Will the new M&P Bodyguard be a winner?

[TheMystro]

I think the old Bodyguard is a winner. Very accurate and the laser has its place in low light shooting. The laser is gravy as far as I am concerned. I can shoot my little BG just as well with either sighting system. Master that laser and you can achieve some extraordinary accuracy.

 

[bmwproboi05]

The heck with pics... you should have bought it!! I know I would have..

I almost did buy it, but was on the fence for three reason.

1. The lady was a %#$%$&^%#@^%^*%#$@^$@
2. Trigger pull
3. Don't know why but im not a fan of hammers

But I was thinking about it, and decided I will prob just go ahead and get it next time if they have it.MAYBE lol.


Side minor issue. I want dot sights. So hopefully trigicon make something for it. Also I want a viridian laser

 

[turbo38gn]

I almost did buy was on the fence for three reason.

1. The lady was a %#$%$&^%#@^%^*%#$@^$@
2. Trigger pull
3. Don't know why buy im not a fan of hammers

But I was thinking about it, and decided I will prob just go ahead and get it next time if they have it.MAYBE lol.


Side minor issue. I want dot sights. So hopefully trigicon make something for it. Also I want a viridian laser

Makes perfect sense to me!!!

 

[TailRunner]

I too hope that sights will be available for the BG. I've painted my stock sights with white nail polish for quicker acquisition. Granted it is a close range shooter, but with or without the laser, the stock sights are tough to see.

 

[Wee Hooker]

With all due respect sir, but this is BS. I wouldn't use it for home defense, that's for sure. But in the time of need a properly employed .380 is better than nothing!

I like it and will probably get one.

x2. I don't carry as often as I used to. Mainly because it's a PITA to strap on a holster and make sure I'm wearing carry friendly clothes. However, since getting my BG380 , I tend to throw it in my pocket more often than not when leaving the house. Simply put, a 380 in the pocket is worth way more than 45 left at home.

BTW, Lots of folks beat up on the 380 round as being "just better than a pointy stick" but I've never seen any of them volunteer to get in front of one with a catchers mitt!

 

[CC83]

The biggest problem with the 380 isn't the size of the bullet (or powder behind it), but the availability of the ammo that sucks! I've been checking 4 Walmarts and 3 LGS for 2 months. Nothing!
The reason I wouldn't use it for home defense is not the bullet. I'm not reloading if there is 2 to 4 people breaking in my house in the middle of the night. I want to have way more than I need already in the gun.

 

[TheMystro]

Its getting better. I have managed to a get a fair amount of 380fmj and HP by casually shopping at Walmart, Sporstmans Guide,etc over the last 6 months. Its out their.

The biggest problem with the 380 isn't the size of the bullet (or powder behind it), but the availability of the ammo that sucks! I've been checking 4 Walmarts and 3 LGS for 2 months. Nothing!
The reason I wouldn't use it for home defense is not the bullet. I'm not reloading if there is 2 to 4 people breaking in my house in the middle of the night. I want to have way more than I need already in the gun.

 

[u4iia]

Its getting better. I have managed to a get a fair amount of 380fmj and HP by casually shopping at Walmart, Sporstmans Guide,etc over the last 6 months. Its out their.

It is super scarce in my area. Though i can find lots of buffalo bore +p stuff. I shoot a couple of magazines of the +p once in a while,fun but uncomfortable for sure! I found some Reman stuff from freedom munitions. One out of six required a double pull to make it go boom in my body guard.



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[Wee Hooker]

Not to sidetrack the thread but when I got my BG380 a year ago, there was NO 380 ammo to be found anywhere. In fact, I ordered, dies, 500 pieces of once fired brass and 500 cast bullets before the gun even arrived.
I still like the economy of shooting reloads but do pick-up a box of factory fodder now and then when I see it. It's not as scarce as it used to be. I'd also argue that the BG380 isn't a "target gun". I usually get two-three range practice sessions out of 100 rounds.

 

[CC83]

I'll keep checking Wallyworld, but I'm considering canceling my BG. I have the LCP already and it's been well tested for function. I don't have enough ammo to test a new 380.

 

[shawn mccarver]

In my opinion, if all S&W did is take away the laser and the pelican-looking dust cover and provide a second magazine, the pistol is a winner. If there are other improvements, so much the better.