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 Sig P238 or Kimber Micro 380
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11/09/19 03:06 AM
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jetdad
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Wanting to get a new pocket pistol. Does anybody have experience with either or both of these? I have a Sig P226 and like Sig. I've never owned a Kimber. I know they had some QC issues when they tried to grow too fast. Any thoughts? And no I don't want more firepower or higher capacity. I've narrowed my choice down to these two. Thanks for your input.
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Re: Sig P238 or Kimber Micro 380
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11/09/19 05:44 AM
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If you are looking at a p238, why not the p938? 9mm and you can hardly notice the size difference between the 238 and the 938.
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Re: Sig P238 or Kimber Micro 380
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11/09/19 11:05 AM
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Re: Sig P238 or Kimber Micro 380
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11/09/19 11:54 AM
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Obviously it's your choice. I have carried a long time and owned several pieces. 380 is a caliber I would never carry again for two reasons: (1) It tends to be problematic (FTFs) in comparison to .38 special or 9MM. The .38 ammo and 9MM ammo available now is far superior. (2) I carry a Smith .38 in a Kramer pocket holster and I carry a Sig P365 in a pocket holster. Both work well.
380 ammo doesn't have the ballistics that the new lead free self defense rounds have. I have not held a 380 pocket pistol that did not feel too small in my hand or was problematic.
My 2 cents worth.
Last edited by MortgageMan; 11/09/19 11:55 AM.
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Re: Sig P238 or Kimber Micro 380
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11/09/19 04:53 PM
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I would take the sig
If it can fit , try and get into the 365
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Re: Sig P238 or Kimber Micro 380
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11/11/19 01:54 PM
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angus1956
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Sig P238 my wife and I both carry them.
Remember a gun fight is 3-7' apart or closer. If hit with any modern ammo very good chance they won't be getting back up.
We've had no issues with our P238's.
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Re: Sig P238 or Kimber Micro 380
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11/11/19 04:13 PM
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I'll toss in another option. Springfield 911 .380
Had some FTE during the 1st 50 rounds. Now after 300+ zero issues. But it does not like Fiochhi ammo. Go figure.
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Re: Sig P238 or Kimber Micro 380
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11/11/19 04:58 PM
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Forgot to mention the more you shoot the P238 the smother it gets. I do holster carry mine but fits well in right front pocket or cargo pocket on pants with them. Springfield .380 is also one to look at.
I'm a Sig guy but can't count out other choices.
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