Smith & Wesson Bodyguard .380

[jdg0724]

I was just wandering if anyone has had any experience with the new bodyguard .380. It seems like it is a really nice gun to use as a backup.
If anyone can give me any input into reliability and trigger pull, I would appreciate it. I use a Kel-Tec P32 as a backup now. I have never had any reliability issues, but I dont like the extremely long trigger pull or the basically non-existent sights. I know this pistol is just for up close and personal use, but I still like to have a descent set of sights and a manageable trigger pull.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

A while back I shot fellow member Bogus's. It was a good shooter but had a lot of felt recoil.

 

[ISHOOTHST'S]

I still do not think s&w has all the bugs worked out on these yet.

 

[venenoindy]

I have not experience with the bodyguard but recently shot the DB380 and the LCP and the DB is a pleasure to shoot while the LCP is quite snapy.

 

[bogus]

Nice little pistol. Lots of features on such a small gun. Shooting wise it is very similar to an LCP. It was a little smoother shooting. Trigger was on par or slightly better than my LCP. Last shot hold open is a great feature. Laser is okay. I think I would prefer something like a Crimson that comes on instinctively rather than having to think about pushing a button. The BG380 laser buttons require firm pressure to activate. It does feel like a much larger pistol in your hand. Conceals just as well as my LCP did IMO.

ISHOOTHST'S is correct. The S&W forums a busy with issues. You might want to check out Bodyguard 380 Forum And Blog - Home as well.

 

[wojo's 20 acre daycare]

I just bought the bodyguard 380 and I am quite happy with it. The gun packs a punch but is easy to control. The laser was accurate right out of the box. I am not big on having to remember to turn off the laser, though. The trigger pull on the gun is more than I like. My buddy's TCP takes much less effort to pull the trigger. Does anyone know if there is any kind of modification that could be made to the trigger to lighten the pull?

 

[Regionnus Rattis]

I've shot both but still prefer my LCP. With a pistol that small and it's intended use for SD at true SD ranges (conversational distance), you are basically pointing your hand and instinctively shooting to get out of the situation. That is why the LCP barely has any sights, bumps rather, integrated into the slide, so you can easily pull it from your pocket. I either pocket carry or sometimes use a Fobus holster.