G 42 Vrs M&P 380

[gunner336]

Right now Pro Force has Glock 42's for $320 and M&P .380 Bodyguards W/laser for $325.

Opinions.?? I know as LEO,s we get the good prices. I have shot the Glock 42 . It was great handling and accurate.

Never fired or handled the M&P bodyguard 380

Anyone???

[68fbody]

I'm in the same boat as you currently. Cannot decide, however I really do like the 42. Going to watch this thread, hopefully you get a reply...

[AreWeFree]

hmm... buy both, sell the one you don't like?

[drifts1]

^^^ what he said. At those prices buy both and sell the one you dont you dont like, at a profit

[johng_762]

I had the bodyguard and a p238
After I shot the bodyguard I sold it a month later it wasn't fun to shoot after 2 mags my wrist was killing me not like my p238 I would say g42 but I have not shot one yet
good luck.

[Bud_Dub]

I held both, and jumped on the g42. Have yet to try the bodyguard. I own mostly m&p's. And this is my first and only glock. Haven't looked back. Now if s&w made the frame on the bodyguard true to size with the slide. That would be one helluva slick pocket 380. Slide looks super tiny and frame looks slightly larger. Have fun.

[SDM44]

Lots of video reviews & comparisons on both guns on YouTube.

I've owned a Bodyguard .380 with no safety (LAPD model) and a Glock 42. IMO, two entirely different guns with the size, feel, trigger control, etc. I'd watch some vids to get a better idea of what each has to offer, and then go in and decide for yourself which one will be better suited for your needs.

[tonyxcom]

The G42 is very accurate. I spent an hour at the range running ammo through mine just to test its reliability with some Winchester ammo I bought. Accuracy was ok.

Then I tried 6+1 rounds of Critical Defense a buddy wanted me to try. I got this group from 7y.

[gunner336]

glock 42

Thanks all for the input.
Anyone else with input on the M&P 380 bodyguard

[RollingCode3]

Hate the trigger on the M&P 380. Sold it after 150 rounds. Glock 42 is my main off duty weapon now.

[stormvet]

I really don't get the .380 for a bug/off duty gun, when there are so many 9mm the same size.