S&W Bodyguard 38 - Range Session

[@kylewood8327]

I had mine since 2015 and have had zero issues with it. Put a set of Hogur grips on it and painted the front sight white. Makes an excellent appendix carry gun in my 1791 holster.

[@coach8401able]

M&P .38 Bodyguard + Hogue Grip + Front Night Sight = Awesome Snub Revolver

[@tc96z1]

I am recommending the S&W Bodyguard revolver to my GF for personal defense consideration. Why? Revolvers are much less complicated than semi automatics 'slides' for a women with arthritis or man with petite/senior citizen hands. Also, in a heightened state of fear with the adrenaline rush you have only two choices: Laser Button or Trigger Pull. The 'red dot laser' on an attacker's chest may thwart any further advance and I believe if said attacker, then advances further, any man or woman will feel much more confident knowing where the bullet is going and that a 'clear' message has been offered to the assailant prior which reduces 'decision anxiety'. It's light, simple, small, and with +P ammo going do the job most likely with one or two shots placed in kill zones and the laser confirms placement. Yes, you need target practice but learning to shoot with both hands on the gun ' gun range style' only is NOT sufficient! One could be carrying a purse, child, cell phone in one hand and need to be able to shoot from the hip with confidence. Depending on the cover one has or angle of attack one should ALSO be able to fire with either hand without sighting first. The laser is an extra layer of defense and CONFIDENCE that is worth every penny. It's not the weapon for going to the 'O.K. Corral shootout' or to a bank robbery standoff to back up the law officers on the scene. This is like carrying a cell phone; pulled only when you plan to use it for protection of self or loved ones. Your just not going to shoot an assailant 100-150 times over.

[@rickyhogan2749]

My BG38 has been a good firearm, I did install a Hogue grip , but removed it because it was printing . Thank you for the upload.

[@rngrscott]

I've owned mine since they came out in 2010. it took me forever to get comfortable w/ it. there's a wierd stack up just before it fires. it is a great summer carry gun though. it's light and handles +p just fine. I just ordered a Hoge grip and xs medium night sight for it. as for holsters, they are a lot of cheep kidex ones on ebay. I carry in the appendix w/ a leather Tagua holster. it's awesome. I switched from kidex because it kept digging into my side/stomach and it started scratching the finish on the gun. Leather is all around better. the same leather holster also fits my sp101

[@excelerater]

they are surprisingly accurate,I have loads of confidence in my J Frame which is why its my EDC,with the right holster that are more comfortable to carry over my semi-autos also

[@IYHuckleberry]

First handguns that I ever shot were Colt and S&W revolvers, but I've never owned one despite how much fun I had shooting them. I've been thinking of buying one lately just to add some variety to my rangetime, but after seeing how yours has very little recoil and quick follow up shots, it would make a good backup/ jacket gun for self defense as well. Nice find!

[@josephhaack5711]

Full wadcutter, a very good defensive round, low flash, low recoil

[@razrramonel4077]

I have used American Eagle .38 Special 158 grain Lead Round Nose loads, as well as Target in with Zero Ammunition 158 grain Semi-Wadcutter in a 4" heavy barrel Smith and Wesson Model 10.

[@AlphaChimpEnergy]

Universal law: anytime a man buys a new firearm women are REQUIRED to pose neked with said firearm. It's in the Geneva Convention.

[@poorboyballistics1391]

I've had mag tech rounds do the same thing in a similar revolver.

[@rbelena]

The remora holsters have a tendency to draw out with the gun making them a dubious choice. I had to put grip tape on mine to make sure that this does not happen.

[@jeffadams9807]

Best Ammo For The BG, Is The Critical Defense 110gr FTX Round...

[@albertgutierrez7036]

I don't own this but rented it at my local range and got to tell u the 158 round nose rounds r like putting your hands on the edge of the table and pushing on it with all your weight I could handle it but not recommend it to new shooters.

[@markdavis29]

I just ordered an alien gear for mine. I usually buy my kydex from concealment express.

[@FireheartSamurai]

Nice looking J-Revolver & I’m not fan of visible lasers firearms like this on firearms mainly for legal reasons. It could use more usable sights. I can see it as a summertime ccw or a BUG carry piece though.

[@beereaters]

See if n8 squared has one. I have one for my glock and God damn is it comfortable. I will say, though, that I typically carry my lcr .38 with a remora holster. It fits in any pocket, the car door basket, the glove-box, and any spot on your beltline (my typical choice) that you wish at any angle... I honestly forget the gun is there until I accidentally lay on it. I really like how that one holster can be moved around however you need at any time. It's not kydex, but at $24 with a sweat shield, you literally cannot go wrong. Just something to try for your snubby!

