.380 bodyguard

[heel55]

Just bought a .380 bodyguard. Can't hit the broad side of a barn with it and I'm a good shot normally. Any suggestions on bullet choices?

 

[686-380]

The BG380, being a "belly gun", won't hit a gnat's whisker at 50 feet. You haven't given us too much to go on.

I've owned my Bodyguard for about 5 years now. I shoot it several times a year. My targets are generally within 30 feet, or closer.

I recommend you practice a bit. Getting used to the long trigger pull should help. Good luck!

 

[msjdgman]

I've had my BG for just 4 days now. As stated, that long trigger pull is a challenge to get used to. After the first 18 rounds (3 mags) getting used to the trigger, now at 10 yards I can put all 6 shots in a 4-5 inch group. I can live with that for a last resort belly gun.


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[n.e.mich]

I bought one a couple months ago and have shot 100ish rounds so far. I have to say, I was very surprised at how accurate it is for such a small pistol.

 

[garddogg56]

My god doesn't anybody try out a gun before they buy it,ya know like an automobleI Here guys complain about the triggers the safety the mags.I wouldn't want anything in my pocket other than a BG380 well maybe a 642.Come on guys try'em before ya buy'em.Side note;my Bodyguard is as accurate as my 9mm's inside of ten yards and that's all there made for

 

[Shield9mm]

I shot a rental very accurate to be my first time with it. It is a pocket carry gun so I understand the long pull trigger definitely is not a range type of gun, but for the purpose of it is very good.

 

[BigDog48]

One thing we ought to clarify is that there are at least 2 "generations" of Bodyguards...the original one and the newer M&P Bodyguard. Just clarifying something that people want to consider.

 

[coachray]

I have the M&P BG380. After getting used to the trigger it's pretty accurate from 7-10 yards.

 

[Ballistic147]

Keep in mind the BG is a tiny gun that is really hard to get a good, solid grip on. It takes lots of practice with it to become accurate even for folks who shoot larger guns well. The key is to master the trigger pull for this gun. Once you do that your group sizes will shrink a lot.

 

[federali]

Not The Bullet

Changing the bullet won't help. If you're a competent marksman, perhaps more practice with the handgun in question is needed. If you simply can't shoot that handgun with an acceptable level of accuracy, perhaps you may need to try a different handgun that better fits your physical characteristics.

 

[Fox4506]

I have one of the newer BG 380's, I love it. I think it's a very accurate gun, and it's really fun to shoot. I have to change my grip a little because it's so small...so you might want to try adjusting your grip a little.

Trigger pull is long, but very similar to a double action revolver. If you're used to shooing striker fired or single action guns it will be a bit of a transition to you....but doable.

Keep shooting it and let us know how it goes.

Fox