BodyGuard 380
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I ain't sure. I go with injection molded.
I think Kydex is a form of plastic- and it gets thermo molded (fake gun made of solid metal, heat up plastic, and vacuum mold it or something) versus injection molding with molten plastic in a mold.
Kydex is Acrylic-polyvinyl chloride and is one of many kinds of plastic such as polystyrene, polyester, polycarbonate, PVC (Poly-vinyl Chloride) etc...
I got all that of wikipedia
Got my BG back from the factory. But in the meantime I found a Ruger LCP II. The BG is going on the market very soon. The LCPII is a very nice, accurate and smooth little pistol. And it has never even burped in the time I've had to play with it while the BG was in the factory.
Sorry S&W, but this little pistol is simply more dependable and accurate.
Sorry S&W, but this little pistol is simply more dependable and accurate.
Protected One
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I've had the Bodyguard since it came out, carried with several different holsters: Blade Tech IWB, Tagua OWB, and a Galco pocket holsters.
Over time the laser went bad, and S&W replaced it with the Crimson Trace product. The long trigger reminds me of a DAO j-frame, and I have no issue with it. The gun has serve me well.
For ammo I use critical defense, federal hst micro, and speer gold dot. Enjoy your new gun!
Over time the laser went bad, and S&W replaced it with the Crimson Trace product. The long trigger reminds me of a DAO j-frame, and I have no issue with it. The gun has serve me well.
For ammo I use critical defense, federal hst micro, and speer gold dot. Enjoy your new gun!
mrmike7189
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That plastic holster looks a little bulky? The beauty of the BG380 is that it is small concealable almost anywhere on the body.....I prefer a slim nylon holster like Uncle mikes, galco, or my Elite .
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I have the same issue with the awful trigger. Mine is an early version, and I don't know if they have improved the more recent production models, or if they remain as lawyerproof as ever.
Is there a fix to the trigger issue that would not open you up to 'hair trigger' accusations if you ever had to use the thing?
Thanks for any info.
jrclen
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Galloway Precision makes a trigger kit for the bodyguard which reduces the travel but not the weight of the trigger pull on the BG380. That sounded great to me, until I read remarks from someone who had the kit installed and then experienced light strikes and failure to fire. I think I'll just live with the trigger. My wife though, couldn't handle it at all.
I have no issues with the factory trigger. Put 100 rounds down range saturday, and I love this gun.
I got my crimson trace laser in today!!! Not bad, only took like 17 calendar days to get to me, 10 business days to ship it (shipped on the 26th) and no charge.
Works like a charm now!!
The design, fit and finish are much better with this over the insight laser too. I'm super happy I got a new one free on warranty!!
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Works like a charm now!!
The design, fit and finish are much better with this over the insight laser too. I'm super happy I got a new one free on warranty!!
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I've also had the BG380 since it was first released. I have MANY rounds through it and never a single malfunction. The original laser still works great too. I've carried this little pistol every day for the last 5 years. It's been sweat soaked countless times and looks no worse for the wear. I've always carried it with Hornady CD in a Desantis Nemesis in my front pocket. I feel confident that it will go bang if I need it to.
I use Fiocchi hollow points in mine. The size of the BG 380 is perfect as a backup pistol. I use it to go bicycle riding frequently. Mine has hundreds of rounds through it without any issues whatsoever. I like that dependability and one needs a small pistol sometimes.
I think I may end up getting an ankle holster for this guy and my J frame mainly because it's the least obtrusive to me for a location on backup. My pockets are always full because I have my wallet in my left front pocket, and my phone in my right front. I can't really keep a gun in my back pocket, and if I am appendix carrying my primary, where else can I put one? I don't like carring in small of back, just makes me think someone could grab it from behind, and if my shirt lifts up it will be visible....
I like appendix carry mostly because it is really hidden there. It takes a lot to make it print, and even a medium shirt on me most times will conceal a J frame or small polymer like the 380.
I'm not 100% happy with the holster now that I have been wearing it a few weeks, I may try a blade tech or a small leather tuckable just to see if they're any better.
I like appendix carry mostly because it is really hidden there. It takes a lot to make it print, and even a medium shirt on me most times will conceal a J frame or small polymer like the 380.
I'm not 100% happy with the holster now that I have been wearing it a few weeks, I may try a blade tech or a small leather tuckable just to see if they're any better.
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If you have not already, check out Harry's Holster for appendix..he makes some good looking aiwb holsters with options for ride height, cant and a wing claw....gonna order one for my shield 45.
I ended up getting a Quick snap holster for this guy, and it is way better. Rides at like 4:00, only issue is making sure it's not printing when I bend over. In the colder weather with a sweater it was pretty well hidden, and while I am out in my garage, I am fine wearing it. Just have to be cognizant of it when wearing t-shirs etc.
OLDSTER
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There's nothing I dislike about my 3 year old BG M&P. Approx. 1000 rounds trouble free with Hornady American Gunner. 
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I first purchased the BG380 with Laser. Heard all of the horror stories about malfunctions caused by the laser mounting screw backing out. Thread locked mine but then realized that used as a CC combat weapon what the heck do I need a Laser for. Swapped for the non-Laser version. Love it for CC. Pocket, boot, holstered, inside coat pocket. Fits any where. Personally, I carry in a Fobus holster. I like the restraint. Extra feeling of security. No one can walk up behind you in a line at the grocery store and pull it out from behind. I use Fobus for all of my CC firearms.
The Fobus was one I wanted to try as well... it's made for a 3 o clock position though isn't it? I really like appendix or 4 o clock position most- I think the Fobus is under $30 so I should just try it...
