Bodyguard vs lcp

[Jmeitz]

Wife has a lcp and hates it due to the long pull of the trigger. Does the bodyguard have the same issue? I read about members complaining about the pull and curious if it's as severe.

 

[OKFC05]

If you want a short crisp trigger, there are short barrel 1911s, which action requires a manual safety.

A lot of the long trigger takeup is inherent in a "draw and fire" system.

 

[Jk4jmk]

If you want something about the same size,it is more expensive but well worth it the trigger is like breaking glass get a sig 238 and you'll never look back

 

[Mcwsky09]

Yes the Body Guard 380 has a long heavy trigger pull. In the store I liked it a bit better than the LCP but at the range I found that the break was too far back and depending on where my finger landed on the trigger it was difficult to fire. I replaced the trigger and transfer bar with parts from Galloway Precision. I had some light stricks and reset issues with the replacement part so I did some adjustments on it last time out it worked very well. Had a buddy whose daughter had a BG380 try mine with the aftermarket part and be said is was way better.

 

[Protected One]

Does the bodyguard have the same issue? .

Yes, the Bodyguard has a long 8lb trigger pull, but for most people that is a good thing. It acts as a unofficial safety. Reset is not as long though.
The Sig P238 has a shorter trigger, but also requires use of a manual safety which means an added step to being "ready to fire".

 

[scwv67]

Is it just the long pull, or the trigger pull weight? Is it a combination of both?

 

[JDP530]

The BG has a very long trigger pull before it breaks. I got to where I pulled trigger back to breaking point, checked aim, then fired. Trigger is also quite heavy, around 8 lbs.

Mcwsky09, what kind of adjustments did you make to your gun and/or trigger bar to eliminate light strike misfires and reset issues? Thanks,

 

[snubsforme]

Coming from several years of carrying a 642, I was used to the characteristic of an Airweight trigger, with its almost single action breaking point at the end of the trigger stroke.

With the Bodyguard 380, I have found that you should pull straight thru, no stopping at this breaking point. In a defensive scenario you aren't going to be slowly pulling back looking for some release point. When you're at the range you should be practicing real world trigger control. I believe this is how S&W intended this pistol to be used.

My accuracy was worse shooting it like an Airweight than pulling straight thru. It did take some conscious effort and practice to retrain myself, but now its habit with no forethought necessary.

 

[JDP530]

[With the Bodyguard 380, I have found that you should pull straight thru, no stopping at this breaking point. In a defensive scenario you aren't going to be slowly pulling back looking for some release point. When you're at the range you should be practicing real world trigger control. I believe this is how S&W intended this pistol to be used. /QUOTE]

Snubsforme, you are correct in practicing with a straight-thru pull for proper shooting. I have changed out the trigger bar/trigger assembly and pistol works much better now eliminating the harder breaking/releasing point found with the OEM trigger.