Smith & Wesson Forum

Go Back   Smith & Wesson Forum > Smith & Wesson Revolvers > S&W Revolvers: 1980 to the Present
o

Notices

S&W Revolvers: 1980 to the Present All NON-PINNED Barrels, the L-Frames, and the New Era Revolvers


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #51  
Old 03-06-2013, 06:07 PM
Old cop Old cop is offline
US Veteran
S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems??  
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 7,783
Likes: 4,206
Liked 15,132 Times in 4,142 Posts
Default

Regarding getting a coin stuck in a Model 638 or Model 38 this is an old wives tale. It simply cannot happen and if you have one of these models try it, there is NO WAY any coin can get stuck in the slot for the shrouded hammer.
__________________
Old Cop
LEO (Ret.)
Reply With Quote
  #52  
Old 03-09-2013, 04:43 PM
photoman's Avatar
photoman photoman is offline
Member
S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems??  
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: The Great State of Texas
Posts: 5,056
Likes: 522
Liked 1,907 Times in 787 Posts
Default

Well the M&P 9mm is certainly a good gun. However, I always say everyone needs at least one Airweight.
__________________
Centennial Every Day
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #53  
Old 03-09-2013, 07:29 PM
photoman's Avatar
photoman photoman is offline
Member
S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems??  
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: The Great State of Texas
Posts: 5,056
Likes: 522
Liked 1,907 Times in 787 Posts
Default

I don't recommend .357 Magnum in any J frame. That's too much of a good thing in my book.
__________________
Centennial Every Day
Reply With Quote
  #54  
Old 01-15-2014, 04:27 PM
BudE BudE is offline
Member
S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems??  
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Hillsborough, NC
Posts: 55
Likes: 5
Liked 20 Times in 8 Posts
Default

Will the bodyguard 38 accommodate a J-frame Wolff spring kit?
Reply With Quote
  #55  
Old 01-05-2015, 04:55 PM
RSKELLY RSKELLY is offline
Member
S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems??  
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 13
Likes: 1
Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts
Talking Bodyguard 38

Bought for ccw for pocket carry, I have put 150+/- rounds down range only problem is it should low and left, Crimson laser sighted in easily shoots very will and carries easily. but noticeable recoil with +p but it weighs 15 oz so recoil expected.
Reply With Quote
  #56  
Old 02-25-2015, 04:59 PM
Butch066 Butch066 is offline
Member
S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems??  
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default S&W 38 Bodyguard

I purchased this gun brand new approx. Six months ago.
Went to the range and after 25 shots, the cylinder no longer would index correctly and it would not fire.
Took it to my gun smith and he said he was just going to send it back to S&W. My suggestion to anyone purchasing this gun to go and put at least 200 rounds through it to make sure you have a good one. Otherwise you might want to carry a brick with you also.
Reply With Quote
  #57  
Old 02-25-2015, 07:28 PM
5Wire's Avatar
5Wire 5Wire is offline
Member
S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems??  
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Portsmouth NH USA
Posts: 2,454
Likes: 1,723
Liked 1,576 Times in 626 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Butch066 View Post
I purchased this gun brand new approx. Six months ago.
Went to the range and after 25 shots, the cylinder no longer would index correctly and it would not fire.
Took it to my gun smith and he said he was just going to send it back to S&W. My suggestion to anyone purchasing this gun to go and put at least 200 rounds through it to make sure you have a good one. Otherwise you might want to carry a brick with you also.
I don't know how you worked the trigger but if it's not allowed to fully reset, it won't index correctly.
__________________
Bob
Reply With Quote
  #58  
Old 02-28-2015, 09:30 PM
PoconoJoe PoconoJoe is offline
Member
S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems??  
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default

