I guess it depends on what you're looking for and what you like..
I saw the 232 for the 1st time today.. It is a nice gun, has some nice features ( like a de-cocker) and a larger grip to hold onto and is double action on the 1st bullet and single after that.
It is larger than the 238, but carries the same number of bullets..
The 238 is smaller & lighter & easier to conceal, but because it's smaller it has less of a handle to hold onto..
So, IF you have a larger hand and don't mind the extra size the 232 is probably the way to go, and would be a better range gun.
IF concealability is your primary concern, it's the 238 hands down. The 238 you can drop in pretty much any pocket, where I would think the 232 would need cargo pants to pocket. If you like the gun towards the front of your body, again the 232 fits very nice with no issues sitting down, etc. (
My wife has the 238 and has been threw more than 2 boxes of ammo and has zero issues.. I have read that some people have had some loading issue (Bullet not seating properly with the slide going forward), but my wife has NOT had that issue at all. So, like with all guns, there is some chance you might get one with an issue where most are fine straight from the factory..
So as usual, it is an individual choice.. The 232 has been a great choice for my wife, and I would carry it in a heartbeat.