Smith & Wesson Bodyguard Complete Specs and Full Gun Specifications

Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 - Awesome!

I am a loyal Smith and Wesson owner and couldn't pass up the great deal Smith and Wesson had on the Bodyguard 380. This gun makes a nice addition to my gun collection, is fun to shoot, and a quality Smith and Wesson product. I've put approximately 200 rou

Compact

This bodyguard model is perfect size for concealing in pocket, Has a great fit in big hands and is a nice addition.

Really nice gun

I read a lot of negative reviews about the hard trigger pull. The trigger pull is fine. It's not a rifle with a short trigger pull. Just a gradual pull on the trigger does the trick.

Good design, could use some quality improvements

I LOVE my S&W BG380 with safety and red laser sight! This gun is terriffic value for money with a very hard wearing finish. It has a long trigger pull for safety, fits in a pocket and is snappy but not too snappy for a male like me. It's perfect for a

Great Carry

The ONLY issue I have is when I carry it in a soft holster inside my waist, the mag release is way too easy to press making the mag release when I don't want it to. I am considering using an epoxy build up around the release so it is not as easy to engage

Disappointing

I really liked the safety features on this gun, I didn't even mind the extremely long trigger. After about 200 rounds the magazine would fall out of the gun when firing. I sent it back to Smith and Wesson for repair. I got it back after about a month and

Good gun

Okay, trigger is super long, kicks a lot in my wifes hands.. Best features is size and easy to carry in pocket.. Like the safety feature.

Nice little pistol

Been using Smith & Wesson pistols for a long time and wanted a little pocket carry , This little 380 fits the bill . Very accurate out of the box

Pretty good not great

Not a great gun but good for what it is designed for. It's designed to be an easily concealable carry gun for close self defense which is what it is good at. It only loses a star with me because it stinks as a range gun and to practice with but that's not

S&W Bodyguard 380

I previously traded my S&W Bodyguard as I thought I wanted to carry the Shield 9mm. After carrying the Shield 9mm, I found that I preferred my S&W Bodyguard 380 because of its smaller size so I purchase another. It's a small and lightweight handgu

Mag falls out

I love my Bodyguard it worked well for the first year or so, with the exception of two problems. The mag falls out when shooting. I have to keep shoving it back in and re-racking. At times I pull the trigger several times before it goes boom. Factory or r

Perfect conceal carry

Nice small pocket pistol

Horrible to shoot

Though this is a small gun for small hands and very easy to conceal, I find it a horrible snappy gun to shoot. I have small hands and my hands hurt after a short amount of time at the range.

Sweet firearm

I love this little gun it fits in pocket nicely!! I have small hands so it feels good in my hand but I could see someone with a large hand finding it a bit small it's perfect for me !

Great little gun

I love this gun. Smooth operation and nice compact design. Great for conceal carry. Everything works great on it and have had no problems with it. I don't even mind the hard trigger. That is actually one of the features I really liked about it and why I b

buy the ruger lcp

shot the bodyguard for the first time. I couldn't pull the trigger because of my large hands and the 1 and a half mile trigger pull. when I finally positioned my hand to make it fire the gun jammed 3 times in a half hour. on the website for complaints for

Terrible trigger

Trigger is way too heavy, will throw off your aim. I contacted s&w and they offer no help in adjusting the trigger. I will end up going to gunsmith or buying an after market trigger. This is my first and will be my last s&w gun.

Not as expected

I thought this would be a very good gun since it was a Smith and Wesson .... however , I have taken it out 3 times to the range only to find it missed fired several times....if I had to do this all over again I would buy a Kimber , a Ruggar or a Taurus ..

trigger pull

great little gun very concealable only complaint I have is the trigger pull is so LOOOOOONG!, ordered a aftermarket parts to shorten it up hope that helps but it is an extra hundred dollars added to the original price.

