I have tried twice to unsuccessfully find a handgun for my wife. The Diamondback 380 and the S&W 380 were both too difficult for her to rack the slide. Is the Sig Sauer P238 easy enough? If not, my only choice is a revolver...and I don't like that for her for a CWP weapon. Advice?

Rick, probably one of the easiest racking small CCW pistols is the Walther CCP. I would take your wife to a local gun shop to try it first hand (she can try others while there as well) - 380 is cool but I highly recommend a small 9mm just for the additional effectiveness. https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/415004799/Walther+CCP+M2+9MM+BLK+3.54+8%2B1+

I suggest spending some time at the local range and trying multiple guns

Rick, I own the P238 and have arthritis in my hand so over the years I've lost quite a bit of hand strength. The P238, in my opinion somewhere slightly lighter than a medium rack slide. With a good purchase on the slide serrations I believe your wife can rack the P238. A couple of key point to think about, it will initially be stiff but will improve with usage. A little wear on the slides and compression of the recoil spring over time "softens" the amount of pull required. Also keep in mind that factory tolerances will make some initially harder or easier to rack. If you purchase this model, make sure you clean it thoroughly and lubricate it properly before using it. After each session at the range (or wherever you practice) clean and re-lube the gun. Overall, the P238 is easy to shoot with a good trigger and minimal recoil due to its weight/metal frame.

I suggest spending some time at the local range and trying multiple guns

The P238 or the Kimber Micro are both easy to rack.

is this item new or used?

Any time they say factory new, they mean brand new in a never opened boxed. If used, they'd say 90%-100% condition.

Shawn, this pistol is Factory New.

Are there any differences between the engraved models of p238 other than the color of the grips?

Grip and Engravement are the only difference. Other specifications are exactly the same.. (Fancy packaging, same product).

Is it a polished engraved finishing? Is there difference between the black Pearl and the pink Pearl, except the color of the grip? Thank you

Hi Anton, it is a polished Nitron® slide with engraving. Color of the grip is the only difference. Picture : https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/55/21/09/552109f2b19a4cdddb0f272dbc80a599.jpg

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Sig Sauer P238 Pink Pearl 380 ACP 6+1 Pink Pear - Blue/Black, 2.7" Barrel, 6+1 Rounds, Polymer Grips, Night Sights

Name: Sig Sauer P238 Pink Pearl 380 ACP 6+1 Pink Pear
Brand: Sig Sauer
SKU: 90529
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.70 (3 reviews)

3 Reviews| 4 Questions & Answers

Model: 238380BSSESP

Condition: Factory New

Bud's Item Number: 90529

UPC: 798681439317

MFG: Sig Sauer

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Sig Sauer P238 Pink Pearl 380 ACP 6+1 Pink Pear

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Finish

Blue/Black

Action

Single

Caliber

380 ACP

Barrel Length

2.7

Capacity

6+1

Safety

N/A

Grips

Polymer

Sights

Night Sights

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Finish

FDE/Tan

Action

Not Listed

Caliber

338 Norma Mag

Barrel Length

4.53

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Safety

Decocker

Grips

Laser

Sights

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Q: I have tried twice to unsuccessfully find a handgun for my wife. The Diamondback 380 and the S&W 380 were both too difficult for her to rack the slide. Is the Sig Sauer P238 easy enough? If not, my only choice is a revolver...and I don't like that for her for a CWP weapon. Advice?
Answered

Asked 09/25/2018 15:28 by Rick B

A:

Rick, probably one of the easiest racking small CCW pistols is the Walther CCP. I would take your wife to a local gun shop to try it first hand (she can try others while there as well) - 380 is cool but I highly recommend a small 9mm just for the additional effectiveness. https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/415004799/Walther+CCP+M2+9MM+BLK+3.54+8%2B1+
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Q: is this item new or used?
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Asked 09/13/2017 19:18 by Shawn A

A:

Bud's description states: "Model: 238380BSSESP, Condition: Factory New, Bud's Item Number: 90529, UPC: 798681439317, MFG: Sig Sauer." Yes it is a new pistol and layaway eligible.
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Q: Are there any differences between the engraved models of p238 other than the color of the grips?
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Asked 09/05/2017 16:43 by Richard T

A:

Grip and Engravement are the only difference. Other specifications are exactly the same.. (Fancy packaging, same product).
Q: Is it a polished engraved finishing? Is there difference between the black Pearl and the pink Pearl, except the color of the grip? Thank you
Answered

Asked 08/21/2017 14:17 by Anton D

A:

Hi Anton, it is a polished Nitron® slide with engraving. Color of the grip is the only difference. Picture : https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/55/21/09/552109f2b19a4cdddb0f272dbc80a599.jpg