I recently purchased a S&W bodyguard simply because I had to see for myself if it was a *** or a reliable weapon. I have fired various ammunition types, fired it when it was dirty, fired it after cleaning, and basically shot the p--s out of it without any problems. I am a retired Special Forces weapons sergeant, and I feel that I may have some insight as to what works and what doesn't. My recommendations are; keep your weapon clean, fire good ammunition, and don't take a hammer to it when you are disassembling it. I carry mine daily and don't have second thoughts.