Check out the Sig 238 (.380) or the 938 (9mm), both tiny pistols, slightly above your suggested price range though. Got my 938 out the door for 670.00 from my LGS. Both have thumb safeties. I shot the S&W bodyguard once and I really didn't like the double action trigger, that's just me.
I am going to purchase another pistol for my "full time" carry weapon. I have several larger pistols including a S&W .38 Special and a Bersa .380 Thunder. Both are great guns, but they are too bulky for a pocket pistol. I thought I wanted an S & W, M&P .380 when they get on the market, but why not be receptive to other suggestions since I have not made a commitment yet.
My primary objectives are: 1) small enough to be comfortably carried in a pocket (Bodyguard is 5.25 inches long and 12 oz.), 2) I very much would like a manual safety even though I know this requirement will draw a lot of flack, and 3) reliable enough to alleviate any worry about whether it will fire or not. I will use a pocket holster, and I know the safety requirement rules out a lot of great guns.
I think I'd like to stay under 16 oz. and the caliber is not that important since I feel even a .380 is enough to defend myself (I know that this small caliber may be controversial, but I wouldn't charge a guy firing a .380 at me). A lower price is better, but I'd be willing to spend in the $600 neighborhood. The M & P Bodyguard is quite a bit less expensive - under $400. I keep saying M & P because I would prefer not to have the laser that comes on the regular Bodyguard. I tend to focus on the dot and not use the gun sights. It's distracting probably due to the fact I'm just not used to a laser. Plus I don't want to concern myself about the laser needing repair / replacement, and I've heard some negatives on this laser.
Any suggestions would be appreciated
Taurus 738 TCP with the +1 magazine extension from Galloway Precision (makes it 7+1), the Crimson Trace Laserguard, and Nitesiters Handgun Night Sights (photo-luminescent adhesive dots).
In contrast to most pocket 380s, this one locks back after the last round is fired. The trigger pull is long and has a a reasonable weight. The gun is hammer fired and the hammer is internal. The operation is like a striker-fired gun, i.e., you have to pre-cock the hammer by racking the slide and the trigger pull is consistent. There is no manual safety. It is lightweight enough for me to carry it while jogging (IWB, 4 o'clock, 5-10 km distances).
Hi Bill I have a question, on your 938, how is it for felt recoil? and how many rds have you done at one session, we are looking for a compact 9mm, but the Sig is a little pricey, not knowing for dam sure we are going to like it
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