I just picked up my 1st CC gun… got the S&W Bodyguard 380. I was gonna hold out for the M&P version, but hey, what would be wrong with having two if need be Got an ankle and hip holster also, spare mag and a cool 250 rounds to plink with Got it at my local Gander Mountain
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johneePosts: 731January 29, 2014 at 12:40 pm #1352450
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I just picked up my 1st CC gun… got the S&W Bodyguard 380. I was gonna hold out for the M&P version, but hey, what would be wrong with having two if need be Got an ankle and hip holster also, spare mag and a cool 250 rounds to plink with Got it at my local Gander Mountain
Just to get the inevitable over with…
The 380 doesn’t really have enough “stopping power” for CC. My brother in law had a friend who knew a guy who was married to a girl who’s father had a crazed crackhead break into his house and he shot him 12 times in the face with a 380 and it didn’t even phase him. He just kept coming and then he gave the guy a snuggie even after getting shot all those times.
So, this pretty much proves my point that the 380 is too light. It’s really marginal and you would probably be better off with an air rifle or slingshot.
What you should have done is bought a 9 MM/40 SW/45/44/454 or a 500 Nitro Express.
There. Now we got that out of the way so nobody else needs to post it.
I note for the record that I have repeatedly asked people who claim the 380 is too light to volunteer to get shot with one to prove their point. So far no one has taken up the offer.
Grouse
January 29, 2014 at 5:17 pm #1352456Big G in St. Cloud
I applaud your choice. And ditto that last paragraph by The Grouse…. I own the Tarus version. I bought it when they first came out for my wife but i love the little thing. I suggest practice with whatever ammo you can get, BUT CARRY HOLLOW POINTSand if you can’t find ’em to buy, find someone to reload your empties(save that brass )
Congrats…January 30, 2014 at 10:15 am #1352452Quote:
Big G in St. Cloud
I applaud your choice. And ditto that last paragraph by The Grouse…. I own the Tarus version. I bought it when they first came out for my wife but i love the little thing. I suggest practice with whatever ammo you can get, BUT CARRY HOLLOW POINTSand if you can’t find ’em to buy, find someone to reload your empties(save that brass )
Congrats…
If you ever need hollow points for CC. Go to Streicher’s Law Enforement Supply. They can set you up with a good round.
February 11, 2014 at 9:20 am #1352630I also bought a S&W Bodyguard from Gander Mountain a while ago. Still have not pulled the trigger!
February 11, 2014 at 1:17 pm #1352634As with all these tiny little carry guns I’ve shot, the trigger pull leaves a lot to be desired. However, I do know this. I’m likely going to be in close quarters and my adrenaline will likely erase any apprehension I have about the trigger at the time of need.
February 14, 2014 at 11:01 am #1352659I fired 6 off and think if your within 20 yards… I am confident your gonna be hurtin’…. The laser works nicely When it gets nicer out, I will run it through the paces
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