M&P Bodyguard - The ultimate .380 carry pistol! (Jerry Miculek)
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- Опубліковано 18 вер 2024
- Jerry takes the S&W M&P Bodyguard .380 pistol out to the range for the ultimate test- Complete with rapid fire, accuracy tests out to 200 yards, and high speed ballistics!
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For the haters that insist pocket pistols are toys or uselss, once again Jerry proves them wrong and shows us all what CAN be done. Jerry, you're awesome and on my short list of gun people I'd love to meet one day. Keep on being awesome sir!
exactly, I agree. Also, people like to say .22 is worthless and isn't effective, then I show them the security footage of that psychopath who ran into the mall with his Ruger 10/22 and killed 5 innocent people just minding their own business. Definitely sad but it proves any caliber firearm is better to defend yourself with than rocks or sticks.
Bruce Jenner j
+No link to that video?
Bruce Jenner Can you explain this one...a guy at my local range was trying to impress me and the wife..he fired off his bodyguard and it misfired three times..I used it also and it misfired twice on one clip, then I took out my trusty .38 smith and Wesson revolver...it fired off five rounds like a rocket, no fail there..the owner of the bodyguard thinks his rounds were old because he had them for more than one year, my .38 had the same rounds and wasn’t fired for five years...now how do you explain that...was it the weapon, the rounds or the age?
I think your back up weapon should be more reliable than your main arms so I will stick with my revolver as a back up..
Richard Driskill I agree with you totally, I am just amazed at the rate of malfunction of most auto weapons at the range, the need to replace worn out parts etc...guys with auto shotguns like benelli are in awe at the reliability and deadly actions of my 1187 Remington..needless to say I own and enjoy shooting autos also but will never rely on one as a back up weapon....my glock 19C from the 1990s works flawlessly with admittedly little maintenance but my .38 is yet to fail me..
As a 8 year owner of a bodyguard and a Ruger LCP, you couldn't have convinced me that either could hit that target at 200 yds... Until I saw this video! Miculek is amazing!!! Time to up my game!
Two grandpas I wouldn't want pissed off at me... Jerry Miculek and Hickok45
utubetommy true that
Oh God, I'm thinking if Mr. Miculek or Mr. Hickok were your Father in Law. OOOOOOOH Shit !!!!!!
For sure I wouldn't call them grandpa's
You took the words out of my mouth! Been a huge fan of both for years!
Miculek/Hickok action flic?
Jerry's shooting is off this World impressive, but I'm just as impressed with his ability to see where the bullets fly at 100+ feet. Can't believe he was able to see where the bullets flew...missed...and adjusted for it. Truly remarkable.
I enjoy your mention of the trigger pull being heavy as a benefit for a conceal carry gun. For most who have trained extensively with a firearm it is very different in a real life situation. Having a heavy trigger pull in an anxious situation is certainly not a bad thing.
Exactly... S&W made it this way for a reason.
Also good for accidental discharges re holstering and such…..really gotta pull that sucker….if you shoot something with this gun….your intentions were to do just that…no accidents with that pull.
My trigger pressure was modified up to 4 lbs and still feels quick, yet just as safe. It's peace of mind knowing I have to commit to the pull. Even stock felt good, but I can't leave anything alone!
Jerry doesn't need any excuses. He may be 60 but shoots better than just about anyone. What a legend.
I've had one of these (identical except mine has the built-in laser) in my pocket for a couple of years now, and I'm happy to see you give it a review, as well as win your approval. I've certainly put my trust in it. The biggest advantage with this little gun is how easy they are to keep concealed -- I've got mine almost everywhere I can legally carry it, and nobody else ever has a clue. It's the perfect surprise for the bad dudes, and surprise can be what makes all the difference.
Dinging a steel plate with a 380 pocket pistol at rifle ranges. Color me impressed. XD
Damn! What can I say.
Got that right.
Without shooting a case of ammo to accomplish the feat IS impressive😂
He definitely has the trophies, ribbons, awards, commendations and awards to impress me lol 😂
@@pejoarda772 you are good, Jerry's exceptional 😀
I bought the Bodyguard .380 the year it came out , and I never looked back! It's been a daily backup companion to every one of my other carry guns. The S&W Bodyguard .380 is a wonderful take it everywhere firearm!
I have the bodyguard for summer when I'm wearing shorts and I have the s&w m&p EZ for winter carry.
