subject: How Sig P238 Offers An Exceptional Shooting Experience [print this page] The .380 ACP caliber was considered an under-power cartridge until the Sig Sauer P238 came into the forefront. The demand for 380 ACP guns are now high and most importantly the civilian firearm products use it. Sig 238 is a great choice for shooters preferring a light weighing, small and most essentially a 380 ACP caliber gun. With a aluminum frame and steel slide, sig sauer 238 is an amazing model. Sig Sauer p238 is different from all other models in a number of ways. This single action gun has thumb safety, locked breech, short recoil. The shooter needs to flip off the safety, point the pistol and trigger the shot. The action is simple and carrying it is also easy. Most of the other 380 ACP pistols in the present day market has intentionally did away with the thumb safety, instead there is a long trigger pull mechanism nowadays and firing pin safety. The sig 238 is an excellent pistol despite its limitations. It is more of a right-handed pistol and is not essentially meant for the left-handed shooters. Securing the hammer from movement is its safety feature.
In terms of designs and looks too, sig sauer 238 is an acclaimed one. The black frame, wooden grips and compact look are added advantage to the shooters. If it is slightly heavier than the other 380 pistols in the market, then it is for its multiple applications, wood stocks, rail and safety parts. The stainless steel frame gives an extraordinary look. Magazine capacity for 6 rounds. Shooting with the sig sauer p238 pocket pistol is comfortable, though a little heavier. The sights mounted on the sig sauer 238 is also highly visible and SIGLITE tritium night sights are immensely powerful with this gun. Increased accuracy with this gun enhances your shooting experience. Firing rapidly from 3-15 yards, ensures unfailing accuracy. Being a small and defensive pistol, hunters hardly use it. It is more of a civilian and tactical firearm, that is small, modular and reliable for short range target acquisition. Weighing just over a pound and having a height of 5.5 inches, sig 238 is an ultimately powerful pistol in a metal frame. Consider buying the two models- Black Nitron finish and two-tone. P238 Rainbow is a colorful pistol and p238 Lady, with a pink and brown butt and trigger grip is an exceptional model, a favorite of the ladies. Sig Sauer p238 is built keeping the same reliability and accuracy in mind and has gold flower inlay, secured hold and bright colored grips.