I've been reading the various threads for a while and I'd hope to get some advice for a pocket pistol as a 3rd carry option.
Currently, I have concealed carry permits for my Glock 19 (bag carry) and Glock 43 (mainly IWB). As I'm not from the US and as our weather is very hot and humid all year, even the Glock 43 in IWB carry can get uncomfortable at times. So I'm considering a pocket pistol and narrowed it down to the Sig P238 or P938. I thought that the Glock 43 would be the "one" when I ordered it months before the dealer had it in stock. But I realised that while profile is very slim, its a little too big for pocket carry.
I considered the Glock 42 at first since I train mainly with striker fired pistols. But I also do own a 1911 and CZ75 (I consider it SAO since I don't use DA mode) so I'm quite comfortable with SAO guns w/ manual safety. Here are some pros and cons between the 2 Sig's...
Sig P938
+ same caliber for all my carry guns
+ better defensive round
- slightly heavier and bigger (but seems smaller than Glock 42)
- harder recoil than Glock 43?
Sig P238
+ smaller and lighter which is main consideration for pocket carry
+ better recoil lthan P938?
- have to start stocking another round
By the way, although size & weight are the priority, I prefer a pocket pistol that can be relatively comfortable to shoot so that I'll want to spend range time with it. Initially, I thought the Glock 43 was too snappy. But after enough training, the recoil doesn't bother me anymore unlike say my Ruger LCR .38 which I couldn't get used to and ended up selling.
Thanks for your feedback!
Currently, I have concealed carry permits for my Glock 19 (bag carry) and Glock 43 (mainly IWB). As I'm not from the US and as our weather is very hot and humid all year, even the Glock 43 in IWB carry can get uncomfortable at times. So I'm considering a pocket pistol and narrowed it down to the Sig P238 or P938. I thought that the Glock 43 would be the "one" when I ordered it months before the dealer had it in stock. But I realised that while profile is very slim, its a little too big for pocket carry.
I considered the Glock 42 at first since I train mainly with striker fired pistols. But I also do own a 1911 and CZ75 (I consider it SAO since I don't use DA mode) so I'm quite comfortable with SAO guns w/ manual safety. Here are some pros and cons between the 2 Sig's...
Sig P938
+ same caliber for all my carry guns
+ better defensive round
- slightly heavier and bigger (but seems smaller than Glock 42)
- harder recoil than Glock 43?
Sig P238
+ smaller and lighter which is main consideration for pocket carry
+ better recoil lthan P938?
- have to start stocking another round
By the way, although size & weight are the priority, I prefer a pocket pistol that can be relatively comfortable to shoot so that I'll want to spend range time with it. Initially, I thought the Glock 43 was too snappy. But after enough training, the recoil doesn't bother me anymore unlike say my Ruger LCR .38 which I couldn't get used to and ended up selling.
Thanks for your feedback!