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Smith & Wesson Model Bodyguard 380
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions		Width:	0.75-in
Length:	5.25-in	Height:	4.1-in
Barrel:	2.75-in	Weight:	11.85-oz
1 Variant

Gun Rankings
Power Factor (90 grain bullet)83790 Recoil Factor (90 grain bullet)4.24 ft-lb Total Capacity7 rounds ConcealabilityExcellent Defense Factor55%

Gun Specifications
Type:	Pistol
Produced:	2014 -
Caliber:	.380 Auto
Action:	recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:	double-action only (DAO)
Safety:	frame mounted thumb safety
Magazine:	6-round
Frame:	black polymer
Grip:	integrated polymer
Sights:	ramp front, U-notch rear
Notes:	factory integrated laser optics

Manufacturer
	Smith & Wesson More Info

Gun Value
MSRP:	$396.00	Used Est:	$270.00
Last Update:	7/2/2025

About the Gun

The new Bodyguard series of handguns consists of both a revolver and semi-automatic model distinguished by a lightweight polymer frame with factory integrated laser optics. Both models have been designed in conjunction with Insight Technology, a leader in the laser optics field. The semi-automatic pistol is chambered for the .380 ACP round and has a Melonite coated stainless steel slide and barrel. The revolver is chambered for the .38 Special +P round and features a one-piece aluminum alloy upper frame along with a steel reinforced polymer lower frame. The barrel and cylinder on the revolver are both stainless steel. The cylinder is coated with a durable, non-reflective, matte black PVD finish. Both handguns are double-action only (DAO) with concealed hammers.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.380 Automatic
Alias:	9mm Browning Short
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:		90 grains
MV:	931 ft/sec	ME:	173 ft-lbs

About the Cartridge

Designed by John Browning and introduced by Fabrique Nationale of Belgium, this cartridge has achieved world-wide acceptance and has even been adopted as the standard pistol cartridge by several governments. One reason for the round's success is that it is the largest practical cartridge that can be easily adapted to small automatic pocket pistols. Ballistics fall far short of even the 9mm Luger, but still prove adequate for most self-defense situations. The round has established quite a niche position in this role, often being chosen over more traditional small calibers such as the .25 and .32 Autos.

User Rating

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1	User Comments

User Comments

An excellent concealed carry choice
By bonspy on 25 May 2019
I've had the BG 380 as a concealed carry gun for well over a year and about 350 rounds down range. I find the partridge sights to be quite good and very user friendly. I have purchased night sights for the gun though I have not had a chance to put them in place as yet. The gun runs smoothly on every type of ammo I have used to include steel cased FMJ through JHP rounds from most manufacturers with not a single FTE or FTF. I do like the second strike capability, though I have never needed to use it. My Bodyguard has a Crimson Trace red laser and it is accurate to 10 meters. I have had success consistently hitting center mass targets with the gun at ranges from 10 meters out to 25 meters without issue, which is pretty remarkable out of such a short barreled handgun. Like most people who fire this gun, I find the trigger pull to be excessive at between 8 and 10 pounds, with the sear breaking at approximately 3/16th of an inch from the frame. I would say that I have gotten used to the dou