S&W M&P BODYGUARD .380
$64.74
- SKUFSBG380MP
- UPC
- BrandBlueguns
Discontinued
Description
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The S&W M&P Bodyguard .380 is the standardized, modern iteration of Smith & Wesson's pocket .380. While it is built on the same core architecture as the original Bodyguard 380, it was moved into the M&P (Military & Police) line in 2014, receiving several ergonomic and aesthetic upgrades to align it with its larger duty-sized brothers.
M&P Era Enhancements
If you are looking at an "M&P" branded model versus the older "non-M&P" version, here is what changed:
Fish-Scale Serrations: The slide features the signature M&P "wave" or fish-scale serrations, which provide a significantly better grip when racking the small, stiff slide compared to the original straight lines.
Updated Texture: The grip stippling was made more aggressive to help keep the tiny frame from shifting in your hand during recoil.
Laser Options: While the original always had a laser, the M&P version is available without a laser, with an integrated Crimson Trace red laser, or with a green laser.
PVD Finish: The stainless steel slide is coated in a matte black Armornite (nitride) finish for extreme corrosion resistance against body sweat-a must for a pocket gun.
The 2026 Context: Bodyguard 2.0
It is important to note that as of late 2024/early 2025, Smith & Wesson released the Bodyguard 2.0. This new model has largely superseded the M&P Bodyguard 380 in retail displays.
Why the 2.0 is a massive shift:
Capacity: Moves from 6+1 to 10+1 or 12+1 rounds.
Action: Moves from Hammer-Fired DAO to Striker-Fired.
Trigger: The 9.5 lb "revolver-style" pull is replaced with a ~4 lb flat-face trigger.
Ergonomics: It adopts a modern 18-degree grip angle, similar to the full-sized M&P Shield Plus.
Which one should you choose?
Stick with the M&P Bodyguard 380 if you prefer the safety of a long, heavy double-action trigger for pocket carry without a holster, or if you value the second-strike capability for training/reliability.
Look at the Bodyguard 2.0 if you want nearly double the ammo capacity, a much easier-to-shoot trigger, and a more modern "micro-compact" feel.
The S&W M&P Bodyguard .380 is the standardized, modern iteration of Smith & Wesson's pocket .380. While it is built on the same core architecture as the original Bodyguard 380, it was moved into the M&P (Military & Police) line in 2014, receiving several ergonomic and aesthetic upgrades to align it with its larger duty-sized brothers.
M&P Era Enhancements
If you are looking at an "M&P" branded model versus the older "non-M&P" version, here is what changed:
Fish-Scale Serrations: The slide features the signature M&P "wave" or fish-scale serrations, which provide a significantly better grip when racking the small, stiff slide compared to the original straight lines.
Updated Texture: The grip stippling was made more aggressive to help keep the tiny frame from shifting in your hand during recoil.
Laser Options: While the original always had a laser, the M&P version is available without a laser, with an integrated Crimson Trace red laser, or with a green laser.
PVD Finish: The stainless steel slide is coated in a matte black Armornite (nitride) finish for extreme corrosion resistance against body sweat-a must for a pocket gun.
The 2026 Context: Bodyguard 2.0
It is important to note that as of late 2024/early 2025, Smith & Wesson released the Bodyguard 2.0. This new model has largely superseded the M&P Bodyguard 380 in retail displays.
Why the 2.0 is a massive shift:
Capacity: Moves from 6+1 to 10+1 or 12+1 rounds.
Action: Moves from Hammer-Fired DAO to Striker-Fired.
Trigger: The 9.5 lb "revolver-style" pull is replaced with a ~4 lb flat-face trigger.
Ergonomics: It adopts a modern 18-degree grip angle, similar to the full-sized M&P Shield Plus.
Which one should you choose?
Stick with the M&P Bodyguard 380 if you prefer the safety of a long, heavy double-action trigger for pocket carry without a holster, or if you value the second-strike capability for training/reliability.
Look at the Bodyguard 2.0 if you want nearly double the ammo capacity, a much easier-to-shoot trigger, and a more modern "micro-compact" feel.