I love the nice blue guns as much as anyone, but the new bodyguard fit my check list to a T!

Light weight-Check

.38+p -Check

don't feel bad about a scratch? -Check

Thin grips -Check

No lock -Check

Reliable -Check

Under $500 -Check

Rust resistant -Check

I have safe queens...but this Bodyguard .38 is my EDC for life.