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SIG SAUER P232 Pistols: Updated for 2009

The SIG SAUER P232 pistol was updated for 2009. The new P232 features a newly designed slide that reduces “slide bite” on larger hands and removable sights.

For those not familiar with the SIG SAUER P232, the gun is a .380 ACP pistol that is more substantial in size and weight than the recent crop of .380 pocket guns. The P232 runs between 18.5 – 23.6 ounces, has a 3.6″ barrel, and an overall length of 6.6″. The action is a DA/SA design and has a capacity of seven plus one.

SIG P232

The SIG P232 is available in three finishes: black Nitron, stainless, and a two-tone stainless slide with a black frame. All models of P232 are available with standard or SIGLITE Night Sights.

SIG P232 Specifications

  • caliber: .380 ACP
  • standard magazine capacity: seven rounds
  • barrel length: 3.6″
  • overall length: 6.6″
  • action: double-action/single-action (DA/SA)
  • trigger pull weight: DA: 10 pounds, SA: 4.5 pounds
  • sight radius: 4.7″
  • MSRP: $649 ($720 with factory night sights) for the Nitron version

While sleek and attractive, some people do not like the P232 pistols due to the lack of slide catch. This means the shooter will not be able to lock the slide to the rear of the pistol for any reason. While this does not negatively impact the reliability of the handgun, it does alter how some things are done. For example, you can’t lock the slide back when handing another person the P232. If this is important to you, this SIG pistol may not be your best choice.

The P232 is easy to shoot, light recoiling pistol due to the size of it. Keep in mind that the trigger is a double-action/single-action design. These tend to be less accurate due to the lack of training most people will invest in learning the system. For the vast majority of people, having a double-action only pistol – like a Glock or Smith & Wesson M&P – is a superior choice.

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20 replies on “SIG SAUER P232 Pistols: Updated for 2009”

Carried this weapon for a number of years as a back-up to my primary police weapon, ie .45 caliber Colt Commander.
Like the idea of night sights as standard for this weapon. However, the slide to be pulled back to load a round in the chamber is tough. I just manually pull the hammer back and then work the slide to inject a round in the chamber. Also can only get 6 rounds in the mag instead of the quoted 7. I use 7 with 6 in the mag plus 1 in the chamber. Just got the new one and haven’t took it to the range yet. Maybe the slide will be easier to work when I put about 50 rounds thru it. Like it as well as my old one that I carried in the 90s and early part of 2000.

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