any one have info on this revolver? I have one seems ok easy to pull, has laser. But turns backward and has strange cylinder release .

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I'll be the first to say that much more information is needed, especially good pictures of the cylinder and strange release. Serial number would be helpful as well. Do you mean the cylinder turns clockwise? Where did you get it? I assume it was not purchased new?

It is a different concept from the small J-frames S&W has produced for so many years. Just spend time learning the operation and plenty of range time and you are good to go. When at the range, spend most of your time using the sights but save enough ammo to practice shooting just placing the laser dot on your target and ignoring the sights.

I believe OP is referring to the Tupperware revolver Smith calls the Bodyguard.

These seem to have problems at a fairly high rate n

I lost interest in S&W revolvers made after about 1990 so I had no idea this model existed. Apparently intended to compete with the Ruger LCR? I wish S&W would quit using old names for new revolvers - Victory for a .22 auto, Bodyguard for a polymer .38. I'm easily confused and S&W is not helping.

S&W had some problems with the trigger on the early models and I don't think they went over very well. For me I'll stick w/the older tried and true revolvers.

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Nah, that's mostly just shooters who don't bother to learn the gun.

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I have a Bodyguard 38 (Model BG38), made in 2012. I am the 2nd owner.
I agree that the trigger and more so the trigger release is a bit goofy, it isn't like other j frames. The cylinder release, as you stated, is on top of the frame and not on the left side like the typical red blooded revolver. That alone makes me hesitate to carry it for concealed self defense. I've shot S&W classic revolvers for over 20 years now, and I fumble with releasing the cylinder on the BG38 out of habit. The laser is a nice touch. I bought it to test out the j frames and the price was right, imo. However... after handling a Model 642 Performance Center it was lights out for the BG38. No comparison.

My BG38 will be for sale soon, unless wifey wants to carry it.

picked up a couple of months ago new in box 285$ my wife likes it and its easy for her to pull, I changed to a Houge and its very comfortable to shoot. I have been looking and havent seen one since. Thanks for the info!!!!

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I know there are good ones and bad ones of every model out there, however here is my experience with the BG38 Bodyguard revolver...

I bought it new several years ago and the action locked up on it after a month and only a few trips to the range.

After the two trips back to S&W for repairs it was deemed "unrepairable" and I had them send me a 642-1 Airweight J-frame as the replacement.

This 642 has been flawless.

Just to show all models can and will break, the trigger pin on my second 642 broke after several hundred rounds and was replaced by S&W.

Go figure...

Edmo

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