P238 Accessories

[floogy]

Just jailed a Sig P238 two tone from Turner's (sale for $529) before my CCW renewal. It's a quality gun and it just feels so good in the hand for that size of gun. I've heard nothing but glowing reviews so my questions aren't about the gun but what to get for it.

It's already got night sights so I don't need those. Any grip recommendations? Been looking at VZ, Hogue and Pachmayr as well as a few small outfits making G10 grips. I was considering the rubber Hogues, but wanted to keep it as slim as possible for pocket carry.

Pocket holsters? The only one I have is a Desantis Nemesis (old version) for my Kahr. What are your preferences for design and materials? Kydex, leather, nylon, etc. I may get an IWB holster, but I bought it primarily for pocket carry so that's what I'll buy first.

Anyone have experience with the Metalform mags? The OEMs are about $40 and Midway has the Metalforms for $16. The reviews seem to be mostly favorable with a few saying it doesn't push the slide stop up.

I'll probably carry Gold Dots, Critical Defense or XTPs. Need to do a little more research and of course function test, but those are the candidates right now. Any ammo the Sig doesn't like?

[Gshock]

I got the Hogue overmold and some Sig extended 7 round mags with the grip extension, made a world of difference in the comfort.

[Kowan]

I went with the Sig 7 rds mags and VZ grips made for the ambi safety. Black/Gray look great on the two tone.

[Brother_Hesekiel]

Congratulations on getting a Sig P238 for $529 brand new. Most dreamers on Calguns are asking $600 for a used one. Figures. I got the HD model (all SS, so heavy), for $638.

The one thing I don't like on the "two tone" is the ugly gray grips. Get rose wood grips and that thing will truly look like a mini 1911.

I'm not a fan of Kydex holsters, but I got one for mine from Amazon, because it's thin like a condom and the entire idea of the 238 is extreme concealment.

[E Michael]

Look at sticky holsters. I got rosewood hogue grips with the checkered texture they are nice. Stick with the sig mags. it's a carry gun so get quality mags your life may depend on it.

[floogy]

I got the Hogue overmold and some Sig extended 7 round mags with the grip extension, made a world of difference in the comfort.

Does the Hogue make it any thicker in the grip? I'll be staying with the flush mags for carry but the finger groove might be good for control.

I went with the Sig 7 rds mags and VZ grips made for the ambi safety. Black/Gray look great on the two tone.

Yeah, the black and grey looks good on the two tones.

Congratulations on getting a Sig P238 for $529 brand new. Most dreamers on Calguns are asking $600 for a used one. Figures. I got the HD model (all SS, so heavy), for $638.

I like the HD but they are pretty hard to come by, also 4 oz heavier. $638 for the HD is a good price. At least our guns have resale value.

The one thing I don't like on the "two tone" is the ugly gray grips. Get rose wood grips and that thing will truly look like a mini 1911.

I'm not a fan of Kydex holsters, but I got one for mine from Amazon, because it's thin like a condom and the entire idea of the 238 is extreme concealment.

Yeah the rosewood looks really good. The grey plastic grips on such a good looking gun is a sin. The display model's grips were all dirty. Don't know why they couldn't just make them black.

Kydex pocket holster or IWB?

Look at sticky holsters. I got rosewood hogue grips with the checkered texture they are nice. Stick with the sig mags. it's a carry gun so get quality mags your life may depend on it.

I have a Remora for my Shield, but I like the texture of the Sticky better. The fact that it work for a pocket holster too is good. The Remora has a tendency to put pressure on the mag release when IWB. Not good.

Thanks guys.

[SkyHawk]

Congrats on the Sig!!! I also just bought a 2-tone P238 today, but an off roster free state model (PPT). I ordered a set of factory rosewood double diamond checkered grips on ebay tonight to replace the faux-wood plastic double diamond checkered grips that came on it.

The Sig factory rosewood is made by Hogue, so don't discount the other Hogue wood grips you see for less $$$ They just don't have the Sig logo. You can get a nice set of Hogue woods for $35 shipped on ebay.

But aluminum or G10 grips are going to be the thinnest grips if that is your thing. Wood grips (and also plastic) have to be thicker or they will crack easily. G10 laminate and aluminum is very strong and those grips can be made thinner.

