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Quote from waterford5301 : The SIG P238 is (in my opinion) a great carry gun. 380 ACP and very small, compact and easy to shoot. The 3 dot sites make it easy to hit your target or if you like you can always add a laser. PLUS, it come in COLORS!! http://www.sigsauer.com/CatalogPr...inbow.aspx http://www.sigsauer.com/CatalogPr...-lady.aspx With Optional Laser: http://www.sigsauer.com/CatalogPr...laser.aspx There is nothing wrong with wanting a PINK or colored gun. Guns are expensive and it's your money. Buy want you want and like and what you will enjoy! Just my $.02

I don't think there is anything wrong with buying a gun in a novelty color either since it is your money but I just feel like a lot of these gun companies are marketing guns like this to women as more of a accessory instead of what it really is. It's almost like someone going to a car lot and purchasing a random car because they like the color and they've got financing. Sure you can do it but it might not be the smartest or most informed decision and it's not a decision to take lightly. I like the gun you posted but personally I prefer revolvers right now and don't want to deal with possible jam ups in a concealed carry gun. As with all guns people have to figure out what works for them and hopefully make informed decisions.

Quote from dancergrrrl3 : hi gun peeps! I'm just learning about guns, since my pops thinks the world is in shambles he has become a little obsessed with self-protection...I have been reading and studying and, as a lady, do you think a revolver is a good choice for concealed carry protection? I have shot the .22 and I already have a .40 Ruger. Also, I'm looking for the gun to be pink, of course.

Buy whatever gun you like. You can dura-coat it pink later. Or digital-camo pink.

Quote from waterford5301 : Mike C. Thanks for your post. You always seem to post some sweet gun and ammo deals and always have good input on guns. I was, however, comparing the SIG P238 to the Colt Mustang (not the Colt MK IV). The Mustang is a .380 and is in all respects the exact same gun as the SIG P238 (although the colt will cost you several hundred of dollars more). I believe SIG bought s license from colt to produce this gun. They even have interchangeable parts. I have used the P238 magazine in my Colt and visa versa. Both guns are great so whichever someone chooses I am sure they will be happy. See link http://unblinkingeye.com/Guns/SIG...gp238.html

Thanks for the kind words . I think I see where the confusion is, my MarkIV is a .380 as well(not the more common 1911 MarkIV I think you think I am saying I have?), and based on youtube reviews and gun mags I have read in the past, I thought that the Mustang was just a variant of the Colt .380 MarkIV Govt Edition I have, (and old one at that, the first revision I think), just like the Officers Model of the Colt .380 is (the variant of the Colt 380 I really want, but not cheap ). Is there a different Mustang that is not a nonmoving barrel design? That would be cool to know, I always thought that Sig were the guys that geniuses that put two great designs together with the P238 (half 1911, half tilting barrel, which aids in more reliable feeding given the barrel is at the same angle as the new round being puled off of the mag, as well as being easier to field strip ). I have attached pics with both of my .380s with the parts highlighted that are the differences that I am talking about with my MarkIV .380 and my P238, and the YouTube videos of a Mustang and a P238 field strip (a mustang vid I have seen before when I was researching BUGs, and I was down to a Colt, PPKS, or P238). Are people perhaps referring to the Mustang incorrectly, and there is another Colt Mustang that is exactly like the P238? If so, I have another item on my to get someday list . I Googled but couldn't find.


Mustang field strip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18SivMgtq6w
P238 field strip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BffhQgJeNaY

P.S. I bought both of these used, the MarkIV for $200(!!), and the P238 (with EVERYTHING, the laser, the holster, the box, papers, etc.) for $500 when P238s were really hard to get, but they were both a little beat up(hence the prices), I did NOT do that to them, so please don't judge me on their condition . The guns I buy new look like they do the day I bought them for years after (except for my modding of course, but definitely no rust, oxidation, scratches, etc.). I may have a tiny scratch on one or two of my pistols and a nick on the furniture of my rifles (that felt like someone punched me in the stomach each time that happens), but overall I would NEVER treat any of my weapons as whoever treated the ones in these pics, even in the field/combat. I know that guns were built to handle abuse, but that doesn't mean you HAVE to abuse them, and it is certainly possible to not do so and use them as intended. I am still working slowly on these two to get them prettier and healthier, but not there yet. I am not judging others who do abuse them either, that is their right, it is their guns, I am just saying I don't because they are investments for me, and I like my guns looking pretty and new .

Quote from aggiejosh : Does the OP work for gunbuyer.com? Most threads started by OP are for gunbuyer.com Not a huge deal in itself but I can't really find reviews for this site. The site doesn't really list contact information like address or phone #. I had to dig through the terms to find the address and then street view to find that it is "Florida Gun Exchange". BBB doesn't have any history. Good price on the Sig P238 Equinox but not sure I can "pull the trigger" on this deal due to lack of review/info on the business. Can anyone respond with their experience?

The fact that the OP mostly posts deals from this company is suspect. I've never ordered from GunBuyer but I highly doubt their "100,000 Firearms In Stock" claim. That would mean they would have (based on $300 average per unit ) $30,000,000 in inventory. I am in retail (non-firearms related) and that's a ridiculous amount of inventory to hold unless you are a distributor.

