I bought this puppy like 5 years ago because it works out for my wife since she's left-handed and the release is up top. Never had an issue with it. I reload 38s and have shot a few thousand rounds through it, not one hiccup.😊
@sthawk01
3 ай бұрын
I appreciate that you cover "budget" guns in some of your reviews. This is the price range many people are in (including myself), and you are helping them not waste their hard earned money on junk. Thank you
@mixup98
3 ай бұрын
I love reviewing "budget" guns and they always get more views than my more "expensive" gun reviews. I will get 7000 views on a $3000 Staccato pistol video and over 200,000 views on a cheap Kel-Tec P17 .22 pistol review. You're right, many people are interested in budget guns and I'm glad I am able to purchase and review budget firearms and give my honest opinion. Thank you for the great comment..... I really do appreciate it.
@marcinszemraj7468
3 ай бұрын
@@mixup98 I've been considering purchase of this gun until I watched your video. Many thanks for this :)
@mixup98
3 ай бұрын
@@marcinszemraj7468 You are very welcome and I'm glad to help.
@juergenholscher5177
2 ай бұрын
A person buys a revolver for reliability. If the revolver hasn't got this then what is the point. This is a disgrace.
@GunSam
3 ай бұрын
The guy who sees the single round lined up with the bore and thinks he's winning that game of Russian Roulette....
@mixup98
3 ай бұрын
😁😁😢
@IveGotonethatCanSee
3 ай бұрын
@@mixup98🤯😂
@dwheeler016
3 ай бұрын
Mine did the exact same thing and eventually locked up completely. I had to send it in for factory repair twice. The first time, the revolver was returned to me in even worse condition and they sent me a letter claiming I did not know how to shoot a revolver. After the second time and my included letter telling them I have been shooting S & W revolvers since 1977, they repaired it. Now it works fine
@peternorth1721
3 ай бұрын
Even WORST condition huh?
@thearousedeunuch
3 ай бұрын
I love how they assumed you were dumb out of nowhere. Even if you were a new gun owner, that wouldn't mean that you didn't do your research beforehand.
@dwheeler016
3 ай бұрын
@@peternorth1721 A typo
@notnowchief.3089
3 ай бұрын
@@peternorth1721 🤣
@SSid-or8rv
3 ай бұрын
Did you practice with snap caps by any chance? Mine locked up too after about 250+ practice trigger pulls with the Tipton snap-caps. The hammer pin on these BG38s is thin and sharp like a needle so it was chipping the brass off the cheap snap caps. I didn't think much of it until it completely locked up, presumably from all the brass dust accumulating inside (outside too which I would wipe off after practicing). They repaired it without any explanation but since then I've only used the A-Zoom snapcaps to be on the safe side. Although since then I haven't shot it much either, fearing it might lock up again :/
@TheMarkTenification
3 ай бұрын
I miss the Star Trek beam down.
@durango8882
3 ай бұрын
Me too lol
@overthehill1958
3 ай бұрын
Scottie has been ill.
@mixup98
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. I will try to beam down more often 👍😎
@bennythargrave
2 ай бұрын
Just once I would love to see him start a video by landing in the desert in a flying saucer 😂
@mixup98
2 ай бұрын
@@bennythargrave That just might happen someday! 👍😎 👍👽
@stanpotter7764
3 ай бұрын
Your content is so engaging because there are no wasted words. No fluff. And you're honest about what you like and what you don't. You are also safety and enviromentally concious. A great ambassador for your beloved sport/hobby! 🤘🇺🇲
@SleazyMouse
3 ай бұрын
Mixup is right up there with hickock45...i hope im half this cool when im older
@jeeplife2035
3 ай бұрын
Love hearing the shots echo off the mountains around you after each shot. Sounds like music to my ears lol
@outfitr9703
2 ай бұрын
Love mine. No issues what so ever and I've shot it a LOT. Crimson site is great too. Its so small and light it goes everywhere with me.
@AndiRose21
3 ай бұрын
I had the .380 Bodyguard. I think S&W owes us an apology. They also need to get competitive with what comes in the box and give us a DAMN CASE!!
@beargillium2369
3 ай бұрын
Why would you want to pay extra for a "damn case" for a cheapo pocket revolver...
@tubeonline629
3 ай бұрын
Did your Bodyguard .380 give you trouble? I have the engraved bg 380 and have had no problems, it's a little hard to rack the slide and has a long heavy trigger pull with a long reset. But I carry it in a sticky pocket holster. I will carry it because it's easy to conceal and 7 rounds of .380 is nothing to joke about.
