tjhodges310
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I have owned the M&P Bodyguard 380 (laser-less) since March of last year and felt inclined to post this thread for those of you who may be in the market for a subcompact, lightweight pocket pistol. I actually picked it up because I was looking for a deep concealment pistol, one I could stash in a pocket holster when a larger gun isn't feasible. So, I picked up this pistol on a whim while I was at a gun show. I say this because I was actually in the market for the Kahr CW380, but the dealer I was buying from only had the much pricier P380. I went with the M&P instead.
I have approximately 1,000 rounds through the M&P Bodyguard and have shot various types of ammo - Perfecta FMJ (from Walmart), Blazer Brass, Winchester White Box, etc. My preferred self defense ammo (in any caliber) is Speer Gold Dot. I have put approximately 75 of these down range. I have not had a single failure in any way. All ammo has fed and fired reliably. I was actually shocked when I watched Hickok45's review of the previous model and newer model M&P Bodyguard's. There are multiple times he pulls the trigger and "click"... nothing happens. Not sure if S&W tweaked the model so the hammer pulls back further and drops harder, but again, no issues at all like that here.
Now I can't be one sided - As for the cons of the pistol... it does have a very heavy (and when I say very heavy, I mean VERY heavy), long trigger pull. However, I carry this as a get the **** (fill in the blanks with your favorite 4 letter word) off me gun, so I don't feel that this is an issue for me. I am not trying to be the American Sniper with a 380 here. And I actually view the trigger pull as a pro since it's a pocket carry pistol. I can't believe there is a thumb safety, but it is what it is. I carry it without the safety engaged. The chances of the safety being accidentally engaged (or disengaged) are slim to none due to it being a very "positive" engagement.
Also, the takedown is fairly easy, but getting the little pin back in when putting it back together can be a pain in the you know what. However, I don't plan to field strip in a gun fight, so who cares? It just takes a little more time than it should.
Overall (the main reason I purchased this pistol), I think it is an excellent carry choice if you are into pocket pistols. There's not one pair of slacks or shorts I own that it doesn't fit into. I suppose not many of us on here wear skinny jeans, so you should be okay too. Might have some trouble in them Wranglers though.
Tom
I have approximately 1,000 rounds through the M&P Bodyguard and have shot various types of ammo - Perfecta FMJ (from Walmart), Blazer Brass, Winchester White Box, etc. My preferred self defense ammo (in any caliber) is Speer Gold Dot. I have put approximately 75 of these down range. I have not had a single failure in any way. All ammo has fed and fired reliably. I was actually shocked when I watched Hickok45's review of the previous model and newer model M&P Bodyguard's. There are multiple times he pulls the trigger and "click"... nothing happens. Not sure if S&W tweaked the model so the hammer pulls back further and drops harder, but again, no issues at all like that here.
Now I can't be one sided - As for the cons of the pistol... it does have a very heavy (and when I say very heavy, I mean VERY heavy), long trigger pull. However, I carry this as a get the **** (fill in the blanks with your favorite 4 letter word) off me gun, so I don't feel that this is an issue for me. I am not trying to be the American Sniper with a 380 here. And I actually view the trigger pull as a pro since it's a pocket carry pistol. I can't believe there is a thumb safety, but it is what it is. I carry it without the safety engaged. The chances of the safety being accidentally engaged (or disengaged) are slim to none due to it being a very "positive" engagement.
Also, the takedown is fairly easy, but getting the little pin back in when putting it back together can be a pain in the you know what. However, I don't plan to field strip in a gun fight, so who cares? It just takes a little more time than it should.
Overall (the main reason I purchased this pistol), I think it is an excellent carry choice if you are into pocket pistols. There's not one pair of slacks or shorts I own that it doesn't fit into. I suppose not many of us on here wear skinny jeans, so you should be okay too. Might have some trouble in them Wranglers though.
Tom
