Combining popular M&P characteristics with existing Bodyguard 380 features, the new M&P Bodyguard with No Manual Safety offers consumers a uniquely engineered, lightweight self-defense pistol. Compact, sleek and ergonomic, the M&P Bodyguard pistol benefits from new fish scale serrations on the rear of the slide for ease of use and like other M&P pistols, ships complete with two magazines.
Chambered for .380 ACP, the lightweight sub-compact pistol features a high-strength polymer frame with a black, Maximum Corrosion Resistant (MCR®) coated stainless steel slide and barrel. The new M&P Bodyguard is standard with a 2 ¾ inch barrel, which contributes to an overall length of 5 ¼ inches and an unloaded weight of only 11.85 ounces. Additional standard features include a rapid second-strike capability, take-down lever and stainless steel drift adjustable sights.
Using an Alabama front pocket holster, nobody knows it's in my front jeans pocket. Would have bought the Glock 42, but it's wider and not as front pocket concealable as this. People talk about light strikes, but I have had zero light strikes out of about 400rds using Federal ammo. I had 1 light strike out of a box of 50 Winchester ammo though. Stick with Federal ammo, and you won't have any problems. Zero light strikes with Federal HST ammo also. Over all, I'm pretty happy with this Bodyguard. I also bought the Galloway Precision short stroke trigger system. Big upgrade, but adds $50 bucks to the cost.
Bought this piece and ran 200 rounds of the dirtiest ammo I could find, and did nothing but flawless shooting all through. Worth it whether It's your first or 3rd.
I shot 7 different brands of ammo, 3 of them personal defense ammo at the range today. All fired fine and no jams. It was accurate enough that I didn't have to adjust the sights at all. The size is perfect to carry in my pocket while wearing shorts this summer so some people don't get alarmed when they see someone legally carrying. Also have a belt holster and it is much lighter and concealable than my 9mm. It was very easy to take apart and clean too. I like it.