Picked up a SIG P238 Today

[SnipeShot]

I pulled the trigger and purchased a P238 today, I looked at the Kahr P380, and some other models and liked the Sig the most. I already purchased some Rosewood grips for it, but am looking for a good pocket holster to keep it in my front jean pocket. Any advise would be great. I would prefer leather btw.

Now time to apply for my CCW.

On a side note I took the new G/F to the store with me and when I walked out she asked why didnt you take it home today. I explained the law, and then she said the news says you can take it home the same day in CA. So for the drive home I educated her on our wonderful laws. By the time we got home she said in 10 days we are picking it up and going to the range I want to learn how to use a firearm.

[stevemac]

Nice. Congrats on the new shooter & gf!

[cnj]

Congrats. You'll love that little gun. My wife has 2 (one non-CA model, one CA model), and I get mine (CA model) outta jail in a couple days.

[ShermanOaks]

One nice thing about Oak Tree (even though I'm not their biggest fan) is that they will let you get range time with your pistol during the 10-day period.

[GlockN'Roll]

One nice thing about Oak Tree (even though I'm not their biggest fan) is that they will let you get range time with your pistol during the 10-day period.

A lot (most?) of ranges do this if you are a member and/or you buy or do the transfer through them...

I did this again recently with the newest member of my little firearm family.

[SloChicken]

I pulled the trigger and purchased a P238 today, I looked at the Kahr P380, and some other models and liked the Sig the most. I already purchased some Rosewood grips for it, but am looking for a good pocket holster to keep it in my front jean pocket. Any advise would be great. I would prefer leather btw.

Now time to apply for my CCW.

On a side note I took the new G/F to the store with me and when I walked out she asked why didnt you take it home today. I explained the law, and then she said the news says you can take it home the same day in CA. So for the drive home I educated her on our wonderful laws. By the time we got home she said in 10 days we are picking it up and going to the range I want to learn how to use a firearm.

This is just my opinion, but i will explain why I sold my 938 and now have a Kahr. It may help you decide regarding the pocket holster as well.


1. I like to pocket carry my DOAs in an empty pocket and usu won't use a holster at all.

2. I had serious reservations about carrying the 938 in this fashion as if it is to be carried in an expeditiously usable fashion a round needs to be chambered and carried in a "cocked and locked"/condition 1 configuration.

Problem with this is the 938 has no grip safety, and if that thumb safety flips off (a risk in one's pocket whether holstered or no) it only has a 2lb or so trigger (not to mention an exposed hammer) keeping distance between you and a severe leg ache (or god forbid, a splattered "junk" pile) .
I carry a 1911 holstered without reservation, but was not happy carrying a CZ75, or even the 938 that way as the only reliance is the thumb safety, and quite obviously the holster covering the trigger - And as a result, have sold both. Don't like light triggers without some decent fail safes.
J. Browning 1911 quite smartly (and compulsorily) added the grip safety to the 1911 and I feel it is quite necessary if carrying cocked and locked.
Further, I would never carry a single action cocked and locked in my pocket, no matter grip safety or not.

The Sigs are quite well manufactured, very aesthetically appealing (I loved the way my 938 Scorpion looked and shot), but I couldn't get around these issues for practical use.

Which led me to the little Kahr p380 - it is certainly manufactured/machined as well, if not better than the Sigs (both are excellent), but it is nowhere near as nice looking IMO.

But for me, DOA with a long, heavy'ish trigger is the only option that made sense.

I am now using the P380 and sold my old Kahr PM9 - gave up the additional "punch" of the 9mm for the increased concealment ability of the smaller .380 chambered P380

Good luck finding what you need, and enjoy the pistol!

[SloChicken]

on the short answer of things though. I have had great look with the DeSantis SuperFLy as it sticks to the pocket on the outside, and has the concealment sleeve which hides the profile in one's pocket.
It usually only fits well with the sleeve in a cargo pocket though.
The sleeve can be removed, then it is closer to the "Nemesis" holster, also by DeSantis.

http://www.desantisholster.com/POCKET-HOLSTERS

[GlockN'Roll]

A p238 is a fine and very safe pocket pistol.

I carried mine again recently on a trip to Vegas all day, everyday in a pocket holster.

I have never seen or experienced one that would disengage the safety accidentally

and the trigger pull from the factory comes in somewhere between 7 and 8 pounds from the factory.

Nevertheless, I carry mine in a pocket holster for comfort and to remove any residual/potential risk of an AD.

Carried in this fashion it is little different than carrying a cocked and locked 1911 in a holster, grip safety notwithstanding.

[rogervzv]

The Sig P238 is a very good carry gun. DeSantis makes excellent pocket holsters for it.

The gun is very easy to rack, so if you practice the "Israeli draw" technique, the P238 is very well suited for it.

[GlockN'Roll]

I forgot to mention, that I also carry it in a DeSantis nemesis as well.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P88CYDA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I would never carry any pistol "Israeli style" (condition 3) as this adds a completely unnecessary and potential dangerous step to a self defense situation.

Many self defense instructors point out having a free and unfettered hand to resist and delay an attacker is often essential during a draw.

This especially true during a knife attack.



Cocked and locked in a pocket holster with a little practice is all you need...

[SloChicken]

The Sig P238 is a very good carry gun. DeSantis makes excellent pocket holsters for it.

The gun is very easy to rack, so if you practice the "Israeli draw" technique, the P238 is very well suited for it.

This is the way I would carry my 938 and in this condition it is entirely safe. It is a little slower/less reliable than cocked/locked. But I would only carry a SA in this fashion for the reasons I described above.
YMMV (as demonstrated by the timely posts disagreeing with my view on this haha).

[SloChicken]

A p238 is a fine and very safe pocket pistol.

I carried mine again recently on a trip to Vegas all day, everyday in a pocket holster.

I have never seen or experienced one that would disengage the safety accidentally

and the trigger pull from the factory comes in somewhere between 7 and 8 pounds from the factory.

Nevertheless, I carry mine in a pocket holster for comfort and to remove any residual/potential risk of an AD.

Carried in this fashion it is little different than carrying a cocked and locked 1911 in a holster, grip safety notwithstanding.

Your junk, your decision.

My girl say's protect the junk, and I have to agree.

Remember, the one who dies and still has their junk in good working order wins.

[Barbarosa]

For a while the P238 came with a nylon pocket sleeve that had a lanyard attached. The sleeve clipped on like a kydex holster and securely covered the trigger. The lanyard was clipped to a belt so when you draw the lanyard secured the sleeve and it popped right off. I don't know if they include that anymore, but if so, it's all you need for pocket carry.


As far as other types I use a Don Hume IWB holster and it holds the gun very securely and is so comfortable you almost forget it is there. http://www.donhume.com/index.php?mai...products_id=35

[GlockN'Roll]

Your junk, your decision.

My girl say's protect the junk, and I have to agree.

Remember, the one who dies and still has their junk in good working order wins.

That's just silly.

If you can't draw your pistol out of a holster without putting your finger on the trigger, you shouldn't carry.

Even if you were stupid enough to draw with your finger on the trigger,

you would still have to have disengage the manual safety first before you could shoot yourself in this fashion.


Do you actually legally carry or are you opinions based on hearsay and internet gossip?

It sounds as if your girlfriend doesn't trust you to carry safely, I am beginning to think she may be right...

[den888]

Congrats!