200 yards with a .380? Jerry, you are the man. What a joy to watch! I can only imagine the type of personnel you've trained. That thought alone is pretty scary.
Yeah, but can he hit a bat on the wing in the eye from 900 yards? I rest my case.
"If I could see these sights, I could be somebody."
-Jerry Miculek
Classic!
Mr Jerry.....you are the somebody.
Cracked me up!
Haha. I loved when he said that
Jerry is the master. The legend. Not only are we going to see plenty more from him, but Lena Miculek is making a name for herself as well. We'll be seeing her for decades to come.
"Nothing like the smell of cheap soda at a distance." I'm in tears laughing. That was awesome.
Did you see all the ammo he has in his garage! I thought had enough ammo. I guess I got more work and buying to do.
Jerry is just unbelievable with a pistol. 200 yards!!!!????? Impressive!
Hitting a human size target at 200 yards with a pocket 380. #JustMiculekThings
It's unbelievable.
First to the range. Last to leave.
I hear u ,but that's not self defense. you can walk away, unless he or she has a rifle
@@RobRoyR8R you're right. A gunless assailant 30 feet away is no threat, and I would run away, but when you're Jerry Miculek you can't walk away from a steel plate just because it's 200 yards away and you only have a .380 in your hand.
Nar use a ar15 or a ak that kills people better at 200 yards his talking comfortability wen carrying a gun lmao no such thing unless your a serial killer and even then you'll need a assualt rifle lol so how much horsepower does a gun have lmfao wat a fukn moron listen to this dummy he was surprised he got wet lol his never shot a person before and he thinks his a expert lol I know more then this idiot he read the instructions Manuel lol
I love how the BG fits so neatly into my pocket. I have a Desantis Pocket Shot Pocket Holster that prints like a normal wallet in my front or rear pockets. If someone asked for your wallet, you can pull it out and to the perp it would still look like a wallet. It is so well concealed even out of pocket. The .380 usually has equal if not superior real life effectiveness as a .38 snubby. Having the 7 shots and ability for quick reload makes a viable CCW in warmer climates where concealment can be an issue.
When I purchased it at Gander Mtn, I was told by the salesman that I would be lucky to hit a medicine ball at 10 yards. I was a little skeptical but purchased it anyway because the price was right. When I took it to the range I was doing 2" groups at 15 yards with my own reloads using the factory laser while free standing. I was incredibly pleased to say the least. This gun is capable of incredible accuracy as Jerry so aptly illustrated. Imagine if he was shooting from a Ransom Rest!!!
I put about 500 rounds through my Bodyguard and I haven't had any malfunctions yet.
For the first couple of years of production of the BG, those weapons seem to have a lot of issues, particularly with light primer strikes. So if you are looking to buy one, make sure you have a later serial number, right now anything beginning with K should be good. For example "KCC####" should be weapons produced in the last few months. The early serial numbers are the ones that seem to have the most issues, those weapons with serial numbers beginning with E. "EAB####" being an example. Not all E serial numbers have had issues, but I would still avoid them buying any.
Man he’s got great eyes ! As a kid I had to buy a rifle spotting table scope to see where I was hitting at a hundred yards ! Lol 😂 amazing shooting!
I love my body guard. I tell everyone about how accurate it is at long ranges. It's fun as hell to shoot and it fits in my pocket.
I love mine, too!
He'd be the coolest grandpa ever 😂🇺🇸👍
Until you pissed him off ; Run out there about 100 yards boy, let see if I can wing ya' , Lol !!!!
LMAO!!!!!!!!
Not with that mouth he wouldn't.
As always, crazy shooting skills! I have one of the older BG 380s and there's no way a could get that hit with it. Complain about the trigger if you want, but he's shooting a stock gun and killing it. Humbling to see him shoot - see a lot of people talk about how awful the BG is - you have to ask if it's the gun that's awful or the shooter.
"you have to ask if it's the gun that's awful or the shooter" Amen brother. My money is on the lack of skill of the shooter.
If you've seen how Jerry has shot other guns, as amazing as he is in this video this is actually SLOW for him. There are easier 380s to shoot, but Jerry is a S&W spokesman. So...
NCtrailX Most times, it's the shooter. That's why you train to get better right?
nfamousonline
Are you saying that your training has out you at the same level as Jerry?
