George Wood Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Hi everyone, I have been off the grid for a while but did not forget about you. I have a quick question if I may: My wife and I both carry Sig P232 380's. She used to carry hers in her purse but she says it is getting too heavy for her and is now looking to replace it with a S&W Bodyguard 380. The Bodyguard looks like a sweet little gun but I have heard nothing about it. Can anyone offer advice/experience with this gun?As always thanks for your expert advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techmike Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Hey George, welcome back. I can't speak to the Bodygard. When I need to carry something lighter than my Sig P238, I have a Taurus TCP. But that probably wouldn't be a good purse gun, it is DAO with no safety. TM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 As a dealer I've handled many S&W BG 380s but have never fired one.They appear very well made and we have never received a single complaint concerning one we've sold. Size wise they're on a par with the other micro 380s prevalent on the market these days.My only gripe, if you could call it that, is the laser on/off button. I'd much prefer a pressure switch on the grip, but the click switch S&W uses works just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techmike Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 HERE is an in-depth review of the Bodyguard 380 & 38. Note the comments on the .380's recoil. I had (for a short time) a Ruger LCP. It was a dream to carry, very small and light, but it was nearly painful to shoot, don't think I ever shot more than 50 rounds through it. Since I didn't practice, I couldn't hit squat with it. I tried several of the micro .380's, and settled on the Sig P-238 and the Taurus TCP. I also have a Walther PK-380, and while it is a bit larger in size, it is without a doubt the softest shooting 380 on the market, and very easy to rack the slide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmurff Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Kel Tec P3AT is pretty light, but it can also be painful to shoot. I carry mine regularly. I shoot a box of 50 when I take it to the range ever couple of months but I wear a glove with padding between the thumb and index finger. At 10 yards I can keep it on a paper plate most of the time. After 10 yard with a .380 running might be a better choice. BTW the trigger sucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techmike Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Hey George, what did you decide on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Wood Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Wife still likes the bodyguard after looking at the other options so it looks like that's what's for Christmas. I will likely pick one up in a week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techmike Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Cool, I will be interested in hearing how that works out. :thumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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