A firearms question

[vided]

Does anyone have experience with the S&W 380 bodyguard?

[slick999]

Have had it since it came out.Very compact.will fit in your pocket,have put about 500 rounds thru it never had a jam.I got the one with the lasar.

[Orange Spyder Man]

I also have a S&W 380 BodyGuard with the laser... good size for CCW ... gave it to my wife for CCW ... load it with Winchester 95gr JHP Bonded Personal protection ammo..

[vided]

Any light primer strikes or magazine falling out?

[canamjhb]

I have had one for 4 or 5 years now. Very nice size for ccw and never any problem. The laser feature is not impressive and I would not spring for it again in hind sight. Overall a nice little pistol.

[Orange Spyder Man]

Any light primer strikes or magazine falling out?

NOPE ... gun runs 100%

[kep-up]

I have carried one in an ankle holster for a number of years. It's a good little pistol. Accurate in close quaretrs which is where yo would use this gun. Am not impressed with the laser sight, but it's on there, so let it be.

[fjray]

I carried one for a number of years but being a southpaw the safety was a pain. I switched to a p238 Sig with the ambi safety. The Smith always functioned well as does the Sig but it better for 700.00 bucks

[rugerbear]

The ruger LCP II has a better trigger. Had the bodyguard. But replaced it with the ruger.

[vided]

Thanks for all your input.
the guns I'm looking at are the P238, the Kimber 389 micro, the Springfield Armory 911 and of course the Smith Bodyguard.
The price point is hard to beat for the Smith.
what to do, what to do!!!

[BilltheDiver]

I have personally had the Kimber .380, the sig p-238 and the Ruger LCP. My wife & I both rely on the Kimbers currently. The parts on the Sig and the Kimbers are mostly identical. The LCP is a different story with a double action trigger and less mass to the handgun.

Personal opinion on the laser is that in the close quarters you are likely to need a .380, a laser is not that advantageous.

[Lew L]

S&W Airweight with a Crimson Trace laser. Crossbred mini-tuck holster.

Easy carry, no mag to fall out(?) , no safety to fiddle with, goes bang every time. Laser works GREAT. I did a trigger job on it and it's also works great. I like the fact that the shrouded hammer can still be cocked.

Modern ammo designed for short barrels is amazing compared what was out there years ago.

Good luck in your quest for the perfect carry weaponnojoke as there are many choices out there.

Lew L

[Bob Denman]

Thanks for all your input.
the guns I'm looking at are the P238, the Kimber 389 micro, the Springfield Armory 911 and of course the Smith Bodyguard.
The price point is hard to beat for the Smith.
what to do, what to do!!!


This is simple: buy the one that you shoot the best! nojoke

[Holly]

Are any of these weapons black and scary looking ????? :popcorn:

[vided]

S&W Airweight with a Crimson Trace laser. Crossbred mini-tuck holster.

Easy carry, no mag to fall out(?) , no safety to fiddle with, goes bang every time. Laser works GREAT. I did a trigger job on it and it's also works great. I like the fact that the shrouded hammer can still be cocked.

Modern ammo designed for short barrels is amazing compared what was out there years ago.

Good luck in your quest for the perfect carry weaponnojoke as there are many choices out there.

Lew L

nothing is perfect, it's just a compromise.


This is simple: buy the one that you shoot the best! nojoke

Finding all of them to shoot is the task,
or I could start a 380 collection :yikes:

[Bob Denman]

Does the place that is selling them have a range?
If you want a .380: I've got a sweet little Colt Government .380 in stainless; that could be pried from my safe.. :D
(I haven't carried it since I bought the Seecamp...)

[BigGuy66]

...before you buy. Each is a little different and you need the one that you feel comfortable with. I have the Bodyguard 380 and have shot the P238 and the LCP. Find a way to try out the gun.

[MR. H1956]

Are any of these weapons black and scary looking ????? :popcorn:
Maybe. It depends on who its pointed at. That is the question?????. Well do you feel lucky punk?

[MR. H1956]

I give my wife my LCP and got a smith and wesson m&p 380 ez. A little bigger and I like the feel much better. You just need to try a few to see which one is best for your style for in home or conceal carry. Good luck. Happy Trails

[Fatcycledaddy]

I had a 380 bodyguard for several years, purchased one for my daughter at the same time. Now my wife ones it and loves it. between the two pistols we have put roughly 1,400 rounds through them and all without any problem.