Not everyone can shoot 3 hours a day 6 days a week. Most people have
"normal" lives.
Dep Qua Now where'd you get the "Not everyone can shoot 3 hours a day 6 days a week. Most people have
"normal" lives." from my statement stating that you need to train in order to get better? Fact, you can't just shoot once a month and expect to be a great shooter.
I can't shoot like Jerry, but my new S&W M&P Bodyguard 380 is accurate and has functioned perfectly with a few hundred rounds of ball and some Hydra-Shok. I don't understand all of the complaints about the trigger. I will be doing something to make the sights more visible and I have a Mag-Guts kit to give me seven rounds in the magazine. I won't be doing anything else to modify this gun, it works fine.
Just a note on the Mag-Guts kit. I installed it and 7 rounds of Hydra-Shok. In every try at emptying the magazine the slide hung after the sixth round. I removed the Mag-Guts and re-installed the stock magazine components. The extra round is not worth any type of malfunction to me. This is just my experience. This conversion apparently works well for most folks, it just didn't work out well for me.
Met Jerry at SHOT 2017 last week. Great guy!
why should we take your word for it?
A I who crapped in your cornflakes asshole fuck you 🖕
Newbie here at 66 yrs old just bought my first handgun M&P 9 Shield EZ with manual safety. Just wanted you to know you are one cool guy Best of health
I'm new to fire arms and just purchased this gun. Your video was very helpful and I have to say I'm impressed with what the weapon can do. Thank you for the quality video.
I wear bifocals, so I painted the front sight ramp bright orange. It helped my speed getting on target.
The funny thing is that I've been finding multiple UA-cam video reviews of the S&W M&P Bodyguard .380 complaining about how the long/heavy trigger pull makes it impossible to shoot accurately. Jerry is using it to hit at 50, 110, and 200 yards.
Agreed, but realistically the average marksman doesn't have this level of skill and talent. I doubt even very experienced shooters can match his capabilities.
@@funwithcupcakes923 You are absolutely correct. No question about it. Jerry seems able to get performance out of a pistol that very, VERY few others could.
My point was simply that the pistol's trigger pull characteristics certainly do not preclude being able to hit the side of a barn with it. Or maybe even a bit better.
Since posting my original comment, I have purchased the S&W M&P Bodyguard .380 and fired it at an indoor range. It definitely presents a bit of a challenge, but in my experience with it, the trigger-pull was no problem. It was the fact that a LOT of recoil is transmitted to your hand because the pistol is so lightweight at about 12 ounces empty and 13 ounces fully loaded with six rounds in the magazine.
A .380 round might not seem like one that would have a lot of "kick," but when you are firing it from a 12.5 ounce pistol, relatively little of the recoil force is "absorbed" by the mass of the gun. Newton's Laws of Motion can be a bitch and you DO feel that force in the base of your thumb/index finger especially since the grip is simply hard-plastic with no "padding."
@@gillianorley The Bodyguard is my EDC and I absolutely love it.
Jerry That was amazing 200 yards with 2.75 inch barrel ..sold me on it!!💪🏽
The moral of the story. Don't fuck with Jerry.
Absolutely! Jerry's on my team for the Zombiepocalypse! lol.
no shit!!!
You got that right!
That 200 yard shot was just incredible.
Holy cow Jerry you are the man 200 yards with a two or 3 inch barrel holy cow that’s some seriously good shooting
Look at all that Ammo he has on his shelf! No wonder he's so good. Unlimited practice .
He earned every round they give him.
Saw a guy at the range the other day. Had a savage 10 with a custom prefit barrel. Heavy barrel with a brake. Shooting 6.5 creedmoor. Couldn't hold a group less that 1.5 inches. Custom barrel. Custom stock. 2 grand in his rig. Here jerry is with them old eyes, a 3 inch barrel, non match grade ammo, hitting a target at 200 in open sights. I got a savage model 12fv chambered in 6.5 and can hold 1/2 or better at 100. No custom hand lapped barrel. No brake. No 1000 dollar piece of glass. No custom pillar bed stock. Just a 400 rifle with a 89 dollar center point. Hitting half moa at 100. This guy meculek is an old school shooter with good skills. I like watching his vids. Give him a 380. Who needs a sniper when you got jerry?
40 dislikes I can't see why there's any unless there just jealous this old cat is a badass 😎
AnthonyArteaAmerican Artea because they have no friends and no body likes them
Maybe they just don’t like this gun?