@LoneWolf_Cub_Ogami_Itto
3 ай бұрын
@@tubeonline629I personally prefer the SIG Sauer P365 or S&W Shield Plus 9×19 or Ruger LCR .327FederalMagnum snubnose
@Bistoink2009
3 ай бұрын
Good review but I, too, find the non spinning cylinder a little disconcerting. That's me being old-fashioned. I would certainly get over it if my revolver always went BANG when it's supposed to!
@jaydo1879
3 ай бұрын
I had a 642 and sold it. I missed it so I bought a bodyguard 38 and hated it. I sold it and got another 642. I’ll never sell my 642. I love it.
@Illfaded11
3 ай бұрын
love my 442
@glennsammon4465
3 ай бұрын
@@Illfaded11 got both, love them both.
@jsj297
3 ай бұрын
Got my tried and true 638 never giving it up either
@richardhouvener6423
3 ай бұрын
@@jsj297 I love that the "real" Bodyguards (38 and 49 and my 638) let you have the option of a single action shot for those aimed, long distance shots (wing and a prayer) when you have time. Metal frames will last a lifetime, polymer who knows. I'll stay old school.
@kevinrichardson8859
3 ай бұрын
@richardhouvener6423 the "metal" in the 638 is aluminum alloy
@tonya6105
2 ай бұрын
For the price it's worth it as long as it works . I will buy one
@user-iv1in2bd2w
3 ай бұрын
I’m 19 and have loved your videos for years! Thank you Mixup, God bless you and your family!
@grigorirasputin5020
3 ай бұрын
"I fought the root beer and the root beer fought back!" 💦
@timburton9514
3 ай бұрын
I have a model 37 I’ve had for 36 years, a 642 i bought 2 years ago. Love em! Love Smith and Wesson revolvers!
@baitandbullets5893
Ай бұрын
I've had one for a year, put several hundred rounds through it, never noticed the cyclinder not turning on first shot, did notice it always went bang. That's what counts for me.
@peternorth1721
17 күн бұрын
It doesnt like being dry fired but if you break the hammer block they send you a new one for free
@briankopp1369
3 ай бұрын
The whole intro my wife was saying over and over" just shoot it, it's probably fine". Then it was fine, what have you done to me man. I think I'm going to have to start watching outside.
@stevee8318
3 ай бұрын
lol
@johnkelley6278
3 ай бұрын
I'm happy with my Taurus revolvers which has always performed well for me. My first revolver was also in 1977 , it was a Ruger Super Blackhawk with the longest barrel available at that time which I believe was 11 inches or so. I paid like 280.00 for that new 44 and I wish I would have bought 10 of them and put away as an investment but when you are 19 in 1977 you just don't know what the future holds. Great video once again.Thanks.
@Saintbow
2 ай бұрын
It sounds like you and I have the same taste! My first revolver was a 73 Ruger Blackhawk my dad got when he came back from Vietnam. I just bought my first Taurus 856 2 inch barrel with the bobbed hammer!
@juergenholscher5177
2 ай бұрын
A person buys a revolver for reliability. If the revolver hasn't got this then what is the point. This is a disgrace.
@sarawelling5271
3 ай бұрын
I was told that it was engineered not to rotate on the first trigger squeeze. The hammer falls on the cylinder immediately beneath it. That is supposed to make the first squeeze lighter because it's all double action. It always begins rotating on the second squeeze. I'm not sure if that's accurate. I've never had a problem with mine, but it's weird to me. I prefer my 36.
@NinjaMouse44
3 ай бұрын
that's exact what i was thinking, after watching more of the vid it doing it intermittently is completely unacceptable
@mixup98
3 ай бұрын
I would think that if it were engineered to not rotate on the first trigger pull then this action would be 100% consistent, which it isn't.
@rbm6184
3 ай бұрын
@@mixup98 Exactly. Weird but it works. I tend to stay away from light frame revolvers. LEOs used to like them being lightweight for running after suspects but I have heard the horror stories from LEOs of them failing to fire from frame wear. I will take durability over lighter weight every time. Thanks for sharing.
@AK-ky3ou
3 ай бұрын
Is the first pull actually lighter when it doesn’t spin? Seems like a more complex design to force no spin on the first shot to get a better trigger pull.
