MK9 vs Sig p938

[Xcessive Carts]

I have MK9 and the wife has a CM9, but for our 14th Wedding Anniversary, my wife and I each got a Sig p938. The size and weight of the sig is a bit better than the MK9, BUT, the trigger is not a smooth, the grip is a bit too skinny for me. The recoil is a lot more noticeable. The only advantage of the sig is the reduced weight. I will keep the sig, but I just wish it was as good of a shooter as the MK9

[JohnR]

That's why I've shied away from the 938, but if they come out with an all-stainless HD like the 238, the extra weight might help with recoil. They say the trigger smooths out over time, so give that a chance.

The Hogue grip might fatten it up enough for your tastes, if you want to give that a try.

[FLBri]

I also have both guns (2 938's). They are really two different handguns. The no safety, double action striker fired MK9 has its place and can never be taken away, but it very stiff to rack for my wife. 938 single action and EASY to rack is what has convinced my wife to handle a 9mm .... and that is a plus to me.

[berettabone]

No sa action for me, not for carry..........and I like Sigs................

[Xcessive Carts]

I also have both guns (2 938's). They are really two different handguns. The no safety, double action striker fired MK9 has its place and can never be taken away, but it very stiff to rack for my wife. 938 single action and EASY to rack is what has convinced my wife to handle a 9mm .... and that is a plus to me.


I agree with you on how easy the sig is to rack. Big advantage for the wife.

[JohnR]

Forget "the wife," that's a big advantage for me. Why wouldn't anyone prefer it?

[kerby9mm]

I wouldn't want a sa for carry if I was not comfortable or proficient in the use of it. I carry an emp9 a mk9 or mk40 & S&W scandium 357 snub or a 329 night guard. I don't feel comfortable or rather dislike plastic guns of any kind. Just saying.

[berettabone]

I definitely would have opted for the PM9, if I was concerned about weight.

[Xcessive Carts]

I wouldn't want a sa for carry if I was not comfortable or proficient in the use of it. I carry an emp9 a mk9 or mk40 & S&W scandium 357 snub or a 329 night guard. I don't feel comfortable or rather dislike plastic guns of any kind. Just saying.


You carry an empty gun?

[Xcessive Carts]

I definitely would have opted for the PM9, if I was concerned about weight.


Weight isnt ever a Problem for me. Sometimes i carry my 1911. I got the MK9 because of the style and reputation of it. I wasnt complaining about the gun vs the sig, just doing a comparison.

[berettabone]

Weight isnt ever a Problem for me. Sometimes i carry my 1911. I got the MK9 because of the style and reputation of it. I wasnt complaining about the gun vs the sig, just doing a comparison.
You mentioned that the Sig was lighter and smaller. I carry an MK9 myself. I still would have opted for a PM9 over the Sig. IMHO. Just don't like cock and lock.http://kahrtalk.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

[Xcessive Carts]

You mentioned that the Sig was lighter and smaller. I carry an MK9 myself. I still would have opted for a PM9 over the Sig. IMHO. Just don't like cock and lock.http://kahrtalk.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

I carried a Sig p238 for awhile as a secondary gun, it also is a Single Action, Cocked and Locked. I also randomly carry a few of my 1911's, which are of corse the same type trigger system. Besides, the pm9 is a Poly gun, and I like my All Stainless guns.
But, everybody that carries, no matter what or how, is a smart person. And, we are all right. Just my 2 cents worth.

[JERRY]

I cant remember why I got rid of my MK9... except I tried to pocket carry it. hind sight is 20/20 and if I had it now I would most definitely hold on to it.

[b4uqzme]

My MK9 has ruined me for all things 9mm. It is the only 9mm I need. Perfect balance of size, weight, shoot-ability...for me at least.

If I need more capacity, I'll go with a bigger caliber and a bigger gun. :o

[JohnR]

My MK9 has ruined me for all things 9mm. It is the only 9mm I need. Perfect balance of size, weight, shoot-ability...for me at least.

If I need more capacity, I'll go with a bigger caliber and a bigger gun. :o

Just bring spare mags!

[b4uqzme]

Just bring spare mags!

Got 'em! Thanks. :amflag:

[mser]

Just bring spare mags!


Seven rounds in the pistol, 2 seven round magazines in my back pocket.

