S&W Bodyguard .380

[T140]

Saw one today at the range, small and very concealable, built in laser was cool. Anyone carrying this one and how does t compare to he Ruger LCP?

 

[kimbernut]

I have owned a bodyguard 380 for 5 months and shoot it regularly at the range with no problems. I like it much better than the p3at keltec.

 

[RedcedarHunter]

Awesome guns, and for the size, extremely accurate. The Bodyguard 380 all but disappears in my pocket for daily carry. The only gripe I have with them (and keep in mind, my dad, brother and co-worker all bought them, and have all had the same problem), the set screw for the laser in the frame seems to back off at random intervals during firing to a point where the slide will lock-up. You bascially have to shear the head of the screw off, or send the gun back to S&W for them to do the same thing and replace it. Best advice, take the screw out holding in the laser as soon as you get it and add a dab of loctite. Save yourself the headache later. I can only imagine someone carrying this for EDC and depending on it only to have the slide hangup after a round or two.

*Good news is, IF it does happen to you, their customer service was awesome. Emailed me a PP label within 2 hours of my phone call, boxed it up and it went out that afternoon. Got it back in about a week, all free of charge*

 

[kimbernut]

thanks redcedarhunter i will loctite mine in the morning.

 

[rob85k5]

I have put over 600 rounds through mine with no jamming issues. Had the laser screw problem when trying to break down to clean it. It is a little picky with some ammo needing a second strike with some brands. Trust it to carry everyday.

 

[RedcedarHunter]

thanks redcedarhunter i will loctite mine in the morning.

No problem bud! It was a pain in the butt learning the hard way!

 

[T140]

Thanks for all the good replies.