@ShaunZimmerman668
3 ай бұрын
Does make sense tho and it's just locking up on the first spin when it does. I'd say that is prob right. And when it had engaged he was playing with it. And it may be a design flaw that it doesn't not rotate all the time. Either way it would only make the trigger pull harder the times it does. It must cam to the rear or something after the trigger is pulled. I wonder if u short pull and then rest if it would be enough to make it lock. I never played or took one apart
@hamtyboy
3 ай бұрын
Thousands of rounds through mine. 16oz fully loaded. True pocket carry. Striker fired. Do Not DryFire without Snap Caps!
@rebel-yellenterprises1479
3 ай бұрын
Got one when they first came out and have had no issues with it. Period. Good trigger, lighter weight compared to steel, fires every time and has a smooth DA pull. I replaced the front sight with a night sight and installed a new set of larger Hogue Overmolded grips more suited to my hands. The oversized grips make the perceived recoil less snappy and the night sight raises the POI. Shoots dead on with 158 grain bullets. Great little revolver.
@rustyhook6723
3 ай бұрын
Ok so several years ago I traded my 642 in for a Bodyguard.38 and here’s why. The Bodyguard has a smaller grip that has a higher cushion making it slightly more comfortable to shoot. The thinner grip makes it easier for conceal. The 642 grip snagged on a lot of clothing. The cylinder release on the Bodyguard makes using speed loaders a bit easier. I’ve never had a problem with mine. I also like that it’s comfortable in iwb, owb, pocket holster and bellyband. Great content as always. Keep it coming 👍
@shawnm6411
3 ай бұрын
Are you sure you’ve never had a problem. This is what S&W is counting on. No one looks at the cylinder when shooting. To see the failure you have to actually watch for it. Since every single one has this problem, my guess is yours does also, and you haven’t noticed.
@steveelder5306
3 ай бұрын
@@shawnm6411 im checking mine lol. it always goes bang so far.
@peternorth1721
3 ай бұрын
Chose this as my first carry revolver for the same reasons listed. Everything else on the market has significantly wider and taller grips. These grips make this thing unnoticeable in appendix
@rustyhook6723
3 ай бұрын
I’ve owned it for years, many rounds through it and never a problem
@steveelder5306
3 ай бұрын
@@shawnm6411 i never noticed that this gun did the no move cylinder thing lol! it always goes bang when I fire it though! I'd rather have an old stainless S&W but this one works. it's a backup anyway.
@araneaetvelivolum1086
3 ай бұрын
I love my little bodyguard revolver. After a little practice I'm hitting well from 15 yds out. I have it in the lower fairing in my bike as backup gun. Mine has the laser but I don't use it. I painted the front sight bright orange which helped a lot with sight picture acquisition. i use Hornady +P hollow points in it. Got app. 800 rds through it with no issue whatsoever.
@notnowchief.3089
3 ай бұрын
Every time the Cylinder is swung out, the revolver cylinder does not rotate. But the hammer will still strike the primer making the gun go boom, then the second pull rotates the cylinder until the cylinder is swung out and reloaded. starting the process over. I think this may be how it was designed.
@dennisbrummett3047
3 ай бұрын
My thoughts exactly. Looking at how the star on the cylinder and the frame interface, I can't see any way it would engage any other way.
@digschopper9321
3 ай бұрын
I saw that too. Very odd.
@craigfinley2507
3 ай бұрын
Your right that's the way it's design to make sure you get that first shot off with no problem, it sure fired everytime
@LordDeRuush
Ай бұрын
It is. I sent mine back because it did this, and received a letter from a higher up with a pictorial explanation stating it was designed to do just that.
@gregbuennemeyer1172
Ай бұрын
So, I bought one of these recently after having watched this video and have about 200 rounds through it so far without issue. I tried to recreate the cylinder rotate/not rotate issue and here's what I found (just my experience; not a Smith or a revolver expert). The cylinder rotates clockwise or to the right as explained, and when you close the cylinder if it doesn't lock, then rotate counterclockwise or to the left and it will rotate the cylinder every time. If you rotate to the right when not locked (which I was used to doing with my Rugers) it will NOT rotate with a trigger pull. If it happens to lock when you close the cylinder then it rotates every time also. These are results with about 15 tries each way FWIW. Don't profess to know the design of the mechanism but this seems an easy way to train myself for peace of mind.
@adambarboza3523
Ай бұрын
I own this gun and it has never done this. Works everytime
@dorisjohnson8857
3 ай бұрын
Mixup: Another You Tube poster (HillBilly Musings) described this rotation issue and showed that after closing if you rotate the cylinder "counter clockwise" to engage the cylinder stop to lock up, then it will engage with the star that rotates the cylinder and will rotate as usual on first trigger pull. As opposed to manually rotating it clockwise. Apparently a quirk of the "handless" design 😯Doris
@mixup98
3 ай бұрын
Hello Doris. I pulled out my Bodyguard and rotated the cylinder counter clockwise and guess what? The cylinder did lock up and rotate correctly when I pulled the trigger. I did it several dozen times and it locked up each time. I wish S&W would mention this in the owners manual. I will do an update video in the future on this revolver and I will be sure to mention this technique. Thank you so much....I really appreciate the info.
