SIG Sauer P232 SL .380 ACP All-Stainless Compact Pistol, German-Made (AE 2004), Fixed-Barrel Blowback, 7+1
This German-made SIG Sauer P232 SL is the all-stainless variant of the discontinued P232 line, marked with the AE date code for 2004. It features a fixed-barrel, straight blowback system, a DA/SA trigger with a frame-mounted decocker, and a European heel-style magazine release. Compact dimensions, windage-adjustable rear sight, and distinctive German proof and import markings round out a well-executed .380 ACP carry pistol.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are some minor scratches and blemishes present.
What's Included
- SIG Sauer P232 SL pistol
- One 7-round steel magazine with finger-rest baseplate
The SL designation identifies this model as the all-stainless variant, with both frame and slide finished in stainless. Slide rollmarks read "SIG SAUER MADE IN GERMANY P232 SL" on the left and "SIGARMS INC. EXETER-NH 9 mm kurz" on the right, reflecting its German manufacture and U.S. import.
It uses a fixed-barrel, straight blowback operating system and a DA/SA trigger. Controls include a frame-mounted decocking lever and a European heel-type magazine release. There is no manual safety, and the pistol incorporates a firing pin block. The exposed spur hammer supports traditional DA/SA operation.
Sight setup consists of a fixed blade front and a dovetailed rear notch that is windage-adjustable via screw and includes two white dots. The slide features top anti-glare serrations, rear slide serrations, and an external extractor for reliable function and clear sight alignment.
Compact dimensions and chambering make it practical and easy to handle: barrel length is approximately 3.6 in, overall length 6.6 in, height 4.7 in, width 1.3 in, and weight about 23.6 oz. Capacity is 7+1 in .380 ACP.
Proof and import details include the eagle over N nitro proof, Ulm stag-horn proof, DE in pentagon (C.I.P. code), and the AE date code corresponding to 2004 proofing, plus the SIGARMS INC. EXETER-NH import mark. The P232 line has been discontinued, adding context to this example’s configuration and markings.