Nope, $299 was the sale price, it had nothing to do with the trade in. I actually traded in several guns I no longer wanted, they were taking up valuable space in the safe.
M&P Bodygaurd vs LCP
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Nope, $299 was the sale price, it had nothing to do with the trade in. I actually traded in several guns I no longer wanted, they were taking up valuable space in the safe.
Just got my 3rd bodyguard. Thought the 1st one was off so I bought another one. The Galloway trigger kit is a MUST for these guns. My 3rd bodyguard arrived acouple days ago. Looks a lot better than the ones with the laser. My only complaint is you have to push the mag release in to put a mag in the gun. Trigger is the same in the M&P model as the non M&P so going to order another Galloway trigger.
I loved my LCP. I could use it with a homemade vanguard-style holster and belt clip to carry inside my shorts while running or biking, slip into suit pockets, etc. Unfortunately some yahoo offered me a fullsized NIB M&P45 for my LCP, so I made that trade. I like my 638 alot, but it really only goes with me when I'm wearing something a little baggier (and I still have NO idea how people pocket carry this in normal people pants). I'll also say I shot better with the LCP than any J frame besides the magical 3" 36-1, and 7rds of 380 is nothing to sneeze at.
Plus, yaknow, it let me wear my nice fitted shirts and pants that make my butt look nice. Vanity comes at a price
Plus, yaknow, it let me wear my nice fitted shirts and pants that make my butt look nice. Vanity comes at a price
Unfortunately?
I'd make that trade every day of the week and twice on Sunday! Not that I'm putting the LCP down, but considering cost...a NEW M&P 45 for a used LCP is rather...one sided. Of course, a good trade is one in which both parties are satisfied...and I'd be VERY satisfied with a trade like that!
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My new M&P BG had the magazine insertion issue as well. I think it is an injection molding flashing issue on the release. Slightly depress the release and insert and remove the magazine over and over. After 50 or 60 times I could push the magazine in without depressing the release. It was still tight, but getting better. Since then I have slammed the magazine home a few dozen times and it has loosened up even more.
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Ranger98
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If you have a trigger shoe that you are not using,you might want to give it a try on your BG380.Sure helps with that long trigger pull.
CAJUNLAWYER
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what about the Kahr CW3833? Anyone have one of these??
ammodave
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I have a Kahr CW 380 and an LCP. The Kahr is a little more expensive but I like it better than the LCP. The Kahr is shorter lengthwise but taller thru the grip. The Kahr's trigger is a little better than the LCP, has better sights, and the slide locks open when you empty the magazine. It's my usual carry in a back pocket holster with jeans. My LCP is the older model; the newer ones have better sights and (supposedly) a better trigger. I haven't tried the BG but the Kahr and the LCP are both good pocket guns.
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Most 380 pocket pistols have lower quality than small single stack 9mm guns.
The Taurus TCP suffers from a substandard trigger design:
The Problem with the Taurus TCP - YouTube
And so what if the S&W Bodyguard now has an M&P version. The gun is still made with a cheap MIM barrel.
The Taurus TCP suffers from a substandard trigger design:
The Problem with the Taurus TCP - YouTube
And so what if the S&W Bodyguard now has an M&P version. The gun is still made with a cheap MIM barrel.
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I carried a Walther .380 back in the 70s for work....when Colt started advertising their .380 Mustang early last year I wanted one, but couldn't find any so wound up with both a Sig P238 and P938. Couldn't decide which one I liked better so bought them both. Then Beretta started advertising the PICO and I wanted one...but again, none to buy (what's with advertising non-existent guns?). Local gun shop had a Glock 42 last month and I agonized about a week before I bought it. Still want a Pico if they ever actually make them. Have handled the BG but something about the way it felt wasn't right for me....and not much point in a red laser in the daylight....so passed. Put 100 rounds through the G42 and they all came right back to my face until I rotated the gun 45 degrees to the right and shot gangster style... May just go back and look at that Bodyguard again.
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Riverkilt, in my opinion, if the Pico is not shipping by June then we will probably never see it. It's funny how the 14-month looming introduction of the Pico forced S&W, Ruger and Taurus to update their 380 pistol lines. Ruger updated the LCPs trigger, sights and then later on introduced a stainless slide while S&W introduced a M&P version of the Bodyguard and Taurus introduced a white version of the TCP.
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Didnt get the stainless. I ended up doing a trade for it. It was brand new and yes it is the updated model just not the stainless. I am very meticulous about cleaning and taking care of my gun so I'm not too worried about the rust. I like it a lot and it is going to serve my purpose for exactly what I wanted which is when I'm just running out and about somewhere real quick and I don't feel like putting on my pants or cargo shorts with my belt and holster I can just throw this little guy in my pocket and go and that's exactly what I was looking for so I am very happy with the LCP. I guess now I just need to decide whether I'm going to use a hollow point or a full metal jacket round with this little guy. I've been doing a lot of reading that state you should use and FMJ with a 380. Any opinions on this?
Shootingthebull410 on you tube has several reviews of 380 hollow points through the Taurus TCP 768 with a 2.75 inch barrel. After watching his reviews I ordered Precision ONe hollow points with the XTP bullet. My Bodyguard is a little finicky with Blazer Brass, but it ate the Precision ONe 100%.
Enjoy your Ruger, they're very nice firearms.
Bob.
Enjoy your Ruger, they're very nice firearms.
Bob.
mrmike7189
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M&P Bodyguard $355
got one today.....traded my BG380 with laser in for the non-laser version. the trigger feels lighter ,I'm told it's 10.5 lbs. now and i believe it feels that....the old one w/laser had a horrible12-14 lb trigger.
the slide is stainless steel now w/melonite finish. i like the M&P subdued dark lettering w/no white outlines anymore
the old one was carbon steel w/blued finish/white lettering
the new one is a little heavier .....must be the stainless that =more weight?
got one today.....traded my BG380 with laser in for the non-laser version. the trigger feels lighter ,I'm told it's 10.5 lbs. now and i believe it feels that....the old one w/laser had a horrible12-14 lb trigger.
the slide is stainless steel now w/melonite finish. i like the M&P subdued dark lettering w/no white outlines anymore
the old one was carbon steel w/blued finish/white lettering
the new one is a little heavier .....must be the stainless that =more weight?