@dorisjohnson8857
3 ай бұрын
@@mixup98 My pleasure always glad to be of help or contribute but the real thanks should go to "Hillbilly Musings" for pointing it all out. I looked to see if he ever discussed it with S&W, as he said he planned to, but apparently he got rid of his BG-38 as per a subsequent comment reply on his video. Looking forward to to your next video as always. 👍💗 Doris
@davidjernigan8161
3 ай бұрын
My thoughts is that the star device is not engaged with the cylinder when the cylinder is re closed, and the bolt is stopping the cylinder from rotating to engage the star.
@unclenunzie
3 ай бұрын
I think you're right. Which means its not fully locked up when firing that first round directly under the hammer.
@tubeonline629
3 ай бұрын
He closed the cylinder and made sure the cylinder was locked up by trying to rotate it both ways, so the cylinder had to have been locked up in position.
@yourmomma2995
3 ай бұрын
thanks for taking one for the team with that rootbeer........someone had to do it.😆
@mixup98
3 ай бұрын
👍😁👌
@elsullo2
3 ай бұрын
@@mixup98 If that was sugar root beer you will have flies on your hat even after you wash your shirt. As a bus driver I learned to only bring diet sodas so that when it spilled there was no sticky residue........................elsullo
@mixup98
3 ай бұрын
@@elsullo2 I always try to buy diet soda but unfortunately this time it wasn't diet 😟😟
@rickyhogan2749
3 ай бұрын
I purchased the Body Guard when it was first released, Never an issue. Thank You for sharing, Always Great content.
@johnmadow5331
2 ай бұрын
I owned S&W M-49 and M-36 in 1974 never had a quality issue.
@juergenholscher5177
2 ай бұрын
A person buys a revolver for reliability. If the revolver hasn't got this then what is the point. This is a disgrace.
@blanecornell
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, good info on a pistol I have been considering.
@kirklowe5608
Ай бұрын
I had the same issue. It eventually would only spin once every 10 pulls. And then even worse, it completely locked up where the trigger was stuck and the cylinder would not release. Sent it back to S&W but haven't shot it since.
@anthonymancini5319
3 ай бұрын
I bought one of these in August of 21. I'm glad you gave a revue no one else have done. Enjoy the gun a friend offered to buy it for his wife. Every once in awhile my cylinder doesn't spin on the first firing but it never misfired. I do like the gun, thanks for the info.
@user-76hanging-on
3 ай бұрын
Perfect. Nothing wrong. Ill take it anytime!
@deryaner35
3 ай бұрын
My thoughts are that it is working the way it was designed to. Why would you need the cylinder to rotate for the first shot? It takes a split second of time for that to occur when you probably have a fully loaded chamber and one under the hammer already. It’s a new way of approaching this but it makes sense when you think about it.
@hoffpbass
3 ай бұрын
Just an odd design feature that doesn't match customers expectations? 🤔
@mixup98
3 ай бұрын
I agree 100% 👍😎
@shawnm6411
3 ай бұрын
Sorry, but not a design feature per S&W. They don’t know how to fix it, and they are gambling that it will never come back to haunt them. Shame on S&W.
@PassivePortfolios
3 ай бұрын
@@shawnm6411 - I can't bring myself to buy one until S&W fixes the problem. Until then, I am out !
@tlock4616
3 ай бұрын
I've never shot the body guard. I have a Ruger LCR. Love it, carry it often.
@bisleyblackhawk1288
3 ай бұрын
@@tlock4616same here…the only S&W I have left is my Model 19…all my other compact revolvers are Ruger LCR, both the LCR hammerless and the LCRx…never any issues 🤘🤘🤘…enjoy your channel mixup98 and stay safe 🙏🙏🙏
@johnmccrea8106
3 ай бұрын
I have the S&W 638 stainless in 38 special. I love it!! Thanks for your video it was great!!!
@mixup98
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@TMFShooting
3 ай бұрын
Wish we could have our Handguns back , Here in the UK ,Great Video 💯💥💥💥💥💥💥💥
@gwidwock
3 ай бұрын
S&W has a whole line of revolvers in the Bodyguard family. I have the Model 49 Bodyguard in 38 special. Love that little J frame. I fired a friends M&P Bodyguard and I found it had a very long trigger pull. They may have fixed that in a later version. He bought the M&P Bodyguard when it first came out. Thanks for the video , enjoyed it.
