I bought one of these revolvers about five years ago and I loved it. Mine had a black grip not the grey. My wife saw me practicing with it, tried it herself and then suddenly it became HER every day carry 😆.
@cleckler713 жыл бұрын
Man do I know the feeling! lol
@edwardzelina28982 жыл бұрын
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@donschlonski2936 Жыл бұрын
They had the crimson Trace grips out on the Smith back then?
@boricuaarecibo925910 ай бұрын
I'm watching this video for my wife I need to get her a carry pistol she's can't rack the slide on any of my guns.
@piecrust213 жыл бұрын
I keep meaning to say this, but thank you for keeping this channel going! I love the no-frills, no unnecessary banter, no BS, honest gun reviews. Short, sweet, and to the point.
@Gunblastdotcom3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I realize my laid-back style doesn't appeal to everyone, and it means a lot to see comments like yours.
@piecrust213 жыл бұрын
@@Gunblastdotcom It's what I subscribed to the channel for! :)
@Gunblastdotcom3 жыл бұрын
@@piecrust21 Thanks!
@58HUSTLER2 жыл бұрын
@@Gunblastdotcom I concur, love your reviews. Many thanks.
@Steve-yo4ld Жыл бұрын
Amen!🇺🇲
@dominickfiorenza26393 жыл бұрын
THE OLDER ITALIANS IN MY FAMILY STILL CARRY 38, JUST LIKE NYC POLICE USE TO CARRY. GOD BLESS EVERYONE. PRAY FOR EVERYONE . THANK YOU VETERANS FOR MY FREEDOM.
@FearEeatsTheSoul3 ай бұрын
Do they paint houses?
@podsmpsg13 жыл бұрын
I have the one without the laser. I have a Houge Grip on it. You're doing a great job, Jeff would be proud. May he RIP. I run Federal Punch in mine.
@smartanajones4u2 ай бұрын
Absolutely appreciate this video tremendously! As a novice gun carrier , I was googling this gun and this video popped up! Taught me so much about this gun in a very short period of time. I couldn’t even find this level of info on the S&W website. The gun has been sitting in my cart 🛒 for sometime, but you sir have given me the confidence to pull the trigger to buy. Thank u!
@allenrosesr.84803 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you are still making videos I still miss your brother
@USA-sx1xi3 жыл бұрын
Love seeing Gunblast notification pop up. I know its going to be good video and descriptions. Including lthe loud Locust in background lol. Pulls on my heart strings as well. Reminds me of Jeff. Your awesome brother for continuing were Jeff left off. Am proud you. Great videos!!!!
@Gunblastdotcom3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, sir.
@Theophilus19683 жыл бұрын
I carry one and never feel unarmed! Thanks for the great review. It's more accurate than one would think. I agree the cylinder release is a bit awkward and the cylinder rotates like a colt. I'll keep mine forever. It's a keeper.
@photographyinflight4183 Жыл бұрын
If you're carrying one, you are definitely armed!
@1guyin103 жыл бұрын
A very good option. I traded one off because of the cylinder release. It was not a problem with the gun itself, it was that after carrying traditional revolvers for so many years I just couldn't make the switch. Under stress I would always reach for a side release and that wasn't going to work. A new shooter would have no issue at all with it since they would have nothing to unlearn.
@yingtzu3677 Жыл бұрын
This was a master class on how to do a presentation; informational,clear,concise and very well structured
@Gunblastdotcom Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@mario38043 жыл бұрын
It’s good to see you back making videos, God Bless!
@OU812NVME2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir again for keeping the channel open and still engaging as ever.
@donghadave52102 жыл бұрын
This guy is one on the best presenters I’ve watched. Great review.
@Gunblastdotcom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words.
@daneboro68473 жыл бұрын
Love my J frame S&M goes everywhere I go.
