SIG P238(?) in .40 S&W...any such animal?

Cuzzin Mitch · 04-11-2002, 10:21 AM

Hey cuzzins,a cop that my better half works with posted a pistol fer sale at their dept.
Question....Does SIG make a model P238?
I have heard of the P228 and P229 but not the P238.
Did my wife write down the wrong model number by
mistake? Caliber is .40S&W comes with 2 mags,hard case,nylon holster,trigger lock and some ammo.
If there is such an animal, what's she worth and is it one of the compact versions? I am
assuming it's in excellent shape.Also she said the finish on it was blackend stainless.
Thanks fer any much needed info.Yer ol cuzzin Mitch.

Jesse · 04-11-2002, 10:48 AM

The Sig model 239 is a compact made in 9mm and .40/.357sig caliber. I have the 9mm version and I really like it. The ergonomics are wonderful. When I was in Sig armorer's school they told us not to install night sights on these but to send them to the factory for installation. If you pick up this pistol, (and it is a 239), Kurt Wickmann can install the night sights on these. Just follow the link to his website from the www.gunandgame.com homepage.

Jesse

Cuzzin Mitch · 04-11-2002, 11:16 AM

Thanks fer the quick holler back Jesse.
I just called the wife and she insists it says
"P238 in 40S&W" and that it is a "midsized" model.
I'm still confused.The guy is asking 450.00 fer the whole shootin match,and I'm thinkin that he would let it go fer a little cheaper.Whatdayathink? Later,cuzzin Mitch.

Jesse · 04-11-2002, 06:03 PM

http://www.sigarms.com/products/handguns.asp

Follow this link,it will help you identify the Sig Sauer you are interested in. I cannot find a Sig Sauer 238. I don't think they make one but I could be wrong.

Jesse

Klaus · 04-11-2002, 06:10 PM

Sure sounds like a P239 to me. I can find no mention of a P238 anywhere. This is what Sig says about the P239:
"The P239 is our smallest large caliber pistol and your choice if you want 9mm, .357 SIG or .40 S&W firepower in a contemporary Nitron™ finished package (also available in Two-Tone). Its slim profile provides excellent handling characteristics and is ideally suited for almost any shooter. An optional short trigger is available."

Cuzzin Mitch · 04-12-2002, 10:41 AM

Well cuzzins,this am she talked to another cop who said he thought it was a P228,just posted wrong,cause the owner is not much of a gun person(and he's a cop and does'nt know what gun he's carrying?!?!)
which is fine by me,as I like the looks of those better than the P239.I told her that if it was a
P228,to offer the guy(supposedly he's short on cash and desparate)350.00 fer the whole shootin match and see what happens.Ya never know till ya ask.Talk at ya later cuzzins, and thanks fer all the help.Later,Mitch.

04-11-2002, 10:21 AM	#1
Cuzzin Mitch Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 42	SIG P238(?) in .40 S&W...any such animal? Hey cuzzins,a cop that my better half works with posted a pistol fer sale at their dept. Question....Does SIG make a model P238? I have heard of the P228 and P229 but not the P238. Did my wife write down the wrong model number by mistake? Caliber is .40S&W comes with 2 mags,hard case,nylon holster,trigger lock and some ammo. If there is such an animal, what's she worth and is it one of the compact versions? I am assuming it's in excellent shape.Also she said the finish on it was blackend stainless. Thanks fer any much needed info.Yer ol cuzzin Mitch. __________________ When in doubt, shoot to kill and ask questions later.

04-11-2002, 10:48 AM	#2
Jesse Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,945 Images: 2	The Sig model 239 is a compact made in 9mm and .40/.357sig caliber. I have the 9mm version and I really like it. The ergonomics are wonderful. When I was in Sig armorer's school they told us not to install night sights on these but to send them to the factory for installation. If you pick up this pistol, (and it is a 239), Kurt Wickmann can install the night sights on these. Just follow the link to his website from the www.gunandgame.com homepage. Jesse __________________ Jesse www.gunandgame.com

04-11-2002, 11:16 AM	#3
Cuzzin Mitch Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 42	Thanks fer the quick holler back Jesse. I just called the wife and she insists it says "P238 in 40S&W" and that it is a "midsized" model. I'm still confused.The guy is asking 450.00 fer the whole shootin match,and I'm thinkin that he would let it go fer a little cheaper.Whatdayathink? Later,cuzzin Mitch. __________________ When in doubt, shoot to kill and ask questions later.

04-11-2002, 06:03 PM	#4
Jesse Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,945 Images: 2	http://www.sigarms.com/products/handguns.asp Follow this link,it will help you identify the Sig Sauer you are interested in. I cannot find a Sig Sauer 238. I don't think they make one but I could be wrong. Jesse __________________ Jesse www.gunandgame.com

04-11-2002, 06:10 PM	#5
Klaus Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 2,383	Sure sounds like a P239 to me. I can find no mention of a P238 anywhere. This is what Sig says about the P239: "The P239 is our smallest large caliber pistol and your choice if you want 9mm, .357 SIG or .40 S&W firepower in a contemporary Nitron™ finished package (also available in Two-Tone). Its slim profile provides excellent handling characteristics and is ideally suited for almost any shooter. An optional short trigger is available." __________________ "Gee, Wally, Eddie Haskel's mom puts out!"

04-12-2002, 10:41 AM	#6
Cuzzin Mitch Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 42	Well cuzzins,this am she talked to another cop who said he thought it was a P228,just posted wrong,cause the owner is not much of a gun person(and he's a cop and does'nt know what gun he's carrying?!?!) which is fine by me,as I like the looks of those better than the P239.I told her that if it was a P228,to offer the guy(supposedly he's short on cash and desparate)350.00 fer the whole shootin match and see what happens.Ya never know till ya ask.Talk at ya later cuzzins, and thanks fer all the help.Later,Mitch. __________________ When in doubt, shoot to kill and ask questions later.