I'm considering the Body Guard 380 for pocket carry and was wondering if anyone has one or what your thoughts might be for this choice.?

I was set to get a 365 but they are a little heavy and large(I have an xl for IWB). I can change the sights on the S&W, can't on my second choice the LCP.. And then there is the 380 itself, not sure about its effectiveness..

Your thoughts?

thanks...60

I had one and it was great to carry, but I never could get use to the trigger. I now happily carry a 365.

I had one for a few years and I liked it.
It only had issues with S&B ammo and some hollow points, but, it was very reliable with round nose from the major manufactures. It’s a little small if you have big hands but recoil was not bad and it was fairly accurate if you clamp down on it with your grip.

I ended up trading it for a j-frame to get the bigger round, but It conceals way better than a j-frame, so sometimes I think I should not have made the trade. I have been thinking of getting two more - one for each pocket since they are so small with limited power.

I tried a buddy's BodyGuard 380 and it was too small. I ended up getting a Glock 42 (from our very own Leagle Beagle) and then got a P365 9mm for pocket carry. The P365 in 9mm is about the same size as the Glock 42.

I’d recommend a Kahr CW380 or CM9

I’ve owned and carried both and currently carry the CM9

Thanks for the responses

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I’d recommend a Kahr CW380 or CM9

I liked the Kahr but I think I'd want a safety for pocket carry.
I really like the 365xl and it would be ideal to get the 365 but it seems a little on the large side for pocket. Anyone carry it in their pocket?

60

I used to have one. For what it is I think it is pretty good. Decent sights, not a great trigger, pretty easy to make disappear. They are tiny which is their best feature. Mine had the laser built in and was problematic until the internet fixed it. (S&W couldn’t)

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Originally posted by 1860ARMY:
Thanks for the responses

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I’d recommend a Kahr CW380 or CM9

I liked the Kahr but I think I'd want a safety for pocket carry.

I pocket carry a CM9 all the time and never feel unsafe about it not having a manual safety.

It's got a long and firm DAO trigger and sits in a DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster with trigger well covered.

Do you really want to be fumbling with a manual safety on a small pocket gun???

The one I shot worked well. Had the (IMO) gimmicky integral laser sight. Functioned well. Seemed like a good option, similar to the Ruger LCP. Both are excellent in a pocket holster. (please use a holster)

For pocket carry I prefer these because they are hammer fired. Yes on a holster of course but I’m not a striker in my pocket guy if I can help it

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Originally posted by pedropcola:
For pocket carry I prefer these because they are hammer fired. Yes on a holster of course but I’m not a striker in my pocket guy if I can help it

FYI the Kahr does not pre-cock the striker so it's no different really than a hammer that is down.

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FYI the Kahr does not pre-cock the striker so it's no different really than a hammer that is down.

Is it a striker or an internal hammer ?

Have one just for deeper concealment. Its a tiny gun, shit trigger but safe. Great option for daily pocket carry.

I had a PPK-S for a while. It was just OK. Fickle and jammed a couple of times while at the range.

Mrs. Mike has one, and it’s perfect for her tiny frozen woman hands. I shoot it but it’s a toy in my hand. I wear a large work glove from lowes

Op, I’d recommend holding one before buying or ordering one

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Originally posted by Genorogers:

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FYI the Kahr does not pre-cock the striker so it's no different really than a hammer that is down.

Is it a striker or an internal hammer ?

Striker. But not pre-cocked or partially cocked IIRC.

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Originally posted by djinco:
I had a PPK-S for a while.

Neat

I decided on the LCP Max for pocket carry, but didn't like the smallish sights (it did have a night sight on the front), so I put night sights on it with a larger front sight. It works every time, the sights shoot to point of aim at 21' and I am confident with it. Got a Kydex pocket holster that holds it in position in my pocket and am quite happy with it for its intended purpose.

I've kinda stayed away from S&W for the last few years. Probably they're just fine, but....

Bob

For me, the trigger was horrendous on the Bodyguard. It is very long and heavy. I wanted to like it as it fit a lot of my criteria I want in a firearm- thumb safety (although it is stiff), laser (on some models),inexpensive as are the mags and comes from a name you can trust. Sig makes the P365 in a .380 as well, although I don't know if the dimensions of the overall gun are different compared to the 9mm version.

I have carried one. It fits in a bicycling jersey, for example. Cargo shorts. About anywhere, I suppose.