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01-09-2022, 03:57 PM
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Bodyguard 380 Slide/barrel stuck
Good afternoon all!
Needing some help with my Bodyguard 380.
Ive had this gun for a few years and had it a part multiple times. I know these little guns can be finicky when it comes to reassembly, but I've never had an issue. Until today.
I was able to get the slide on the frame and it quickly became stuck. I can get it to move an inch back and forth (with difficulty). As you can see the barrel is stuck in the slide and not falling properly.
I can not get this thing unstuck. Ive tried to be delicate and I've tried to be forceful.
Any thoughts?
Last edited by detwiler93; 01-09-2022 at 03:59 PM.
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01-09-2022, 07:32 PM
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Wow the front of the barrel is pushed back over an inch I'd go to a gunsmith....
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01-09-2022, 08:05 PM
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Hi from balmy North Dakota . I'm not familiar with that pistol, but members will be along who can help you. 
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01-10-2022, 12:57 AM
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can you post a picture of the front?
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01-10-2022, 02:00 AM
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Maybe a dowel in the barrel, torqing downward while you're moving the slide ? Just a thought.
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01-10-2022, 06:46 AM
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Thanks for the reply everyone. Here are a few more photos from the front
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01-10-2022, 08:55 AM
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I don’t have a Bodyguard, but this has worked on other pistols that had the guide rod slip out of position or was installed incorrectly.
Grab the front of the guide rod with a pair of pliers and pull it forward. If the guide rod isn’t properly seated, it can seize up the slide. If you’re worried about marking the rod tip, wrap it with some tape.
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01-10-2022, 11:01 AM
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You may need to try moving the slide a bit while pulling on the rod. Hold the gun upright while you’re doing it. The back of the rod is probably wedging the barrel up and preventing it from dropping down and unlocking from the slide.
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01-10-2022, 07:32 PM
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@s&wchad, you were 100% correct and your advice worked like a charm! I cant thank you enough! Thanks a million!
The guide rod spring is now slightly bent once I slid it off the rod. I am going to order a replacement tonight
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