Is this a BodyGuard?

[PhillyCheese]

I am trying to get more info on this gun.
The models is S&W 380.

In my efforts to research on Google and YouTube, I only get BodyGuard responses when typing in the model S&W 380.

This gun model features:
- No safety of any kind.
- Striker fire.
- Magazine release from bottom.
- Gun will fire with no magazine inserted.

Just trying t get more info on this gun.
Thank you in advance.

 

[GaryS]

No, it's a SW380. They were made from 1995-2002. Not only are they no longer made, but S&W has no parts for them.
Magazines are listed on line at the S&W website.

Apparently they were part of the "Sigma" line.

You can download a PDF of the manual here.

Search "SW380" and you'll get some information.

 

[PhillyCheese]

Thank you for the info.
Do you believe there is any value in this gun for a Collector?
Condition of course being considered.

 

[GaryS]

I wouldn't think so unless you find a collector of the Sigma series of guns who wants one for his collection.

It's probably of more value as a carry gun.

Thank you for the info.
Do you believe there is any value in this gun for a Collector?
Condition of course being considered.

 

[Jaysq]

It was also known as a Baby Sigma. I bought one new many years back and still have it. Notice there is nothing sticking out to catch on your clothing, not even a mag release. Breakdown is a pain because you have to drive out the pins with a tool that comes with it. It is very light and is a great pocket gun, in a holster of course. Not a lot of fun to shoot because it is so light.

 

[N4KVE]

Do you believe there is any value in this gun for a Collector?
Condition of course being considered.

Maybe to someone who likes to collect Chevy Vega's, or Ford Pinto's. The Sigma line is something S&W would like for every one to forget they ever made. I find it hard to believe that the same company that made my 645, or 3913 also made the Sigma. They copied the Glock, were sued for copyright infringement, & settled out of court. GARY

 

[TEB]

A SW380 was in the film "Mercury Rising" starring Bruce Willis. Was the the slide made out of zinc?

 

[TEB]

Slide was made out of Zinc alloy called Zamak.

 

[jsbethel]

The SW380 was not bad for what it was - a carry often, shoot little pocket pistol. The SW9M 9mm version was junk.

 

[plinker 22]

Not designed to be shot excessively, life expectancy was 2500 rounds.

I had one, couldn't believe how permanently discolored the internals became in 100 rounds.

It seemed to be reliable, I don't recall any FTFire's like I've had with my BG380.

Kinda wish I had kept it.

 

[plinker 22]

Colt used Zamak in some of their single action .22 Scout revolvers.

 

[TTSH]

Do you believe there is any value in this gun for a Collector? Condition of course being considered.

I wouldn't think so unless you find a collector of the Sigma series of guns who wants one for his collection.

It's kind of curiosity find these days for some of us really hardcore S&W pistol collectors, especially in top "as-new" condition with the works. As folks have already pointed out, it's sometimes hard to believe that the same company that turned out such fine, timeless classics that we are all aware of could also have ever turned out the goofy little SW380. And as also pointed out, it's usage lifespan was unusually short. Let's just say that they do not age very well in use.

I tried to buy one a while back in a combo deal with another early super-excellent condition Sigma, but it turned out that the magazines with the full-size Sigma were all post-bans and illegal except for cops in my loony moonbat state... so the deal fell apart.

I'd go after another one if I could, but they are not MA-importable and finding another one in tip-top condition for sale in-state could be very, very tough.

EDIT: Just to clarify one point, the SW380 (and SW9M) is/are really quite different in design and construction from the original full-size Sigmas. It bears little to no resemblance to Glock pistols. It is a "Sigma" in name only IMHO. I wish S&W Marketing had maybe thought about it a little and called them something else.

 

[0849]

Interesting that S&W would ever make something like this, I wonder what they were thinking.

 

[Hill_Country]

Interesting that S&W would ever make something like this, I wonder what they were thinking.

Thinking? You mean someone in management at S&W has a brain? Certainly no original thoughts coming out of the place.

One of the premier American brands and they seem intent on trashing it by following every new fad and discarding what works.