Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 38 BG38-1 .38 Special +P DAO Revolver, 1.875 in Barrel, 5-Round, Black
The S&W M&P Bodyguard 38 BG38-1 is a double-action-only, enclosed-hammer snubnose revolver built with a hybrid frame design and practical controls. It features a stainless steel cylinder with a black PVD-type finish, an aluminum-alloy upper with a steel-reinforced polymer lower, and fixed sights with a pinned serrated ramp front. Rated for .38 Special +P and built in the United States, this BG38-1 variant is marked on the yoke and includes the model-labeled factory box and manual.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light handling marks are present and are shown in the photos.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 38 Safety & Instruction Manual
- Smith & Wesson M&P factory cardboard box with model label (SKU 103039)
This BG38-1 is a DAO snubnose revolver with an enclosed hammer, a 1.875 in barrel, and a 5-round cylinder. It is chambered in .38 Special and is rated for .38 Special +P. The cylinder rotates counter clockwise, consistent with S&W practice.
The revolver uses a hybrid construction: an aluminum-alloy upper frame and barrel shroud paired with a steel-reinforced polymer lower. The barrel features a stainless steel liner, and the stainless steel cylinder wears a black PVD-type coating. The overall finish is black.
Sights are fixed, combining a pinned serrated ramp front blade with an integral rear notch. The top-mounted ambidextrous cylinder release is a hallmark of the Bodyguard 38 design and provides easy access for right- or left-handed operation.
Controls and handling are complemented by a one-piece gray polymer grip with S&W medallion inserts. The BG38-1 model code is marked on the yoke, identifying this specific submodel within the M&P Bodyguard 38 series.
Manufactured in the United States, the revolver aligns modern materials with a straightforward DAO mechanism for a consistent trigger pull and an enclosed hammer profile.