@mixup98
3 ай бұрын
👍😎
@badnewsBH
3 ай бұрын
Sorry for laughing, Mixup, but that root beer shower was mint. 😆
@johnnixon4085
3 ай бұрын
I keep mine in a handy pocket, and figure on firing it 5x without taking it out of my pocket if I need to use it.
@Johnny2Smokes
3 ай бұрын
The one i have seems to rotate the cylinder first trigger pull. Its fired every time. I changed the grip to a hogue grip i got for $30. Really helped with comfort and accuracy. I love how light it is for summer carry. Think u might have gotten a bad one unfortunately. Love the videos!
@brianwilke592
3 ай бұрын
Good review, as always.
@orionbennett776
3 ай бұрын
off topic ... speaking of inexpensive revolvers .... 35 years ago, I bought a Taurus 82, a 4" .38 cal, 6 shot revolver. Only fired maybe 1000 rds through it, and for some reason I sold it off. Kicking myself for years wanting a good cheap revolver. I saw a YT clip recently talking about the Taurus 82, finding that they are still making them. A rubber grip, black parkerized instead of blued ... but the same weapon ... for under $400 so I bought it. Feels more comfortable, but just like it did 35 years ago.
@mirrorblue100
3 ай бұрын
Yup - right there with you - still kicking myself.
@jonathanhines2441
2 ай бұрын
A blued steel 82 with wood grips was my first gun in the early nineties and I really wish I still had it. I also owned a model 65 in 357. Both were excellent!!
@SleazyMouse
3 ай бұрын
rootbeer caught you lackin..🤣..as always nice shootin
@nickolaslewis4416
Ай бұрын
I've had this firearm since it was released. I did have to send it back to S&W for the cylinder rotation and trigger issues. They repaired it no questions asked. I have not had any problems since. Admittedly, no one wants to have to send their firearm back to the manufacture and it's not good that you are having similar issues this many years since it's release.
@mixup98
Ай бұрын
Sorry to hear about your problems with your revolver. I do appreciate the feedback and I'm glad S&W fixed it with no questions asked.
@RANDOMNATION907
3 ай бұрын
I'm not a fan of Air-Weight firearms, in general. So, I've always just looked this model over. I honestly thought that plastic thumb toggle on top was the hammer, LOL. Like a no-snag hammer. I didn't realize it was the cylinder release. I have a Taurus 905 (9mm 5-shot) that I absolutely love. I just haven't given these much consideration. But thank you for featuring it today. Stay safe.
@WORRO
3 ай бұрын
Yep, that's different for sure, but not in a bad way. Glad you got to liking it Brother. Thanks for showing her off. Thumbs up video ~John
@cmaine6254
3 ай бұрын
I carry a 638 with the shrouded hammer, love it, i would say spend the extra 75 bucks and get it...
@mrj10101
3 ай бұрын
My wife loves hers, she is a lefty, it works well for her never has had an issue
@mixup98
3 ай бұрын
Awesome....thanks for the feedback!
@michaelkulman7095
3 ай бұрын
Yeah, this and the Charter Arms South Paw have some appeal for lefties. It's nice that there are two revolver options more optimal for our Southpaw friends.
@Just1American1966
3 ай бұрын
I would have been all over this gun had it been out when I was on the job as a left-handed cop. As it were, my BU/OD gun was a Charter Arms Undercover, bought the day I got my badge back in the 80s. It was years before the Southpaw came out. When I first handled one, I only thought, "this would really mess me up." I had had too much experience with "normal" revolvers, and my primary sidearm was still one, so that's what I stuck with.
@irafowlerjr.7492
3 ай бұрын
Good testing, seems to work, thanks
@donwyoming1936
3 ай бұрын
I just read the manual. Twice. Clearly says the cylinder will rotate every time you pull the trigger. I gather from the manual, the lockwork won't spin the cylinder unless the trigger goes all the way forward after firing.
@JG-xt9io
3 ай бұрын
I remember seeing these before covid w/o the laser going for $260 , I just didn't like the cylinder release and the grips were small in my hands. A indoor range had the one with the laser to rent , which I tried it . I had bought my 638 before for $367 at a rural king and didn't see a need for the new body guard . Nice to see some revolver action
@riflemanm16a2
3 ай бұрын
I bought the original laser version of this in 2012, and it wouldn’t fire every other round sometimes. I’m pretty sure it was rotating but just not hitting the primer, basically skipping every other round, but it only did it sometimes. I sent it back to S&W, who replaced the hand, but it immediately did the same thing again. I sent it back a second time and S&W returned it saying nothing was wrong, so I immediately sold it. I haven’t owned another S&W, but that left a bad taste in my mouth about the company.