[@Floreypottery]

he Made my sr9c holster and my full-size beretta px4 holster he can also take a design or picture and if us it onto the kydex which looks nice

[@GracefulCalvinist]

try On Your 6 Designs for a good American made kydex holster.

[@vet7111]

I'm going to purchase one next week.

[@rubengarza1260]

Bravo concealment good kydex holsters.

[@stuartlawrence7364]

Alabama holster makes pocket and IWB holsters for this gun.

[@cbridgmon]

Is it normal for the cylinder to move that much?

[@thatspapsknife63]

Nice video.You look to have big hands.It didnt seem to have that much snap.Thanks.

[@303KillZone]

sweet little pistol buddy !

[@montgomerytom2088]

As a former LEO, sights are a bad handicap habit for training with a sub noise revolver. It's a 25ft or less close encounter gun. Hip and chest shots should be the majority of your training with a snubby. Lasers? Total waste of training. What law enforcement agencies trains LEOs with lasers? NONE. Lasers are a bad habit to integrate into your training. Draw and shoot. Not draw turn on a lazer or line up a sight picture then shoot. I have carried a 38 snubby for 31yrs and yes the S&W M&P 38spl is my current EDC. I survived 2 shootings due to making 80% of my training hip and chest level shots.

[@armeddefender]

A snub nose is not just a 25ft gun. Train to use the sights. Training with sights enhances point shooting muscle memory as a bonus.

[@montgomerytom2088]

@@armeddefender like I said hip and chest level should be a majority of your training with a sub noise revolver. I didn't rule out long range sight shots. I rarely see people encouraging hip and chest level shot training. This is why we have a high rate of innocent bystander shootings. In the moment of panic people never train not using sights.

[@garyhighley9022]

Yeah...in my meager opinion this gun has one simple purpose.,.a lightweight self defense piece for under 21 feet distance. There's no reason to waste time or ammo practicing anything else with it than close up draw shots. If you want to kill squirrels get a .22 rifle.

[@crankybuzzard6867]

"Sticky Holster"

[@btuck112]

I know www.phlster.com makes kydex for J Frames. He designs them for appendix carry. I just checked his site and he's pretty backed up on orders though

[@vgman94]

Anyone know if this is California legal? Or has a California compliant version? (I hate asking these questions... The gun control laws in my state seriously make no sense......)

[@smurfanaleater]

Yes

[@williehenton8154]

Awesome

[@MrPlasticdinosaur484]

do you happen to have the model number on the houge group that you ordered thank you

[@montgomerytom2088]

60020

[@williamjones9459]

Liked your vid. Take a look at Eagle Grips, Secret Service Grips. I own an original model 38 Air-weight/Bodyguard. Big improvement.

[@fergusonhobbyfarm4567]

Great little gun but will beat your hands up with +p ammo. Wish I would have kept mine

[@njcRN]

Ouch, I have tiny hands and wanted a good conceal for getting called into the hospital at night. Better with different ammo?

[@willyg842]

Add your own narrative. Forget other sites verbiage. 😄

[@cybrough]

check out Stealth Gear for a good holster kydex hypred

[@pauldelong6094]

Nice video. You showed that it went Bang every time you pulled the trigger. You showed zero results or hits. Might just as well have used blanks for this demo.

[@josephhaack5711]

Cheaper than dirt Holster company

[@juniobohol964]

I let my wife shoot my bodyguard 38. She shot it once, put it on the table, and walk away from it lol..So I bought her a lcr 22.

[@richardsaunders5717]

trigger gauge would have help a DAO hater

[@lelandstronks319]

Got one. Love it.👍

[@Floreypottery]

Go check out my friends fb page reta kydex he makes some really nice kydex he makes alot of it too. just tell him what you want etc and say dan his friend sent you

[@wooddawg4868]

Blame your malfunction on the ammo, that cheap ass magtech sucks. Myself and other folks really need to shoot as they would in a panic situation, no one has the time to get the perfect grip in a jam. ijs

[@gpfire146]

I hate everything about this revolver. Except, it’s the safest carry for anyone not willing to go shoot and troubleshoot a lot. Guys and girls.

[@sniperhunter313]

I shot 3,500 bodyguard's and not one had a failure to fire you are a liar it's never the cheap ammo u put threw the weapon it's always the firearm

[@williehenton8154]

Awesome