M&P Shield Bodyguard 380 size comparison

[kris7047th]

Is it really fair to show him a comparison of the Shield and Bodyguard when you're not using pics of the Shield with the flush magazine? OP, the pics in this topic are with the extended 8 round mag that significantly lengthens the Shield's grip.

Of course it's *fair* I have the extended finger plates on the BG.380, not the flat floor plate.
But .. I will play ..

 

[blkpitbull]

Is it really fair to show him a comparison of the Shield and Bodyguard when you're not using pics of the Shield with the flush magazine? OP, the pics in this topic are with the extended 8 round mag that significantly lengthens the Shield's grip.

We can look and see where the flush magazine would be, and its still quite taller than the BG...

 

[kris7047th]

Same here, based on those pics I don't think I will be buying one, I was looking for something closer to the bodyguard size.

Don't base your choice on pics. You really need to FEEL the gun in hand. Night and day with the difference as to how they both shoot. Keep in mind it really isn't *right* to compare as they are veerry different .. designed for different intentions. The BG.380 wasn't designed to be a primary carry .. it is to be a BUG .. a back up gun when your primary can't get the job done.

Comparing the two IMO is apples and oranges. Really guys .. you would stake your life on a small .380 as your sole EDC ??? I am a 5'5" 130 lb lady and I carry a M&P9c (a double stack) IWB. The Shield is great for when I really need a slimmer gun.

 

[kris7047th]

We can look and see where the flush magazine would be, and its still quite taller than the BG...

Well .. yeah ! It's a SLIM M&P, not a BUG gun.

 

[Capt Crunch]

Don't base your choice on pics. You really need to FEEL the gun in hand. Night and day with the difference as to how they both shoot. Keep in mind it really isn't *right* to compare as they are veerry different .. designed for different intentions. The BG.380 wasn't designed to be a primary carry .. it is to be a BUG .. a back up gun when your primary can't get the job done.

Comparing the two IMO is apples and oranges. Really guys .. you would stake your life on a small .380 as your sole EDC ??? I am a 5'5" 130 lb lady and I carry a M&P9c (a double stack) IWB. The Shield is great for when I really need a slimmer gun.

For me that's actually what I was sort of looking for. I carry the 40c and I love it but I was in the market for a "mouse-gun" or pocket pistol as back-up or summer/shorts carry and I'm thinking that this is not the purpose of the shield.

 

[kris7047th]

For me that's actually what I was sort of looking for. I carry the 40c and I love it but I was in the market for a "mouse-gun" or pocket pistol as back-up or summer/shorts carry and I'm thinking that this is not the purpose of the shield.

You would be correct. It is not intended to be a mouse gun. The BG.380 is.

 

[kris7047th]

All three and all have the extended floor plates.

 

[maddtrapper]

Comparing the two IMO is apples and oranges. Really guys .. you would stake your life on a small .380 as your sole EDC ??? I am a 5'5" 130 lb lady and I carry a M&P9c (a double stack) IWB. The Shield is great for when I really need a slimmer gun.

Yep I have no problem trustin my BG 380. Its better then my Glock 23 that I always leave at home. Luckily I dont live in an area surrounded by crazed gangs of meth heads.
I still would like a micro 9 though, have to compare the Shield to the Sig P290.

 

[blkpitbull]

Well .. yeah ! It's a SLIM M&P, not a BUG gun.

I don't believe I said anything about either being a BUG?

 

[crracer_712]

Now, if they were to compact the M&P down to the size of the BG380, and make and M&P380, I'd buy one in a heartbeat.

 

[Stu Honea]

Handling a Shield today I found it to be very pocketable with the 7 round mag in regular cut shorts or khakis.Probably not so much for tight jeans. I really don't think I personally want anything any smaller for myself.
I'm not a fan of tiny pistols but the Shield appeals to me.
In AIWB you'd certainly never know it was there.I like it a lot for it's intended purpose and I think it was well thought and designed for that niche. I'm a small guy. You big lugs won't have any trouble at all.

 

[kris7047th]

Handling a Shield today I found it to be very pocketable with the 7 round mag in regular cut shorts or khakis.Probably not so much for tight jeans. I really don't think I personally want anything any smaller for myself.
I'm not a fan of tiny pistols but the Shield appeals to me.
In AIWB you'd certainly never know it was there.I like it a lot for it's intended purpose and I think it was well thought and designed for that niche. I'm a small guy. You big lugs won't have any trouble at all.

Thank you !

 

[Baddog]

I get a kick out the people who don't think a BG380 is capable of killing a bad person, it will do the job just fine. It is my pocket gun of choice for everyday CC. It is not likely your going to end up in a multiple magazine shoot out if you do it right it will be 2 shots and the bad guy hitting the floor. I am going to check out the new XD S for a in the truck console back up to the 380. when it starts showing up in stores since I don't enjoy using Kimber Pro Carry II for CC.

 

[Capt Crunch]

Now, if they were to compact the M&P down to the size of the BG380, and make and M&P380, I'd buy one in a heartbeat.

Personally, I think that is what they should have done and made it in 380 and 9mm. Leave .40 out completely for a pp....

 

[kris7047th]

I get a kick out the people who don't think a BG380 is capable of killing a bad person, it will do the job just fine.
It is my pocket gun of choice for everyday CC. I am going to check out the new XD S when it starts showing up in stores since I don't enjoy using Kimber Pro Carry II for CC.

You know this how?

 

[Capt Crunch]

You know this how?

Because people get killed everyday with .22 LR...most common gunshot in ER's and if .22 can do it so can 380.

 

[Baddog]

You know this how?

How many bad guys have you shot with a 380 that didn't die?

 

[kris7047th]

I knew of a guy who broke into a neighbors house, was shot twice with a .40 cal, ran out of the house and 1/2 way down the block before he dropped. He was hit in the left lung and the left hip. I hear all of the time that 9mm is not enough to stop. The .380 was meant for close up.

 

[Baddog]

Did you meet him at band camp?

 

[kris7047th]

How many bad guys have you shot with a 380 that didn't die?

I am not assuming either way. Given the *choice* I would much rather trust a 9mm (because we never know at what distance one will have to defend/fire from) What if there is more than one bad guy?

To each their own.