S&W Bodyguard 380 Pistol and Revolver

gamer_jim · Aug 2, 2010

These 380's are become more popular...

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/02/05/sw-bodyguard-380-pistol-and-38-revolver/

Tconfo · Aug 2, 2010

It looks nicer than the lcp. Just don't really like .380. Too many 9mm's out there to justify another kind of ammo in the safe. I would like to shoot one though

Bikebreath · Aug 2, 2010

Both are featured in the recent Guns & Ammo. Might still be on the store shelves.

I got a subscription for Christmas. I probably won't renew my subscription...way more decent info here with less BS to wade though.

gamer_jim · Aug 2, 2010

The thing that bothered me about the Ruger LCP was no safety. I know the trigger is heavy but I still didn't like it. I wonder what the trigger pull is on this.

smores · Aug 2, 2010

I've messed with the Bodyguard revolver a bunch. It's different than the crimson trace grips (not as intuitive) but still a cool feature. Also, since the laser is more in line with the sights it is more accurate at different ranges (less deflection from the bore line).

Although it's a new action and half polymer. I personally wouldn't trust my life on it until the early adopters have run it through the ringer and no serious issues surface.

Medic49 · Aug 4, 2010

Nice looking gun... Anyone seen them on the shelves anywhere?? Wish they'd offer a 9mm....

montoya32 · Nov 3, 2010

I just got done shooting my new BG380 for the 1st time. Here are my thoughts.

Very easy gun to shoot! The laser actually allows me to work on my "instinctive" aiming. The laser is good to about 25 yards. After that you really have to zero it in for the distance you want.

I think the safety is over kill. With the DAO trigger and very long pull, I don't feel the need for it. The takedown lever is easy to use and the gun is very easy to disassemble and clean. Laser is very accurate and easy to service.

For the size of the gun and the way my hands set up on the grip, the trigger pull felt a little awkward, but it was very consistant.

Overall, I would recommend this gun, but as some said, there are plenty of compact and sub-compacts out there that are close in size and offer a more stable platform, in my opinion. Will I keep the gun? Probably. It's so compact, but still offers enough substance to be able to handle it adequately, but if I had to carry all the time, I would prefer something a little more substantial.

Thanks to Dan at Gun Connection for helping me out with this one!

gunconnection · Nov 3, 2010

S&W BG380's & BG38's in stock!!! :thumbsup:

wlc · Nov 3, 2010

how does it compare in size to the lcp, it looks bulkier

montoya32 · Nov 5, 2010

wlc said:
how does it compare in size to the lcp, it looks bulkier

I think it has a larger "footprint", but it is ultra thin and I like the way the laser area "fills out" the shape of it for pocket carry. It lets me keep it oriented well and it fits prefectly in the rear pocket. Did I mention it is very accurate? :innocent0

I'll post my first targets shortly.

Bottom group it straight out of the box, shooting a little low with the laser.

Center group is after I adjusted the laser.

Top group is using the iron sights.

I was a little cold, being that I did not have a jacket and it was like a meat locker at H&M. Distance was about 10 yards(30ft).

IjustCantAim · Jan 23, 2011

Digging up an old thread...... still like the pistol. Im wanting one bad!

SmokingGun · Jan 23, 2011

I'd love to shoot one side-by-side with an LCP. I've handled both and the BG felt much more comfortable in my hand.

mrozowjj · Jan 25, 2011

I shot a Kel Tec P-3AT the other day. I'd always assumed the gun would have punishing recoil but honestly it wasn't that bad... in fact I'd say it was bordering on pleasant. So now I'm looking at these .380 pocket pistols.

I wouldn't buy the kel tec which leaves me with the Ruger LCP or this S&W 380 and as nice as the Ruger is the sights are almost useless making a laser almost a necessity so the fact that the S&W has better sights and a built in laser is making me suddendly very interested in this little gun.

Phoenixsm · Jan 25, 2011

mrozowjj said:
I shot a Kel Tec P-3AT the other day. I'd always assumed the gun would have punishing recoil but honestly it wasn't that bad... in fact I'd say it was bordering on pleasant. So now I'm looking at these .380 pocket pistols.

I wouldn't buy the kel tec which leaves me with the Ruger LCP or this S&W 380 and as nice as the Ruger is the sights are almost useless making a laser almost a necessity so the fact that the S&W has better sights and a built in laser is making me suddendly very interested in this little gun.

I am sure this will help clear things up for you...

http://www.ruger.com/products/lcp/specSheets/3713.html

montoya32 · Jan 25, 2011

IjustCantAim said:
Digging up an old thread...... still like the pistol. Im wanting one bad!

Prices are roughly $100-$150 less now. I have one and really like it.

angst1972 · Jan 25, 2011

I like the BG380 but have read a lot online about trigger problems. Some after the 1st shot. Anyone had any issue?

OnTarget · Jan 29, 2011

gamer_jim said:
These 380's are become more popular...

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/02/05/sw-bodyguard-380-pistol-and-38-revolver/

I have not fired the S&W 380 Bodyguard pistol at the range, but have tested the basic mechanics of the gun off-range. I thought it was harder to rack than some of the larger pistols. Maybe, there is less to hold onto. And, the slide stop and safety mechanisms seemed stiff. Safety was hard to push both directions. I had to use my fingernail to get the slide stop to go down. I'm hoping that with use that the slide, slide stop, and safety will loosen up somewhat. I know I'm getting older, but that was a workout.
Has anybody shot theirs (the pistol, not revolver) enough to notice a difference?

montoya32 · Jan 29, 2011

It will break in with use like any other gun. I like mine, even if I did pay $150 more than what they're selling for now. It's accurate, easy to shoot and nice and slim.

mbz300sdl · Jan 29, 2011

Bikebreath said:
Both are featured in the recent Guns & Ammo. Might still be on the store shelves.

I got a subscription for Christmas. I probably won't renew my subscription...way more decent info here with less BS to wade though.

Really are you and I on the same forum?!? Yes i do help create that BS.

Docster · Jan 29, 2011

I got the Bodyguard 380 at Essex Gun Shop a few weeks ago for $371 which still is the best price I've seen. I've been researching the .380's for a couple of months and decided on the Bodyguard over the other. It feels good in the hands, had the easy slide to rack of all, quaility-wise was the best, and the sites were great. I consider the laser as just a bonus since these small pocket guns are '5 foot guns', designed for self-defense at up close and personal range so in only rare circumstances would I be using the laser.

Everything was tight at first, but has since loosened up a bit, so now takedown is very quick and easy. I agree the DAO trigger pull is long and takes some getting used to esp after shooting my Ruger GP100 revolver, but no big deal; recoil is very manageable, and so far it's taken every type of ammo I've fed it.

There have been some issue with the early SN's (EAA, EAB, EAC), that S&W has fixed, but my EAFxxxx has worked like a charm. The Bodyguard 380 is an outstanding pocketgun and now that I've sound some extra mags, couldn't be happier with it.

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