S&W Bodyguard .380 price drop!

Carnage_7 said:
That really sucks. They are spitting on the customers who already purchased one. And that includes me!!!
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No they're not.
This happens with every new product to those who have to have the latest and greatest. Video games, new car models (PT Cruiser, for instance), the latest cellphone, etc. The cost always drops for those who are willing to wait awhile. Add in the supply and demand factors, and prices generally go down the longer a product is on the market.
 
SMSgt said:
No they're not.
This happens with every new product to those who have to have the latest and greatest. Video games, new car models (PT Cruiser, for instance), the latest cellphone, etc. The cost always drops for those who are willing to wait awhile. Add in the supply and demand factors, and prices generally go down the longer a product is on the market.
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Excellent point, you have to pay to have the 'latest and greatest.' I think the problem is, that with guns, there are fewer real "new" product introductions, so you don't see it as much. I've had it happen to me a couple of times, and just chalk it up to wanting what I wanted, when I wanted it...

Hey, it could be worse, you could be driving a PT Cruiser, that you paid MSRP!
 
I would not blame the S&W dealers. They were as much a victim as their customers who recently bought a BG-380. The day after the new MSRP appeared on the S&W website, I printed the new price and visited two S&W dealers. They were completely unaware. As surprised as I was and more then a little disturbed.
 
Good news! Their price drop is across all lines and is pretty significant...I may need to get rid of some unused sporting goods and pick up a BG 380 now that the full release version seems to be out. Might need a 22A, too, and possibly an SD40...
 
I'm ready to JUMP on the Bodyguard .380........

Where can I buy one at the lower price? I can't locate one on my usual websites!
 
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I'm not mean enough to tell you what mine cost me with my employee discount. If the weather holds out this weekend I may get to shoot it.
 
So I have been putting a little money into my gun fun-d and was seriously contemplating heading over to the local shop this weekend and picking up an LCP(without CT Laser) when I stumbled across the Bodyguard 380 while finishing my research. The Current MSRP of $399 is sweet, advertised at $346 on galleryofguns.com. Love the dovetail sights(would love some 3 dots), the lock back on empty, and the integrated laser. However, I am unable to find one for sale (listed as "allocated"). UPDATE - Found a local dealer with over 15 in stock, offered at $400. I may just wait for the local gun show in a few weeks.

BTW, just purchased my 1st Smith and Wesson a few weeks ago, the 686Plus 4" and I've already put about 500 rounds through it. Love the craftsmanship and quality, not to mention the feel.
 
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Just got back from the Cedar Rapids gunshow where I bought a BG380, new in the box, for $339.00 ($362.73 after sales tax). The dealer had a sign advertising that price on the end of his table. Don't know how many he has left.
But I do have a question. Does anyone know whether you can tell by the serial number whether it is "new stock" or "old stock"? I suppose old stock would be selling at the old price?
 
Try calling ALL the local gunshops in your area, or look online at S&W for their "top Gun Dealers". I couldn't find any online anywhere yesterday, but i made 1 phone call this afternoon (was planning on calling every shop in a 30 mile radius(atleast 8-10 not including pawnshops). They were listed as a "top gun dealer"(smith and wesson company designation) and they happily informed me they have 17 in stock. Hope it helps, but sometimes have to do things the old fashion way.
 
My son and I just purchased 2 s@w Bodyguard 380s at Buds Police Supply in Lexington Kentucky (not the Buds in Paris) with LEO discount for $289 each. They have a serial # EAF. We got 1 hour free range time and put about 100 rounds each though them and both were flawlwss.

Charlie,
 
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You can tell by the test fire date too a test fire date after the price drop should give a good idea its new stock I was at a gun show today and all the lower priced 380 BG had a mid December test fire date I already have the BG 38 spec and was looking to get the 380 also so I picked one up at the gun show today since the price drop and my test fire date was 12/13/10. Their were other dealers with more expensive prices and im sure they were old stock since im sure they couldnt compete bc they too were in for to much to sell it at the new lower prices
 
They sold out of these at our local gun shop - a dozen out the door. They are waiting on 6 more but didn't have a time when they would get in...
 
Early buyers' penalty

I've had my BG since Sept.. Best gun I have by far. I can and can't say I wish I'd waited because I've been using it (EAA SN) since then and it has been flawless in all areas after over 400 rnds at the range. What I wanted to say to all others that paid the higher price...It's the early bird that gets the worm, but it's the second mouse that gets the cheese.
 
I'm trying to locate one of these puppies in or around the Seattle area if anyone knows somewhere with a decent price!
 
Just picked mine up this past weekend, and found an excellent well stocked shop in my area I didn't even know existed. EAH serial#, $375. Hard to find in my neck of the coast. Went to a gunshow a week ago and only one dealer had one BG380 and he wanted $500+, but that is supply and demand. He ended up selling it too.
 
Just purchased mine at Cabelas for $314! Never new S&W dropped the price to $399
 
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