P232 or Colt Government 380

[clownsaw]

I was lucky enough to receive a Colt Government model 380 from a deceased relative a few months ago. It's a nice 380. I don't like the design and the 1911 style in general. How would anyone compare this to the Sig p232 as a comparable pocket/ carry .380? I'm looking for something lighter to carry than my .40, but I'm not sure if I should try to trade/sell the Colt for the Sig , or just stick with what I have.

I love the way the sig feels, love the design and love the DAK so much more than carrying cocked and locked.

Anyone had any experience with both, or either , the Colt Government model 380 or the p232?

 

[palerider0485]

im taken dibs on the colt if you sell. lol. it just depends on which you like more, ive shot both, and like both guns. i like a single action myself, i carry a colt pocketlite. thats a little smaller then the government model. the 232 is a double action and sig makes a great gun. take them both out and shoot them, see which one you like, the colt has a softer recoil. the 232 has a european style mag release which is slower to reload but better for pocket carry. just have to shoot them both and see what your cup of tea is.

 

[clownsaw]

Pale rider, you'll be first in line because I'm not a fan of the 1911 style. Just not my style, for whatever reason. It shoots nice, but I don't like the way it points and I just can't get used to going cocked and locked. Looks like I'll be giving the sig a tryout here soon!

 

[snorko]

the Sig 232 is larger, heavier and has greater felt recoil than the Government .380. While you can do it, I think a Sig 232 is a little large for convenient pocket carry.

 

[Captain Bligh]

I own a p232. It has to be one of the nicest looking handguns on the market. It conceals wonderfully IWB, but I concur it is a little large and heavy for pocket carry. The possible downsides are a snappy recoil that may be deemed unpleasant by the recoil-sensitive. Also, some with larger hands may experience web bite. I have shot 1911s, Glocks, and revolvers for so many years that I have trouble adjusting to the DA/SA trigger pull of the p232. As for me, I am highly ambivalent about the gun. I am set up to carry it but rarely do; I also can't bring myself to sell it.

 

[sonovasailor]

I'm a big 1911 fan but NOT for the little .380. The controls are way too small for my hands. The P232 is arguably the safest .380 on the market. Light and a no-brainer for carry. I always lean to simplicity in carry weapons. Mine shoots 3" groups at 7 yards.

 

[clownsaw]

What makes the p232 the safest 380 on the market, as you say?

 

[palerider0485]

well I didn't say that but to help you, the 232 has a firing pin block safety decocker and da sa trigger, a lot guns have those options. colt has a firing pin block safety also but has no decocker... its a single action only. both guns are very safe in my opinion.

 

[copo]

Best thing to do is try both guns if you can. Borrow or rent a 232 from a friend or LGS. I own a 232 and love it. I also have a 238 which is the 1911 style .380. I love it too. The 238 is easier for pocket carry. Hope that helps some.

 

[clownsaw]

Thanks for the advice guys. Looks like I have plans tomorrow.