@paulbervid1610
3 ай бұрын
Honest review. Bought one a few years ago have not shot it yet.
@egroegmcdonald9870
3 ай бұрын
Geez O' Pete! This S&W make my Taurus 605 Poly Protector look like a Swiss watch by comparison.
@mixup98
3 ай бұрын
I own a Taurus Poly Protector and I will probably compare it with this S&W in the near future. Thanks for watching and commenting on my video.
@bruceliggett8036
3 ай бұрын
Great video Sir!
@mixup98
3 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly Bruce.
@Bob-lq9ys
3 ай бұрын
It ran and shoots, thanks for the review
@mixup98
3 ай бұрын
Any time!
@bigolemike33
3 ай бұрын
I would say it was designed like that.
@user-tn8tj3no8r
3 ай бұрын
That's what I was thinking.
@kenhoward3512
3 ай бұрын
So, doing it intermittently means something's wrong.
@shawnm6411
3 ай бұрын
Not according to S&W.
@oasis6444
3 ай бұрын
Well, if you put 5 rounds in it, it always shoots the 5 rounds straight.
@user-cg1ni7ub9i
2 ай бұрын
I picked up the S&W Md 38 back in the 70s and have carried it for years always with an Ankle holster. This has always been one of my favorite carry guns. Probably because of the Ankle holster. I have put hundreds of rounds through it and inside of 50 feet it’s a tack driver.
@miahcollins4945
3 ай бұрын
Great video sir.
@mixup98
3 ай бұрын
Thank you miahcollins4945. I also thank you for being a two year subscriber to my channel.
@Santosis55
Ай бұрын
My Bodyguard does the same thing I can get it to spin after closing the cylinder if I rotate it counter clockwise while closing it. if I line it up clock wise it will lock up and not rotate until the 2nd shot .
@michaela9678
3 ай бұрын
Awesome as always
@mikecrean8849
Ай бұрын
Looks and fires real good - eventually. really nice little gun. 🙋♂️👏👏🇬🇧
@bdh3949
3 ай бұрын
I looked into one when they first came out. Decided on a 60 for it's versatility.
@brockhowell2296
3 ай бұрын
Another great vid!
@mixup98
3 ай бұрын
Thanks again!
@jackmorin3362
3 ай бұрын
Thanks! Good and informative video.
@mixup98
3 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@unclenunzie
3 ай бұрын
It's defective even if it "works". Mechanical behavior should NEVER be inconsistent. I quote from the S&W manual for this model: "The M&P® Bodyguard®38 has a double action only mechanism, wherein the shooter fully pulls the trigger to the rear, causing the internal hammer to fully cycle rearward, the cylinder to turn and then the internal hammer to release - firing the cartridge. There is no external hammer spur. This revolver cannot be fired in single action mode by manually cocking the hammer." Despite the "interesting" indexing mechanism, it should NEVER fail to rotate the cylinder to the next charge hole.
@mixup98
3 ай бұрын
Well said and I absolutely agree with you.
@johnmadow5331
2 ай бұрын
I owned so many S&W revolver and Auto M-39 and 59, I never had any issue with old firearms quality. I heard that any new American Made S&W including Colt FA does had a quality issue. I stopped buying new guns made oversea using Amerucan name. I used to be QC/QA for a top corp for 30 years.
@juergenholscher5177
2 ай бұрын
A person buys a revolver for reliability. If the revolver hasn't got this then what is the point. This is a disgrace.
@Sldghmmr338
Ай бұрын
No flipping way I’d bet my life on this.
@charlesjames5477
3 ай бұрын
Cool looking revolver
@user-wy7uu7se2o
2 ай бұрын
I've owned one for 10 year's it's been amazing and has never done that crap lol
@avva4090
2 ай бұрын
Ive run about 800 rounds through mine since January and love it. I definitely did change the grip tho.
@daviddemis3487
Ай бұрын
Even if it's a inexpensive revolver that is sad for a Smith and Wesson...especially if your life might depend on it ! Rock Island has several inexpensive 2 inch 38 special revolvers that work reliably all the time so why would i waste my hard earned money on this one !
