Smith and Wesson M&P Bodyguard - Best Quality Pocket Pistol?

Published on August 7, 2023
Duration: 6:41

This review of the Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 380 highlights its suitability as a compact, easily concealable pocket pistol for self-defense. While acknowledging potential reliability concerns common to pocket pistols, the reviewer finds this model to be well-built and accurate for its intended close-quarters role. Key features discussed include its thin profile, decent ergonomics for a pocket pistol, and a long, heavy but defined trigger pull with a problematic reset.

Quick Summary

The Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 380 is a highly concealable pocket pistol designed for close-quarters self-defense. It is significantly smaller than firearms like the S&W Shield or Hellcat Pro, making it ideal for discreet carry. While pocket pistols can have reliability concerns, this model has performed flawlessly for the reviewer. It features a hammer-fired system with a long, heavy trigger pull, though its reset is noted as a potential issue.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: S&W M&P Bodyguard 380 Review
  2. 00:37Size Comparison: Bodyguard vs. Shield vs. Hellcat Pro
  3. 01:08Sights and Purpose of Pocket Pistols
  4. 01:52Features: Finish, Serrations, Ergonomics
  5. 02:36Reliability Concerns and Personal Experience
  6. 03:04Trigger Pull Analysis: Hammer Fired
  7. 03:32Trigger Reset Issues
  8. 04:29Best Built Pocket Pistol?
  9. 05:12Flawless Performance So Far
  10. 05:20Everyday Carry Scenarios
  11. 05:58Importance of Training with Your Carry Firearm
  12. 06:14Drawing Techniques for Pocket Pistols

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary purpose of the Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 380?

The Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 380 is designed as a highly concealable pocket pistol, primarily for close-quarters self-defense, often referred to as a 'get off me' gun or a backup firearm.

How does the Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 380 compare in size to other popular firearms?

The M&P Bodyguard 380 is significantly smaller and thinner than firearms like the Smith & Wesson Shield or the Hellcat Pro, making it ideal for discreet pocket carry.

What are the main concerns regarding the reliability of pocket pistols like the M&P Bodyguard 380?

Pocket pistols can sometimes face reliability issues due to their compact size and design. While some owners report problems, the reviewer in this video has experienced flawless performance with their M&P Bodyguard 380.

What is notable about the trigger of the Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 380?

The M&P Bodyguard 380 features a hammer-fired system with a long, heavy, but defined trigger pull. A significant point of discussion is its reset, which is described as a 'false reset' that is not easily discernible by feel or sound.

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