Back to guns. Do we have a SHOT show megathread?

[PaulD]

New S&W .38 semi-auto and a new plastic framed .38spl revolver.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...&storeId=10001&catalogId=11101&content=754501

 

[groundscrapers]

IM definitely jumping on one of those bodyguard .380 pistols.

Mind you these are the dimensions for the current M&P compact pistols

SKU: 109003
Model: M&P40c
Overall Length: 6.7"
Material: Zytel Polymer Frame, Stainless Steel Barrel/Slide and Structural Components
Weight Empty (No Mag): 21.9 oz.
Overall Height: 4.3"
Width: 1.2"
Sight Length: 5.75"



Its too bad that sales guy had to get arrested in vegas. For those who missed the story here is a link.http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/01/smith_wesson_vice_president_of.html

 

[Coyote33]

Gosh, that Bodyguard is one ugly gun. It is right up there with the LCR from Ruger. Why can't anybody make an attractive gun any more? The S&W revolvers and Kahrs are pretty nice, and maybe the S&W Chief's Specials.

Kind of like Shimano or Suntour versus Campagnolo derailleurs on bikes.

How about a modernized PPK or Beretta Cheetah, using some lightweight alloys and a little smoothing of the corners? Heck, even a Sig 232 in Scandium would be pretty keen.

 

[Chrisg67]

i gotta admit...i like the muscular look of that bodyguard...and the dimensions are very attractive...

 

[SecondAmdFirst]

God, it is ugly. Pretty crappy too that a semi only holds 6+1

 

[PaulD]

God, it is ugly. Pretty crappy too that a semi only holds 6+1

And it's actually the same size as a PM9 which holds the same amount but in 9mm.

The PM9 and S&W 642 still seem to be the pocket carry guns to beat.

 

[SecondAmdFirst]

Well my little .25 colt holds more than that, and it fits in the palm of my hand (yes, I know the bullets are smaller, but the gun is also 1/2 the size). Now my Walther P99c is probably about the same size as the Bodyguard (maybe a tad bigger) and it holds 10+1

 

[ChevyGuy91]

I like that 380, I would buy one.

 

[LT1MCSS]

The Bodyguard 380 is definitely different that's for sure. Since its S&W I think there is a good chance we'll see it eventually here in MA. Maybe its just the pic but it looks huge for a 380. Already owning an LCP I don't see myself buying one. It is larger and heavier but we need an affordable pocket sized pistol in MA. If they can price is under $500 it would sell like hotcakes.

 

[Chrisg67]

with the new MA-compliant PM9 running around $900...this thing could really gain some traction here in MA if the price is right. ill buy one if they arent crazy expensive

 

[DickWanner]

with the new MA-compliant PM9 running around $900...this thing could really gain some traction here in MA if the price is right. ill buy one if they arent crazy expensive

A new MA-compliant PM9 should only run around $725-750 from the distributor prices I've seen. Anything higher is strictly gouging because of the lack of shipments from Kahr at this time.

 

[Speedway]

Well my little .25 colt holds more than that, and it fits in the palm of my hand (yes, I know the bullets are smaller, but the gun is also 1/2 the size). Now my Walther P99c is probably about the same size as the Bodyguard (maybe a tad bigger) and it holds 10+1

I have a Beretta .25 that holds 7 and could just about fit inside my wallet.....

 

[Coyote33]

They missed a new one:

http://www.bobergarms.com/

 

[PaulD]

Here's a bunch of pics from the shot: http://lundestudio.com/2010SHOTShow/

I'm not sure I like where SIG is going. This is a new 229. What's up with the slide and extractor?

 

[cekim]

I'm not sure I like where SIG is going.

Looks like they are going for all the sleek good looks of a Ruger...

CLUNK....

 

[Knob Creek]

Some up here including both a lever action and pump for the .500 S&W.

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=394204&highlight=shot+show