Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 380!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: Bodyguard 380
Serial: KEP9521
Caliber: .380 ACP
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 2.75"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front with Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Polymer Frame With Aggressive Texturing
Action: Semi-automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard .380 is a purpose-built, ultra-compact self-defense pistol that blends extreme concealability with straightforward, defensive-focused engineering—it’s designed to disappear in a pocket or tiny holster while still offering enough performance to be a credible last-resort tool. Chambered in .380 ACP and built on a small polymer frame, the Bodyguard keeps its footprint minimal with a short barrel and a slim single-stack grip (most factory configurations hold six rounds in the magazine plus one in the chamber), yet the pistol’s mass and geometry are tuned to control recoil and allow reasonably quick follow-up shots at close engagement distances. The action is effectively striker/hammerless in feel—there’s no exposed hammer to snag—and most models use a long, deliberate trigger pull or double-action-like system intended to reduce the chance of an unintentional discharge in pocket carry; controls are intentionally minimal and low-profile, usually offering only a small manual thumb safety on some variants and an easy magazine release so the gun remains snag-resistant and carry-friendly. Sights are compact and functional—drift-adjustable or fixed three-dot style—optimized for point-and-shoot defensive ranges rather than precision work. Ergonomically it sacrifices a full handhold for concealability—textured grip panels and a modest beavertail help index the hand, but tall-handed shooters will often prefer a slight magazine extension—yet maintenance is simple: field stripping is straightforward, spare magazines are affordable, and the design is tolerant of common defensive loads when kept clean. In short, the M&P Bodyguard .380 isn’t meant to rival full-size service pistols in capacity or long-range accuracy; instead it offers a compact, dependable, and thoughtfully configured option for deep concealment or backup carry—an ideal choice for someone whose priority is minimal size and practical defensive performance at very close range.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Bodyguard 380
Serial: KEP9521
Caliber: .380 ACP
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 2.75"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front with Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Polymer Frame With Aggressive Texturing
Action: Semi-automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard .380 is a purpose-built, ultra-compact self-defense pistol that blends extreme concealability with straightforward, defensive-focused engineering—it’s designed to disappear in a pocket or tiny holster while still offering enough performance to be a credible last-resort tool. Chambered in .380 ACP and built on a small polymer frame, the Bodyguard keeps its footprint minimal with a short barrel and a slim single-stack grip (most factory configurations hold six rounds in the magazine plus one in the chamber), yet the pistol’s mass and geometry are tuned to control recoil and allow reasonably quick follow-up shots at close engagement distances. The action is effectively striker/hammerless in feel—there’s no exposed hammer to snag—and most models use a long, deliberate trigger pull or double-action-like system intended to reduce the chance of an unintentional discharge in pocket carry; controls are intentionally minimal and low-profile, usually offering only a small manual thumb safety on some variants and an easy magazine release so the gun remains snag-resistant and carry-friendly. Sights are compact and functional—drift-adjustable or fixed three-dot style—optimized for point-and-shoot defensive ranges rather than precision work. Ergonomically it sacrifices a full handhold for concealability—textured grip panels and a modest beavertail help index the hand, but tall-handed shooters will often prefer a slight magazine extension—yet maintenance is simple: field stripping is straightforward, spare magazines are affordable, and the design is tolerant of common defensive loads when kept clean. In short, the M&P Bodyguard .380 isn’t meant to rival full-size service pistols in capacity or long-range accuracy; instead it offers a compact, dependable, and thoughtfully configured option for deep concealment or backup carry—an ideal choice for someone whose priority is minimal size and practical defensive performance at very close range.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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