Smith & Wesson · Pistol · In Production · 2010
| Weight (empty) | 405 g (14.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 168 mm (6.61") |
| Barrel Length | 48 mm (1.89") |
| Height | 105 mm (4.13") |
| Width | 32 mm (1.26") |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Only |
| Muzzle Velocity | 274 m/s (899 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 316 J (233 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 15 m (16 yd) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
Primary Caliber: .38 Special +P
The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 38 is a five-shot, double-action-only revolver chambered for .38 Special +P, built on a modified J-frame with an aluminum alloy upper frame and steel-reinforced polymer lower frame. Introduced in 2010, the Bodyguard 38 features an integrated Insight laser system built into the frame, making it one of the first factory revolvers to incorporate a laser sight as standard equipment. The revolver features a compact 1.875-inch barrel, an internal hammer design that prevent...
Country of Origin: United States