joestacey06
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I hated the trigger on the BG I looked at. I have 2 TCP's and the trigger is so smooth on them.
new for 2014 S&W M&P Bodyguard 380
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Vinney47
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Are the sights any better on the m&p bg? they would have to be with no laser (and they cant get much worse). That plus extra mags makes it worth looking at. And you get squiggly grip lines on the rear of the slide!
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If I ankle carried a BUG I'd be all over this. But I don't, so...
I agree the Pico looks interesting but for some reason the release date keeps getting delayed, it was suppose to be out last August. I'll bet these new Smiths will be showing up in days.
As for the long heavy trigger on the BG I feel this is much safer for a pistol that will likely be carried in a pocket. There is no way this pistol will discharge by accident.
I like the idea of adjustable sights & no laser. The price looks good. If it came in 9mm I'd jump on it as a BUG if the trigger is good & if it were striker-fired with no safety. I don't have a whole lot of problems with .380 but would definitely prefer 9mm.
Not sure why everyone hates the 380 so much. I surely wouldn't want to be shot by one. These are fantastic options for women IMO. My wife doesn't like shooting a 9mm or my xds 45. I don't blame her. But put a 380 in her hands and she can have fun. What the 380 brings is a lower recoil option for people who are new to guns or just plain recoil sensitive. I don't see an issue with this offering. I have a BG380 that i carry once in a while in summer when wearing shorts or running, biking etc... Not my first choice, but it serves a purpose. I know Smith sold tons of BG380's when it first came out.
Johnmuratore
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I've had the original BG380 for a couple of years and love it. It's extremely concealable in just about any weather, and the DAO, very long trigger pull insures that when it fires, you mean it to fire. The design and engineering are very similar to the M&P family. For me, the laser is just a fun gadget. Doesn't bother me that its there.
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The extra mag. . . .
NCooper
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I was told they'll be available following the shot show.
Which just ended, I think.
So keep checking your lgs
Which just ended, I think.
So keep checking your lgs
Stu1205
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According to S&W web site, this gun is DAO hammer fired.
Why then the need for a manual safety?
Stu
Why then the need for a manual safety?
Stu
I have an LCP. Putting it in a holster almost doubles the thickness of the gun. It has no safety just double action. I want the new M&P Bodyguard because it has a manual thumb safety. I plan to carry it in pocket or with a clip on the side IWB. Is it as reliable as the LCP?
The LCP has terrible sights but it goes bang every time (except for Tulammo).
The LCP has terrible sights but it goes bang every time (except for Tulammo).
FLY FIS
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Wondering where you found the mags??????
NCooper
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My wife's older B.G. with laser has been flawless for 500 rounds using any .380 ammo I can find. Including tulammo.
Only thing we don't care about is the trigger pull. Its like 20#s, its not really that bad but it is a long stiff pull.
The wife likes hers enough she want to upgrade to the new version
Only thing we don't care about is the trigger pull. Its like 20#s, its not really that bad but it is a long stiff pull.
The wife likes hers enough she want to upgrade to the new version
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Howdy, first post here.
Funny, I finally got a hold of a trigger pull gauge and just tested my BG 380 this morning. Pulled it several times, and the result each time was off the end of the 8lb gauge. If the gauge is linear, then it's a little over 10lb.
Anyone know what the spec is on these? If it's out of spec I'll send it back. I did send it back after I first bought it, asking them to make the trigger pull easier since my wife couldn't use the gun. They sent it back and said that they don't do trigger jobs on the gun (yet). But if it's out of spec I think it's a different deal, right?
BC
All guns will vary in trigger pull even if they're the same model. It's just how it is with manufacturing. There are trigger kits you can buy for the BG380 that will lower the trigger pull though. And they are nice because you can always swap it back and return to stock.
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I do not like DA only pistols, but I need a pocket pistol to carry on the farm, tractor and mower. I am not going to carry my stainless PPK and take a chance on it being lost or damaged. I looked at all of the .380 pocket pistols, the Bodyguard w/o laser is my favorite in it's price range. Better then the Ruger, Beretta Pico, Taurus, etc. So unless I find a good used PPK cheap, I think I will buy one.
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