[Mr Wasabi]

I searched for a thread on this and couldn't find anything. I just bought a NIB P938 Equinox off of Gunbroker with a manufacture date of 6/27/2013. I've read on a few forums that early 938's may have had some issues that were worked out with newer ones. Is mine new enough? I got a very good deal that included an extra 2 7rd mags w/extensions.

Thanks for any input.

 

[bac1023]

What issues are you referring to?

 

[Mr Wasabi]

What issues are you referring to?

Not sure exactly bac but I read early ones may have had extractor/FTE issues that were worked out on later models? I heard it on the internet so it must be true. :supergrin:

 

[Delmonte67]

Any P938s made before October 2012 had FTE issues, the extractors were replaced with better ones and no problems reported since then. Thats why I dont buy first generation guns. I just put one in layaway, and your born date is fine. Cant wait to pick mine up, still amazes me that the P938 on the right (notice the external extractor) is almost the exact size of the P238 .380 on the left. What a cool little 9mm! Congrats!

Nice choice on the Equinox, please post some pics!
I chose the all black BRG model-

 

[Mr Wasabi]

Any P938s made before October 2012 had FTE issues, the extractors were replaced with better ones and no problems reported since then. Thats why I dont buy first generation guns. I just put one in layaway, and your born date is fine. Cant wait to pick mine up, still amazes me that the P938 on the right (notice the external extractor) is almost the size of the P238 .380 on the left. What a cool little 9mm! Congrats!

Nice choice on the Equinox, please post some pics!
I chose the all black BRG model-

Thanks for the info and pics. That's good news that I should be GTG. Congrats on your 938 too. I'm already shopping grips for mine. I had Equinox grips on a 226 before and although nice looking, they were on the thick side. Anybody have some good carry grip suggestions for the 938? VZ G10's?

https://vzgrips.com/gun-grips/sig/sig-p938/elite-tactical-carry/sig-p938-etc-black-gray

 

[Delmonte67]

Mr Wasabi-
FYI- Ive read on several sites that any holsters made for the Bodyguard 380 fit the P938 perfectly, so being an owner of a BG I took my BG380 Desantis IWB holster to the LGS to check for myself. My Desantis fit the P938 perfect and I dont mean close-I mean tight fit perfect. Like it was made for it. In case you were looking.

$20 MidwayUSA-

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/74...er-right-hand-smith-and-wesson-bodyguard-380-leather-black?cm_vc=ProductFinding

Nutnfancy Sig P938 review-
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aqa_GZcEV9M&feature=youtube_gdata_player"]"Sig P938 Full Review: Hall of Fame Carry" by Nutnfancy - YouTube[/ame]

 

[Mr Wasabi]

Thanks for the holster advice. My Remoras and Sticky holsters have served me well so I'm going to stick with them. I already had them for my earlier PM9 and Solo. I'm sure they will serve me well for the 938 too. :thumbsup:

 

[Gregg702]

Thanks for the holster advice. My Remoras and Sticky holsters have served me well so I'm going to stick with them. I already had them for my earlier PM9 and Solo. I'm sure they will serve me well for the 938 too. :thumbsup:

I use a Remora I originally got for my CM9 with my P938, it works perfectly.

 

[Delmonte67]

I use a Remora I originally got for my CM9 with my P938, it works perfectly.

Is the Remora IWB? Just curious. Any pics with P938?

 

[Gregg702]

Is the Remora IWB? Just curious. Any pics?

It works as both IWB and pocket. I will post pics tomorrow.

 

[Delmonte67]

It works as both IWB and pocket. I will post pics tomorrow.

Awesome. Would love to see pics, I have to live vicariously since mine is in layaway-lol.

 

[carsplanes&guns]

My remora I have for my bg380 fits my 938 perfectly.. Funny enough because my 938 sees more time in it than the bg380. Also my 938 never had any extractor problems I bought it in late 2012..

 

[Gregg702]

Sorry it took so long, here is my P938 and Remora holster.

 

[RGbiker]

I searched for a thread on this and couldn't find anything. I just bought a NIB P938 Equinox off of Gunbroker with a manufacture date of 6/27/2013. I've read on a few forums that early 938's may have had some issues that were worked out with newer ones. Is mine new enough? I got a very good deal that included an extra 2 7rd mags w/extensions.