@waynebruening7943 жыл бұрын
Mr Boge, Thank You for this review. Got the S&W-BG in 38 when first came out, still have & carry it. Good to see the new mechanical changes & stats. Y'ALL be safe & healthy & we Appreciate the Quinn Family! GOD BLESS YOU & AMERICA :)
@whoc4r3s1173 жыл бұрын
I have always liked this channel because it’s not about the new hotness (some new gun that just came out) it’s more about reviewing random guns that your unfamiliar with or that have fallen off the radar. To me this would be a good back up weak hand gun. Ambi release so let’s say your main sidearm and your strong hand go down and your forced to make a shot with weak hand. Granted the trigger is pretty heavy for accurate shots at distance especially with your weaker hand. And the way i see it yes semi mag fed guns have their advantages. Faster mag reloads more ammo etc. If it’s close as most encounters malfunctions can happen with a semi. Where as with a revolver the cylinder just rotates. This doesn’t mean that failures with a revovler dont happen or anything. And when they do they are not as easy to fix in the field. (Imagine your cylinder ceasing in a gun fight). Just trying to say revolvers have there merit.
@maxmccain89503 жыл бұрын
I love a tight barrel/cylinder gap on a revolver. I’ve seen 2 inch guns shoot with more velocity than a 4 inch gun that had a larger gap. Great video sir. Make more!
@stevefranks65412 жыл бұрын
Greetings, Wow! What a stellar review! I love your easy going delivery, cartridge recommendations, and the information packed review. The best review I have watched in the long video list for the S&W Bodyguard.38 Special +P. I was looking for a reliable, inexpensive home protection weapon and stumbled on this pistol only today. With your high recommendation and the extra features on this pistol, it is hard to ignore it as a likely candidate. On the strength of your fine review, I will be speaking to my gunsmith in the next week. Thanks again Mr. B. Quinn.
@Gunblastdotcom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words.
@keitht.jmccoy37792 ай бұрын
I bought one when they came out. It was working great ,then after 200 + in rapid fire something popped and locked it up. I called S&W and no charge or hassle mailing , it went to their preformance center for complete rehall and mailed it back in a week + batts for the lazer. Been perfect since. So light you forget you have it. But glad you do. I Sighted the lazer at 25' I put snap rounds in it 1st so my kids could get the DA feel before shooting live. And as I hoped someone "HOGUE!" made a great after market grip for big hands. I' ve had no problem with it or the Insight lazer except sometimes hard to find in bright sun conditions. Green would be better. But still light weight and super concealed and 38+ P many great defense rounds out there.
@risteardwest33842 жыл бұрын
I saw this gun at a shooting range it is fantastic the gun was nice enough to let me try it with 38 special he also had a couple of plus+ p it it really holds good in your hand Smith did a wonderful job on this gun I like it better than the 442 or the other Smith's guns they have I give this video five stars he did a wonderful job explaining it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🇺🇸💯
@Gunblastdotcom2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@b-villeboy27043 жыл бұрын
You just keep doing one good review after another ... thank you.
@redesert_boy82023 жыл бұрын
Very nice lightweight carry Mr. Boge. Interesting cylinder release. Good that the front sight is pinned so you can change it out. And with laser, looks like a great EDC. Thanks for sharing this one!
@So1omonKane Жыл бұрын
Great comprehensive review. Thank you kindly.
@Gunblastdotcom Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@personreanimation4 ай бұрын
My grandfather just gave me one of these. Idk when I will ever really carry it since I typically carry a 365x or a s&w shield, but i have to say it is an awesome little revolver. Feels light enough to pocket-carry in a pair of shorts.
@luisdavidperez5076 Жыл бұрын
Picking up this gun tomorrow. Great review. Thank you.
@michaelstuckert603421 күн бұрын
Great video. I ordered a bodyguard a few days ago and after watching your video I feel more comfortable in my choice. Thanks so much for
@Highballer442 жыл бұрын
Great description of this S&W Bodyguard, you answered all my questions and more, you also talked me into getting one, Thank you....
@Gunblastdotcom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@erikwaters46722 жыл бұрын
I had to check the date on the video-you sound so much like Jeff, with the same dry humor. I’m thinking about one of these-my LGS had one a few months ago, but no more. I can take the changes between the J-frame and the M&P Bodyguard. A great review.
