[Garman]

I have my eye on a new Sig P238 Sport because they are selling for less than $450 shipped on Gun Broker right now. There are so many different styles and combinations of the P238 and I noticed that this Sport model is the least expensive. I have been trying to find information on the differences between the models but it has proved to be difficult. Anyway, can anyone tell me why the Sport model is so much cheaper than the other models? Is it less of a quality gun? Is the slide and frame made of cheaper, inferior materials? I did try searching the forum for my answers but did not have any luck.

Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[Sandaholic]

My guess is they thought they would sell well and made a bunch of them. Or they had extra parts of a certain color so the 'sport' is what they ended up with when assembled. Only the HD model has a different frame material (stainless). Slides are all stainless. Things that differ between the models are color and grips. And IIRC the Equinox has a different set of sights.

Personally if color is a moot point for you I wouod find the grip style you like and look for a deal on a P238 that comes with 2 or 3 magazines as alot of them only come with one these days. And Sig is mighty proud of them.

 

[Garman]

Thanks Sand. That is another selling point for the Sport. It comes with 2 mags, a six rounder and the seven rounder extended mag. Seems like an excellent deal. It also has the Hogue grip that I already use on some of my other guns and I really like it.

 

[reiney]

Grips, sights, and color(s) are the only differences (w/ the exception of the stainless frame on the HD).

My "Sport" came from Palmetto state w/ rubber grips and a TFO front sight. I put on rosewood grips and changed the front sight to a regular Siglite. That made it into the "Rosewood" model.

 

[Sandaholic]

Might want to search around more. After reading your post I went looking to see what the sports were going for elsewhere and found at least one that was coming with 3 mags.

 

[Garman]

I did see the deals on the Sport models that come with 3 mags, but from what I saw, they are like $100 more. I can pick up another mag on ebay for $35.

 

[phlyers13]

It's actually a buy group exclusive. Sig made a bunch of them for a single entity that distributes to a number of dealers throughout the country. The buy groups typically roll on leaner margins since they don't actually touch the product. It all ships direct, hence the lower pricing. Don't let the price concern you...buy with confidence!

 

[lchaney]

Both of mine came with 3 mags but that was a year or so ago

 

[thirdwall]

I just purchased mine for $479 locally with one 7 round extended mag and 2 six round mags. I feel it was a good deal.

 

[billsbuddie]

This might be worth looking at. This is at Sportman's Outdoor Superstore on line.

Sig Sauer P238 Two-Tone 380 ACP Centerfire Pistol with Viridian R5 Red Laser


What's in the Box

Sig Sauer P238 Two-Tone Pistol
Viridian Reactor 5 Laser Sight
(2) Batteries for Laser
Laser Adjustment Tool
(1) Flush-Fitting Magazine
(2) Magazines with Finger Grip Extension
Viridian Reactor Holster for Sig P238
Cable Lock
Owner's Manual

The listed price is $539.99 and free shipping