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Sig Sauer P229 Nitron Compact vs Smith & Wesson Model 638

Sig Sauer P229 Nitron Compact facing right

Sig Sauer P229 Nitron Compact

DA/SA Compact Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger, 357 Sig, 40 S&W
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Smith & Wesson Model 638 facing left

Smith & Wesson Model 638

DA/SA J-Frame Revolver Chambered in 38 Special +P

Dimensions

 LengthLHeightHWidthWWeightW
P229 Nitron Compact7.1 in5.4 in1.5 in34.4 oz
Model 6386.3 in4.2 in1.3 in14.6 oz

Details

 BarrelBBL Trigger Website
P229 Nitron Compact3.9 in DA/SA sigsauer.com
Model 6381.87 in DA/SA smith-wesson.com

Capacity

 9mm Luger357 Sig40 S&W38 Special +P
P229 Nitron Compact 10 , 15 (+1) 10 (+1) 10 , 12 (+1) -
Model 638 - - - 5

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