Maybe because he's sponsored by SW. Not exactly unbiased. Lots of these reviews are bullshit because they are getting product. I was sponsored once until i told the truth about the products- dropped like a hot potato
Smith and Wesson haters
codiddley what were you selling?
That was some great shooting with a .380 pistol ...wish I could hit at 50yds with my Bodyguard! Jerry is the man!
See the sights?? Heck at 200yards I can barely see the target much less where it is hitting!!
Holly Crap can he shoot!!! Wish I can shoot as good as Jerry... Great videos.
As you can see in the background, Jerry has no shortage of practice ammo, he's been making a living shooting for 30+ years, he's won numerous championships with a lot of practice and hard work, self promotion doesn't hurt either, lol !!! {=^P
All you have to do is practice for 30 years straight shooting 150,000 rds a year! 😂
Wild Bill Hickok hit Dave Tutt at 75 yard with his Navy Colt .36.
Love seeing Hickok 45 hitting his 80 yard gong, but you Sir...I tip my hat, over a 200 yard hit standing....that is Damn Fine Shooting!
Wild Bill Hickok incarnate!!
mark warnberg You know the name hickok45 but you obviously have no idea WHO he is. If you paid ANY attention to how tight his groups are at 80 yards you'd have no doubt he could hit this 200 yard target. Yes they are both great marksmen.
Hickock hit Tutt twice in the heart at 75 yards.
@@jasoncrow7681 News to me! that had to be some fast accurate shooting at a living target, the heart ain´t that big.
Well, I tried to find the details on this incident and I may have remembered it wrongly or be conflating two different stories. Sorry.
Jerry, I love how modest and honest you were at the end you explaining how you used "S.W.A.G." in conjunction with describing how you were aiming high and countering the vision issue. "If I could see the sights, I could be somebody". God Bless you!!! You, my friend, are definitely more than just a somebody!! Have a great Thanksgiving!!
This man makes the best videos. He’s a legend. Thanks for the entertainment Jerry.
Jerry reminds me of my paternal grandfather, a lot of respect for Jerry and what he does.
This is the first time I have ever heard of this guy or seen him shoot. All I gotta say about him is he is a Jedi Master when it comes to shooting! Wow, that blew me away!
This guy is a legend. Watch some other of his videos where he does shit like shoot 6 rounds from a .500 magnum in a matter of seconds.
@Darth Darth Binks thats nothing compared to his best one. Revolver of course, 6 shots, reload, and 6 more under 3 seconds. It's on UA-cam as well Greg E you need to see that one. Nobody will ever touch that one.
In spite of the long, strong trigger pull, I like my bodyguard .380 a lot better after seeing this video - practice, practice, practice - thank you, Jerry
Charles Arthur get the trigger upgrade. You will love it
Too small
Did you see how long it took him to rapid fire that gun? Thats the slowest I have ever seen him shoot. Ruger LCP 2 all day
I tried one, hated the forever long trigger. My finger always slipped on trigger before it broke, ended up in crook of my finger.
Me, too. We now know any accuracy problems are us, not the gun.
Masterful shooting...without doubt, Mr. Miculek the "Shootist"!
Great review and shooting. The manual safety is why I went with the Kahr p380, it's a great quality ccw gun.
The Bodyguard is available with a manual safety.
That weapon with the Hornady Critical Defense is what I carry everyday... It'll get it done if I do my part. Rounds on target wins gunfights...
The Hornady American Gunner XTPs are good too.
Anybody that complains about the M&P Bodyguard’s trigger must have never grew up shooting revolvers. A 38spl revolver (which I have carried for years) has a much worse trigger.
Just bought one 3 weeks ago. Love it.
I have a little ruger lcp ,super long trigger but I live in Florida and during the summer these little pistols are perfect.
When the zombie apocalypes comes, I want Jerry on my team.
I am looking at my two S&W .380 Bodyguards in a whole new light after this video. Wow!
@Chicago Slabs and Stuff , New York reload!
I own the M & P shield in 9mm and it is my edc. I have been thinking of getting a pocket pistol for backup or for those hot summer days when I would prefer not to wear a belt holster iwb. I believe watching this video has just made up my mind what to get. That being said I can't even see 200 yards let alone hit a target with a little pistol. Jerry is one helluva shooter.
