PA Reb
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I'm in no way a professional writer nor am I an expert in any way on any type of gun. I love my S&W revolvers very much but I have been searching for a long time for a small yet reliable pistol that could be easily concealed in the pocket of a pair of jeans or dress pants. I do believe I came to the end of my search the other day when I purchased a Sig Sauer P238 (.380 caliber).
Physically and mechanically, the gun looks and operates the same as its big brother the model 1911. Its slide is very easy to rack which is an added plus for a female. When comparing the P238s ease of racking to a Beretta Cheetah I used to own, well, there is no comparison as the Cheetah's ease doesn't even come close. As with the model 1911, the hammer must be pulled rearward to initiate firing but what I believe makes the P238 even more appealing is this - If a person doesn't feel comfortable carrying it in "condition 1" (a round in the chamber, hammer pulled back, safety on and a loaded magazine), this pistol can be racked with the hammer pulled back, the safety on, loaded magazine in place with an empty chamber. In other words, the P238 can be carried with an empty chamber, a fully loaded magazine, the hammer cocked and the safety on. If the need arises for actual use, one quick rack of the slide and releasing the safety makes it ready for combat. Another big plus for this pistol is the stock SIGLITE Night Sights - the three dot configuration offers wonderful target acquisition in daylight and I would assume at night. As a side note, the stock magazine holds six rounds but an optional extended seven round clip with a "pinky finger floorplate" can be purchased. An included pressure holster rounds out the package and Sig also gives a one time 20% discount on any accessory when you register your gun online.
Its been raining alot here lately so I decided this morning to brave the elements and go fire it at the range. I threw the box away and forgot to write down the ammunition I used but at ten and twenty five yards, I was shocked at the accuracy in both slow and rapid fire - all rounds easily placed in the chest cavity of the man sized target I used. Disassembly at home for cleaning was a little tricky at first but it eventually came apart smoothly, cleaned up nice and went back together quickly.
So, they are pricey and if you're willing to reduce your "fire power" a little and want an easily concealable pocket / purse pistol, I'd have to tell someone to take a serious look at these little gems. I don't believe there is a better gun like this on the market and Sig Sauer has hit a home run!
Physically and mechanically, the gun looks and operates the same as its big brother the model 1911. Its slide is very easy to rack which is an added plus for a female. When comparing the P238s ease of racking to a Beretta Cheetah I used to own, well, there is no comparison as the Cheetah's ease doesn't even come close. As with the model 1911, the hammer must be pulled rearward to initiate firing but what I believe makes the P238 even more appealing is this - If a person doesn't feel comfortable carrying it in "condition 1" (a round in the chamber, hammer pulled back, safety on and a loaded magazine), this pistol can be racked with the hammer pulled back, the safety on, loaded magazine in place with an empty chamber. In other words, the P238 can be carried with an empty chamber, a fully loaded magazine, the hammer cocked and the safety on. If the need arises for actual use, one quick rack of the slide and releasing the safety makes it ready for combat. Another big plus for this pistol is the stock SIGLITE Night Sights - the three dot configuration offers wonderful target acquisition in daylight and I would assume at night. As a side note, the stock magazine holds six rounds but an optional extended seven round clip with a "pinky finger floorplate" can be purchased. An included pressure holster rounds out the package and Sig also gives a one time 20% discount on any accessory when you register your gun online.
Its been raining alot here lately so I decided this morning to brave the elements and go fire it at the range. I threw the box away and forgot to write down the ammunition I used but at ten and twenty five yards, I was shocked at the accuracy in both slow and rapid fire - all rounds easily placed in the chest cavity of the man sized target I used. Disassembly at home for cleaning was a little tricky at first but it eventually came apart smoothly, cleaned up nice and went back together quickly.
So, they are pricey and if you're willing to reduce your "fire power" a little and want an easily concealable pocket / purse pistol, I'd have to tell someone to take a serious look at these little gems. I don't believe there is a better gun like this on the market and Sig Sauer has hit a home run!
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