Opinions - Bodyguard 380 as EDC with safety off

[shadow41]

I bought a BG380 a few months ago and it has functioned flawlessly. I've made it my EDC in a Tucker leather pancake holster. I've been carrying with the safety engaged, but with the trigger pull I've thought about carrying with the safety off even though it doesn't have a trigger safety. I don't see it being any different than carrying a loaded revolver. What are the opinions or experiences of other BG380 owners?

The holster fits snug and completely covers the trigger, but does not have a retention strap if that makes a difference.

Thanks

 

[tjhodges310]

I carry the BG 380 in a pocket holster with the safety disengaged. The trigger pull is so long and heavy there is no way it's going to fire unintentionally. Also, the safety is very difficult to disengage so I view it as a tactile disadvantage.

 

[PirateJim]

I just recently bought a Ruger LCP for pocket carry. It has no safety and it's trigger stroke is shorter than the Bodyguard's, pretty much on a par with my 642 which also has no safety.

Having a safety is nice when the gun is out of its holster and on the dresser, etc. But I wouldn't fret about having it off while holstered. I made the same comment re: my Shield earlier today. But you've got to do what makes you comfortable.

 

[Johnmuratore]

I've had mine for almost 2 years and I agree with tj. Never used the thumb safety and the trigger pull is plenty of safety for me. I wouldn't want to try and fumble around finding and releasing that little thing if I needed the gun.

 

[CaptRon956]

I mostly carry my M&P bodyguard 380 in a Desantis pocket holster, safety off. Only time I have the safety on is when the pistol is in its holster, sitting on my table here at home, but when its on my person, safety is off. You never have to worry about it going bang in your pants with that DAO trigger its has... Great lil' pistol!

 

[Old cop]

I've had my no laser M&P .380 since Feb., 650 rounds of FMJ & HP w/o a problem and have never used the safety. The trigger pull is similar to my 442 and I see no reason for a safety. The gun is pocket carried and if it's not on my person it's in the safe, unloaded. If you believe you need a safety, or don't carry a round chambered, get a revolver.

 

[rjm6120]

I will echo the others---I've never carried with the safety engaged. Carry mine in an Uncle George's wallet holster.

 

[handlebar]

ditto, no safety.

 

[shadow41]

Thanks to everyone for your replies. That's pretty much the same feelings I had, but I wanted to get the opinion of others that have had experience with this gun.

Thanks again

 

[ocinsomniac]

When I had a BG (actually I had two of them), didn't need a thumb safety.........they wouldn't fire even when I pulled the trigger.

 

[photoman]

My opinion... If the gun has a manual safety, you should use always use it. I have a Shield with the safety and, even though I know the gun doesn't need a manual safety to be safe, the gun has one and I train and use it.

Assuming the worst case scenario, just as soon as I ever carry it off safe, pull the gun, pull the trigger and... safety is on.

Swipe that safety during the draw or face the wrath of Murphy!

 

[686-380]

I worry that if I accidentally drop my BG380, it could discharge. I have dropped it once in the 4 years I've carried it. I am not an " operator" but I do practice regularly. For me, it's safety on.

 

[Elliot45]

When I purchased my Shield, I opted for the non-safety version. It has a much lower trigger pull than the Bodyguard. If I'm willing to carry it without a thumb safely, I surely don't mind carrying the Bodyguard without the safety on. BTW, I have DeSantis holsters for both of these guns. Regards, Elliot45