I bought the M&P BG380 as a pocket pistol. Only a couple of hundred rounds through it so far, so still hoping the trigger will smooth out a little more. In a pocket holster that covers the trigger guard it would seem to be reasonable to carry it with a round in the chamber and the safety off.
I've never used the safety.
It's just crazy to me that someone could hit a target from that far away.
He’s got video of a 1000 foot hit with a revolver. Second of two shots.
tnman23
And he did it on the fly for sighting it in
And did it with a lowly little .380! 👍. That was truly impressive.
@@andrewlangley9507 1000 yards, not feet, so much further than what you said.
I had a teacher in High School named Lou Kearney. Jerry, you really resemble him. He taught drivers training, and was a great teacher, just like you. Thanks for the nice video, and reminder of fond memories.
Nice, I'm sold, buying mine today for my pocket, Im no shooter and I will never be 200 yards away in a close quarters robbery / stick up, as a victim, but it seems like a very good gun, thanks for the review.
I am a hardcore gun guy & I love my glocks and for the longest time I didn’t want to add another caliber to the collection. I tried the Glock 42&43 and love em but they where still too big for certain situations. I gave the bodyguard a try and I love it. After all my first ever pistol was a double action only. If you can learn to shoot with the bodyguards heavy trigger and small sight radius then everything else is cake. It’s nice to train at the range with this thing for a couple hundred rounds then pick up my 1911, or full size Glock or beretta and just plink at 100 yards.
Jerry is the only man on the planet who could shoot the terrible trigger Bodyguard like this. Smith needs to scrap the Bodyguard and replace it with a baby clone of the short trigger pull M&P Shield!
Charles Marshall that's why I like the ruger LCP 2 it has a great trigger.
Charles Marshall I mean this in no offensive way my friend, but I have a feeling you don't own a BodyGuard, right? I was like you. I hated, hated the trigger pull when I was first trying the gun. Now, I love it. It is by far one of the smoothest trigger pulls there is (stock of course). Unlike many other options, like the Glock, which I love and own three, there is really no point during the trigger pull that you know the next little bit of pressure will fire the gun. That is why I like the trigger setup. It's smooth consistent pressure. This will avoid flinching or jerking the trigger, like on many other stock triggers. Like I said, I hated it at first, but now I completely love this design. It's a smooth motion all the way through, generating exceptional accuracy.
Then, it's not as safe for deep-conceal anymore. The Bodyguard is meant to be a smaller, lighter, semi-auto mag-fed substitute for a shrouded-hammer DAO .38 5 shot revolver. It does that pretty well.
Apex Tactical already does it Sherlock!
Oh god, fuck your 1911 you turd.
I know this video is older than dirt but I just purchased one of these yesterday with the built in Crimson Trace laser whilst shopping for an ICE gun and needless to say I am very pleased! I was looking for a gun I could carry in the summer wearing nothing but cargo shorts and a sleeveless T shirt and discovered this gun. Fits perfectly in my pocket comfortably and is no heavier than a cell phone! Very easily concealable, cinch to zero and just an all around great gun.
I have a bodyguard for my every day carry and I love the dam thing I'm nowhere near as good as jerry but I practice out to 30 yards and I do very well with it i carry mine with federal hydroshock witch is very good ammo to
Quinten Maccalla I just picked up mine a few hours ago. And I love it.
Yes.... federal and fiocchi ammo makes these mfers BANG!!
Jerry always amazes me! I love the definition of SWAG!
As a cop who has worked alot of shootings, I can say the .380 is fine for self defense. The Luger usually goes completely through the target.
The luger? You mean 9mm? Sir....you're not a cop. And you didnt work alot of shootings. Stop bullshitting people. And btw it all depends on what kind of 9mm round you use. Hp wont go threw the human adult body. FMJ rarely does...so...
@@mattarchey707 Actually, according to this guy named Brandon, _The 9mm will blow a lung out of the body!_
I have the original Bodyguard loaded with JHP ammo. Love it...carry it every day. My only complaint is the mag release could be stiffer like on Glocks and the LCPs.
"But judge! I had to shoot him at 200 yards!"
mrusername09 judge replies "200 yards with a bodyguard 380 thats impossible" case dropped
Lol
With Theo hundreds yards, I’m headed south
Judge: "Was it an EZ shot?"