Carry pistol

Nice size, light weight, easily concealed, shoots great and a great deal at Cabelas

Great Conceal Gun

Love the compact size for deep concealment, easily fits in a pocket as well. I love the fact that it has a safety, unlike many double action pistols. The Crimson Trace laser is a nice added feature as well. Shoots straight, but getting used to the long do

Stay Away

Run of the mill sold for a high price. Problems I encountered:1. Trigger pull way too heavy and long2. Hits palm with every shot. Comparison between this and the Beretta Pico:1. Way heavier and longer trigger pull than the Pico2. Trigger made of plastic,

You get what you pay for

Brand new in box. Took it to the range. Loaded magazine, inserted it, racked slide, and the mag fell out. Turns out it had a bad magazine catch. After a 4-week trip to S&W, I get it back. Back to the range to try my luck. With WWB, Fiocchi, Blazer, an

Be patient - it's worth it!

Out of the box, my M&P BG 380 was tight as can be. A good cleaning and lube helped, and things got much better after a box or two of ammo was run through it.Ease of control was improved greatly by adding a Talon grip to it, and my groups tightened up

Nice gun for conceal

I was looking for a good conceal and carry gun and this hit the spot. Very comfortable to carry. I went into shooting range right after buying gun. I shot 60 rds thru gun with no misfires or jams. Gun is accurate at 25 yards. Crimson laser is nice. Had to

good and bad

the laser is not visible in daylight as advertised. The pistol does not stay open after the last round 2 out of 3 times. It is very sensitive to to the type of ammo used-- do not try hollow points unless they are Hornady.

Excellent Small Pistol

I bought this before Christmas and have shot about 200 rounds through it so far with absolutely no issues. It is a great shooting small pistol.

Pleased with Purchase

First time gun buyer, long time user. I bought this gun after spending much time reading reviews, watching YouTube videos and doing personal comparison in store. The intended use was for personal protection and for every day carry. I wanted the pistol to

Bad clip lock design

Guess its just me. Haven't seen any other complaints about clip staying in gun. Clip lock is extremely touchy and clip is always loose from gun when removed from my pocket. With the weapon loaded, you can grab clip on bottom, wiggle and pull and clip fall

Great Guns

Have had mine since they first came out. Shot several hundred rounds through it. Like it! Carried it for protection, reliable.

Nice conceal but snappy and long trigger

Truth be told, snappy, and the trigger pull is VERY LONG. Threrefore, it's not something you want to bring to the gun range for shooting fun. Although, This is a good conceal pistol since it's tiny and can fit in your pocket. Spend another $100 and go wit

Worse triger I have ever seen in a firearm

you will be lucky to hit a 50 gal barrel at 5 ft -- good belly gun - but the trigger pull is LONG and Heavy laser is useless in this regard - cant wait to trade it!!!!

Perfect for Concealed Carry

Shoots a good group. Has the workings of all major semi-autos, yet smoothed down for no snagging. Easy to draw and fits in hand well. Plus the laser gives an added touch if you have time to use it.

Great gun, Great company

Bought the BG and could not wait to get it home and try out. Gun shot a nice tight group. Some complain about the long pull of the trigger, remember it is a pull and shoot, not a match weapon for a pistol competition.

Excellent Choice

Size, weight, fit and finish, accuracy, it's all here in this little pocket pistol from S&W. I did install the Galloway Precision trigger kit and highly recommend that if you want the most out of this little gem but tight groups at 20 to 30' are the n

My favorite pistol!

I just picked this little pistol up with the intentions to use as my EDC. I finally had a chance to take it to the range this afternoon to fire it for the first time and I'm really impressed. As I do with any brand new firearm I field stripped my BG380 ac

Very Pleased Now

I have always carried a 1911 as my daily carry off duty rig. I have spent years in Law Enforcement and I have spent a lot at the range. I am now retired and I have been looking for a small auto and I went with the S&W Bodyguard. Knowing That I was not

Body Guard 9lb trigger pull

I love the size of this gun and how well it fits in my hand and pockets. But the trigger pull is 9lbs. and very long. It was really a pain to shoot for a while at the gun range. My wife loves the size and fits in her pocket book. But at the range she hate

Not for me

I need to preface this with the fact that I am not all that accomplished with a handgun. That said, I find the long and insanely hard trigger pull ( 20 lbs?) make this pretty much unusable for me. By the time you do fire, who knows where the aiming point

Accurate, no failures.

Very accurate with no failures. Easy to conceal. Trigger pull will take a little getting use to. No problems with the laser. Fits nicely in cargo shorts pocket.

Great carry conceal gun!