[b4uqzme]

^^^^ ditto

[Firewire]

Just traded my P938 for a MK9 (and cash ;)). Action type aside, while the MK is bigger, all steel just has a feel you can't beat!

polymer = disposable
aluminum = normal service life
steel = heirloom quality

[Alfonse]

I bought an MK9 last week too. All the raving about them eventually wore me down. It pocket carries for me just fine and works in all my PM9 holsters. It sure has a fat slide release though.

[Cokeman]

When did the MK9 become bigger than the P938? Heavier yes, but not bigger.

[bilbo]

^^^^ ditto

I really like that mag holder... Care to share where you got it from?

EDIT: Found out it's made by one of the board locals: "BEARDOG". Thanks guys, order placed...

[davcar45]

That's why I've shied away from the 938, but if they come out with an all-stainless HD like the 238, the extra weight might help with recoil. They say the trigger smooths out over time, so give that a chance.

The Hogue grip might fatten it up enough for your tastes, if you want to give that a try.

John, I've been waiting for the P938HD since they came out with the P938. I finally gave up, got tired of waiting and bought an MK9. If Sig ever brings it out, I'll have one. Love my 2-P238HD's I'm hopeful because the owners manual of a P938 gives the specs for both the aluminum framed gun and and steel framed gun. So I think we'll get it eventually, but who knows when. I love all steel guns. Old school I guess.

[CPTKILLER]

I like my MK9.

[blizzardscout2]

John, I've been waiting for the P938HD since they came out with the P938. I finally gave up, got tired of waiting and bought an MK9. If Sig ever brings it out, I'll have one. Love my 2-P238HD's I'm hopeful because the owners manual of a P938 gives the specs for both the aluminum framed gun and and steel framed gun. So I think we'll get it eventually, but who knows when. I love all steel guns. Old school I guess.

With Sig coming out with all kinds of P238 and P938 in every flavor, I am sure the HD is on their radar. Pay attention to Shot Show, you might just get your wish. :-)

[oio]

The MK9 is far superior in quality and reliability compared to the 238 or 938 from Sig.
I was interested in those models, but owners report numerous issues, majority of them being sent back for repairs within 1000rds....not a good thing, but then again Sig's reputation and quality has gone down the gutter since EXETER started things back in 2005 or so

[Firewire]

Here is a side by side of the MK9 and 938. On the width picture, never mind the height difference, I was merely showing the width difference with the wood grips. I didn't align the tops of the guns in that pic.

I love the feel of the MK9 over the 938. With wood grips, the MK9 is beefier.

I traded the 938 for the MK9 (friend) then the friend sold the 938 to my father after 6 months. The 938 is a nice gun, but not on the same level as the MK9. The only reason to choose the 938 over the MK9 is if you despise DA triggers in my opinion. The MK9 is superior in build quality. I even upgraded the 938 (as you can see) by swapping out the plastic main spring housing and plastic trigger (both for aluminum). The G10 grips were nice, but I was fine with the wood as well. For the MK9, the wood grips for me was a liked and worthwhile improvement.

If the 938 came in an HD version it might come down to trigger preference, but as an aluminum frame and some plastic parts gun it doesn't ooze the quality feel the MK9 does.

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[b4uqzme]

I've just never warmed up to carrying single action pistols. Not that there's anything wrong with that. :o I do love taking the full size 1911 to the range tho.

[Big Sexy]

I agree. I don't care for SA as a CCW, and I don't like "cocked and locked" as a carry mode.

[VoodooSan]

I want to like the 938. I really do. I just havent warmed up to it. I have an MK9, and other small 9mms so the 938 just doesnt do it for me. Granted I havent shot one. I am just going on handling one at the gun counter. But they sure do seem popular.

[JohnR]

If you go to Sig Talk, there are a lot of 938s for sale. Come to think of it, there are a lot of Sigs in general for sale there, if that means anything.

[JGIORD]

I'm glad that I didn't sell my MK9. I still shoot Glocks better but the MK9 is a great size and easy shooter albeit a little heavy.

[Barth]

I thought about a Sig P938.
And have carried some guns cocked and locked.
But I really don't favor that.
Everytime I think about getting some new micro gun?
I have to compare it to my Kahr MK40 Elite.
And then I just smile.