Shooting Bodyguard 380: The ARCC Factor, Part 2

The Bodyguard 380 offers features not found on most .380s to include a slide that locks back on an empty magazine, manual safety, second strike capability and a built in laser. However, the gun's most desirable feature was its' down fall.

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[TabCrusher]

i am afraid to use locktite on laser screw in fear it will not come out,i was told to use a small amount of clear finger nail polish,was wondering how you remedied that problem,also i have seen a few vids on how to lighten trigger pull,but am afraid of light strikes,this is a very reliable firearm,seems as if the problems all stem from the laser,very cheaply made,any input would be greatly appreciated,thanks

[FirearmPatriot]

@TabCrusher I just took the BG380 to the range last week to test some ammo. I was having some problems it ejecting properly. I thought it was the new ammo. However, when I took it a part to clean it I noticed the laser screw had come out on the range. It was no longer in the weapon. The screw had rounded out the plastic hole if fits through. I am going to send it back and ask for fix. I try to keep the screw tight. I will let you know what they say. I really like the gun.

[TabCrusher]

got bodyguard for xmas,have put 500 rds thru with no malfunctions to speak of,batterries went dead on laser and when i went to replace them i noticed pressure plate on right side fell off,i taped it for time being,i did add a small piece of tubing(a small piece from inside of a ink pen)to increase the sensitivty,i adhered to factory recommended diameters and lengths for mod,i was wondering if you have had any problems with pressure plate,and was also afraid of laser housing screw backing out

[FirearmPatriot]

@TabCrusher I have some problems in activating the laser with the buttons. I have been told that S&W has new ones that are firmer. I have heard that if you contact them, they will send them to you for free. I am afraid the laser is going to end up being the down fall of the BG380. At this point, I am even use to the trigger and can shoot it pretty good. It will fire without the laser in it. S&W should have left the laser to the after market.

[HDFATBOY55]

@FirearmPatriot I had to send mine back for a new laser and only shot 30 rounds through it. I think if you are shooting a video about a gun this caliber that you would have used good brass ammo instead of giving it a bad review. Cheap is as Cheap does. So buy some good ammo then give us a video of the gun!

[FirearmPatriot]

@HDFATBOY55 Sir, I actually gave the gun a good review. Of course the screw coming out of the laser assembly had nothing to do with the ammo I was shooting in it. The gun jammed because the screw came up and struck the slide. The gun fired excellent on all ammo I shot except steel case. I noted the problem was the steel ammo casing not the weapon. I do demand that my gun fire reliably with all types of factory brass ammo. All .380 ammo is hard to come by with ordering it.

[FirearmPatriot]

@TabCrusher Seems like you think like I do. The Tulammo seems to run fine in most of my 9mms but overall it is poor ammo. It is just one of many loads that got through the weapon to test for function. 

[TabCrusher]

team up with crimson trace for a better laser setup,fix the 10lb trigger pull,make it a double action with exposed hammer,and you have one of the best pocket pistols around! p.s. tul ammo is the worst ammo i have ever shot,i know that they are target loads but pay a lil extra and avoid problems

[elboyo2009]

Great video

[AllAmericanGuy01]

@juliannevillecorrea Anything that shoots