New Bodyguard

[jimmyj]

Hi:
The neighborhood young mothers are forming a "Neighborhood Safety Group". We live on a "Cul De Sac" street.
The question of CCW weapons has been asked.
One member has asked me about the new S&W .38cal Bodyguard revolver with the built in laser sight.
Has anyone had experence with this model?
Thanks,
Jimmy

 

[Srigs]

I have held one at a gun shop and I like the top latch for the cylinder and hate the laser activation on the top of the gun. I will take my 442 with CT any day over it.

 

[mag318]

I've had my new Bodyguard 38 for a month now and it has become my favorite J frame size revolver. It has a great trigger and feels good in the hand even with hot +P loads. The laser is great and easily activated, all in all it is a very good revolver.

 

[ab4ka]

I fondled one at the NRA convention in Charlotte, and ever since it's been on my want list. It may be a while but I plan to have one.

 

[bk43]

I bought one Saturday. It hasn't been to the range yet but I like everything about it, laser, light weight, dark matte finish, smooth trigger. I don't like the stocks but a set of Spegels will fix that. It's a heck of a buy compared to a plain 642 or a 642 with Crimson Trace.

Bob

 

[photoman]

I don't like the stocks but a set of Spegels will fix that.

Will standard J frame grips fit the new gun?

 

[bk43]

Ouch! Good catch Photoman and the answer is no because I just tried. The new gun stocks are held in place by a roll pin near the bottom and not the standard centered screw. Shape's a little different also. Bummer.

I did call S&W and CS said they will be bringing out options to the standard stocks but he didn't know when.

Bob

 

[8th SPS USAF]

Bodyguard

Mag318,

If you carry front pocket, could you open the cyl by pulling

it out of your pocket. I like them. Not much on lazer, or the grip.

I like the J frame wood with Tiler grip adapter. Maybe SW will come out

with a wood grip sometime.

8th

 

[mag318]

8'th, I've carried mine in my cargo pants front pocket and never had this happen. So I think it would depend on the cut and size of your pocket, but doubt the cylinder latch would catch.

 

[dcb]

I have carried one for about 3 yrs with no adverse affect. It fits nicely in the pocket and have had no issue with the cylinder opening. I had a set of square butt grips on it for a while and they seem a little large for a good conceal.

 

[troppy]

I just purchased the .38 Bodyguard. Very nice gun..Haven't had time to shoot it yet!