SIG Sauer P238 Academy Exclusive .380 ACP Micro SAO Pistol, Nitron Slide, Night Sights, 2.7 in Barrel, 7+1
This SIG Sauer P238 Academy Exclusive stands out with its store-exclusive configuration, night sights, and compact dimensions built for discreet carry. Made in the USA in 2018, it pairs a stainless slide with a Nitron finish over a hard-coat anodized aluminum alloy frame and includes two 7-round magazines. The bore is excellent, and the factory case label matches the frame serial.
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: The pistol shows minor, superficial scratches and blemishes consistent with light handling.
What’s Included
- SIG Sauer factory hard case with matching 238-380-ACADEMY label
- SIG Sauer factory manual
- Two 7-round SIG Sauer P238 steel magazines: one flush-fit and one with finger-extension floorplate
This Academy Exclusive SKU (mfg part number 238-380-ACADEMY) delivers a micro-size .380 ACP package with 7+1 capacity and a 2.7 in barrel. It measures 5.5 in long, 3.9 in tall, and 1.1 in wide, with an approximate weight of 15.2 oz. It was manufactured in the USA (Newington, NH) in 2018.
The pistol uses a stainless steel slide finished in Nitron over a hard-coat anodized aluminum alloy frame, both in matte black. The slide features rear cocking serrations only, an external extractor, and dovetailed sights. Black grip panels with longitudinal flutes provide a positive hold without adding bulk.
Sight alignment is handled by dovetailed 3-dot night sights. The front blade has a green luminous insert and is base-stamped "TG-H3," while the rear is a drift-adjustable two-dot unit. These factory sights are set up for clear, low-light reference points.
Controls follow a micro 1911-style layout with a frame-mounted manual safety suited to cocked-and-locked carry. The action is single-action only, hammer-fired, and locked-breech, with an exposed spur hammer and a firing pin block for added security.
Two factory 7-round magazines are included—one flush-fit and one with a finger-extension floorplate—providing options for concealability or added purchase. The factory case label matches the frame serial, aligning the package to its Academy Exclusive configuration.