First Impressions - S&W BodyGuard 380

[greyhound47]

I have owned a KelTec P3AP for about three years. I had numerous FTF and FTE problems and finally found myself unable to trust it completely. When I first saw the Bodyguard 380 I loved the fact that it has a last round slide hold back which the Kel Tec doesnt', built-in laser, and dove-tail sights. (they JUST released new night sights for this gun. can't wait!)

Anyway, went to a friends house and shot a few mags through it of White box and and Hornady 90gr. This gun has far less muzzle flip than the P3AT. With the Kel Tec I always felt like readjusting my grip after every shot. With the BG it was smooth and easy. The sights were much easier even without the night sight upgrade. The laser was easy to see even in full daylight. Nice gun with NO CONTEST to the P3AT.

Now I just want a M&P 22 pistol!

 

[Bert]

shot mine fist time today . very impressed . will be keeping this one for sure.

 

[Pattypat25]

Keep an eye on the tiny screw that sits in the laser housing. It has come loose and backed out a couple times and jammed the slide on me. It hasnt happened while shooting just after cleaning i noticed it one time. Now I check it after 20-30 rounds and tighten it back up. The actual housing snaps into place so the screw is kind of pointless in my mind. Otherwise I love it and carry it everywhere I go.

 

[Twentyfootdaredevil]

My wife really wants one of these. How are the groups with it?

 

[45fan]

My wife loves hers. Compared to the LCP, her and my thoughts are similar to the OPs. Groups are good within reasonable range for a pocket pistol. The laser sight also proved helpful with her practice of point shooting. Sights on the pistol are pretty good too, but honestly not that big of an issue inside of 7 yards.

 

[sgreen3]

My GF an I held one at the gun shop the other day, She liked it alot, also interested to here how well it grouped.

 

[Swim404]

Where did you find the night sights, Greyhound? I saw a white dot sight but it didn't look too official.

 

[PINski1015]

I shot one. I was very impressed and would take it over my sisters LCP. The laser was nearly dead on from the factory which impressed me.

 

[greyhound47]

Where did you find the night sights, Greyhound? I saw a white dot sight but it didn't look too official.

See here


bodyguard-380,New Novak Sight, White Dot, New Trijicon Night Sights (Set)

and here

http://xssights.com/index.php?nID=si...ts&sID=handgun

and here for the public announcement by S&W.

http://www.facebook.com/smithwessonc...77816368938264

 

[WebSnyper]

Now they just need one in 9mm without getting too much bigger.

 

[twostepadin]

honestly sticking tritium on this is basically the deal sealer. because you get the force multiplier of the night sights, and on top of that able to show show laser discipline. due to being able to use the isodots. ergo no star wars here i am with my shiney red laser moments.

best of luck on your carrying.