@Gunblastdotcom2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jamesduhachek75467 ай бұрын
Great video with the pertinent details without a bunch of fluff or filler. Thanks.
@raystone2282 Жыл бұрын
Thanks much I own your video helped
@Gunblastdotcom Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@alexviquez24 Жыл бұрын
Great review! Planning on getting this one for my first revolver
@bosse6413 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Would love to carry that little beauty.
@FarAwayEyes647 ай бұрын
Like that Fringe Hat .. thanks for the info on the pistol
@Gunblastdotcom6 ай бұрын
It surprises me that no one else has noticed my hat. I loved that show.
@Ortoreus2 жыл бұрын
Just got one of these good soul. Completely agree. Always been a fan of simple. This is exactly that with an extra great perk. And really can’t beat the price
@BITESIZEJONES2 жыл бұрын
I own one and it's great. Cool little revolver indeed. Initially the laser for me was just an extra option that I didn't care for. However, watching my wife hit the bullseye from 20 feet away with laser on, made me appreciate it much more. Definitely a keeper!
@Aron_77773 жыл бұрын
I love this channel!
@scottzipperer6146 Жыл бұрын
I love S&W,so from model 29 to 36 and everything else in a revolver got a few and love them all
@ShanerTheGrey Жыл бұрын
Great video. I love my little bodyguard. Great gun.
@dekir76633 жыл бұрын
Nice review Sir.I love your style and how you explain things
@GizmoRob1764 ай бұрын
Very detailed and informative presentation. Thank you.
@waynesewell83552 жыл бұрын
The cylinder release also works, I feel easier, by pushing along the side. I also installed a Hogue Grips on mine and made it much more comfortable to hold and shoot. Helps with the recoil.
@timpearce94588 ай бұрын
I have two of these revolvers one for my carry and one for my wife to carry It’s the best carry gun on the market in my opinion
@phenominalblak979725 күн бұрын
This was an awesome review! I’m currently looking into j frames and this video presented me with another viable option
@darkknightlight2 жыл бұрын
I bought this for my wife, I changed out the grip to hogue grips and changed the sight to a big dot night sight. She's pretty happy with it.
@shingnosis Жыл бұрын
This looks like a hard to beat gun for everyday self-defense.
@ted.angell76093 жыл бұрын
I’d consider the cylinder release an advantage. Maybe it’s a problem of technique, but the traditional S&W release always cut into my thumb when practicing with a 642/442.
@cds900010 ай бұрын
Considering one of these. Thanks for the clear and methodical rundown. Very informative.
@OldPackMule3 жыл бұрын
Again, an excellent review. Thanks.
@johnkizziah1083 жыл бұрын
Carried a 36 for years. Bought a 442 pro (moon clips) love the little gun amazing accuracy
@michaeldaltonsr8954 Жыл бұрын
Surprise!! Year after this vid, I find myself looking for heater 4 wifey. Due to childhood accident, she lost use of right thumb. She has always shot RH, but now, in Silver Twilight, she's losing hand strenght. Not bad, yet, but enough to become annoying. Finding a new revolver has become a Unicorn hunt. She carried my Colt for while, but it is heavy for CC. I been checking this Smif& Western for for 'bout a week, AND, up pops ur vid. I am playing it LOUDLY, and repeatedly. She's looked up , TWICE!! We may hav a Winner!!
@Gunblastdotcom Жыл бұрын
Awesome, I'm happy to help!
@michaeldaltonsr8954 Жыл бұрын
Yes, we did have a Winner!! Wife loves it!! I found her some Pachmayr grips( she use to them on my .357) She went/got CC. Got new purse...Wait! Now what all this gonna cost me??🤣🤣🤣
@pewpewTN2 жыл бұрын
I rarely purchase revolvers & I never carry them, but I still enjoy your videos. Good stuff here.
@jeffcolwell84593 жыл бұрын
My wife has one too has the laser on yes it's better than my taurus 856 still will trust my life with both
@WhiteBuffalo1872 жыл бұрын
Love the videos man you remind me of a couple of my uncles. You know your stuff. Keep ‘em coming brother. Subscribed.
