Just got back from the range today with my new BG380 and my new M&P9c...first time firing both. This was also my first time firing a pocket .380.

That loooooong hard trigger pull took a lot of getting used to. At first I thought there was something wrong with the gun till I realized I had to squeeze it literally all the way back. First question, is this trigger pull normal for a pocket 380? Are the others (Kahr, Ruger, KelTec, etc.) like this as well and what's the reasoning...is this a safety issue? I can't see ever needing to use my manual safety. It was literally a night and day difference between the BG trigger pull and the M&P9. Wish I could find a gunsmith that works these triggers.

Also, is it a problem to dry fire this gun or should I invest in some snap caps?

Trigger pull can be tested by using dumbbell weight--if it is 15 lbs it is too much (as I understand the specs of 10-12 lbs). Dry snapping should not harm.

Jbrecken; I keep getting powder burns on my face when I use the dumbell method for testing trigger pull.

I dry fired mine with a snap cap for a couple of weekends, & it smoothed the trigger out quite a bit. It is now a much easier pull than most of my revolvers.