Running away
IF JERRY PACKS THE 380 BODYGUARD I KNOW FOR A FACT IMA CARRY IT...LOL
I hate single stack magazines. But can be a backup, I love S&W.
Get two magazines and practice your reloads.. Problem solved.
I love my bodyguard with crimson trace laser. Great gun! Carry it with fhp everyday. Along with my M&P 9mm compact 2.0. Great guns. S&W all the way.
I loathe the notion that a .380 is not adequate for self-defense. If you can hit what you're shooting at, any caliber you have on you will work.
i tell them to look at the video on you tube the attempt assassination of president Regan. Then come back and we will have another discussion on small rounds.
Kim Alatore People say all kinds of stuff. Anyone shot in the face with a 380 is done fighting 100% , and will soon die sans intervention 50%. Torso or limbs drops somewhat but guns hold more than one round. Some people find it difficult to imagine the effect of a shot because of Hollywood's products. If you describe it in terms they can more easily imagine, like being hit as hard as you can swing it with a carpenter's hammer, they usually get the picture.
*Loathe no more miss sweet nips (O)(O)*
A .380 pistol loaded with Lehigh XP will stop any a-hole.
It is one nasty round.
.380 is a good defensive round but avoid hollow points with that caliber especially in winter when people wear thick clothing
Incredible. It's a pleasure to watch you shoot.
this is a terrific pistol.
I think you the best teacher out there. Love your vids .
The real amazing thing is how that 1x2 framed shelf holds 10000lbs of ammo
Jacob G
I was looking at the stock pile thinking how does one keep track of stuff. But if that’s his he probably can find what he needs with his eyes closed
i'm impressed also....just bought one...wish I could shoot like you...great video. great ammo!
Anyone who has ever shot a bg380 knows this guy is the real deal ..just freakin amazing...200 yards.....really!!!
Damn, that's impressive. I'm still a novice at shooting and still getting used to the long double action trigger on this thing. Took my Bodyguard to the range a few days ago and was doing about the same groups at 5 yards as he was doing at 200 :D
200 yards very cool video!....just bought one the other day,,need to pickup some of that ammo you use if i decide to get my carry license....
I have one of these, carry it more than any other gun i own. Its super small and shoots great. VERY reliable, not ammo picky, and lightweight.
Dude you must be a freakin' sniper . You're hitting targets I cant even see.
Remind me not to piss you off.
Thugs are learning the hard way.. Old white guys can shoot, are usually packing, and don't give a damn what Hollywood shows. We don't shoot like our guns like they came out of the box-----sideways.
David Pritchett shut the fuck up tough guy
Only worry when you hear the timer beep.
I had the dreaded light primer strikes. Galloway makes a "heavy hitter" spring. Very easy update and really improves the striking power. Trigger is harder to pull now but its a carry piece so that is a good thing.
One thing I learned from this video is that this guy can shoot!
Yes he does and his humility is an incredible example.
Just got me the S&W Bodyguard .380 today n all I can say is WOW. Absolutely spot on best little pocket pistol I ever had the privilege to own & shoot. My second .380 I've gotten to own n shoot. First one was a Highpoint n been better off throwing rocks. This .380 is a world class gun to own n depend on for your life.
I bought a new Body Guard 380. Took it apart to see how easy it was to clean. The left side rail was all bent up. I compared it to my brothers which was straight as a stick. Emailed SAW some photos and they sent a call tag. They took a few weeks, but finally took time to look at it. They sent it back and said the deformed side rail should be fine. Kinda like ordering a new car and going to pick it up only to find a huge dent in it, and the salesmen says 'you can still drive it'.. I'm a Ruger girl, but wanted to try a SAW... big mistake, but never again. Ruger forever now. Love the Videos Jerry!!!!
Dana Anderson I can't comprehend how a company like S&W, or for that matter any company is willing to demonstrate such sketchy integrity. How can a firearm leave a factory with bent parts??? I was contemplating purchasing one of these and Jerry's video had me convinced, but your experience left me cold. Too bad, because I liked really liked the size and features. As for accuracy, I'm convinced Jerry could will a bullet to a target without a weapon! I on the other hand couldn't hit the ground from 100 yards!
It's bad when a S&W pistol has the same quality control as a Taurus.....if not worse than the Taurus.....and the equivalent Taurus is a lot cheaper.......
