380 bodyguard mag release issues

[CavScout182]

New BG with Factory Metal Mag Release

I bought my new BG in May of 2017. It has an MIM metal (magnetic) mag release (serrations on thumb side, mould line on other side).
Serial Number is KEC-19xx.
I have been carrying it in my jeans pocket with a DeSantis Nemesis holster, and have not had an issue with magazine self release... including getting in and out of my pickup... with 6+1 Hornady Critical Defense loaded.
The curved serrations are barely above flush with the frame. I do have a Hogue Handall grip sleeve that may be helping?

The release effort is similar to my 45 Shield.

I would rather have an easy, and predictable mag release, if I have time to do a mag change... rather than a finicky release, and especially one that requires shifting my grip.

 

[Pocchr]

Some time back, I asked how to change the mag release on a BG380. Never got a reply. I'll try again; how do you change out the Mag Release on a BG380?

 

[hu4mx]

Greetings the Bodyguard 380 Magazine Catch Release is fix is finally out

I don't know where else to put this, so here it is.

My BG 380's mag release is, as far as I'm concerned, way to easy to push...I pocket carry without a holster and on occasion have had the mag to self eject. Sometimes it's because I forget and put my cell phone in the same pocket, and sometimes it has just done it.

I don't know what the release pressure is supposed to be, but my wife has a Ruger LCP 380, and the mag release spring pressure is very similar to that of my Glock...much stiffer than than my BG.

If I had one suggestion for SW to improve the BG, it would be to add pressure to the mag spring release button. My son also has a BG and it has similar spring pressure on the mag release.

So, after history, comes the questions.

1. Has this historically been an issue with this weapon?

2. Is there anything that I can do to increase the spring pressure on the mag release button? I'm thinking no, but decided to ask anyway.

Responses are welcomed.

Aluminum Metal Bodyguard 380 Mag Release
Extended Mag Release for Bodyguard 380 and M&P 380 Pistols :: Bodyguard 380 Performance Parts :: Smith & Wesson(R) Performance :: Galloway Precision

 

[hu4mx]

Extended Mag Release for Bodyguard 380 and M&P 380 Pistols :: Bodyguard 380 Performance Parts :: Smith & Wesson(R) Performance :: Galloway Precision

 

[hu4mx]

The mag release has been a problem with these.

The mag realease shouldn't interfere with the pistol.

If it does, you have a problem.

There should never be such a problem.

I have no interest in a pistol with these issues: even if they not happen occasionally.

Sd handguns must work all the time.

A pistol that sometimes works isn't one that I am wiling to consider.

Extended Mag Release for Bodyguard 380 and M&P 380 Pistols :: Bodyguard 380 Performance Parts :: Smith & Wesson(R) Performance :: Galloway Precision

 

[hu4mx]

The mag release has been a problem with these.

The mag realease shouldn't interfere with the pistol.

If it does, you have a problem.

There should never be such a problem.

I have no interest in a pistol with these issues: even if they not happen occasionally.

Sd handguns must work all the time.

A pistol that sometimes works isn't one that I am wiling to consider.

Aluminum Metal Bodyguard 380 Mag Release
Extended Mag Release for Bodyguard 380 and M&P 380 Pistols :: Bodyguard 380 Performance Parts :: Smith & Wesson(R) Performance :: Galloway Precision

 

[hu4mx]

I don't know where else to put this, so here it is.

My BG 380's mag release is, as far as I'm concerned, way to easy to push...I pocket carry without a holster and on occasion have had the mag to self eject. Sometimes it's because I forget and put my cell phone in the same pocket, and sometimes it has just done it.

I don't know what the release pressure is supposed to be, but my wife has a Ruger LCP 380, and the mag release spring pressure is very similar to that of my Glock...much stiffer than than my BG.

If I had one suggestion for SW to improve the BG, it would be to add pressure to the mag spring release button. My son also has a BG and it has similar spring pressure on the mag release.

So, after history, comes the questions.

1. Has this historically been an issue with this weapon?

2. Is there anything that I can do to increase the spring pressure on the mag release button? I'm thinking no, but decided to ask anyway.

Responses are welcomed.

Aluminum Metal Bodyguard 380 Mag Release
Extended Mag Release for Bodyguard 380 and M&P 380 Pistols :: Bodyguard 380 Performance Parts :: Smith & Wesson(R) Performance :: Galloway Precision

 

[scarabchuck]

Late to the game on this. The situation on mine is the mag release button seems too sensitive. The mag is held tight, but breath on the mag release button and out comes the mag. It seems like just reducing the height of the button should work. I really don't want to send the gun to S&W unless i have to. Any other solutions to this ?

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[Doug0761]

380 Mag Release Problem Solved

I like my 380 so much I altered the area jus above release. Using JB Weld, I built up the area in question just a tiny bit. It's enough and problem solved.
Some will not want to alter and I agree SW should have a fix but I'm keeping mine "on me".

 

[Szumi]

I've been meaning to look into my mag dropping out issues when holstered. I looked the pistol over and I see that the polymer catch has been shaved down by mag insertions.

Galloway Precision makes an aluminum one. I saw mention of a OEM steel version so I called S&W customer service. The lady offered to send me the part, I asked if it was steel, she said it is what my pistol shipped with. She didn't even ask me what the pistol serial number is. Think about that.

I ordered a Galloway part after I hung up. I picked up one of their recoil springs so I have a spare.

Szumi