Quote from cuetoon : Wanna start a big discussion, just ask which caliber is best and/or whether revolvers or semi-autos are better for personal defense. The range owner (female) where my wife got her concealed carry license insists that a .22 is lethal enough. This is, of course, heresy to many because while the wrongdoer may indeed die after being shot with your .22, he may do you harm before he goes. Her assertion is that since most people stop what they're doing when first aware of having been shot, the .22 is effective. But what happens if you get one that doesn't stop? These questions trigger (NPI) the discussion: variables on ballistics, where the shot hits and at what angle, clothing worn, etc. In reality, it comes down to exact circumstances, which no one can know until an event comes to pass. And odds are, it won't. (Though all bets are off if the current president wins a second term.) In wheel gun (revolver) vs. semi-auto, a key consideration is for jacket pocket or purse carry, where your hand may slip in and grasp the handle. If necessary to fire through the garment or bag, all rounds in the revolver's cylinder should be available (assuming hammerless model, like the LCR), while a semi-auto may jam when the first casing is unable to eject in the tight space. The other pro-revolver argument involves readiness and less potential-to-misfire. Grab it, squeeze the trigger, and a bullet flies out the barrel. Isn't that all anyone wants?

well said, thank you for writing

and thanks for the people that don't hate because I like the color pink LOL!

I definitely would choose what I like best, pink or not, but that if it DID come in pink, or I could add pink acc's, then that would be a plus.

I have taken the classes and been trained properly to carry concealed, and normally don't even like the thought of guns, so I DO take them very seriously.

I don't think I would want to carry it on my actual body, but in my purse, so that is why the revolver seems better, so it won't snag on the inside of my purse?

Quote from dancergrrrl3 : well said, thank you for writing and thanks for the people that don't hate because I like the color pink LOL! I definitely would choose what I like best, pink or not, but that if it DID come in pink, or I could add pink acc's, then that would be a plus. I have taken the classes and been trained properly to carry concealed, and normally don't even like the thought of guns, so I DO take them very seriously. I don't think I would want to carry it on my actual body, but in my purse, so that is why the revolver seems better, so it won't snag on the inside of my purse?

That's another reason why I carry a revolver. IMHO it's a lot more handbag friendly then semi auto's are. Good luck to you with your gun shopping. Wasn't trying to rag on you about the pink (I'm a lady who a pink stand mixer and cookware) but most revolvers don't come in pink

ghost edit: removed due to answering of own question.

What part of Western OR, some good shops to browse out here to see what fits you!! Also one thing to consider with purse carry is the time/work necessary to reach your gun and draw it. Most purses aren't exactly an example of prime organization!!

Quote from dancergrrrl3 : well said, thank you for writing and thanks for the people that don't hate because I like the color pink LOL! I definitely would choose what I like best, pink or not, but that if it DID come in pink, or I could add pink acc's, then that would be a plus. I have taken the classes and been trained properly to carry concealed, and normally don't even like the thought of guns, so I DO take them very seriously. I don't think I would want to carry it on my actual body, but in my purse, so that is why the revolver seems better, so it won't snag on the inside of my purse?

Quote from waterford5301 : Not all states have a mandatory waiting period. If you state does not you take it home the day it is arrives. For me 2-3 days from Florida after order has been placed.

No waiting period in MO, I can buy and pickup the hand gun or long gun the same day I buy it from say a gun shop or where-ever. I hardly ever do that unless it is a really good deal vs. buying out of state to avoid taxes, which really add up when you are spending between $400-$6000 per firearm!

Quote from dancergrrrl3 : hi gun peeps! I'm just learning about guns, since my pops thinks the world is in shambles he has become a little obsessed with self-protection...I have been reading and studying and, as a lady, do you think a revolver is a good choice for concealed carry protection? I have shot the .22 and I already have a .40 Ruger. Also, I'm looking for the gun to be pink, of course.

My wife and I have spent many days and several trips to the range testing many guns for her CC. What we found was the S&W Shield was the best fit for her hand and for size. They have it in 9mm and 40cal. She opted for the 40 for stopping power, but it is not the best gun for regular shooting. Few things to consider: Get the gun that best fits your grip. The smaller and lighter the gun, the bigger the kick as well as the harder it is to hold when fired. The revolvers are single stage triggers. Meaning you must pull the trigger hard to get it to fire each time. For my wife, this caused her to be off target and not reliable for her to stay on target. We opted NOT to consider .380's because the lack of stopping power and cost of bullets. Hope that helps! Oh, and you can look at these for hiding them: http://www.flashbangholster.com/F...lcome.html

Quote from pistol-pete : The fact that the OP mostly posts deals from this company is suspect. I've never ordered from GunBuyer but I highly doubt their "100,000 Firearms In Stock" claim. That would mean they would have (based on $300 average per unit ) $30,000,000 in inventory. I am in retail (non-firearms related) and that's a ridiculous amount of inventory to hold unless you are a distributor.

I agree, over half of the handguns they have listed show out of stock? I dont know that I would buy from anyone that makes claims like this. Deceptive advertising, doesnt give me a good feeling about them. I believe what they are really saying is they can order through their distributors any number of 100,000 + gun makes/models. But thats not "in stock".