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[VietVet68]

Originally Posted by Grizzman

I'm also a fan of the Sig P238, but reliability with them seem to be hit or miss. Mine occasionally (like once every couple hundred rounds) fails to eject, but I should receive the 3rd generation extended magazines with room for my pinky on Monday or Tuesday.

I developed a handload for it with Hornady's 90 grain XTP that I think chrono'd at a little over 1125 fps. For factory self defense ammo, I use Cor Bon's 90 grain JHP, and they clocked at a hair under 1050 fps.

The best part about the P238 is that it's really easy to shoot well (not I hit the target well, but easy 2" group at 10 yards well) and recoil is very mild.

Thanks everybody for your thoughtful replies, you've given me a lot to think about and I really like the chart from "Bad Oscar".
, your data suggests that the .380 can perform acceptably with the proper ammo so I guess I need to reconsider the P238.
It looks like I've got a bit more homework to do before I make my final decision and when I do I'll report back which one I chose and why.