Selected Handgun Detail

Manufacturer
	SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG More Info

About the Gun

The P238 Scorpion is a micro-compact, 1911-style single-action pistol with an all-metal frame and slide. It features a distinctive Flat Dark Earth Cerakote finish and textured Hogue Piranha G10 grips. The design follows the standard P238 model's compact 1911-inspired layout with a manual thumb safety and traditional controls in a reduced-size package.

Production

Production ran from 2012 through the mid-2010s.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $650–$800. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $450–$550.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.380 Automatic
Alias:	9mm Browning Short
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Analysis

SIG introduced the P238 Scorpion around 2012 as part of an expansion of special-edition variants on the P238 platform. The model was developed to offer a tactical-inspired aesthetic through its Flat Dark Earth finish and distinctive Hogue G10 grips, aligning with the company’s broader Scorpion series across other pistol models. This approach responded to growing demand for personalized options in finishes and grip textures within the micro-compact .380 category, allowing users to select configurations that matched specific preferences or carry styles while retaining the core mechanical features of the P238. The Scorpion remained a limited-production variant and was eventually discontinued as SIG shifted focus to other configurations in the line.