I have both and IMO the Bodyguard completely outclasses the LCP. First off I find the BG380 much more comfortable to shoot. The LCP goes from uncomfortable to painful after three magazines or so. I can shoot the BG all day long during extended practise sessions. Next the BG has real sights which is a huge improvement and I like the laser and it's location. A lot of people complain about the BGs' long trigger pull but once you're use to it it's very predictable and you know the thing will never go off by accident. All in all I think S&W did a great job with their BG, Guntests magazine dubbed it The Cadillac of micro pistols.