S&W Bodyguard 380
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To me they're all about the same. I tried out both the Smith and the Ruger, bought the LCP b/c I have no use for a laser on a close-up SD gun. I do have to say that they are amazingly accurate for such small guns.
My EDC is a J frame only b/c I prefer the .38 +P for SD.
My EDC is a J frame only b/c I prefer the .38 +P for SD.
Pokerstar
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I have one and am very impressed with it. It has become my everyday carry, as it is small and easy to conceal. I have not had any ftf, fee, etc in approx 500 rounds. I don't know that I will have much use for the laser, but it's there if I need it.
I either carry in a remora pocket holster (Do NOT buy the one with reinforced lip - the hold open, easier to reholster version as the lip hits the magazine release and I found the mag loose a number of times), or a bianchi IWB.
I JUST received a Comp Tac C-Tac for the BG380 and wearing it around the house it seem supremely comfortable, and it hardly prints even under a t-shirt.
Go for it!
I either carry in a remora pocket holster (Do NOT buy the one with reinforced lip - the hold open, easier to reholster version as the lip hits the magazine release and I found the mag loose a number of times), or a bianchi IWB.
I JUST received a Comp Tac C-Tac for the BG380 and wearing it around the house it seem supremely comfortable, and it hardly prints even under a t-shirt.
Go for it!
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I have had the Ruger LC9 and I currently have the BG380. I like the BG380 a lot better than the LC9. I have also carried the NAA 22mag revolvers for the most part. But as of now I love this 380 so much and it is very comfortable to carry. I even forget I have it in my pocket. It is also very accurate little gun. The only problem that I have had with the BG380 was the laser buttons. There is a fix for the buttons which I have done on mine and the fix works great. Is the laser something I am going to use a lot, no but most instances do happen at night and sight acquisition is hard to come by at night and the laser will be of good use. I just purchased a S&W Shield also. I like the BG380 even better than the Shield (9mm)
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I did check out the S@W BG before I purchased the ruger LCP my view was yes it has better sights then the LCP but the BG laser buttons were not my cup of tea I could not get it to work all of the time.I would say if they sold the BG without the front laser I may have bought it
The Ruger LCp has about 150 round count and not a problem so far.
The Ruger LCp has about 150 round count and not a problem so far.
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Here's my review with the range report in the last post: http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-semi-auto-pistols/253400-picked-up-my-bg380-today-pics-some-p238-comparison-shots-range-report.html
I am not really a fan of the BG380. I rented it at a range because I was extremely interested in buying it. Didn't like the action or the trigger. But that is just me, try to rent one and see if it is a weapon that fits you. The people I know that own them love them.
You know you don't have to use the laser.... It shoots just fine without it...
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I'm not crazy about the trigger but it sure makes a nice carry weapon for the price.
I carried an LCP with a laser for quite a while and was happy with the weight and shootability. I tried someone's BG380 at the range and didn't like it all. It was then I decided that a small pocket automatic with a laser is problematic because you spend too much time trying to settle down that bouncing red dot. I know, practice makes perfect. Anyway, I sold the Ruger and now carry a PM9 (no laser), which I like a lot. It has a much better double action pull and a more authoritative round. Once I get the Shield I'll do a comparison and make a determination then, though I think the PM9 will still be better suited for pocket carry, we'll see.
So I guess the answer to the initial question is, I'll pass on the BG380. If it was the only thing available to me, then that would be a different story. Don't get me wrong it's a fine gun, just different strokes for different......, well you get my meaning!
So I guess the answer to the initial question is, I'll pass on the BG380. If it was the only thing available to me, then that would be a different story. Don't get me wrong it's a fine gun, just different strokes for different......, well you get my meaning!
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I HATE THE BODYGUARD 380. it in my option is one of the worse guns I have every shot. Unless your new to all guns and want an heavy long trigger pull shop for another gun. Also the laser is pointless unless you ask the person to wait while you push the button on the side to activate the laser. Pointless. That is all
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I love my bodyguard, you just have to get use to the long trigger pull, very accurate for a 380
Again, nobody uses the laser. Maybe if you hear a bump in the night you can turn it on and keep your hand over it so you don't give away your position then it may be a useful tool. I can tell you I can hit a quarter at 21 feet using the laser, so it isn't worthless, but you sure don't HAVE TO use it.
If you complain about the trigger, go pick up a new 642 and tell me what you think of that trigger. You have to bolt the gun in place and hook a winch up to the trigger to pull it back. That's fine. It's a carry gun not a target gun. I don't want a 3lb trigger on something I stick in my pocket and reach for in the dark.
It is what it is, and for what it is meant to be, it is pretty dang good.
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First off, never rely on a laser to deter someone from doing you harm. A laser on a BG is not guaranteed to make him surrender like in the movies.
That being said, if you needed to draw your firearm and it's equipped with a laser and the BG looks like he may be thinking about taking a chance to do you harm anyway, you could always turn it on with your support hand to give him a clue. This is just a scenario that could happen, probably won't,percentage is super low that it would happen, but enough of a chance that it's nice to know you have something attached to the gun to allow you to say "hint hint".
I shot my BG380 with the laser and it did extremely well and the laser is still in it's original configuration/orientation from the factory.
I remember seeing an ad for Crimson Trace where an officer was on the ground after pulling his BUG from his ankle holster with the laser pointed at the BG about to swing down with a crowbar or some other weapon. The officer did not have the time nor was he in a position to get a sight picture. The laser would be a plus in this scenario and that's where the laser excells. It's not about being "laser accurate" but being an aid ONLY when you can't use your sights or get the gun up to eye level.
One must train with the laser though so it's as second nature as the rest of your gun. It's also important to make sure it's still on target after a range session. Although most laser stay put to point of aim, if it can stay in orientation enough to get through an entire mag, it did it's job.
That being said, if you needed to draw your firearm and it's equipped with a laser and the BG looks like he may be thinking about taking a chance to do you harm anyway, you could always turn it on with your support hand to give him a clue. This is just a scenario that could happen, probably won't,percentage is super low that it would happen, but enough of a chance that it's nice to know you have something attached to the gun to allow you to say "hint hint".
I shot my BG380 with the laser and it did extremely well and the laser is still in it's original configuration/orientation from the factory.
I remember seeing an ad for Crimson Trace where an officer was on the ground after pulling his BUG from his ankle holster with the laser pointed at the BG about to swing down with a crowbar or some other weapon. The officer did not have the time nor was he in a position to get a sight picture. The laser would be a plus in this scenario and that's where the laser excells. It's not about being "laser accurate" but being an aid ONLY when you can't use your sights or get the gun up to eye level.
One must train with the laser though so it's as second nature as the rest of your gun. It's also important to make sure it's still on target after a range session. Although most laser stay put to point of aim, if it can stay in orientation enough to get through an entire mag, it did it's job.
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