This is my second Smith and Wesson purchase. The first one was for basic home protection. (full sized 40 caliber) I purchased this gun (Body Gaurd) specifically for carry and conceal. I use a pocket hoster...the gun is so small and light that I dont feel

No, I am not a BOT

Yes, I am human and I did purchase this weapon for myself about a year ago. While I did experience some problems with accuracy at first I attribute those issues to the break in period for a new and unfamiliar weapon. After several times at the range I can

Great carry gun

Have shot about hundred rounds with no problem. Had to adjust the laser just a little. I carry it in case that looks like cell phone case. In fact my cell phone would not even fit in. Love that little 380. I got stop by highway patrol and was not carrying

Not the best purchase ever

Purchased this puppy on 12/27/13. Couldn't wait to try it out. Took it to the shooting range on 12/31/13. It has a pretty good recoil to it so make sure you have the proper grip! The lazer sight was off, and needed to be adjusted. It quit working altogeth

Great for CCW

I love this little gun! It took some getting used to because the trigger is very stiff and has a long pull. However after practice I have excellent accuracy even up to 55 feet (5" spread of 6 quick fire shots). I never use the laser site because it i

SW bodyguard 380 acp

Shoots great and feels great. I love mine. Here is the dope on this gun. Sent to Smith to have trigger pull adjusted. It is better takes awhile to get used to. The cover on the laser has a screw holding it down. It will work loose. Slowly gets worse. As t

S&W .380 Bodyguard w/laser sight

The S&W .380 Bodyguard is a good pistol, however the build-in laser sight is a very big disappointment. I had to return the first pistol I purchased because the sight was more than four feet out of alignment and could not be adjusted. Thankfully, Cabe

Perfect pocket pistol

The Bodyguard fits my needs completely. With the holster that came with it it offers excellent concealment in one of the front pockets. Its size and weight make it the perfect pocket pistol for me whether I wear cargo shorts or Dockers. The trigger takes

Great little pocket gun.

I have put 500 hundred rounds downrange with my BG380. There have been no function problems, except that the last-shot-lockback sometimes did not do it's job. That seems to have resolved itself now.

Best bang for the buck

Great concealed gun. Well made and extremely light. The laser is set up for either right or left handed users. Just extend your index finger to just beyond trigger.

Disassembly Difficult

Like the gun, easy to carry, which is why I added it to my collection. It would of had 5 stars except it is very very difficult to disassemble to clean. You have to turn a little lever then pull it out. Try and pull it out while you hold the lever against

Great pocket gun

I read the negative reviews about the trigger pull being too heavy… I have had mine for a little over a year and definitely do not agree! For a true DAO pistol it is just fine. Sure it is longer than a single action gun or one that is carried “partially c

Great Concealed Carry

I recently purchased the S&W Bodyguard .380 for Concealed Carry. I took it to the range and fired 100 rounds through it. I have portions of several fingers missing from an accident and found that I was able to handle the BG .380 very well. It took me

Excellent For Conceal Carry

Rented a number of semi-autos and revolvers at local ranges looking for ideal conceal carry pistol. After comparisons of 9mm, .38 and .380s this pistol won out, About 250 rnds thru it so far, just breaking in. Trigger pull is a little lighter now, but sti

Great gun

I looked at a lot of guns before purchasing this gun. This is by far my favorite. I've only shot about 200 rounds out of it, but so far it has worked flawlessly.

LOVE MY FEMALE FRIENDLY 380 PISTOL.

I own a few pocket guns, However, I have never been more pleased and happy with the purchased of my Smith and Wesson -- 380 Bodyguard.

Great for concealed carry

I bought this gun a few months back and have absolutely loved it. I have been able to put about 400 rounds through it so far (both federal and winchester) without any problems.

Nice Gun but...

Nice gun. Accurate. Easy to handle. Cheap enough. Hasn't jammed. I like the built-in laser. The trigger pull is way.... too-long or I'd give it 5-stars.

