I bought one of these used, but probably less than one box of ammo through it. When it arrived at the FFL, the guy who opened the box said that if this had been around when James Bond got going, this would have been his gun. I agree. I'm keeping this forever.
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Great review of an under-appreciated gem. Not a choice for my carry, but in my mind, the best-looking gun I own. My overall favorite, in spite of its caliber.
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Oh wow! You are a very lucky fellow and you are in for a real treat. I think you'll find your P232SL will be very comfortable and accurate to shoot. You must have been well thought of by whoever left it to you. The P232 is indeed a real "legacy" firearm and should be enjoyed and appreciated. Thanks for watching and thanks for taking the time to share your comments. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid.
I would agree. Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid
LOL. I know what you mean. Just a great carry firearm. Thanks for watching and thanks for taking the time to comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid.
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They are great guns. You should look at the FN 140/ Browning BDA 380. Also excellent. And the the Beretta 84 . I just got a Hard Chrome Makarov in 380 acp, that is a beauty too. And then theres the CZ83. . So many great 380s!
Yep, I agree. The Beretta and FN have been on my wish list for some time and I'm currently bidding on a Russian Makarov at the moment. We'll see. Thanks for watching and thanks for taking the time to share your comments. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid.
But of course she loves it. Why wouldn't she? It's probably one of the absolute finest pistols ever made. Like her choosing you for a husband, she went for the best. ;-) Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid.
One thing it has going for it is the number of moving parts…. Field stripped it has only 3 or 4 parts. As long as you know how to get the slide off cleaning is a breeze…. Who knows, maybe they’ll bring the design back in the future.
There are many fans of the P230 and P232 that would certainly agree with you. As for SIG bringing the P232 back, who knows, it could happen. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid.
Thanks! I appreciate your complement and the feedback. I agree, my SIG 232 is indeed the best carry firearm I've ever owned and as you can see from my many reviews, I've owned a bunch. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid.
Interesting that you'd mention the P365 -- if I was not carrying the P232, it's the P365 9MM that would be one of my next choices. Indeed, an excellent carry gun.
@@mickmacstabletopreviews8466 hello! Believe or not,but l ordered 2 of them directly from Sauer factory 15 years ago. I asked those guys to make them manually,hand fited. Finally l payed double price for each,but l got two "rolls- royses" pistols: all stainless steel,one (9*17)covered by black ilaflon,the other 7,65 br. with black front sight and black top of slide,but the rest is stainless. I made for both triggerstop.
Interesting. I wonder if they'll still do that? Thanks for sharing. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid.
Excellent Review thoroughly enjoyed it! Just purchased a p232 Blued alloy frame version in the blue case dated to 2004 , unfired Still has the red grease on the frame rails for $419 ! I was in shock ! The lgs had 4 of them , they purchased a large collection from a widow and priced them very reasonable imo . All 4 sold today ! They displayed them Friday The gentleman that passed away would purchase 3-4 of each model for many years and that’s how they got so many. They gave 225, 226, 228, 229 , .22target and the list goes on! The dealer/ gun range is Big Woods Goods in Canton, GA in case anyone is interested! Btw subbed!
Thanks for the feedback and the information on the bargains. Always appreciated. What an outstanding deal. I love hearing the stories behind these firearms. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid.
Well put! Indeed it is. Thanks for watching and thanks for taking the time to share your comments. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid.
Yep, me too. Thanks for watching and thanks for taking the time to comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid.
Obviously no argument from me, given it's my EDC. ;-) Thanks for taking the time to comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid and Rumble.
Excellent review and fine shooting! I won a GB auction today for a Sig P230, blued, that has the Crimson Trace grips installed. And, given that these sold new for over $500, and that you say finding these grips would be difficult, I think I got a pretty good deal. After seeing your review, I am even more happy to have won this. My wife took over my Sig P238 as her CCW, and I have missed it. This at least is the same caliber, if not the same design. Thanks for your well-crafted review.
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Great review. I have a blued P232, and it's my favorite pistol-- easily the best looking and most elegant pistol I've owned. May add one in stainless. Finding mags was an expensive chore, but I recently got a tip to try slightly modifying Mec-Gar 8-round mags made for the Bersa Thunder .380. Will give that a test. Either way, absolutely love this gun.
Truly an outstanding gun. I can see where the Mec-Gar 8-round mags made for the Bersa Thunder might actually work. Let me know if you have success. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid.
Great review and historical background. I purchased a couple of ss P232SLs new back around 2010-2012. Both are unfired, almost identical with the rubber wrap around grips, ss tritium sights, and black plastic mag floor plates. The only difference between them is the way the roll marks are done (fonts are ever so slightly different). Both say "Made in Germany". Your video has motivated me to take them to the range and try them out! Thank you.
Wow! Buying not one but two of these beauties and not firing them! You have more patience than I do. The P232 SL has been my EDC for some months now. I love this gun. I'm glad you liked my review. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I always appreciate feedback. And thanks for watching. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid
Glad I could help. Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid and Rumble.
You are so right! A P232SL with special monogram grips was given to Sarah (Mary-Louise Parker) during the film and she uses it to hold the Iranian Ambassador to France. She also uses it to take out an Iranian Embassy worker. One of my favorite films. Thanks for watching and thanks for taking the time to comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid.
Nice! If I can find one at under $700 in EXCELLENT condition, I might get it. Otherwise, I’d probably stick with the Kimber Micro due to the price and availability.
I just wish I could find a IWB holster for my Sig Saur P232sl. It's been very difficult because it was discontinued in 2015. It's a wonderful size for concealed carry. Kydex perferably.
