Is Smith and Wesson pocket 380 bodyguard a good gun?

The S&W Bodyguard makes an excellent carry gun for those who are looking for a smaller EDC piece, and its low cost and decent feature set make it a great choice for first-time shooters, and those new to carrying.

Is the bodyguard 380 single or double action?

double-action
Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 is hammer-fired, double-action, and semi-automatic. The aforementioned plastic trigger can pull roughly 9.5 pounds. It’s smooth and easy to use. In terms of hammers, the bobbed one of Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 protrudes just a bit from the back end of the gun’s side.

Does the Smith and Wesson Bodyguard 380 have a safety?

The Bodyguard 380 has a polymer frame with a stainless steel barrel and slide. It is also equipped with a manual thumb safety, slide stop, external takedown lever and loaded chamber indicator.

Is Smith and Wesson Bodyguard 380 double action?

The Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 380 is a second generation subcompact pistol that takes over from––and is functionally identical to––the first generation Bodyguard. The pistol is a small frame, double action semi-automatic designed for concealed carry.

Whats better 380 or 9mm?

380 ACP cartridges — both popular choices for self-defense rounds — have the same diameter, but a 9mm round is longer. The . 380 ACP round is cheaper and easier to handle and conceal, while the 9mm is more powerful overall.

Does 380 kick more than 9mm?

380 Auto and 9mm Luger cartridges, showing differences in both length and diameter. Being the shorter, less powerful round, the . 380 generally has less recoil than the 9mm cartridge, although this varies with the characteristics of the gun used. A heavier weapon means less recoil.

What does M and P stand for?

Although “M&P” stands for “Military and Police,” the M&P line is marketed primarily to civilians. I believe that all of the pistols in the M&P line have polymer frames (rather than steel ones), and all of the rifles are of the AR15 type. So, basically they’re modern rather than traditional in design and construction.

What ammo does a bodyguard 380 use?

.380 ACP cartridge
The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 is a compact semi-automatic pistol produced by Smith & Wesson chambered for the . 380 ACP cartridge.