Bodyguard 380 trigger pull survey

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I was just at the range today with a friend of mine that also has the BG380. He wanted to test my new trigger pull now that I have installed the Galloway link bar. When he was done shooting mine, he said that he liked it and that it was a little bit better. I said what do you mean a little better, it's a lot better! Then I proceeded to shoot his stock gun and he was right, it wasn't all that much better. Upon inspecting his gun, I found that his stock trigger brock sooner than my stock trigger did. His stock gun was more pleasant to shoot than mine was. This made me think that maybe this could be why some guys hate the pull and some guys think that it's ok. How many of you BG380 owners are ok with their trigger pull and where within the trigger guard dose it brake. Mine was almost touching the back of the guard before it brock.
 
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My gun is in the EAY8xxx range. I don't like its trigger but it is OK for what it is. It's not a target model so even though the trigger is heavier than I would like, I could probably hit a pack of cigarettes with it at 10-yards if I took my time. Good enough for this type of gun. All the BG380s I have seen were pretty good shooters. Mine is sensitive to ammo. It misfires frequently with Euro .380s. Seems fine with good stuff though.
 
I had difficulty firing mine - even more so if I got my whole finger into the guard and the trigger hit the joint in my finger - was easier to shoot with the tip of my finger but then harder to hit the target and less comfortable to shoot.

I installed the Galloway Precision link bar and RTK trigger - haven't made it to the range yet - but on dry fire test the trigger pull is barely changed at all - but what is very different is the break point I can not rapid fir using any finger or finger position with the one exception being if I get too much finger in the guard at a bit of an angle it may not reset.

Galloway has reduced power springs - but I haven;t decide if that is necessary yet - as a concealed carry weapon with one in the chamber and safety off I am okay with a heavy trigger pull and even okay with a long trigger pull but did not like the break point being up against the frame - with my break point now a couple mm forward of the frame and some over travel it seems much better - but again need to get to the range to test - perhaps thursday.
 
ohiowolverine said:
The trigger is horrible. SW just needs to fix it on all new productions. HORRIBLE.
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I Bought my BG380 to be a CC gun. I hope I never need it, but if I do, I am confident that I will not accidently fire a shot while in a high stress situation. I think the stock trigger is perfect for this type of gun.
 
My trigger breaks almost at the back of the guard. I like the trigger for this type of pistol, if carried in my pocket with the safety off I have no fear of AD. As far as accuracy at 10 yards shooting as fast as I can get the front sight back on target I can get softball size groups. I do notice I tend to pull a little low of POA rapid firing but this is a small gun and I have pretty large hands.
 
Small guy with small hands...I have no issues with the trigger. Mine breaks pretty far back in the guard and it is heavy as heck but, I like it. The gun shoots very well and I am extremely comfortable carrying it.

Just my 2 cents.
 
Well mine is a 'bit" long and heavy, but this is basically a belly gun so in an important time you will not notice it or complain about it.

I am a person that back in the 70s trained to only shoot all DA revolvers in DA mode.(I did a LOT of PPC shooting!) Why bother to learn two trigger pulls. (KISS) I still shoot that way.

With that said I still find the pull of the little Smith a bit awkward but can adapted.

As a comparison I tried out two of the new Walther .22s. Do not remember the model but it's built on the PP/PPK chaises.

That THING has a DA trigger pull that is not measured in lbs/oz but should be clocked in tons. I was thinking of getting it but after trying the pull on two different guns said NO WAY.

Now anyone that complains about the Smith go try one of those Walthers, you will then not complain about your Smith anymore.:D
 
I have no complaints.
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Thanks for the posts guy's. There is no doubt that the BG380 is accurate, mine will do those kinds of patterns at 15 yards. I was just wondering if the trigger pull, was a bit better on the guns of you guy's that don't seem to mind the trigger brake. Mine would almost hit the frame before it broke and my friends had at least a 16th of an inch left before hitting the frame. I had to pull the trigger with my fingertip to get it to brake, that was not the case when I shot his. One other difference in his gun was that it is an earlier build because it has the cast barrel and mine has the MIM barrel.
 
I tried several .380 models at my local gun range before buying, and the Bodyguard was my favorite because of the comfortable trigger pull. The first time I went to the range with the new one I purchased, I was really surprised at how difficult the trigger was by comparison. I could have easily have shot 50 rounds with the test model....that is not possible with my new one. My finger muscle is sore and cramping after about 20. I am going to definitely explore the Galloway link bar.
 
That Bodyguard 380 is a strange bird. Has pelican front with a laser that will not hold zero, and the one I had took so much time to pull the trigger from start to finish you could have lunch and almost drive to Cleveland before it broke thereby firing the gun. And I live near St. Louis. :)
 
The trigger on my bodyguard breaks near the rear. A long pull?...yes. But for its intended purpose its not a problem.

If you want to use it as a range gun for fun...bad choice.:cool:
 
Same here, which is why I am inclined to sell my BG380 to someone who doesn't have this issue. I have a couple compact 9mms that are not much bigger than the BG, which I don't have the aforementioned issue and pack a better punch.

Mcwsky09 said:
I had difficulty firing mine - even more so if I got my whole finger into the guard and the trigger hit the joint in my finger - was easier to shoot with the tip of my finger but then harder to hit the target and less comfortable to shoot.
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My BG380 trigger was exactly what I was looking for when I bought it, I knew I would carry it hot. I've practiced with this weapon quite a bit and wouldn't change the feel of it for anything. I am using a Pachmayr Tactical to help with the thickness of the grip.
 
3dots said:
My BG380 trigger was exactly what I was looking for when I bought it, I knew I would carry it hot. I've practiced with this weapon quite a bit and wouldn't change the feel of it for anything. I am using a Pachmayr Tactical to help with the thickness of the grip.
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Ditto. A little tip: A drop of super glue stops the Pachmayr from slipping off the grip during magazine changes.
 
I liked the trigger pull first shot out of the box. In the Corps we were taught a slow, steady pull back. For the BG .380 this a must in order for the trigger to reset. With practice it is possible to get quick shots off using this method. It does have a long pull, which many do not like. Just a matter of individual preference. This BG .380 is highly accurate.
 
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