Sig Sauer P238 Desert .380 ACP Micro 1911 – Flat Dark Earth Slide, Fiber-Optic Sights, 7+1 Capacity
Built for discreet carry yet styled to stand out, this 2018-production Sig Sauer P238 Desert pairs a Flat Dark Earth stainless slide with a tan hard-anodized aluminum frame. The single-action-only micro 1911 runs the soft-shooting .380 ACP cartridge, includes bright green fiber-optic sights, and ships with both 6- and 7-round magazines. Light, compact, and packed with practical features, it offers the trusted P238 mechanism in a distinctive two-tone package.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are a few scratches concentrated inside the trigger guard. All controls operate smoothly.
What’s Included
- Sig Sauer factory hard case
- Sig Sauer P238/P938 owner's manual
- 1x 7-round stainless magazine with finger-rest floorplate
- 1x 6-round stainless magazine with flush floorplate
The P238 Desert is a true micro 1911, scaling the classic platform down to pocket size while retaining a crisp single-action trigger, rowel hammer, and ambidextrous thumb safety. At just 15.2 oz empty and 5.5 in overall length, it carries comfortably yet provides a full set of controls familiar to 1911 shooters.
A Flat Dark Earth Nitron-coated slide houses green fiber-optic 3-dot sights that stand out in daylight, improving target acquisition over standard dots. Rear-only serrations give a secure grip when racking the slide.
The tan hard-anodized aluminum frame keeps weight low and resists corrosion. Wrap-around rubber grips with finger grooves enhance purchase, an asset on a pistol this compact.
Safety is handled by an ambidextrous thumb lever and an internal firing-pin block, allowing cocked-and-locked carry with confidence. The SAO trigger breaks cleanly and resets positively, supporting precise shot placement.
This example, bearing the 27C serial prefix and built on 20 July 2018, shows minimal handling marks and an excellent bore, indicating limited use. With both magazine sizes and the original case, it is range-ready or fit for daily carry straight from the box.