The Sig Sauer P238 is a subcompact pistol chambered in .380 ACP, built around a Nitron-finished aluminum alloy frame and a satin stainless steel slide. At 5.5 inches long and 15.2 ounces, it sits comfortably in the subcompact category for concealed carry or as a backup gun.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sig Sauer
- Model: P238
- Series: Two Tone
- Caliber: .380 ACP
- Barrel Length: 2.7 inches
- Overall Length: 5.5 inches
- Total Height: 3.9 inches
- Weight: 15.2 ounces (0.95 pounds)
- Capacity: 7 rounds
- Action Type: Single Action
- Frame Material: Aluminum Alloy
- Frame Finish: Nitron
- Slide Material: Stainless Steel
- Slide Finish: Satin Stainless
- Safety Features: Thumb safety (TRUE)
Detailed Features
The single-action trigger and exposed hammer give the P238 a light, consistent pull, closer to a 1911 feel than a typical pocket pistol. Contrast front and rear sights help with target acquisition without relying on night-sight technology. The thumb safety adds a mechanical layer of security when carrying chambered, which some shooters prefer and others view as an extra step on the draw. Frame and slide are two different finishes (Nitron on the alloy frame, satin stainless on the slide), which accounts for the two-tone designation and also puts different corrosion-resistant treatments where each material benefits most.