In my experience with other Sigs, going from wood or plastic grips to G10 laminate made a noticeable difference in thickness. I have several (6 to 8) sets of Hogue G10 and Hogue woods on other guns and I like them a lot - they are great quality. Those Pachmayr Rosewoods or Blackwoods for $20 shipped are also worth a look - I just didn't like the medallion.

[morrcarr67]

Congratulations on getting a Sig P238 for $529 brand new. Most dreamers on Calguns are asking $600 for a used one. Figures. I got the HD model (all SS, so heavy), for $638.

The one thing I don't like on the "two tone" is the ugly gray grips. Get rose wood grips and that thing will truly look like a mini 1911.

I'm not a fan of Kydex holsters, but I got one for mine from Amazon, because it's thin like a condom and the entire idea of the 238 is extreme concealment.

I agree. Those have to be the worst factory grips Sig has put out.

I really like these grips:

Sig 238 Classic Panel, Fine Grain/Columns Lasered, G10 Black



Click picture to go to site.

[HKColtSW]

I went with the factory G10 grips, and the extended mag. Awesome little piece overall, enjoy yours!

[floogy]

Congrats on the Sig!!! I also just bought a 2-tone P238 today, but an off roster free state model (PPT). I ordered a set of factory rosewood double diamond checkered grips on ebay tonight to replace the faux-wood plastic double diamond checkered grips that came on it.

The Sig factory rosewood is made by Hogue, so don't discount the other Hogue wood grips you see for less $$$ They just don't have the Sig logo. You can get a nice set of Hogue woods for $35 shipped on ebay.

But aluminum or G10 grips are going to be the thinnest grips if that is your thing. Wood grips (and also plastic) have to be thicker or they will crack easily. G10 laminate and aluminum is very strong and those grips can be made thinner.

In my experience with other Sigs, going from wood or plastic grips to G10 laminate made a noticeable difference in thickness. I have several (6 to 8) sets of Hogue G10 and Hogue woods on other guns and I like them a lot - they are great quality. Those Pachmayr Rosewoods or Blackwoods for $20 shipped are also worth a look - I just didn't like the medallion.

Thanks. Off roster is a no go for me though. It had to have at least been on the roster at some point, no SSE or PPT guns allowed. I had a SSE Bodyguard 380 and sold it because of this.

I did look at the Pachmayrs rosewood, the logo doesn't bother me but I like the look of the black and grey G10 better. The Pachmayr G10 grips are only about $30 and very similar to VZ. A couple of different textures and colors. I've got a week until it's out of jail. The sooner I replace those terrible whiteish-grey plastic grips, the better.

[floogy]

I agree. Those have to be the worst factory grips Sig has put out.

I really like these grips:

Sig 238 Classic Panel, Fine Grain/Columns Lasered, G10 Black



Click picture to go to site.

That looks great. Totally forgot about their Ruger and 1911 grips too. Now I'm going to end up getting grips for guns other than the P238. Yet again Calguns costs me money.

[SkyHawk]

I have some Altamont grips on other guns, I have been very happy with them - they are quality.

[cwilliams]

The only on-gun accessory that I changed about my 238 Scorpion was to swap the plastic trigger with serrations that I don't care for, to a smoothed faced metal one from here - http://www.partsproduction.com/Trigger.htm

It has a much more solid feel now and you can delete the magazine disconnect while you're at it (mine didn't have it to begin with, but I can't stand those things).

[Pofoo]

I got a pair of these---

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sig-Sauer-P238-G10-Gun-Grips-Coyote-Color-Starburst-Texture-COOL-HAND-E-H3-J6-24-/291817495461?hash=item43f1ad9ba5

This co. has a good selection of colors and styles. Mine are no thicker than the stock ones and are really non slip.
I went with a +1 factory mag as a extra. Do you really want to trust a after market mag when you really need it?

[Gshock]

Does the Hogue make it any thicker in the grip? I'll be staying with the flush mags for carry but the finger groove might be good for control.

Yes it does add a little width, that is the drawback for conceal carry. For carrying I would go for a thinner grip and stock mag also to keep the package as small as possible, but also practice shooting with that setup. The overmold grip and extended mag make it feel like a complete different gun.