Thanks for any input.

My P938 has a build date of March 2013 and thus far with over 500 rounds of mixed ammo down the pipe, I've had no FTF/FTE issues.

Only problem I have is wrestling with the "recoil spring from hell".

 

[Delmonte67]

Good to hear, nice holster too.

 

[Shadow106]

I'm going through a true adventure with the P938 9mm. About two years ago, a shooting buddy bought one, which I fired a few times. Wasn't real interested at first, but in some scenarios, it was far more practical then my Colt Government. So last year, while killing time after a heart attack and a stroke, I bought one. NIB, and the first time I tried to fire it, it failed. Broken extractor from the factory. Sig tried to tell me it was a rare problem, which anyone who can read knows is baloney. They sent me a gratis extractor. I repaired if and sold it at the next gun show.

About a month ago, I spotted a SAS model at Impact Guns for $699, two tone, Siglites, wood grips. Bought it, took it out and shot it, half expecting it to blow my hand off. Ate a bunch of different ammunition, was accurate, although a little snappy due to my weakened grip. But I was able to pump round after round through it with no FTF/FTE's. Just needed a nap when I was done.

I am now able to fire about four mags through my Colt Government .45 without resting,but I find myself reaching for the 938 when I'm going out now. Why not? It works without fail, does what I expect it to do with Critical Defense ammo, and I can pattern in a silhouette target at a foot or less, at about thirty feet. That's getting better every day I shoot.

My only complaint with the new Sig is when I went to put a metal trigger into it today, I found red lock tight on the grip screws, and they were a pain in the...... to get off the gun. From the factory? Hmmmmm?

By the way, how many mags came with your NIB P938. I got one 7 rounder with extension. Bought a 2nd, but I think thats a bit cheap for a company like Sig. And believe me, I'm a Sig fan all the way when we're talking P229's, and the P220 Carry Dark Elites. Carried one of each alternately during my last nine years before I retired.

 

[acdodd]

I have a P938 that I bought in Sept. 2013.
I mostly pocket carry but I do have a Crossbreed mini tuck that I like real well.
Mine came with a Sig laser. It would turn off every shot.
Called Sig, sent the laser back in and they sent me 2 brand new lasers.
I took it to the range and the battery was dead so I have no idea if it works or not.
If it works OK if not I'm not too upset about it.
This is the first pistol I every had with 3 dot sights.
I shot consistently low with it until I figured out the Sig sights.
I have the parts to remove the ambi safety and go with a right thumb safety.
Easy swap just haven't done it yet.
I bought the parts from Sig for a P238.

I have read about some main spring issues with them but mine is OK for now.
I have the parts to replace the spring with the new style and I'm going to get around to it one day soon.

 

[banger]

What issues are you referring to?

My September 2014 broke it's extractor at approx. 300 rounds.

Returned to Sig, where it was replaced.

Approx. 300 rounds later the SECOND extractor broke.

This was followed by the pistol "choking" on it's main spring housing which had to be replaced.

In short... the pistol is a "turd".

 

[bac1023]

My September 2014 broke it's extractor at approx. 300 rounds.

Returned to Sig, where it was replaced.

Approx. 300 rounds later the SECOND extractor broke.

This was followed by the pistol "choking" on it's main spring housing which had to be replaced.

In short... the pistol is a "turd".

I'm not a fan of any American Sigs...

 

[boilergonzo]

Not sure exactly bac but I read early ones may have had extractor/FTE issues that were worked out on later models? I heard it on the internet so it must be true. :supergrin:

I heard of some issues with older ones (SIG forum, here, etc.). Mine (like yours) is newer (Dec, 2013), and has been trouble free.

The note about red loctite suprises me, and I suspect someone went overboard, but the grip screws are notorious for walking out. Whether you use a dab of grease, blue loctite (not red!), clear nail polish, or just keep a close eye on them... DO keep an eye on them!

Congrats on your gun. I also use the Remora, and I am quite pleased with my 938. Size, function, shootability... I haven't found anything better for me. Hopefully yours makes you happy, too!