When I shoot the 938 I let the pistol roll upwards and back in a controlled motion, like when shooting a single action magnum revolver.

If you try to hang onto the micro 9's with an ultra firm grip, that recoil is gonna go somewhere, many times to a single spot like a finger or point in the web of your hand.

Maybe this will work for you. Good luck!

 

[kidneyboy]

I second the P238 suggestion. They are back in production. Best pocket pistol I ever owned.

 

[Dan Wesson]

P938 is my EDC. I replaced the trigger with a Tillamook (stainless) trigger years ago. The original polymer trigger gave me the same problem you described. I suppose the extra weight of the stainless trigger changed things enough that I no longer have that issue. Not sure if the Tillamook trigger is still available. There used to be other aftermarket metallic triggers available…

 

[sparkyv]

The P938 is a great handgun. I had a pretty similar experience with my P938, and happily moved on to my P365, and never looked back.

 

[Michael Tinker Pearce]

I second the P238 suggestion. They are back in production. Best pocket pistol I ever owned.

My wife has the 238 Legion. Awesome little pistol!

 

[Howland937]

Are you able to use a +1 mag with your P938? I've got a couple of the P238's and don't enjoy them with the flush fit 6 round mags. It's not unmanageable, just uncomfortable with my pinky hanging out there doing nothing. +1 extension completely changes how the gun feels and how I shoot it.

 

[Boom Vang]

Had one many moons ago. Attractive package, especially for a SAO aficionado. Sold it a month later. Just not shootable. It's a compromise pistol that time should have left behind.

 

[Show Me]

Thin gloves make me happy. Little pistols and revolvers are fun. The ones that have filtered in and out do bite.

 

[Dan Wesson]

The extended mag helps a lot! If your hand is not huge, you can ge all 3 fingers on the grip/extension. I find mine very easy to shoot and control.

 

[JmacD]

I was talking to a guy that had a similar issue with one with his fingers. He tried hornadys “lite” defense ammo and said it made a difference… dunno; I shoot a 365

 

[WisBorn]

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[SterlingBullet]

Consider a Springfield 911 if you want a micro 1911. 380 with no snappy recoil. Get the one with aluminum frame and polished slide, ambi safeties, G-10 grips.

 

[Michael Tinker Pearce]

Consider a Springfield 911 if you want a micro 1911. 380 with no snappy recoil. Get the one with aluminum frame and polished slide, ambi safeties, G-10 grips.

My wife has the P238 Legion .380. Fantastic little shooter!

 

[Cornhusker77]

I had a 938, and had the same problem. The safety lever on the right hand side would beat my finger to death. I'm not recoil sensitive, it was just something about the shape of the gun and my hands.
I now have a Kimber Micro 9 "STG", a very comfortable gun to shoot.

 

[buttrap]

Here I like my 938 but have skinny fingers so no issue with bites. Sure it has recoil but beats any blow back .380 on kick.

 

[Speedo66]

I rented a 938 to try it out at the indoor range, really liked it.

Found it to be accurate and less perceived recoil than my .380 LCP.

My only problem is I’ve always been trained on handguns with no safety to manually push off, revolvers and Glocks, don’t trust myself at this stage with having to do that in a critical moment.

OP, hope you find a solution.

 

[Howland937]

don’t trust myself at this stage with having to do that in a critical moment.

The cool thing about those safeties is that they don't lock the slide.

 

[Dan Wesson]

The cool thing about those safeties is that they don't lock the slide.

Correct. It’s really a nice feature.

 

[actionexpress]

My wife has the P238 Legion .380. Fantastic little shooter!

The 238 was great. As was the Mustang Pocketlite, even Kimber Micro .380.

 

[Gun-Reck]

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I finally got the chance to try one. It's a super-reliable 9mm Micro with the 1911 manual of arms, a good trigger and good sights. Sure, I heard they were snappy, but that usually doesn't bother me. What's not to love?

The fact that it hammers into the bottom of my trigger finger in recoil so hard it's getting annoying after only three magazines. That's 18 shots. That sucks, because I love the gun otherwise. But I like to shoot my guns, and I can't shoot this one as much as I know I would want to. It's no fault of the gun; it's just an unhappy combination of this gun with my hands. I know people that have them and don't have this issue but unfortunately it just doesn't work for me. I suppose I could muck about with Pachmayrs or some other grips but it's just not worth the trouble when I already have guns that fill this niche.

Sigh.

Oh well, I still love my P365. I'll just have to be content with that.

What ammo are you running through it?

Shoot standard pressure 147 gr., both Speer Lawman ball and Federal HST, and have no problem whatsoever.

 

[Michael Tinker Pearce]

What ammo are you running through it?

Shoot standard pressure 147 gr., both Speer Lawman ball and Federal HST, and have no problem whatsoever.

Tried a few types. Again, it's not a problem with the gun, it's a problem with the gun in my hands.

 

[Gun-Reck]

Tried a few types. Again, it's not a problem with the gun, it's a problem with the gun in my hands.

But it makes a difference in this pistol.

The std. pressure 147 gr. has a noticeably milder recoil impulse and snap.

Very precise in this pistol as well, and the HST is a stellar performer.

 

[halfmoonclip]

The std. pressure 147 gr. has a noticeably milder recoil impulse and snap.

True. Even my 940 is more pleasant with 147s than 115s.
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