SIG Sauer P238

SIG Sauer · Pistol · In Production · 2009

Weight (empty)431 g (15.2 oz)
Overall Length140 mm (5.51")
Barrel Length69 mm (2.72")
Height101 mm (3.98")
Width28 mm (1.10")
Magazine Capacity6 rounds
Action TypeShort Recoil
Firing MechanismSingle Action
Muzzle Velocity277 m/s (909 fps)
Muzzle Energy224 J (165 ft·lbf)
Effective Range15 m (16 yd)
Frame MaterialAluminum

Primary Caliber: .380 ACP

The SIG Sauer P238 is a micro-compact, single-action-only semi-automatic pistol chambered in .380 ACP. Introduced in 2009, the P238 is a modern reimagining of the classic Colt Mustang design, built around a miniature 1911-style locked-breech, short-recoil operating system. The pistol measures just 140mm in overall length, 101mm in height, and 28mm in width, with a weight of only 431 grams unloaded, making it one of the smallest and lightest all-metal .380 pistols available. The P238 features a h...

Country of Origin: United States