Had the same problem with mine. Sold it and got an LCP
Just get a bersa Much better 380 and more reliable by far. Sw arent what they use to be. My bersa has been better than any 380 I've had puts the ppk to shame. I've put 500 plus rounds through mine including rapid fire and never have had even one jam. Completely runs flawless with any ammo. For about 350$ including buying an extra extended 9rd clip it's a great deal.
Alex Nemirow Don't get me wrong Alex I own several Bersa's and the 380 love them,but Bersa's 380 is a blow back design and can have issues with limp wristing. I never have a ftf or fte but my wife always has issues. Not to mention it's a bigger 380 and not as easy to conceal like a Ruger LCP is. The Bersa can be a good option depending on what you're looking for but for concealed carry LCP is your best option.
Great shooting as always Jerry! Heck I couldn't hardly see the target at 200 yards. I must admit that little, short 380 surprised me! However I believe the hits were more due to the shooter instead of the gun. Great video Jerry!
Holy smokes Jerry is a bad ass! 200yrd with .380
I suggested the bodyguard 380 for my mom back in 2012 for her first handgun. She absolutely loved it!
200 yards with a Bodyguard?!? Wow!
"Right in there, no big deal" He makes EVERY gun look good! You know if you think about it he's so good in a way like "trick" shooting with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, Annie Oakley, Bob Munden etc. that expert marksmanship is just fun to watch....thanx
"Nothing like the smell of cheap soda at a distance". :)
I am impressed with your shooting - and showing the difference between the FMJ, and the hollow point can't wait till I get my M&P bodyguard 380
Love this video! Also my carry gun too. Thanks for the SWAG. :)
Jerry is a class act, and a great ambassador for the shooting sports. Great demonstration.
Thanks Jerry. I saw this video for the first time last night. I now own a new Bodyguard. I not watching any more of your videos Until I get a job that pays more. I have been using my vision as an excuse, but your eyes sound as bad as mine. I am to the point that my arms are not quite long enough to focus the front site. Awesome shooting Jerry, with a pocket pistol, or any pistol, for that matter!
Jimmy Morris Today I shot 80 rounds of FMJ, 50 Winchester and 30 commercial reloads, Plus 24 rounds of Critical Defense at a local indoor range. The groups were bigger than the one that Jerry has! It did go into under 4 inches for a 30 round group on a CCW qualification target at 7 yards ( if I throw out 3 of them that opened it up to about 6 inches when I jerked the trigger). Function was perfect. The sights were very close after I stopped jerking the trigger. I like it. I wish the trigger was a little lighter, but I seems to shoot well enough for me. It is much easier for me to shoot than my LCP was, and has less felt recoil. I paid 400 at Sportsman's Warehouse for the one with the laser.
Little hint.. Jerry does not use his front sights in competition....
My wife loves hers and never leaves home without. Great video showing a great pistol.
Guys got a ammo store in his house. I wanna be like him.
Wow and double wow! I can't even see that target.
I have one of these pistols, no laser; love it for pocket carry. It's been 100% reliable so far. I currently have Hornady XTPs in it but also have some CD.
Great videos..... I always learn from you...... Thanks so much for your time and effort.
I love that he does long range pistol shots. I've heard way too many people say that pistols aren't good for anything but close quarters. That's a limiting thing to believe.
I'm a big fan of the S&W M&P line. However, one should take a look at the new Glock 42. Better late to the dance than never. ;-)
CrucibleArms Bought the Glock 42, so much longer than my BG that I can't carry it IWB without the back of it gouging my ribs & hurting. Holster as low as it can go and still be useable. Little BG is not even noticeable. The best gun is the one you'll have with you.....
I have the M&P model. I love it. Yes the trigger is long and heavy but it is very smooth. You have to remember with a small pocket gun there are going to be compromises compared to your full frame pistols. But for the size and more importantly Weight, you just can't beat it.
ok so totally, it's about shot placement especially with a 380. dont underestimate this round. there have been hundreds of people killed with that 380 round.
Just ask the WW2 German soldiers.. They know for damn sure.
David Pritchett were they on the receiving end?
Nope.. the "giving" end.. My dad took one off of a German soldier that he had hidden under his helmet in WW2. By the way... he also had a 25 auto in his boot.. The Germans too realized the value of a "last ditch" weapon. However, most of us carry the 380 as our first defense since they are so concealable unlike the police who carry it as a "get off me gun".