{"id":90342,"date":"2018-04-12T08:37:35","date_gmt":"2018-04-12T12:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=90342"},"modified":"2018-04-12T08:37:35","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T18:49:44","slug":"smith-wesson-bodyguard-revolver-sleek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/smith-wesson-bodyguard-revolver-sleek\/","title":{"rendered":"Smith &amp; Wesson&#8217;s Newest Bodyguard 38 Revolver is Sleek and Affordable"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_90343\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90343\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson's Newest Bodyguard 38 Revolver is Sleek and Affordable\" class=\"wp-image-90343 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/MP-Bodyguard-38-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"Smith &amp; Wesson's Newest Bodyguard 38 Revolver is Sleek and Affordable\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/MP-Bodyguard-38-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/MP-Bodyguard-38-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/MP-Bodyguard-38-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/MP-Bodyguard-38.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-90343\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tried and true with plenty of 21st century. <em>(Photo: S&amp;W)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Gun industry giant Smith &amp; Wesson is pleased to announce an addition to the Bodyguard family of self-defense handguns, the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smith-wesson.com\/firearms\/mp-bodyguard-38-no-laser\" campaign=\"SmithWessonNoLaser\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\"> M&amp;P Bodyguard 38 No Laser<\/a>. This updated revolver, chambered for .38 Special +P, does not have a laser grip.<\/p>\n<p>This makes it one sleek and light handgun. The M&amp;P Bodyguard 38 weighs just a hair over 14 ounces unloaded. Another benefit about the laser-less design is a very low price. The M&amp;P Bodyguard 38 has a suggested retail price of just $385. Real-world prices will be even lower.<\/p>\n<p>The M&amp;P Bodyguard 38 combines modern construction and with tried-and-true features. It has a five-round fluted cylinder, single-piece aluminum alloy frame,\u00a0and a grey polymer grip. The cylinder and barrel are both stainless steel and the cylinder sports a black PVD finish.<\/p>\n<p>The M&amp;P Bodyguard 38 is a double-action only revolver with a snag-proof internal hammer. In place of the external hammer is a top-mounted ambidextrous cylinder latch.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_90344\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90344\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson's Newest Bodyguard 38 Revolver is Sleek and Affordable\" class=\"wp-image-90344 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/MP-Bodyguard-38-2-400x276.jpg\" alt=\"Smith &amp; Wesson's Newest Bodyguard 38 Revolver is Sleek and Affordable\" width=\"400\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/MP-Bodyguard-38-2-400x276.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/MP-Bodyguard-38-2-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/MP-Bodyguard-38-2.jpg 466w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-90344\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The new Bodyguard may have you re-thinking what your everyday carry setup looks like. <em>(Photo: S&amp;W)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>For sights the M&amp;P Bodyguard 38 has a standard U-notch rear sight and a pinned black ramp front sight, typical for most snub-nosed revolvers. It also has a 1.8-inch barrel which is also pretty standard for Smith &amp; Wesson&#8217;s small revolvers.<\/p>\n<p>One of the main reasons a lot of people turn to semi-automatic pistols is that they are often less expensive than similar-quality revolvers. With the M&amp;P Bodyguard 38 that just isn&#8217;t the case.<\/p>\n<p>And while 5-shot revolvers may not have the same capacity as a similar-size self-loader, the organic shape of revolvers often makes them easier to conceal, especially in form-fitting outfits. Revolver reloads like speed clips and speedloaders are also small and a cinch to conceal.<\/p>\n<p>Weighing as little as it does the M&amp;P Bodyguard 38 is a great candidate for ankle-carry, too. Ankle-carry guns need to be lightweight. And while ankle-carry doesn&#8217;t provide the fastest draw, it is one of the more effective ways to conceal a handgun.<\/p>\n<h2>See Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/mp-2-0\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-bodyguard-revolver-sleek\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson's Newest Bodyguard 38 Revolver is Sleek and Affordable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smith &amp; Wesson&#8217;s Newest M&amp;P 2.0 Guns&#8211;SHOT Show 2018<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s also a solid backup option for anyone who needs another gun to fall back on. This is an M&amp;P series pistol which means it&#8217;s just as suited for law enforcement as it is for everyday carry.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_90345\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smith-wesson.com\/mp-380-shield-ez-consumer-advisory\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-bodyguard-revolver-sleek\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson's Newest Bodyguard 38 Revolver is Sleek and Affordable\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90345\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson's Newest Bodyguard 38 Revolver is Sleek and Affordable\" class=\"wp-image-90345 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/gastatic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/380-shield-ez-manual-thumb-safety-consumer-advisory-400x200.jpg\" alt=\"Smith &amp; Wesson's Newest Bodyguard 38 Revolver is Sleek and Affordable\" width=\"400\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/380-shield-ez-manual-thumb-safety-consumer-advisory-400x200.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/380-shield-ez-manual-thumb-safety-consumer-advisory-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/380-shield-ez-manual-thumb-safety-consumer-advisory-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/380-shield-ez-manual-thumb-safety-consumer-advisory.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-90345\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Only thumb safety models are affected. Click on the image to learn more.\u00a0\u00a0<em>(Photo: S&amp;W)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to be a police officer to see the benefit of carrying two guns. And at this price it makes carrying a backup that much more appealing.<\/p>\n<p>Not all news from Smith &amp; Wesson is good news, however. Smith &amp; Wesson is offering a voluntary upgrade for anyone who recently purchased an M&amp;P 380 EZ pistol with a manual thumb safety.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, under recoil, the thumb safety can switch from off to the safe position. This could seriously endanger a person in a self-defense scenario. If you have an M&amp;P EZ pistol with a manual safety please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smith-wesson.com\/mp-380-shield-ez-consumer-advisory\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-bodyguard-revolver-sleek\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson's Newest Bodyguard 38 Revolver is Sleek and Affordable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact Smith &amp; Wesson for an update<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the M&amp;P Bodyguard 38 No Laser visit<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smith-wesson.com\/firearms\/mp-bodyguard-38-no-laser\" campaign=\"SmithWessonNoLaser\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\"> SmithWesson.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">***Shop for a Smith &amp; Wesson Revolver <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?Keyword=smith%20wesson%20revolver\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"smith-wesson-bodyguard-revolver-sleek\" title=\"Smith &amp; Wesson's Newest Bodyguard 38 Revolver is Sleek and Affordable\">on GunsAmerica<\/a>***<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The M&amp;P Bodyguard 38 combines modern construction and features with the tried-and-true. 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