That is what we carry when we ride, it fits into the glove box on the RTL perfectly with room for the two extra mag and my wallet.

[PrairieSpyder]

Thanks for all your input.
the guns I'm looking at are the P238, the Kimber 389 micro, the Springfield Armory 911 and of course the Smith Bodyguard.
The price point is hard to beat for the Smith.
what to do, what to do!!!



My brother has the S&W 380 Bodyguard and never had any problems, though he hasn't shot it lots. I have an LCP and Kimber 380 micro. I'd consider selling the LCP if anyone is interested. I have a weak grip and the Kimber is really easy to rack. I mostly carry a North American Arms Sidewinder .22 mag. Light and tiny. Great purse gun.

[PrairieSpyder]

Are any of these weapons black and scary looking ????? :popcorn:

Don't you hate pink guns? :lecturef_smilie: But I do like them shiny and bright! :ohyea:

[Bob Denman]

My brother has the S&W 380 Bodyguard and never had any problems, though he hasn't shot it lots. I have an LCP and Kimber 380 micro. I'd consider selling the LCP if anyone is interested. I have a weak grip and the Kimber is really easy to rack. I mostly carry a North American Arms Sidewinder .22 mag. Light and tiny. Great purse gun.
Patti,
Have you ever considered looking at a .22 semi-auto, that has a tip-up barrel (for loading)?
Kathy carries a Berretta that does that (I think that it's the Minx model...), and it's as easy to load, as it is to unload! :D
(Keep pulling the trigger until things get quiet! :roflblack:)

[vided]

Don't you hate pink guns? :lecturef_smilie: But I do like them shiny and bright! :ohyea:


Cute
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[vided]

Patti,
Have you ever considered looking at a .22 semi-auto, that has a tip-up barrel (for loading)?
Kathy carries a Berretta that does that (I think that it's the Minx model...), and it's as easly to load, as it is to unload! :D
(Keep pulling the trigger until things get quiet! :roflblack:)


I have the beretta 25 with the tip up barrel, nice little pocket cannon

[mowin]

Looking for something for the wife. She has carpel tunnel in both wrist. Right one is worse. Docs are 50/50 weather surgery will help, so she's waiting till she can't handle the pain any longer. The 9mm Kimber solo is too much for her. Thinking a .22 is her best bet. Want her to be able to shoot the hell out of it to get familiar with every aspect of what ever we choose. Thinking a .380 would limit her trigger time.

[Bob Denman]

Why not take a look at a Seecamp for her?
They're SUPER concealable, and come in .32 ACP.
That gives you a lot more punch than a .22; yet the recoil is mild! :thumbup:

160422160423

The little Berretta and the Seecamp are virtually the same size... The former is easer to lead and fire, and the latter packs more punch!

[mowin]

Why not take a look at a Seecamp for her?
They're SUPER concealable, and come in .32 ACP.
That gives you a lot more punch than a .22; yet the recoil is mild! :thumbup:

160422160423

The little Berretta and the Seecamp are virtually the same size... The former is easer to lead and fire, and the latter packs more punch!

Don't know why I didn't think of the .32acp. might be a good compromise. Thanks Bob...

[Bob Denman]

:D I love the .32... :2thumbs:

[2dogs]

Consider a stun gun. They make a citizen model so when you hit the bad guy with it the thing stays on for 8 to 10 seconds giving you time to run away while the bad guy is recovering from doing the funky chicken. Just drop the thing and run. It solves the problem of having to kill someone and going to court for the next year or two. Commonly known as not-lethal force. I know a number of ladies that have expressed a problem with killing someone but still want some form of protection. Stun guns pretty much fit that bill.

[vided]

Consider a stun gun. They make a citizen model so when you hit the bad guy with it the thing stays on for 8 to 10 seconds giving you time to run away while the bad guy is recovering from doing the funky chicken. Just drop the thing and run. It solves the problem of having to kill someone and going to court for the next year or two. Commonly known as not-lethal force. I know a number of ladies that have expressed a problem with killing someone but still want some form of protection. Stun guns pretty much fit that bill.


Looks like you can't legally protect your self with a stun gun in ny, it's illegal to
own one. :banghead:

[Bob Denman]

:agree: And more often than not: the mere presence of the firearm will send the attacker in the opposite direction. :thumbup:

:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: "...run away..." :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

[Peter Aawen]

....... She has carpel tunnel in both wrist. Right one is worse. Docs are 50/50 weather surgery will help, so she's waiting till she can't handle the pain any longer.......

