S&W Bodyguard 380 Pistol and 38 Revolver

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One of the major product launches at SHOT Show was the launch of the S&W Bodyguard Series.

Smith & Wesson have applied the Bodyguard name to a variety of lightweight wheel guns over the past 50 or 60 years. The latest iteration of the Bodyguard brand again includes a light weight revolver but also, cleverly, a light weight pistol (offering something for everyone).

The Bodyguard 380 pistol and Bodyguard 38 Revolver were both designed with similar objectives in mind. Both are lightweight compacts, both are chambered in low-powered 9mm (.38) cartridges, both have a similar black finish and, notably, both come standard with a built-in laser sight.

The laser sight is a feature S&W will be marketing heavily. The INSIGHT manufactured lasers feature ambi control, constant and pulse modes, windage and elevation adjustment and three hour continuous operation.

The booth was lit up with red lights (emphasizing the laser capability)

Watch this video on Youtube

The Bodyguard ad is SEXY. You are going to want to watch it more than once.

S&W Bodyguard 380 Pistol

This pistol is a brand new design. It is lightweight at 11.85 ounces, although not quite as light as the Kel-Tec P-3AT which weights in at just 8.3 oz. Its polymer frame with integral laser has a cool futurist look to it.

It is double action, has an external safety and can hold 6+1 rounds of .380 ACP ammunition.





Specifications Caliber .380 ACP Capacity 6+1 Finish black Melonite coating Barrel 2.75" Total Length 5.25" Height 4.1" Width 0.75" Weight 11.85 ounces Rear Sight drift adjustable Other Features Laser sight MSRP (Price) Not yet announced. Availability May 2010









S&W Bodyguard 380 Revolver

The Bodyguard 380 is a lightweight J-Frame with aluminum/polymer frame and steel cylinder. While less exciting than the above autoloader, it is a decent compact revolver. It features an ambidextrous cylinder release on top and fully enclosed hammer for snag-free drawing. The laser is mounted on the left side (laser switch is mounted on top for ambidextrous use).





Specifications Caliber .38 Special +P Capacity 5 Frame One-piece aluminum alloy upper frame. Steel reinforced polymer lower frame. Barrel 1.9" Total Length 6.6" Height 4.39" Width 1.36" Weight 14.3 ounces Finish matte black PVD finish Grip one-piece rubber grip Sights notch-style rear sight. Pinned blade front sight. Other Features Laser sight MSRP (Price) Not yet announced. Availability May 2010

Watch this video on Youtube

Guns America TV have published a video about the new Bodyguards.

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[1911shooter]

someone trying to copy Ruger, Screw S&W they are junk any way. and I still haveny gotten over them being in bed with the Clinton clan, same with Ruger for that matter.

[Kappy]

So 1911... if you had to get something in .380, what would you get?

[1911shooter]

If I had to buy a .380ACP it would be the new SIG P238 or the Seecamp LWS, or North American Arms Guardian, All better pistols and all well worth looking for.

or Iwould look for a real Walther PPK in .380.

I refuse to buy a Smith & Wesson or a Ruger for their stupid decision to join in the AWB, and the Magazine limits of 10rd.

[Matt]

Originally Posted by 1911shooter

If I had to buy a .380ACP it would be the new SIG P238 or the Seecamp LWS, or North American Arms Guardian, All better pistols and all well worth looking for.

or Iwould look for a real Walther PPK in .380.

I refuse to buy a Smith & Wesson or a Ruger for their stupid decision to join in the AWB, and the Magazine limits of 10rd.

There's a p238 in the giveaways section

[Matt]

I like the look of the pistol, actually.

[1911shooter]

Originally Posted by Matt

I like the look of the pistol, actually.

You should like the looks of them, they look like, damn near a carbon copy of the Ruger LCP and LCR.

[Matt]

Every hammer-less snub nose revolver looks similar to the LCR and that The LCP looks similar but I like this one better.

I'm missing the desire to get a .380 though. Why not just get a 9mm pocket gun?

[1911shooter]

Because with todays ammo, and better bullet design the .380ACP, is a decent defensive choice.
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[Sig_229_Elite]

Originally Posted by 1911shooter

If I had to buy a .380ACP it would be the new SIG P238 or the Seecamp LWS, or North American Arms Guardian, All better pistols and all well worth looking for.

or Iwould look for a real Walther PPK in .380.

I refuse to buy a Smith & Wesson or a Ruger for their stupid decision to join in the AWB, and the Magazine limits of 10rd.

Have you seen the new 238 SAS???