Review Sig P938 - I should start this Sig P938 review by saying that I am an unabashed fan of the Glock, and especially the Glock 19, but that is not the point of this review. I'm going to dive into the Sig Sauer P938 from a Glock fan's perspective, but not in the sense you normally think of. If you want to see how the P938 vs. the Glock 43 stacks up, check out our P938 vs. Glock 19 article.
I plan to give the gun a fair review like I did the Wilson Combat EDC X9 and FN 509. Since I bought the gun with my hard-earned money, it makes sense to give it a fair shake. So let's see what the Sig Sauer P938 pistol is all about.
Review Sig P938
Sig Sauer GmbH is a German-based firearms manufacturer founded in 1976, but before that SIG was a Swiss company that merged with J.P. Sauer & Sohn in 1976 to form what we know today as Sig Sauer.
Sig Sauer P938, Semi Automatic, 9mm, 3\
Sig originally created SIGARMS in 1985 to import the P220 and P230 model pistols to the American market. After many changes and sales, finally, in 2007, Sig Sauer created what it now knows as Sig's US subsidiary, their company "Sig Sauer, Inc." Located in Exeter, New Hampshire.
First, let me explain why I have a Sig 938. Before taking my wife's concealed carry course for a concealed handgun permit in North Carolina, I wanted a handgun to start shooting. As a Glock fan, I wanted her to have a Glock 43 or 48, but in the middle of Gun Apocalypse 2020 I couldn't find one.
However, I found a Sig P938 stock and after handling it for a few minutes, I wondered what it would do now.
This is the story of how I became the owner of a Sig P938. I'm going to dive into the gun in my view, it's not a new gun on the market or a modern option anymore, and I think it's still relevant.
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Sig pistols are feature-rich, perhaps not for buttons and triggers and fancy doodads, but for higher-capacity magazines in smaller, smaller frame designs.
The Sig P938 debuted in January 2011 at the Shot Show. Several versions of the P938 have been released to include the Scorpion, Extreme, Equinox, Nightmare, AG (Aluminium Grip), SAS (SIG Anti-Snag), and Legion.
I got the model with a P938 Scorpion, so let's focus on the insides of the Scorpion. (Not to be confused with CZ Scorpion)
The P938 comes with two 7-round magazines in the box. One has an extension on it and the other does not. Now, I want to scream for a second.
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Is there anyone on earth who actually enjoys or carries a magazine without a stretch of your pinky? I found these magazines to be a waste, and never used them due to the compact guns requiring extra length for your pinky.
Given the current lineup of Sig pistols and the high magazine capacity, this rifle appears to be lacking in ammo capacity. But given that this gun was introduced in 2011, the 7-round magazine seems to suffice.
The magazine is straight and direct. Quite literally, the P938's magazine is anything but simple and precisely defined lines. The P938 does not even have an illuminated magazine.
It is still very easy to get the magazine well into the magazine, but if you miss changing the magazine well, expect no help in correcting your aim with the Sig Sauer P938.
Sig Sauer P938 Emperor Scorpion
For me, the grip and ergonomics are the pistol's most important features. If it doesn't fit in your hand, you won't love it. This is part of the reason I am so loyal to Glocks. They all feel the same, and I love how they fit in my hand.
I was deeply impressed with the Sig P938 from the moment I picked it up. It felt great, and by great, I mean solidly built, and when I cocked my main grip, my trigger finger rested nicely on the triggerguard. Switching my finger to shoot was fast and smooth.
Now I will be the first to admit that I have small hands, so this gun is a perfect fit. If I had to compare, it fits like a Glock 43, except with a cooler, sturdier all-metal frame.
The sights almost fooled me...at first glance I thought they were Trijicon sights, and I said to myself sure, Sig didn't ship the P938 with Trijicon sights.
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After some research, I discovered that they were actually meprolite night sights. The all-metal construction is great when you have to rest the slide on something hard. The tritium looks fine in complete darkness, but I don't know much about myprolite sights or their longevity.
There is really no way to add a red dot sight to a Sig Sauer P938. With a quick google search, I saw an option to swap factory Hi-Viz and Sig sights and Mepro iron sights.
I always find it hard to control. Five or so years ago, I decided to do the unthinkable and simplify my handgun lineup. I went
The reason is that I wanted to be 110% familiar with the platform that carried me 99.9% of the time.
Sig Sauer P938 Scorpion 9mm Threaded Barrel
The theory was that I didn't want to wonder if my EDC had a safety, what the trigger was like, where the slide stop was, and where my magazine was released. I wanted everything to become second nature. The reason I'm telling you all of this is because the three things I'll get into next: the safety, the magazine release and the slide stop, will all be from the perspective I noted above.
Like I said from the beginning, I think it's important to address and acknowledge my inherent bias in firearms.
I hate the pistol safety. I hate them. It's useless, it's blocking my flight. In addition, you were taught to never trust security, it is mechanical and they can fail.
But for this review, I decided to learn about the P938's safety. A few nights ago, I was sitting on my couch watching TV with the P938's thumb safety in every way imaginable.
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I do not have a holster for the Sig Sauer P938, so I haven't been able to practice drawing the pistol with the holster and safety removed.
So I did the next best thing, got up and brought the gun to the target, which just happened to be a movie I was watching; taking
Security is strong. It has a loud audible click when it engages and disengages. Using it with your thumb can be tiring, and this has been repeated hundreds of times or more in a few hours - definitely not a realistic scenario.
However, I am not very fond of a pistol safety, but this safety is not egregious, and if this is used in a life or death situation, I don't see the safety lasting as long as you can shoot when properly trained.
Sig Sauer P938 American Elk Horn Grips
The magazine release button is located on the left side of the gun, obviously designed for right-handed shooters, which I don’t mind because I’m not messy (sorry, left-handed, right or wrong).
It is a round metal button, but like most 1911 rifles, the magazine will snap if you do not depress the magazine release button until the magazine is fully dropped.
I think Glock dropped the ball when stopping/shooting. It's a minor problem, and there are aftermarket parts that solve my biggest complaint. I say that because you know I'm a fan of slide stops.
The P938 slide stop is located right in the center of the gun and mimics what you would see on a Model 1911 pistol.
My New Sig P938 Sub Compact Legion
It works well, and I can't complain one bit about how Sig designed the slide stop on the P938.
For such a small handgun, the P938 feels great in the hand. This is one of the main reasons I am so drawn to the Sig P938. The overall ergonomics are solid and feel good in the hand.
The trigger pull is very similar to 1911 pistols. There is almost no load on the wall, hence the breakage is crisp and deliberate. The drag is also straight back.
Sig did a great job fitting this trigger to the gun, so the length of pull and just about every aspect of the trigger is excellent.
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There may be some built-in laser grips or other options you might like, but the lack of a rail doesn't detract from this gun overall.
If you are looking for a gun with a rail, you will need to upgrade to a larger one.
The only aftermarket parts available are some replacement iron sights as well as the grips. This weapon may be later in life because it really outperforms Sig's own lineup
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