Can you identify this part of a Bodyguard 380?

[epthorn]

Hi everyone, I have terrible luck with buying guns!

I guess I should buy them new, because I can't seem to catch a break. This time I purchased a used Bodyguard 380 (early but with a EAA serial number) and when I pushed the mag release the bit of metal in the photograph popped off. I had previously been working the slide and dry-firing, so I'm wondering if it may be part of the pin assembly. Anyone able to identify it? Since the previous owner registered the warranty I am not sure how easy it will be to get a warranty repair.

 

[Old cop]

Question: When you put things back together does the gun work when dry fired?

 

[db4570]

It's really hard to say seeing such a small picture and piece, but it almost looks a little like a piece of the hammer. I think you should be very careful with it until you have had it thoroughly checked over.

David

 

[TTSH]

Whatever it is, I don't think I'd want it falling out of my Bodyguard.

 

[epthorn]

Question: When you put things back together does the gun work when dry fired?

Well, I can't notice a difference in feel- the hammer rises and falls when the trigger is pulled.

It's really hard to say seeing such a small picture and piece, but it almost looks a little like a piece of the hammer. I think you should be very careful with it until you have had it thoroughly checked over.

David

Hammer looks the same to me, but who knows. I was hoping this was a 'commonish' problem and someone would recognize it but it looks like I'll just have to have it looked at by someone or see what it would cost to send it back.

 

[epthorn]

Update: I think it is something in the firing assembly because there is no indent on a dummy case when the trigger is pulled.

 

[garddogg56]

Does your mag stay in when inserted?

 

[epthorn]

Does your mag stay in when inserted?

Yes. I'm sending it back for repair (have a shipping label) and hoping they don't care that I'm the second owner.