@Gunblastdotcom2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@hasgunwilltravel68402 жыл бұрын
I bought one of these. Mine would not fire the first shot most the time, the trigger would sometimes just not let you pull it, and the grip had a massive gap at the top of the Backstrap. Was my worse gun I purchased. Had problems within the second cylinder. I brought it back to the Gunstore. They sent it off to be repaired, and gave me store credit. I got me a 642-2 that has been great
@sombra61532 жыл бұрын
I liked the concept, but have only fired one several years ago. The individual who owned it hadn’t had much experience with revolvers (among other things), and kept hitting at the bottom edge of an FBI-style Q target at 5 & 7!yards. When told to aim higher, he claimed he was holding center mass. I then fired the gun and got the same results. I switched to the laser and found that it only worked intermittently and wasn’t dialed in anyway. An examination revealed that the front sight was all kinds of loose. The revolver didn’t seem to show any damage or abuse that I can recall. I enlightened the shooter that S&W had a great lifetime warranty, but he was intent on trading it for something else (in the next case he got a cheap micro semi auto that wouldn’t work either). I don’t know what the Bodyguard’s problem was - either one that slipped thru the quality control cracks during or following the Hysteria of 2013, or the current or previous owner had done something silly to it themselves. Anyway, it was probably an exception. S&W ought to consider chambering this one in 9mm and .22LR/WMR. Great video review.
@John-zt6yw2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much , Mr. Boge. Excellent presentation.
@njdi85022 жыл бұрын
Nice review
@Gunblastdotcom2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mikelearned16282 жыл бұрын
Thanks for keeping the channel going. Accurate, honest to the point information. I appreciated it. Stay well.
@Terminal-Vet Жыл бұрын
My mom has one, and I like it. Thinking of getting one too.
@GoldieGold-dk5zr3 күн бұрын
My heater, I'm heated so beat it😂😂
@Just1American19662 жыл бұрын
I bought one of these off of someone who was moving out of the country. She had purchased it "just to have" and never shot it. So far, neither have I, even though it been several months now. I have multiple other .38 snubs (as well as other handguns); this one is the only truly ambidextrous, one-handed cylinder release of which I am aware. Where was this design when this left-handed cop was packing .38 wheelguns back in the eighties? ;-) Incidentally, this is not a J-frame. It is a completely different firearm that shares no compatible parts (other than maybe the front sight) with any of the other Smith and Wesson .38 snubs, and the venerable J-frame line is still in production, offering frames of steel, aluminum and (I think) titanium.
@marklags23962 жыл бұрын
Being a left handed law enforcement officer back in the 80's, all I can say is I concur.
@florentinomercado94703 жыл бұрын
Very nice Boge God bless you
@Utriedit21511 ай бұрын
Ok I’m sold this will be my EDC thank you
@Calventius2 жыл бұрын
Great briefing. I had to put on a hogue grip cause my hand stung.
@tommyb589911 ай бұрын
Such a great review! Thanks for sharing the knowledge!!!
@Enycbx Жыл бұрын
Another great review! Straight forward and practical.
@pcrealty2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I like your VLOG and well spoken.
@Gunblastdotcom2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jamesdietz6899 Жыл бұрын
Excellent review! Very informative. Thank you.
@araneaetvelivolum108611 ай бұрын
Picked mine up today for 320$. Great review thx for sharing.
@CoastShuttle3 ай бұрын
Where can I get one for that price? Thank you...
@araneaetvelivolum10863 ай бұрын
@@CoastShuttle I got mine at gun broker through an auction. Came new in the official box.
@chancecamp47523 жыл бұрын
That’s a nice wheel gun.
@carrielittlecplaster16202 жыл бұрын
i had the early version with laser and needed some cash and sold it. Month or 2 later replaced it wit a lcr 357. First off, 357 outta that IS BRUTAL!!! Not to metion it may deafen you. Anyhoo, i just didnt bond with it. it carried heavy, did not draw well, and i just did not like it as well as bg38. It was prolly a better made gun but i like the weight longer extraction rod and cylnder realese of bg38. sooo, went to my local shop and swapped that lcr for a brand new bg38 no laser straight up!! I never trained with the laser anyhoo. mabe ok for certian situation, but draw and shoot sd.... let er rip! lol. nice review sir.
