S&W .380 Bodyguard & .38 Special

[patsher]

Has anyone tried out these guns? I have two Sig 230s and a Walther PPK in .380, and they're really fine guns, but they're heavy (17 oz. or so), and more than I want for concealed carry.

Was looking at these S&W Bodyguards today. They have integrated lasers, and feel really good in the hand. Trigger pull on both is amazingly smooth. Anyone here have any experience with them?

Pat

[462]

I have a 1969 manufactured Model 49 which is deeply blued and has an outstanding trigger. According to the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, it weighs 20-ounces. I think it serves the intended purpose exceptionally well.

[Shuz]

I got a Bodyguard .380 for my wife. It was a pretty good trade!
Seriously, it's been too cold and snowy out here to give it a good wring out, but early indications after only 20 rounds, is that it's a nice concealed carry piece, especially for a lady. it only weighs a little under 12 ounces, and we like that. The integrated laser sight did not need adjusting on our gun. So far my ammo has been el cheapo $14.00/box of 50 bought at a gun show. I still haven't made my mind up yet if i'm gonna load for it since I don't expect either of us to use it much, just enuf to stay proficient.
However, if a "good deal" came up on a set of .380 dies, I'll prolly spring for them!
Any suggestions on a bullet mould?
OH, Oh, I see where this is going!!
Help!

[Gunsmoke4570]

Haven't shot one yet, but at my local shop there is one and it looks like the best of the ultra compact .380's. Think its a great buy for under $400 bucks too. Tempted to get one for my wife.

[9.3X62AL]

Those P-230s are a right fine pocket pistol, though the all-steel variants have a bit of heft to them. I've owned a bunch of 380s, and found none better than the SIGs.

[MGySgt]

I bought a Ruger LCR (38 Special) for my self - just something to put in my pocket instead of the holster for my 9.

Wife shot it - bad mistake on my part - she liked it but said I want one with the laser, so I bought her one with the Crimson Trace grips on it from the factory.

Both shoot extremly well. I did load down 38's for practice, but anything I put in it shoots great to 15 yards which is further than these are really meant for.

I thought about the S&W 380 body guard - but for the wife I like the simplicity of the revolver. And I already have a LOT of 38 cases and multiple moulds for it. Right now I am casting the Lyman 358311 in a 4 cavity for it.

Had Buckshot HP a single cavity 358477 - BIG hollow point.

I like the Rugers, everything I read the S&W's are as good, maybe even a little better.

Drew

[Arisaka99]

I would like to get the .380, I like it. As for the revolver, I havent handled one yet.

[jameslovesjammie]

I like the fact that they moved the moved the cylinder latch. I don't like getting the skin scraped off the side of my thumb by traditional J-Frames.