SIg P238 thumb safety - The Firearms Forum

Jboy · 09-30-2011, 09:17 PM

Looked at and handled a Sig P238 today and while I could easily sweep the thumb safety off with my thumb moving it up into safe with the side of my thumb was impossible. Could rearrange my hand or use my other hand to set the safety and make the pistol safe, but this is totally unacceptable.

Was it just a malfunctioning piece or is this typical of the P238? The clerk was unfamiliar with the piece and it apparently was the only one they had.

I like the P238, but not at all if this is how the safety is. Have trouble believing Sig would design it this way.

jrprich · 04-18-2012, 10:39 AM

My 238's safety works easily on and off with my thumb. Perhaps there was something wrong with the safety spring.

Helix_FR · 04-18-2012, 09:13 PM

The safetys on them are usually nice and easy to acuate. They do pull the hammer back slightly and one that is not lubricated can stick. I would look for another one and not be discouraged by the one you handled. They are a nice little gun

gdmoody · 04-18-2012, 09:46 PM

I have no problem with the safety on mine, either. When I first bought mine, I had trigger problems, though. Your safety problem could be a defect of some kind, I guess it can happen with a high priced Sig, too.

09-30-2011, 09:17 PM	#1
Jboy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 62	SIg P238 thumb safety Looked at and handled a Sig P238 today and while I could easily sweep the thumb safety off with my thumb moving it up into safe with the side of my thumb was impossible. Could rearrange my hand or use my other hand to set the safety and make the pistol safe, but this is totally unacceptable. Was it just a malfunctioning piece or is this typical of the P238? The clerk was unfamiliar with the piece and it apparently was the only one they had. I like the P238, but not at all if this is how the safety is. Have trouble believing Sig would design it this way. -->

04-18-2012, 10:39 AM	#2
jrprich V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: PNW Posts: 62	Re: SIg P238 thumb safety My 238's safety works easily on and off with my thumb. Perhaps there was something wrong with the safety spring.

04-18-2012, 09:13 PM	#3
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,617	Re: SIg P238 thumb safety The safetys on them are usually nice and easy to acuate. They do pull the hammer back slightly and one that is not lubricated can stick. I would look for another one and not be discouraged by the one you handled. They are a nice little gun __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

04-18-2012, 09:46 PM	#4
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,310	Re: SIg P238 thumb safety I have no problem with the safety on mine, either. When I first bought mine, I had trigger problems, though. Your safety problem could be a defect of some kind, I guess it can happen with a high priced Sig, too. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)