Hate to throw a **** in the swimming pool, but my Bodyguard 38 was just that, a ****. Timing issues after less than 200rds. Sent it back to S&W, trouble returned after less than 20rds. The cylinder would loosen and couldn't be tightened to spec. At best, I could never put together a decent group, looked like buckshot patterns. Bottom line is, it was a SD gun I couldn't depend on. Traded it in for a Classic Model 36, a traditional J frame that's everything the BG38 wasn't, most importantly, dependable. Mine might've been the exception, and I'm sure other's opinions and results will vary, but I personally can't recommend the BG38.