The Sig Sauer P938 Rosewood is a single-action subcompact 9mm pistol on an aluminum alloy frame with a Nitron-finished stainless slide. It runs a 3-inch barrel, weighs 16 oz unloaded, and measures 5.9 inches overall. The rosewood checkered grip panels set it apart visually from the standard P938 configuration. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Sig Sauer 
• Model: P938 
• Series: Rosewood 
• Caliber: 9mm Luger 
• Barrel Length: 3 inches 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Weight: 1 lb (16 oz) 
• Frame Material: Aluminum Alloy (Nitron Finish) 
• Slide Material: Stainless Steel (Nitron Finish) 
• Grip Material: Rosewood (Stained, Checkered) 
• Total Height: 3.9 inches 
• Total Length: 5.9 inches 
• Action Type: Single Action 
• Safety Features: Thumb Safety 
   

Detailed Features 

The P938 uses a scaled-down 1911-style single-action mechanism, meaning the hammer must be cocked before the first shot, and the thumb safety holds it safe for carry. The frame is aluminum alloy, which keeps weight low at 16 oz while maintaining the rigidity needed for the steel slide to cycle correctly. 
 
SIGLITE Night Sights are standard on this configuration: 1-dot front and 2-dot rear, both tritium-based and functional without ambient light. 
 
The rosewood grips are checkered for texture. They are thinner than many rubber or polymer alternatives, which keeps the overall width narrow for a 9mm pistol. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

At 16 oz and 5.9 inches, the P938 is a genuine pocket-carry or ankle-carry option in 9mm. The 6-round capacity is the trade-off for that size reduction. It works well as a backup or deep-cover pistol where a larger gun is not practical.

Owners of the P938 Rosewood most often comment on how well the form factor works for deep concealment. The aluminum frame combined with the 3-inch barrel and narrow grip keep it genuinely pocketable in a cargo pocket or jacket, which remains difficult to achieve in 9mm at this weight.

Accuracy is praised given the short barrel. The SIGLITE night sights help with a consistent sight picture and get specific positive mentions. The trigger, which is a scaled 1911 SA trigger, is described as clean and short, a notable advantage over DAO pocket pistols.

The rosewood grip aesthetics are a positive for most buyers, who describe it as one of the nicer-looking options in the subcompact segment.

Common concerns: 6-round capacity feels limiting to shooters accustomed to modern compact 9mm pistols that carry 10+ rounds. Some mention break-in reliability issues with certain ammunition during the first few hundred rounds; most report these resolve with use. The thumb safety requires deliberate disengagement, which takes practice before becoming automatic under stress.