New Bodyguard 380

[zipmac22]

Hi Everyone,

I've been trying to find a release date for the new Bodyguard 380. I've heard March, April and June for the release. Has anyone heard when the new Bodyguard 380 will be out? Thanks!

 

[rwd]

I emailed S&W about 2 weeks ago with that question. They replied that they would start shipping in early March. I plan on picking one up as a pocket gun. I don't need a laser and the extra mag is something I'd buy anyway. Can't wait.

 

[77perf]

Looks like a great gun. Can't wait.

 

[Mike Kerr]

Early March Shipping?

I had no idea that March was the shipping date kickoff.

 

[Sheldonkerr]

There out where I live in Louisiana, in fact I own one

 

[vernSL]

I'm interested in picking one up too. I live in MA though, so hopefully they will submit one for the MA approval roster.

 

[gdnagle]

There out where I live in Louisiana, in fact I own one

OK so where's the picture. Gotta have proof.

 

[RussC]

Will the body guard have a Shield trigger?

What about a thumb safety?

Russ

 

[jimmib]

in looking at it on their website you can see the thumb safety like on the earlier BG380

 

[PersDef]

I called my LGS (a pretty high volume dealer) to see when they might have them and was told it could be March or it could be November...

 

[Sheldonkerr]

My bodyguard. Bought about a month ago

 

[ric_in_or]

@Sheldon - sorry that is not the new one.

M&P - no laser.

M&P BODYGUARD 380 - Smith & Wesson

 

[gdnagle]

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My bodyguard. Bought about a month ago

OK they are talking about the newest addition to the S&W line. Model M&P BODYGUARD 380 Doesn't have the internal laser. Little confusion here. We also have the BG 380 that you have and we like it.



Product: Model M&P BODYGUARD® 380

 

[RussC]

I am looking at a 380 for pocket conceal. I would be interested in a BG if the trigger was modeled after the Shield. Do we know if they improved the trigger?

Russ

 

[Topscout1]

My new M&P Bodyguard 380

I picked one up at my local Cabela's on Sunday. I have owned the original bodyguard 380 since 2011 and I never liked the laser. So I never used it after the novelty wore off. Over the years, I had problems with borked firing pin, laser screw backing out and jamming the gun, and failure to reset, but S&W fixed it each time. I got pretty use to the long trigger pull and it did smother over time. When I found the new model at Cabela's listed for 349.00 I took my old bodyguard in to see what type of tread I could get toward the new one. The gave me 200.00 trad in, plus I got a 20.00 promotional discount which put me out the door often tax at 152.00 and change.
The new model still has a long trigger pull, but it does feel s little smother. The M&P marking look good and the gun is very accurate. After a few more boxes go ammo I will see hoe it feels and may install a Galloway Precision rigger kit it it. This is a great pocket gun.

 

[sgmann69]

Damn!!! You got a great deal for a trade. If you went to a LGS they might give you $125 for a 3 year old BG.

 

[squekydad]

Cabellas in CT had them on sale 2 weeks ago, $339

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Cabela's in Gonzalas had three for sale April 10th, At 4:00 p.m. that afternoon the number was reduced to Two for sale. Coincidentially at 4:00 p.m. that same day I walked out of Cabela's with a new M&P 380.

 

[southchatham]

I'm interested in picking one up too. I live in MA though, so hopefully they will submit one for the MA approval roster.

In case you don't know yet they are available in MA. I know because I just bought one. Getting 380 is another issue.