BG .380 Range Report

[ws76133]

I bought this Saturday ($339!) and took it to the range this morning. S/N is EAF15XX; test fired by S&W 11-22-10. Today, I fired 100 rounds of WWB.

Those of you who are used to shooting DAO snubbies won't have an issue with the trigger. I carry a Taurus 85CH daily, and the BG 380 trigger was very similar. If you're used to M&P semi-autos, Springfield XDs or Glocks, you may disagree with me. The trigger pull is loooong, but predictable. I'm thinking a trigger shoe like I have on my Kel-Tec P-11 would be beneficial.

After firing the 100 rounds, I had 0 FTFs, 0 FTEs and a pistol that I firmly believe I can trust. After getting used to where in the trigger pull the gun actually fired, my groups went from "OK / acceptable", to "as good as my M&P9C". The picture says it all. This is a 12 shot group fired at 7 yards; 2 1/4 inches top to bottom. There were no problems with the takedown lever coming out, and the trigger got smoother as I fired.

The pistol shoots to POA with both iron sights and the laser. The laser was sighted perfectly out of the box - no adjustments needed. I bought another big box o' bullets on the way home today. If the next 100 rounds go as well as these, the snubbie may start feeling a bit rejected.

In regard to cleaning the pistol, the instructions in the owner's manual are sufficient. It came apart as stated in the manual. re-assembly went well, just had to hold everything right to get the takedown pin back in properly.

It appears S&W has made some improvements since the first models came out. This pistol is a keeper.

 

[chief1911]

Great group

And a great price. I live north of you in the Sherman area and bought mine for $355. Serial number begins with EAE. My experiences are the same as yours, shoots great, both sights are on target and not a single issue. It went bang every time I pulled the trigger.

 

[mag318]

It looks like S&W all the initial bugs worked out and with the new lower prices they will sell like hot cakes. Congrats on you purchase.

 

[giguchan]

Hi gang,
I'm new here but not to s/w I wish I was a lucky as you guys I am an "EAB" Serial on my .380 I have not had much luck with it right out of the box. I sent mine back yesterday I hope i get it back soon. I paid $399 - new Low price here in NY
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I am not sure who posted it, but you are sure right about the Loooong trigger pull and yes i do shoot a Glock! I did not think the pull would ever stop. The last .380 i had was a Colt Govt MK. I never should have sold it.

But anyhow back to the .380. I have been having problems with the laser on-off buttons, the slide release and the slide not locking open when it is supposed to. I have only put 50-100 through it so i'm sure i got a bit anxious and sent it back prematurely.

I hope i get to read many more happy stories about new owners and their .380's

Thanks.

WS... Was that 10 yds away from the target? that laser looks dead on!

 

[ws76133]

That group was 2 mags fired at 7 yards. I'm confident you'll be impressed both with th pistol and S&W's customer service after Mighty Mouse gets back from vacation. They usually send an extra mag back with repaired pistols.

 

[giguchan]

WS,
Thanks for the reply. I have heard that they will send back an extra mag with a repair.I just want it back working.The extra Mag would be a bonus.

I have heard some Stories about their Customer service- some good some bad. I hope i get the GOOD service.

Some folks dont buy first run items for fear of getting a "buggy" device. i hope i did not make a bad mistake here. Thank you for all of your reassurance

 

[Dragon88]

Cool, thanks. If I keep seeing good reports coming in I may trade my Kel Tec PF-9 for a BG380. I've never liked the Kel Tec but nothing else was out there in the size and price I wanted.

 

[nogoodnamesleft]

I'd really like to get one of these, but I keep seeing them for $500+ at shows and stores around here.

Deff going on the 2011 gun list

 

[Dragon88]

Stores probably sold a lot for the holidays, so hopefully new stock at the lower price will be showing up soon everywhere.

 

[TACC1]

I really liked your range report. I've been torn between an LCP and the BG380. The LCP seems to have its problems solved, and it seems
as if the BG380 has done so as well.
I'd really rather have a Smith. TACC1

 

[giguchan]

$500? damn!!! even at it's highest i never saw it that high(at least i dont remember it being that high) I guess diffrent parts of the country, supply/demand and all of that are factor. some shops here had it and some swore up and down that it was not available yet.
Clearly, some shops like to make sales and others dont.

 

[Springfield Bob]

See my report on the lounge titled BG380 workout.