OrangePwrx9
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Got to shoot one yesterday. Ammo was my own DEWC reloads from years ago (2.7 gr. Bullseye, as I recall) and some Hornady 110 gr. Critical Defense rounds supplied by the owner. Was expecting a recoil problem, but there wasn't any; the little gun was surprisingly soft shooting with both loads. This was the first aluminum frame snubby I've shot, so use that fact to lend perspective to my comments.
Accuracy using the sights at 50 ft. was pretty bad; but my old eyes rarely see a sharp sight picture anymore so it probably wasn't the gun's fault. As the light faded, the laser became useful. Using that, the owner succeeded in keeping 4 of 5 rounds in a 4" circle at 10 yards. Not great, but much better than I had been doing with the sights.
I like what they did with the laser. Turning it off and on is straightforward and doesn't force you to hold the grip a certain way. The laser is also pretty close to bore centerline. The grips are slim and smooth and should work for pocket carry. Ignition was reliable and the DAO trigger seemed good, though not great.
The little gun was very light and seemed almost toylike. Good for carry, I guess, but not exactly confidence inspiring. Also the fit of the cylinder could've been better; there was a fair amount of both rotational slop and fore & aft play....though I did not check this while the trigger was pressed and the hammer about to fall.
Thought I'd add these impressions as I didn't see much of anything about the Bodyguard on a search. Interested in hearing what owners and experienced shooters think of this revolver.
Accuracy using the sights at 50 ft. was pretty bad; but my old eyes rarely see a sharp sight picture anymore so it probably wasn't the gun's fault. As the light faded, the laser became useful. Using that, the owner succeeded in keeping 4 of 5 rounds in a 4" circle at 10 yards. Not great, but much better than I had been doing with the sights.
I like what they did with the laser. Turning it off and on is straightforward and doesn't force you to hold the grip a certain way. The laser is also pretty close to bore centerline. The grips are slim and smooth and should work for pocket carry. Ignition was reliable and the DAO trigger seemed good, though not great.
The little gun was very light and seemed almost toylike. Good for carry, I guess, but not exactly confidence inspiring. Also the fit of the cylinder could've been better; there was a fair amount of both rotational slop and fore & aft play....though I did not check this while the trigger was pressed and the hammer about to fall.
Thought I'd add these impressions as I didn't see much of anything about the Bodyguard on a search. Interested in hearing what owners and experienced shooters think of this revolver.