I am concerned that these people will buy this little pistol and then be overwhelmed by the snappy recoil. If I were to levy one complaint against the SIG, it might be to say that the gun is actually too small! I know this seems ridiculous when reviewing a concealment handgun, but my concern is that there are a number of potential consumers who'll buy this gun based primarily on size. I have tested a few other compact pistols recently and am happy to report that I had no issues with inadvertent magazine release while shooting the little SIG. Controls were smooth and easy to operate, and I was pleased with how the little pistol handled when drawn from the holster.
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Even with the accumulated lint and dust bunnies that can come from daily carry, the SIG functioned properly when shot.Īt the range, the P938 proved accurate and reliable with a mix of full metal jacket, cast bullet handloads and Hornady 147gr XTP hollow points. The P938 carried well in a Desbiens AIWB holster, with the pistol's light weight and short grip making it nearly invisible even under a fairly tight t-shirt. In the course of this review, I carried the SIG on a daily basis for two weeks. The result is a very compact yet relatively powerful handgun. SIG basically took the 380ACP grip and magazine and stretched it to accept the more powerful 9mm Luger. The most notable difference is the width of the grip. The 9mm Luger P938 is essentially the earlier 380ACP SIG P238 enlarged to accept the slightly longer 9mm cartridge. Included in the box is the usual owner and warranty paperwork and an extra magazine that is slightly extended to hold seven rounds. The 938 is available in several different finish options, and most models come equipped with tritium night sights. The trigger, like the one on the 1911 and the Star PD, operates in single action only mode, and I like the fact that the slide can be worked with the safety engaged. The lever does not lock the slide shut when engaged, so the pistol can be loaded and unloaded without manipulating the safety. The thumb safety allows for “cocked and locked” carry and is ambidextrous. Weight - unloaded - is right at a pound, and the pistol holds seven rounds with one in the chamber. Internally, the Star and the SIG function in a very similar manner, and the design heritage between the two seems obvious when compared side by side.Ĭhambered in 9mm Luger, SIG's new P938 is built using a machined steel slide and aluminum frame.
#Star pistol magazines manual#
The magazine release, manual safety, and slide release are all in comfortable and familiar locations, but there is no grip safety. The SIG - like the Star - looks like a scaled down M1911. Why write about the discontinued and obsolete Star PD while reviewing the new little SIG P938? Because upon handling the SIG, I was immediately reminded of many features that made the Star great. If you're fortunate enough to own one of these fine little handguns, it might be time to pay your respects to old age and give the piece a place of honor in your gun safe.
These guns are still easy to locate on the used market, but spare magazines and replacement parts are getting harder and harder to come by. The plant making it and the company importing these guns are both long gone. The Star PD was discontinued almost fifteen years ago. The SIG (left) - like the Star (right) - looks like a scaled down M1911.
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