Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380

Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380
Type Semi-automatic pistol
Place of origin United States
Production history
Manufacturer Smith & Wesson
Unit cost $419 MSRP[1]
Produced 2011-2014
Specifications
Weight 11.85 oz (336 g)[2]
Length 5.25 in (13.3 cm)[2]
Barrel length 2.75 in (7.0 cm)[2]
Cartridge .380 ACP[1]
Action Short recoil
Feed system 6-round box magazine[1]
Sights Fixed open sights, Laser sight

The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 is a compact semi-automatic pistol produced by Smith & Wesson chambered for the .380 ACP cartridge.

Design details

The frame of the Bodyguard 380 is made of polymer, while the barrel, slide and internal parts are made from steel. The trigger is double-action only. Early versions of the Bodyguard 380 had an integrated INSIGHT laser sight.[3] Recent versions are available without the laser sight, or have a built-in Crimson Trace brand laser.

The design incorporates various features normally seen on larger pistols, including the aforementioned 'INSIGHT' laser as well as a frame mounted safety and slide release. These additional features contribute to its higher base cost than other weapons of comparable size and caliber.[3] However, new versions in the M&P line without the laser sight and frame mounted safety are also available at a lower cost.

M&P Bodyguard

In 2014, Smith & Wesson introduced the M&P Bodyguard 380 to replace the Bodyguard 380. The M&P Bodyguard is functionally identical to its predecessor but is now considered a part of the Smith & Wesson M&P line of pistols. The first M&P branded Bodyguard removes the integral laser sight of the previous pistol and brings the aesthetics in line with the rest of the M&P product line, specifically the "fish scale" slide grip and more aggressive texture on the hand grip. A second version of the M&P Bodyguard reintroduced a model with integrated laser, but instead of Insight, the laser supplier is Crimson Trace and the laser button is now red instead of gray and also incorporates the updated slide and hand grips. Unlike the rest of the M&P pistols, the M&P Bodyguard is not striker fired. It is a traditional double action only hammer fired pistol. It is intended for personal protection, concealed carry or as a law enforcement "back-up" handgun and some models incorporate a manual safety.[4]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3
  2. 1 2 3 Peterson, Philip. Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values: The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900 to Present (16th ed.). p. 212.
  3. 1 2 Shideler, Dan (2010). Guns Illustrated 2011: The Latest Guns, Specs & Prices. Iola, Wisconsin: F+W Media, Inc. p. 71. ISBN 1-4402-1624-X.
  4. ↑ "New from Smith & Wesson: the M&P Bodyguard 380". Tactical Network International. 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-06-02.
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