Orright, this isn't strictly addressing the firearm side of your question, but I think it is fairly pertinent! My Hand Specialist informed me in no uncertain terms that leaving a Carpal Tunnel op until you can't stand the pain anymore is the absolute WORST thing you can do with/for the condition!! Basically, he explained that because what we call 'carpal tunnel' is effectively the progressive 'strangulation' of the nerves & tendons that control your pinkie, ring, & middle fingers where those nerves & tendons pass thru the carpal tunnel in your wrist/base of the palm, the longer you leave it before releasing that strangulation, the LESS LIKELY you'll ever get a successful return to full use of your hand! :sour: And if you leave the release surgery too long, you can permanently & irreversibly lose the control & feeling of those 3 outside fingers of your hand, converting them into a useless crippled chicken claw!! :shocked:

I was lucky & I got a good result. But while I was doing the recuperation therapy, I got to meet quite a few people who waited too long and despite the best possible treatment, were now left with significantly crippled hands, even post surgery that returned them some benefit & control with a reduction in the pain, simply because they waited too long.... So unless your wife is already past the point of no return & is already permanently crippled, then maybe you should find a Hand Surgeon who will do the best they can to release her carpal tunnel SOONER rather than later, cos waiting longer only reduces the likelihood of getting any benefit &/or improvement! :shocked:

Good Luck!

[2dogs]

Looks like you can't legally protect your self with a stun gun in ny, it's illegal to
own one. :banghead:

If you live in NY and can't own a stun gun then you must have a permit to carry or why make the post? If not why risk it? Kalifornia is bad enough, firearm restrictions here are becoming stricter and stricter, but it's not curbing the gun violence. Gangs and crazies are the perpetrators of the majority of most all firearm homicides here. Law enforcement agencies in Kalifornia have been working overtime on gang related homicides but the crazies have been falling through the cracks. Seems like their falling through the cracks all over the country. Still it's better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6, but it's hell of gauntlet to have to go through.

[vided]

the Kimber micro 380 is the winner. :yes::yes:

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[Bob Denman]

:clap::congrats::thumbup:

[Orange Spyder Man]

Looking for something for the wife. She has carpel tunnel in both wrist. Right one is worse. Docs are 50/50 weather surgery will help, so she's waiting till she can't handle the pain any longer. The 9mm Kimber solo is too much for her. Thinking a .22 is her best bet. Want her to be able to shoot the hell out of it to get familiar with every aspect of what ever we choose. Thinking a .380 would limit her trigger time.

9mm Kimber Micro is a handful... I have one... better have a good grip on it when it goes BANG...

[Orange Spyder Man]

Looks like you can't legally protect your self with a stun gun in ny, it's illegal to
own one. :banghead:

If you live in NY and can't own a stun gun then you must have a permit to carry or why make the post? If not why risk it? Kalifornia is bad enough, firearm restrictions here are becoming stricter and stricter, but it's not curbing the gun violence. Gangs and crazies are the perpetrators of the majority of most all firearm homicides here. Law enforcement agencies in Kalifornia have been working overtime on gang related homicides but the crazies have been falling through the cracks. Seems like their falling through the cracks all over the country. Still it's better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6, but it's hell of gauntlet to have to go through.

no more punishment for crimes now-a-days.... so criminals laugh at the laws.. start hanging murderers ... I bet you will see things change rather quickly...

[slick999]

the Kimber micro 380 is the winner. :yes::yes:


nice choice

[MR. H1956]

Looking for something for the wife. She has carpel tunnel in both wrist. Right one is worse. Docs are 50/50 weather surgery will help, so she's waiting till she can't handle the pain any longer. The 9mm Kimber solo is too much for her. Thinking a .22 is her best bet. Want her to be able to shoot the hell out of it to get familiar with every aspect of what ever we choose. Thinking a .380 would limit her trigger time.
Check out the smith and wesson m&p 380 EZ. Sweet little gun for the ladies to carry. Getting one for myself and probably the wife also you Can rack them with one finger and they are a little bigger than the kimber 380 without much recoil.

[BilltheDiver]

Excellent choice!

[Saluda]

Friend recently purchased a Ruger LCP in 38 special + P. Can't believe how light it is, fires great. Nice grips. Never felt comfortable with performance of the small semi's. I know only 5 but if you're more likely to carry it 5 beats 0.