I just purchased my Bodyguard 38 in Jan. 2015. While getting familiar with the trigger pull, I notice a serious problem with the cylinder not lining up properly. This happened several times. I could pull the trigger and the cylinder would not be lined up with the firing pin. It only would happen with the first round. After that, the star ratchet would properly line everything up with the second pull of the trigger. I shipped it to S&W for repairs right away. I got it back yesterday (2/27). A service rep stated they replaced the cylinder. Of course I had to check it out as soon as I got it out of the box. It was better but I still have to jiggle the cylinder when I first close it, to make sure the star ratchet FULLY engages (making the cylinder release slide back to the fully locked position) the cylinder before firing that all important first shot. I have yet to fire a single round through it. I have always been a big fan of S&W products. I'm very disappointed with this purchase and will probable trade it in for a more reliable, tried and true, snubby!
Reply With Quote
  #59  
Old 02-28-2015, 09:32 PM
5Wire's Avatar
5Wire 5Wire is offline
Member
S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems??  
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Portsmouth NH USA
Posts: 2,454
Likes: 1,723
Liked 1,576 Times in 626 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by PoconoJoe View Post
...I'm very disappointed with this purchase and will probable trade it in for a more reliable, tried and true, snubby!
And you've been in contact with S&W, right?
__________________
Bob
Reply With Quote
  #60  
Old 02-28-2015, 09:36 PM
shil shil is offline
Member
S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems??  
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Lansdale, PA
Posts: 615
Likes: 8
Liked 283 Times in 157 Posts
Default

I like my OLD Model 38 Bodyguard! I confess to being a bit of a Luddite.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #61  
Old 02-28-2015, 10:24 PM
5Wire's Avatar
5Wire 5Wire is offline
Member
S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems??  
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Portsmouth NH USA
Posts: 2,454
Likes: 1,723
Liked 1,576 Times in 626 Posts
Default

Cool. I like my 642, 649, and BG38.
__________________
Bob
Reply With Quote
  #62  
Old 03-01-2015, 09:00 PM
PoconoJoe PoconoJoe is offline
Member
S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems?? S&W Bodyguard 38, any problems??  
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by 5Wire View Post
And you've been in contact with S&W, right?
Yes Bob. The day after I purchased it and noticed the defect, I called S&W and spoke to a representative. I described in detail the problem and he emailed me a FedEx shipping label and told me to enclose a letter, describing (in detail) the problem I was experiencing. I shipped it out that same afternoon. After two weeks, I called to inquire about the findings. They told me they replaced the cylinder. Like I stated, it's still not functioning as it should.
Reply With Quote
  #63  
Old 11-02-2015, 05:28 PM
OlyWARick OlyWARick is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Olympia, WA
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default

Gee, folks,
After reading two pages of feedback, I am better armed than I was. I am an instructor. Student brought a .38 +P BG, of the lightweight kind. Similarly to the previous comments, I found the laser way off, the irons a bit off, and was not particulary happy with the trigger pull, BUT,
I'm pretty spoiled.
Student was not. Nothing bothered her but laser being off. I plan to adjust it this week for her and return to the range.
Thanks for alternate method of turning laser on.
I'll let you all know how this works out with this brand new shooter who wants home defense and concealed carry.
Reply With Quote
  #64  
Old 11-03-2015, 10:46 PM
Crinko Crinko is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
Default

Picked one up used for $300 didn't look like it was even shot other then from the factory, I really wanted a 442 but picked up the BG 38 instead. After shooting it I didn't really care for the cylinder release location or the laser, my buddy wanted to trade his 442 for the BG so we made a trip to the gun shop and did some transfers and I couldn't be happier. The BG was a decent firearm but I'm liking the 442 better but that's just me.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
1911, 340, 442, 642, 649, ambidextrous, bg38, bodyguard, crimson, departure, hornady, j frame, lock, model 60, polymer, ruger, s&w, smith and wesson, smith-wessonforum.com

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
M&P Bodyguard 380 Problems MartyB100 Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols 5 10-03-2016 11:10 AM
Bodyguard problems PJR202 Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols 26 02-09-2016 09:46 PM
S&W bodyguard .380 problems adam1125400 Smith & Wesson SD & Sigma Pistols 11 01-09-2016 05:56 PM
Bodyguard problems stanleyjamie Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto Pistols 7 02-18-2013 01:06 AM
Bodyguard EAB problems? frazz Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto Pistols 28 04-24-2011 11:10 PM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
smith-wessonforum.com tested by Norton Internet Security smith-wessonforum.com tested by McAfee Internet Security

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:29 PM.


Smith-WessonForum.com is not affiliated with Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC)