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Thread: P238 Lock & Loaded

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    P238 Lock & Loaded

    Hi, Is the P238 MECHANICALLY safe to carry, chamber loaded-- hammer cocked-- safety on by an experienced adult. I bought this pistol for my small wife to carry but she has to use both thumbs to cock hammer. Since its common for a typical 1911 to be carried this way and the P238 is somewhat akin, would this be a sound decision based upon the mechanics of the pistol? I have contacted Sig Sauer & received an affirmative but the answer was accompanied by much opinion that was not needed or appreciated. Thanks for your help. Frank

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    This handgun is safe to carry cocked and locked. My 938 is in the same category. I've carried it that way for two years now. The other feature you already know about is the convenient fact you can unload this gun with the safety on. Another plus.
    "Fighting is the central military act. . . . Engagements mean fighting. The object of fighting is the destruction or defeat of the enemy." Clausewitz

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    I had the P238 and always worried about it. Although it is akin to the 1911, the thumb safety did not have a firm engagement when activated. On 2 occasions I found the safety off when checking the weapon on my hip. Evidently the safety must have gotten flipped off when I was getting in and out of the car or something and that ended it for me. If it had a grip safety, I probably would still have it. It's a shame because it's a great reliable pistol that's the ideal size for concealed carry.
    Beauty is skin deep but ugly goes right to the bone.

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    Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge, experience, and kindness. Both answers were exactly what i needed to know.

    I apologize for placing this query under the wrong heading.
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    The thumb safety should have a well pronounced detent that makes flipping it on or off noticeable both in feel and sound (click). What exactly does that mean? Well if you can inadvertently move it without effort it probably needs work. Unfortunately I think the small frame would make a grip safety impractical. Good luck with your 238.
    "Fighting is the central military act. . . . Engagements mean fighting. The object of fighting is the destruction or defeat of the enemy." Clausewitz

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    Both my P238 and P938 (basically the same safety) take a firm "push" to disengage with a noticeable "click" like Lobo described. To me it takes more pressure to disengage than my full sized 1911's.... (probably because of the shorter lever) Hopes this help in your decision.....
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