October 17, 2012, 01:01 AM | #1 |
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Bodyguard .380 Good Now??
Happy with the reliability of my LCP but would like a little more shooting comfort sometimes.
My Bodyguard 380 from 2011 was problematic, but I keep reading that they are better now. Is this true? If so, what were the fixes? And is there a serial number range or starting number for the "Fixed" Bodyguards? A number of stores, I have found, have rather old stock. DON'T want another of the old, bad Bodyguards.... Thanks for any relevant info..... |
October 17, 2012, 09:21 AM | #2 |
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What problems are you looking for them to have fixed?
Heavy trigger? Probably not fixed. Wonky laser activation? Probably not fixed. Firing pins breaking? Hopefully fixed, but I don't know.
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October 17, 2012, 01:27 PM | #3 |
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mine's been flawless, but it's also from 2011. My understanding is that most of the issues were very early on. You might have just gotten a lemon.
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October 17, 2012, 08:46 PM | #5 |
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I just bought mine earlier this year in March or so. Lot's of rounds through it. NO PROBLEMS. Trigger. NO PROBLEMS. Laser. Point of aim=point of impact at about 7-10 yds. right out of the box. VERY HAPPY with it. I use it as my EDC gun.
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October 18, 2012, 01:29 AM | #6 |
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I had one for 24hrs, traded in the next day, unfired. It had a hair trigger magazine release button. The slightest touch on the mag release button would eject the mag. To me, this was uneceptable, the second rule in a gun fight is to have bullets.
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October 19, 2012, 12:31 AM | #7 |
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Thanks for the replies. Will look into a bit more. With the great Smith warranty service, maybe not too much risk trying again.
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October 28, 2012, 01:55 AM | #8 |
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I got mine back in January of this year and it has been flawless and I am very happy with it. I carry it every day.
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Try one of the hogue grips, either the slip-on sleeve or the one you install. You have a good gun, why make a change if you don't really need to? |
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October 28, 2012, 08:24 AM | #10 |
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Yes there is a serial number to look for, sorry cant recall what they start with, but when I looked before buying I found it using google. On phone otherwise a I'd look for it for you.
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October 28, 2012, 10:06 AM | #11 |
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If comfort with you LCP is the issue consider looking into the Hogue grip sleeve. Before the Hogue I felt it after shooting 50+ rounds. Now it's really a comfortable gun to shoot.
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October 29, 2012, 12:56 AM | #12 |
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Thanks. Actually the Pachmayr Tactical Grip Glove has helped alot with my LCP.
I actually compared my LCP with a rental BG 380 last week, and the felt-recoil difference wasn't as great as I remembered. Out of the box, the Smith is definitely better, but the add-ons close the gap for the LCP.... |
October 29, 2012, 06:34 AM | #13 |
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S&W do have really great customer service. They would make it right if you get a lemon. 9mms are close to the same size however.
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October 29, 2012, 01:39 PM | #14 |
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While I really like the S&W BG... I still can't get over how heavy the trigger pull is! The gun already has an external safety.... does it really need a 20lb trigger pull?
Just saying
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