Getting the right holster was an issue for me as well. I finally decided to get one custom-made, although I was looking for leather OWB. There are several Internet companies that offer to make Kydex holsters. So, there should be a solution out there. Good luck. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid.
May I offer a slight correction to the specs section? The P232 came in four, not three finishes. They were stainless, blued, two tone and a rather rare Rainbow Titanium. This finish may be seen on many of Sigs other models as well. It is a rather beautiful look for such an already sexy pistol.
Yes, I've seen the Rainbow Titanium finish on some of SIG's other models, but I wasn't aware of that option on the P232. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid.
Metal Injection Molded (MIM) parts compared to CNC machined parts has been debated quite a bit. You can't blame manufactures for wanting to utilize processes that reduce their production costs. However, if that process reduces quality, that's where the problems come in to play. Now, if you've watched many of my videos you can see that I lean more toward the old school approach and products. I prefer machined all metal guns, for example. But I also appreciate what investment casting and polymer technologies have brought to the party. From what I can see, it would depend on the part and whose making it when it comes to MIM parts. So long as the manufacturer employs good quality controls and the molding was dialed in correctly, the part should provide reliable performance and service. And remember, we're talking SIG here. It's just my opinion but for overall functioning, I think my P232 is just a tiny bit better than my P230. At the same time, I also understand your preference. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid.
@@mickmacstabletopreviews8466 I was just pointing out the important difference between the P230 and P232. I prefer the P230 because of the grips, slide serrations and Made In W Germany with the zipper style Sig magazines.
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I have a P232 but it is all black. I’ve never seen another black one at the gun shows but I do see thee chrome ones. Any info you might have why they made so few black ones? Also I called Sig in Georgia to find out if I could get optic sights and they told me the sights are permanent and can not be removed. (Is that true?). I have the Cimson grip but my finger keeps blocking it. It is my favorite gun in my collection. Would like different sights and ability to use laser without blacking it. Thank you for your program. I learned a lot
Probably because the stainless steel was just more popular. As for the sights, the front is pinned and the rear is dove tailed, so changing them out is possible. But I'd seek the services of a gunsmith to get it done right. There's even a whole article on the P232's sights at www.sig-guru.com/sig-sauer-p232/accessories/sights As for the Crimson Trace Laser grips, count yourself lucky, because you don't see those on the SIG 230 or 232 very often and they aren't made by CT anymore. Obviously, it's your pointing finger that's blocking the beam. I had the same problem on my PPK/S until I learned to keep my finger lower when off the trigger. I've never had that problem with my SIG, but I've heard that complaint before especially from those with big hands and/or thick fingers. Thanks for watching and taking the time to share. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid.
Luckily, Tritium nights sights are available and an easy install. I agree, the SIG P232 is indeed the most outstanding everyday carry 380 I can think of.
It does, but note that is says 9 mm kurz. The "kutz" means "short" in German. So the 9 mm kurz just means 380. Yep, it's a common confusion. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid.
CT grips for the SIG Sauer 230 or 232 will probably be very hard to find, but I have found odd items before by regularly checking e-Bay and Gunbroker.com. It takes patience and persistence, but you never know. Thanks for the question. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid and Rumble.
Yes, they are indeed interchangeable. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid.
That's a very good question. To be honest, the only CT laser grips I've ever seen are the ones on my own P232 and as I understand, Crimson Trace stopped making SIG P230/P232 grips almost a decade ago. So, expect these CT grips to be very rare. You might try auction houses like GunBrokers, but it's unlikely you'll find these grips by themselves. If you find them they'll be attached to a gun. From experience I'll warn you that bidding could be fierce. That being said, you never know when the unicorn may appear. Stay vigilant and good luck and thank you for watching. Please don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid.
That's a very good question. To be honest, the only CT laser grips I've ever seen are the ones on my own P232 and as I understand, Crimson Trace stopped making SIG P230/P232 grips almost a decade ago. So, expect these CT grips to be very rare. You might try auction houses like GunBrokers, but it's unlikely you'll find these grips by themselves. If you find them they'll be attached to a gun. From experience I'll warn you that bidding could be fierce. That being said, you never know when the unicorn may appear. Stay vigilant and good luck and thank you for watching. Please don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid.
I agree. No argument there. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comments. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid.
Yep, and it seems to be getting worse. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid.
Excellent question. Note that it's stamped 9 mm kurz. "kurz" means "short" auf Deutsch which is the 380 ACP round. This designation is something you'll find on German made 380 firearms like this SIG and the Walther PPK. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. It's difficult to find these P232 SLs at local gun stores. Auction houses like GunBrokers are a more likely source. But getting a "deal" is another thing. I see black (blue) finish models going for about $750. The lowest price I've see was about $450. The stainless (SL) finish versions have been selling for about $850 on average. The best deal I've seen this year was about $575, but they often go for around $900 at auction. Of course you'll have transfer and shipping fees, so expect to add at least another $50 to that. Best of luck and don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid.
@@mickmacstabletopreviews8466 I found a stainless steel finish p232 from a local here in NJ.. selling for under $800. I'm considering it. I will certainly give you a subscribe!
That would have been very cool. 380 has gotten easier to find here locally during the past 3 months. Running about .40 per round. I just picked up a 500 pack last week. Let's hope availability becomes more widespread. Thanks for watching and thanks for feedback. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid.
Since I don't own a Makarov, it's difficult for me to say one way or another. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid.
Still my favorite carry. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on RU-vid and Rumble.