@SCSlimBoiseID
3 ай бұрын
Well, that sure is a departure from the tried, true, and traditional revolver action to be sure. Look, ma - no hand. Why that star-shaped mechanism might advance the cylinder on the first shot only intermittently is a head-scratcher. I guess that as long as it lights the first round up in the rotation and continues to cycle them into battery with subsequent trigger presses, all is well. The redesigned cylinder release would take me some getting used to, but I think it wouldn't take long for this old dog to learn that new trick. Nice review, as usual. Stay safe out there.
@mixup98
3 ай бұрын
I thought I was going to really hate the thumb release but I actually liked it once I got used to it. The release is fast, easy to push and works very well. Thanks for the compliment and you also stay safe.
@007twm
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for another nice review. Back when I bought my 642 it was $348.00. I'll just stick with it.
@krashdude1
3 ай бұрын
Mine was defective within the first box of ammo. Cylinder would lock up with Federal 130 grain FMJ. Got rid of it FAST.
@jeffadams9807
25 күн бұрын
It Fires The 1st Round On Single Action, Then The Next 4 rds On Double Action, It Was Designed That Way...
@mixup98
25 күн бұрын
I haven't seen one piece of S&W literature that says that this revolver was designed this way. This is a double-action-only revolver and It can't fire in single action mode if there is no hammer to cock back.
@bluescatreimer
3 ай бұрын
Good video, thanks for sharing.
@mixup98
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@bluescatreimer
3 ай бұрын
@mixup98 Your welcome.
@stevekeller7696
3 ай бұрын
I bought one and I like it. I wouldn't call it cheap. It's my EDC and I've target practiced a bit over the past few years. I'm quite pleased with it.
@mickeybrown9052
3 ай бұрын
I have .38 Bodyguard that I purchased in 2012. It's my favorite carry firearm. I like the trigger break and it's easy for me to stage the trigger.
@timsmith9645
3 ай бұрын
Awesome video nice Smith and Wesson snub nose thanks for sharing mixup98
@ericlee7665
3 ай бұрын
Hello again sir! That's an interesting quirk ; I'm not sure I've ever seen a revolver, randomly not cycle the cylinder. But hey,...you went to length to prove that it bangs every time you pull the trigger and that's what we like. By the way, there's worse things to smell like than RootBeer...just sayin. lol Good to see you today and stay blessed my friend!!
@bobw1214
2 ай бұрын
Mine was a disaster. After the 7th time returning it for repair, I just traded it in. Five of the seven times, There would be a crunchy feel and then the cylinder release would not work and the trigger would not function. Too bad - the trigger was smooth and lighter than a new J frame. the ejector was also longer providing better ejection. Once returned immediately after getting it back from repair for an obviously cross threaded screw. Once because the cylinder would pop open no matter how carefully I closed and assured the cylinder was locked up.
@GunSam
3 ай бұрын
One thing that is good about these, is they come with the classic panel sized grips. It's a great revolver for a female. The trigger pull and those panel sized grips are great for someone with small hands.
@checkityhold
3 ай бұрын
I always appreciate you reviewing the inexpensive guns to see if they are built well. It sounds like it functions, though I would really like to know what mechanism causes it to rotate sometimes and not at others.
@podsmpsg1
3 ай бұрын
I own and carry that, I've had it almost 5 years now, I got it on sale for $350.00. I've never shot it. I put a Houge Grip on it. I like the fact that it's ambidextrous, the crane arm goes into the frame and I like the black finish on it. As long as it goes bang when you need it to.
@oleukeman
3 ай бұрын
You’ve owned it for 5 years and never shot it??
@podsmpsg1
3 ай бұрын
@@oleukeman I've never had to. I did come close to pulling it, but I didn't actually have to.
@oleukeman
3 ай бұрын
How do you know it will work if you do need it? You don’t even know where it will hit. The rudimentary sights on these guns don’t usually hit exactly to the point of aim. It’s important to practice with something you are relying on to save your life.
@podsmpsg1
3 ай бұрын
@@oleukeman It's the type of gun that you pull when/if you absolutely have to. Remember, it's also designed for short range. Most self defense situations are most likely gonna happen at pretty short distance.
@michaellavaughnrobinson
3 ай бұрын
Unwise to carry a firearm having never shot it.
