Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard Revolver 38 Special +P 1.8" Barrel 5 Round Gray Polymer Grip Black Stainless Steel
The Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 38 delivers a combination of accuracy and simplicity for personal protection needs. With its lightweight design, it is an ideal choice for concealed carry and personal protection.
This Bodyguard model is a double action only with a 1.875" barrel, black ramp front sight with an integral rear sight, one-piece aluminum alloy upper frame, ambidextrous cylinder release and black PVD coating on the 5-round stainless steel cylinder. It has a one-piece, gray polymer grip.
Type: Revolver Action: Double Caliber: 38 Special Barrel Length: 1.875" Capacity: 5 Hammer Style: Enclosed Grips: Gray Polymer Sights: Black Ramp Front, Fixed Rear Weight: 14.2 oz Frame Description: Black Aluminum Frame Size: Small Cylinder Finish: Black PVD Stainless Steel Barrel Finish: Black Stainless Steel Oal: 6.6" Barrel Length Range: 0.50" to 1.99" Weight Range: 9.00 oz to 15.99 oz
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 103039
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 38 Special (38 S&W Special, 38 Colt Special) was introduced in 1902. It is essentially a slightly extended 38 Long Colt case, length 1.1551 inches, with operating pressure increased from 13,000 to 17,000 psi. Bullet diameter is .357-inch. The 38 Special became the gold standard personal defense revolver cartridge and was standard among most American law enforcement agencies for many years. Bullet weights vary from 110 to 158 grains, with a 158-grain bullet at 800 feet per second the most common. In the 1960s pressure was increased again to 18,500 psi, creating the 38 Special +P load, with increased velocity and energy. 38 Long and Short Colt ammunition can be fired in any 38 Special chamber, but not the reverse. 38 Special +P is safe in modern steel-frame 38 Special revolvers, but should not be used in aluminum-frame 38 Special revolvers. 38 Special remains a standard and popular revolver chambering. — Craig Boddington