Good, not perfect concealed carry

Its small size and thumb safety make it ideal for concealed carry. The very hard trigger pull spoils it as a fun range gun—but you gotta take it to the range anyway, because it takes practice to achieve even hit-the-barn accuracy with the hard trigger pul

Smith and Wesson 380 Bodyguard is a great gun

I own a number of pocket guns, including other380 automatics. However, I have never beenmore pleased and happy with the performanceand pocket feel of a gun, until I purchased aSmith and Wesson 380 Bodyguard. After 24 shots,at 25 feet, using the laser, it

Nice Gun, Feels good in your hands

Unlike some other .380's this gun feels great to hold especially since I have large hands. Great defensive weapon for street and home. The only downfall was a heavy trigger pull, which was corrected by my gunsmith.As a retired Police Officer I feel very c

Great firearm for concealment application

The 'Bodyguard" by S&W is an excellent choice when considering a weapon for concealing (with an approved permit, of course). The integrated laser sight makes target acquisition fast and easy. It fits nicely in the back pocket of one's pants and y

Great 380

I purchased my Smith and Wesson Bodyguard 380 along with a spare magazine about a week ago at the Cabela’s up here in Maine. I own a handful of different brands of 380 pocket pistols (yes, it is a sickness) and have to say for the money I feel this is one

Best in its class

I purchased this gun nearly 2 years ago as my 'Pillow-Gun'. It replaced a Colt that became way too valuable and now sleeps in the safe.

Excellent for concealed carry

S&W .380 Bodyguard is comfortable to hold & control, especially with mag pinkie extension.One star deduction because of button issues --- Integrated laser is a cool feature, but activation button is inconveniently located far forward. Laser cannot

we'll see

I love the feel, size, and accuracy of this little .380, but I'm having ftf due to light primer strikes on every ammo I've tried. I'm sending it to s&w to get it fixed, then hopefully it will be my back-up weapon. The trigger is comparable to a doa re

REALLY DISLIKE THIS GUN!!!

I bought this pistol on S&W's reputation and was really disappointed.The trigger pull is too long and too hard. So it does not matter if it has a laser on it. The dot is moving all over the place. This is the most innaccurate pistol I have ever used.

This gun is awesome. I ordered it for Concealed carry and I love it. The trigger pull is very consistent and smooth. I have shot a few other guns in this class such as the LCR and this is a much better gun. It fits nicely in your hand and the hand is high

Very light and compact. Expected more recoil but was pleasantly surprised. Everything works minus the laser. Still waiting to receive return slip from Smith&Wesson as of 1/28/14 for laser repair. Laser very visible until the first shot then can only be se

Product was just as ordered and shipped promptly. Great little gun. Easy to conceal, but a bear to shoot. Not a range gun. I love it, but my hand is sore for a week every time I shoot it.

Wife loves it! very accurate and easy to use and small enough for the perfect concealed carry.

Overall, I found this pistol to be satisfactory. It replaced another J frame because I felt (and still do) that the standard .38 is too low power for personal defense. However, the +P in this short barrel is VERY snappy for accurate shooting. The laser wa

Very nice gun, lightweight perfect for concealed weapon for woman or man. Does not have a lot of kick, which I like. Very Happy

Great service from Buds as usual. This is a great backup gun.

Gun arrived in 2 days. I shot about 75 rounds through it today. The pistol is phenomenal but what else would expect from S&W. The laser was out of rig but with some adjustments we got it perfect. For the money this pistol is worth every dime. I had it tra

Bud's sent out my new BG .38 in 4 days. It shoots well, nice dbl action trigger, great price, BUT the laser quit working after about 20 rounds! I called S&W and they said they were having some problems with the .380, not so much with the .38 . They will s

GOOD DEAL AND FAST SHIPPING.

Great gun, and great service from Buds. I shot 100 rounds of 38 special through it, and had one misfire, but I think that was the fault of the ammo, not the gun. Just pull the trigger again and it fires. I did have a difficult time adjusting the laser as

Very satisfied with this gun. It is my new all time carry gun. Great feel and super light. As usual Buds was really quick with delivery and best price around.

-I purchased two of these firearms at the same time from Buds and Buds was ridiculously fast. The two firearms shipped approximately 10 hours after I ordered them and were at the store within 3 days of the order. -As for the gun, what a great little revol

Great gun for a lady to carry in her purse and as always buying from Buds was a good experience . So glad I found you guys !

Just took this to the range today for the second time. The lazer was very easy to sight in but what ever you do don't drop the needle thin allen wrench in the grass. This pistol is easy to shoot with excellent trigger action and it's size and shape make i