@sombra6153
3 ай бұрын
I think you gave a pretty honest review. I couldn’t tell you why the cylinder didn’t rotate on the first press either. I like S&W revolvers and thought this version of the Bodyguard was going to be a good answer to the Ruger LCP. On the range, I watched one individual consistently hitting at the bottom of a silhouette target at five and seven yards. Since it was a LEO qualification course, I cautioned the shooter between strings to aim center mass. Shooter claimed they were. I ended up stopping the course intent on providing some instruction but decided first to fire the gun myself to disprove any claims that it was the gun, not the shooter.. Turned out to be the one time in my years as an instructor that it actually was the gun. On inspection, I found the front sight was horribly loose and flopping around on the pin. I don’t know if it shipped with the loose sight or if the owner decided to perform some “enhancements,” but the shooter replaced it with an “affordable” pistol from another manufacturer and ended up terminating the warranty trying to fix something instead of sending it back. Anyway, as usually, an informative video.
@stevemastbaum
3 ай бұрын
Bought mine about 10 years or so mine does the same thing but it still goes bang!
@gradybird3336
3 ай бұрын
I have an S&W 686, a model 19, and a 629 Classic, all older versions. The non-rotating cylinder on the Bodyguard on the first shot creeps me out. Seems like an answer to a question nobody asked. Nope, not for me.
@user-db3mk1vs7y
3 ай бұрын
Have one. The cylinder might not spin first shot depending on positioning of star on frame. You can twist the star to make it skip or not.
@keithrollman1763
Ай бұрын
The star clicks into place after the first tripper pull...the first shot will always go bang...and every subsequent tripper pull will advance the cylinder (because the star is fully engaged) and also go bang. Nothing wrong with the gun if its loaded with five rounds. If you want to f around with Russian roulette you take your chances.
@ScampCamper
Ай бұрын
I had a 642 first, and then saw the Bodyguard 38 and bought that too. I actually like carrying the Bodyguard 38 a little bit better than my 642.
@SSid-or8rv
3 ай бұрын
Mine locked up after about 250+ practice trigger pulls. I think from using cheap snap-caps but I can't be certain, they repaired it without an explanation. The cylinder doesn't rotate intermittently after closing it just like your experience. I wish I'd gotten a 642 instead but I really wanted the laser and the BG38 with a built-in laser was much cheaper and a better design than the grip style laser. The trigger felt better too and the Hogue grip + wadcutters really made it a great light-weight, lower recoil pocket carry option when not wanting to carry my M&P shield. Still a little unsure how much to trust it, some people have put over a 1000 rds without an issue. If you do keep it or while you have it please let us know your thoughts after you've put over 1k rounds through it.
@erolkavlakverizon6112
3 ай бұрын
I have always kived my S&W sbubbies. However. Inoticed prices rising and not my pay so I tried a Rossi snub SS and I liked it. My wife did too. So...I tried Taurus' 85. Liked it, and their ultra light, and continue to enjoy these snub nosed revolvers. Sorry S&W. Stay safe
@poindexter1387
3 ай бұрын
Great video I considered the body guard ,but I've been leaning toward the 642 . Then you mentioned in your video what I was thinking. If you had it to do over again, Would you pick the 642???
@wsgeo
3 ай бұрын
Mixup, you might have started a trend of showering with root beer. Was that regular or diet free?
@fredericramsey3688
3 ай бұрын
I've had one of these for a number of years. (Before they put the Bodyguard name on it) Mine operates as a revolver normally does. Always rotates on the first pull. Had to get mine out and dry fire it just to make sure I wasn't crazy. Really curious as to what's up with that. I always enjoy your videos. Keep 'em coaming.
@johnhale9686
3 ай бұрын
I owned a few S&W handguns never again. I'm happy with my SP101. It wasn't w/o issues , but customer service got it fixed first try, not like S&W twice
@midnight4540
3 ай бұрын
Yes, I ran into this with a friend of mine with the same issue? So he was getting rid of it due to, how the cylinder does not rotate and selling cheap, so told him let see what was going on at range. Personally had no issue, shot every round, took this as, this must be engineered this way? Now take note I had no instruction, to back me up with so I assumed being right? My friend.kept it and now loves it, even I possibly going to get one for the money it will do well. Thanks greatly appreciated and take care.
@patrickostrom2762
3 ай бұрын
The comparison Ruger LCR 38 spl +p that you demo awhile back , especially on the trigger pull ? Thanks enjoy video,is that model available in 357 ??? That would be interesting test video with 38 rds
@HeavyJay1421
Ай бұрын
Oh this one has been on my mind. Im not sure idk why
@michaelgraham8854
3 ай бұрын
I got one in2019 for 220 bucks. Shot well with that grip but needed more so i put a Hogue grip and now i carry it more than anything. When i ride i have a Bodyguard in one vest pocket, And a 856 in the other.
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