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Animal66

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S&W Bodyguard?
« on: January 19, 2011, 10:46:14 AM »
Does anyone have any comments about the Smith & Wesson bodyguard?
I was considering one as a spare, but I read some mixed reviews
about jamming. It would not be my main gun, just a backup.
any suggestion or comments?
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oldgraygeek

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Re: S&W Bodyguard?
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2011, 12:00:31 PM »
I looked into it for my wife's carry gun, but I got her a 340PD instead: lighter, more powerful, and double-action-revolver reliable.
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Re: S&W Bodyguard?
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2011, 03:31:34 PM »
Quote from: oldgraygeek on January 19, 2011, 12:00:31 PM
I looked into it for my wife's carry gun, but I got her a 340PD instead: lighter, more powerful, and double-action-revolver reliable.
The 340PD is a solid choice. Being a very lightweight hand gun how is the recoil? I have not had a chance to fire one yet.
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Re: S&W Bodyguard?
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2011, 10:13:59 PM »
We haven't fired it yet.
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Re: S&W Bodyguard?
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2011, 07:16:19 PM »
It looks neat, I'd like to see how it compares to the LCP.  Ruger is coming out with a LC9 soon btw, ships Feb. 1.
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Re: S&W Bodyguard?
« Reply #5 on: December 20, 2012, 09:33:02 PM »
i have one and love it.  just the right size and weight for a concealed
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Re: S&W Bodyguard?
« Reply #6 on: December 20, 2012, 10:47:17 PM »
I assume you are talking about the .380.  I got the .38+P revolver and am not really pleased with the trigger.  Hamerless pull is over 8#, but it is easier to conceal than my other guns.  And the +P certainly has a punch!!  Their .380 was too small for me, even with my small hands.
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Re: S&W Bodyguard?
« Reply #7 on: December 20, 2012, 11:10:40 PM »
I like the 380, it is light, easy to conceal, trigger not so bad. I use Hornaday critical defense ammo and really like the little punch that it has.
I just got a S&W Shield and really like this as well.
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Re: S&W Bodyguard?
« Reply #8 on: December 21, 2012, 05:28:02 PM »
  In 380 I am a Wather PPKS fan.
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Re: S&W Bodyguard?
« Reply #9 on: December 21, 2012, 08:28:56 PM »
The 380 bodyguard is a great little gun, have had mine for a while, many rounds and no issues
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Re: S&W Bodyguard?
« Reply #10 on: December 21, 2012, 08:33:10 PM »
my 380 came with a laser and I have a blast shooting with that
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Re: S&W Bodyguard?
« Reply #11 on: December 25, 2012, 03:52:49 PM »
I was talking to my nephew in Louisiana and he was telling me he bought a S&W Bodyguard .380 for his wife for Christmas. It wasn't a surprise, he took her to the local gun shop and she test fired several and picked the .380.
He says she has a natural nack for shooting. I told him, "don't for get, she grew up in Texas".
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Re: S&W Bodyguard?
« Reply #12 on: March 31, 2013, 03:43:24 AM »
Just an F.Y.I the Bodyguard 380 will fire straight out of a mud puddle as i found this out the hard way this week.  Nothing but good to say about this gun.  Tough little firearm I would take anywhere
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Re: S&W Bodyguard?
« Reply #13 on: March 31, 2013, 12:16:10 PM »
Shot a rental once, put 50 rounds through it.  No issues just didn't like the feel.  Shot accurate too.
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Re: S&W Bodyguard?
« Reply #14 on: March 31, 2013, 01:28:33 PM »
When I was looking for a new carry pistol for my wife, I mentioned that I was considering a .380...
She was not familiar with that caliber, so I explained that it was a shorter 9mm round with less muzzle energy.

"Why... don't you love me anymore?"

I got her a .357 Magnum instead.
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