![]() ![]() heavier than the P238 (13.6 oz.), the weight difference diminishes a bit once the magazine is loaded – there’s only about an ounce difference between the two with a loaded magazine. One of chief concerns with the P938 prior to purchasing it was how much heavier would it be in my pocket than my P238? While the P938 (15.6 oz.) is a full 2 oz. The G10 textured grips, as well as front and back checkering on the frame handle provides plenty of traction (more on that later) and I found my grip is excellent on the P938 if I’m using an extended 7 round magazine, otherwise my pinky dangles. The Sig P938 however does come with(excellent) night sights (manufactured by Meprolights): With most other firearms I’ve purchased, it takes both some time and extra money to get them “carry ready” – night sights, stippling/grip tape, etc. Magazine issue aside, the P938 (like the P238) is a pretty complete package out of the box. I did order some when I ordered the gun (knowing from my experience with the P238 that I much prefer the extended magazine): My personal opinion is that the firearm SHOULD have shipped with two magazines, one of which being the 7 round magazine with pinky extension. This is a firearm that retails for (as of this writing) $823.00. My only complaint of the pistol out of the box was the lack of included magazines – mine only came with one 6 round flush fitting magazine (as pictured above). The Nightmare version features a black hard coat anodized frame and Nitron coated slide, black G-10 grips and nickel accents: ![]() The Sig P938 comes in several different variations, but I chose the P938 Nightmare – mostly on the basis of aesthetics. Besides the obvious difference in caliber, there are very few functional differences between the P238 and the P938 – outside of the ambidextrous safety switch found on the P938, most people would have trouble distinguishing between the two. 380 which the P938 but also the fact that 9mm is generally more plentiful and easily found than. ![]() ![]() In the end, it was hard for me to ignore not only the ballistic advantages of 9mm over. There’s also the fact that in most cases its best to wait a few months before purchasing any new production firearm as there are almost always problems in the first few batches, as would seem to be the case with the P938. I really wrestled with the need to upgrade the gun. So why did it take me two years to pick up a P938? Several reasons really, chief among them that I’ve been VERY pleased with the Sig P238. 380 caliber ammunition which feeds the Sig P238, I was more than a little interested when Sig announced in 2012 the release of the Sig Sauer P938 – essentially the same firearm as the P238, but chambered in the preferred 9mm. I’ve owned the P238 for over two years, and I’ve practiced with it quite a bit. For those times, I pocket carry a Sig Sauer P238: Quite often is the case however that I don’t want to bother with strapping on a holster and carrying my M&P 9c – particularly during the summer months. For competition and when I have the time to dress around my gun, I have my modified S&W M&P 9c: Truth be told, I’m pretty happy with the handgun selection I have. It’s certainly been a while since I bought a new gun. ![]()
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