@GARYMANDIEVAN2 жыл бұрын
Awesome review Friend , Jeff is smiling from Heaven
@naturewatcher649 ай бұрын
With my S&W .38 spl +p Bodyguard, the cylinder release broke on my first and only visit to the range.
@guaporeturns9472 Жыл бұрын
What is the advantage of the pulse laser as opposed to just a steady beam?
@Gunblastdotcom Жыл бұрын
The pulse mode conserves battery life.
@geopietro Жыл бұрын
This is a really nice video. Thank you.
@VinnyS91431019823 жыл бұрын
I think that exact thing would be great in steel. I don't know why but I just think it would.
@mariohbbrd93842 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great review
@dashriprock57202 жыл бұрын
Excellent review
@hiredgun30982 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video found it really helpful
@ltdad613 Жыл бұрын
Hard to find vwlt holsters for this model. Any suggestions? Love the gun.
@Gunblastdotcom Жыл бұрын
Contact Rob Leahy at Simply Rugged Holsters. www.simplyrugged.com
@jonpatterson72112 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that. Subscribed for sure.
@thutmoseamen-ra85212 жыл бұрын
Keep up the great works!
@Koloherides2 жыл бұрын
just got one for my mommas purse. told my momma if someone is coming down the hall while your in bed aim that laser down the hall and they will probably go to another house.
@jeffcolwell73913 жыл бұрын
My wife has one fits her great. I personally never shot but my wife did she likes it I would like to get one sometime soon if I can find one
@arlenleffmann49662 жыл бұрын
Great video Bogy
@richardhouvener64234 ай бұрын
I am sure it is a good gun, but I will stick with my real J frame model 38s, one 38 from the 1869s and my stainless 638 which is EDC many times. They always work.
@teresalenaandprincessthedo8566 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I love the way you did close up thank you. Do you think that the 642 is better than the 442 OK well thank you so much I’m a new subscriber.🙏🐾🐶😇🔫
@ratfink13fan512 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I just got one for my wife.👍
@acrap562 жыл бұрын
Excellent review! 😄👍
@chrisf9607 Жыл бұрын
I'm thinking that thumb placement can be more conventional like a semi auto whith the cylinder release on top instead of on side
@christopherch73073 жыл бұрын
Appreciate ya
@andrewcross82442 жыл бұрын
A wonderful EDC too. I don’t care what anybody says. I’d bet my life on it anytime.
@shawncorley3229 Жыл бұрын
Very informative video
@kylewood83273 жыл бұрын
I bought one of these when they were first released, then I handled a 640 Pro. Sold the bodyguard!
@Cityoftrees19113 жыл бұрын
Awesome piece. 6+ oz more tho.
@iAmFroze Жыл бұрын
feat. The Locusts😂
@mikespears142 жыл бұрын
Great video
@paulscountry4563 жыл бұрын
Plus p 38 is no joke.
@USA-sx1xi3 жыл бұрын
Good afternoon Boge. Question for you do you happen to own Jeff's two Performance Center 1911 45 cal. His carry pistols. He made video about them If so it would be awesome of you to make a video on them as well shooting them and your personal opinion about them. Thanks
@Gunblastdotcom3 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I do not. Jeff's guns were sold at auction, and I was able to buy a few of them, but I don't know where these ended up. I did shoot them with Jeff while he was still around, though, and they are great pistols. Jeff had good reason for considering them his favorites, and his go-to carry pistols. Boge
@ag21583 ай бұрын
Is a Taurus Revolver or a Charter Arms revolver better? Would you recommend any of those other the S&W M&P bodyguard?
@Gunblastdotcom3 ай бұрын
"Better" is hard to say. I like the Taurus just fine, but I do own more Charter revolvers than Tauruses (Tauri?). Also, Charters are made in the USA, if that makes a difference. I would not recommend them over the S&W Bodyguards, but I do think they are just as good. Whichever you prefer, you would be well armed.