The Sig-Sauer 238 .380cal. semi-auto is Sig’s newest .380 in their line of fine handguns. It is compact and slim, and they offer an alloy frame model and a steel frame model. It is built like the Mustangs that Colt Firearms made in the late 80’s to 90’s, and it has been a very popular carry gun. It comes with a 6 round magazine and we carry several models from $475.00 to $650.00. We also carry a Colt 7 round magazine with an extension for larger hands.
Smith & Wesson has two new models coming out hopefully in the fall. There is the new Bodyguard .380 with a built in laser. It has a 2-3/4” barrel with a 6 round magazine in double action only. This is S&W’s smallest and lightest semi-auto. This should sell for around $500.00. Their .38 Bodyguard is a 5 shot double action only revolver that weighs only 14.3 ounces! This model also has its own built in laser. The cylinder release on the top of the frame makes this a truly ambidextrous revolver. It should sell for $550.00
The S&W model 642 is still our best selling revolver; at $469.99 it is the ideal carry revolver. Being small, lightweight, & hammerless makes this a good choice for beginners and experts who rely on this for their family’s protection.
Another good model is the Taurus Judge, a revolver that handles .45 long colt, or a .410 shot shell. The .410 shot shell is good for self-defense and for snakes. Federal makes 2 great loads for this: buckshot that has four 000 buckshot pellets and shoots 1200 fps, and a load that carries 7/16 oz of #4 shot at 1200fps (both are 2-1/2” shells).
- Joe Hopkins