Is the M&P bodyguard 380 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.

What ammo is best for bodyguard 380?

Our Thoughts – Best . 380 Ammo for Self-Defense

Federal Personal Defense – 99 Grain HST.
Winchester Ranger Talon – 95 Grain, Hollow Point.
Barnes TAC-XPD – 80 Grain, Hollow Point.
Remington HTP – 88-grain JHP.

Does the 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 there a recall on the Smith and Wesson Bodyguard 380?

Safety recall for Smith & Wesson M&P-9 and M&P-380 Shield EZ pistols. Smith & Wesson Inc. announced yesterday – Monday, November 23rd, 2020 – that the Company has identified two M&P Shield EZ Pistols on which the hammers manufactured by a third-party supplier were cracked.

Is bodyguard 380 +P rated?

380 results in a narrower pistol than many but the cartridge itself is less powerful than other common small caliber handgun rounds. The Bodyguard is not rated for high-pressure +P rounds.

Is it OK to dry fire a bodyguard 380?

Keep the gun well lubed and dry fire away with it. You will not hurt this gun and you will break the trigger in as well as train your hand to it better as well.

What grain 380 should I use?

With that said, typical grain weights of the best . 380 ammo for self-defense are 85 grain and 90 grain loads. Some in-betweeners are out there (the odd 88-grain load) and even some larger, such as the odd 100-grain and 102-grain bullets. However, 85 and 90 are most common, and there are known performers of both.

Is it OK to dry fire a M&P bodyguard 380?

Dry fire is essential to learning to handle and shoot your pistol. Do lots of it! Won’t hurt your gun.

Does the MP shield EZ have a safety?

Your M&P® 380 SHIELD™ EZ® pistol may be equipped with a manual thumb safety lever. WARNING: NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEATURES ALONE. ONLY YOUR SAFE GUN HANDLING WILL ENSURE THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FIREARM. THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.