M&P® BODYGUARD® 380 Crimson Trace® Laser Sight

Read the instructions andwarnings in this manual

CAREFULLY BEFORE using this firearm.

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Safety & Instruction Manual

For M&P® Bodyguard® 380

with or without manual

thumb safety

and

M&P® Bodyguard® 380

Crimson Trace® with

or without manual

thumb safety

M&P_BG_380_CT_Manual_10-15-2015-3000488.qxp_M&P BodyGuard 380 Pistol

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WARNINGREAD THESE

INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGSCAREFULLY. BE SURE YOU

UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUC-TIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE

USING THIS FIREARM.FAILURE TO READ THESE

INSTRUCTIONS AND TO FOLLOWTHESE WARNINGS MAY RESULTIN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

TO YOU AND OTHERS AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

This SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONMANUAL should always

accompany this firearm and betransferred with it upon change ofownership or when presented to

another person. A copy of theSAFETY & INSTRUCTION

MANUAL is available FREE viadownload at

www.smith-wesson.com or upon request from:

SMITH & WESSON®

CUSTOMER SUPPORT CENTER2100 ROOSEVELT AVENUE

SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104

TEL.: 1-800-331-0852, ext. 4125

E-mail: [email protected]


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YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIESSAFETY IS YOUR NUMBER ONE

RESPONSIBILITY!!!!At home, in the field, at the range, or anywhere, the first concernof every firearm owner should be safety. Apply the following safetyrules in every situation, with any kind of firearm. If you feel uncer-tain about any operational aspects of your firearm, please contactSmith & Wesson at 1-800-331-0852, ext. 2905 before proceedingwith its operation.

If you are unfamiliar with firearms you should seek formal trainingbefore using your pistol.

WARNING: YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL OF THESE SAFETYRULES TO ENSURE THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FIREARM.THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND

WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PER-SONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS AND DAMAGETO PROPERTY.

As a gun owner, you accept a demanding responsibility. How seri-ous you take this responsibility can be the difference between lifeand death. There is no excuse for careless or abusive handling ofyour firearm. At all times handle your firearm with intense respectfor its power and potential danger.

TABLE OF CONTENTSYOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES .....................................3-7SAFE STORAGE &TRANSPORTATION .................................7-8AMMUNITION......................................................................9-11MODEL & FEATURES IDENTIFICATION.................................12INSPECTING YOUR PISTOL.............................................13-14LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR ...........................................15PREPARATION FOR FIRING .............................................15-16LOADING...........................................................................16-18FIRING.....................................................................................19CLEARING MISFIRES.............................................................20UNLOADING ...........................................................................21FIELD STRIPPING / DISASSEMBLY .................................22-24LUBRICATION.........................................................................24FIELD STRIPPING / ASSEMBLY .......................................25-27SIGHT ADJUSTMENT.............................................................28MAGAZINE..............................................................................29MANUAL THUMB SAFETY (when pistol is so-equipped) ......30CLEANING & MAINTENANCE...........................................31-33LIMITED WARRANTY ON PISTOL ....................................33-34CONTACT & SHIPPING INFORMATION............................34-35CUSTOM SERVICE.................................................................36WARRANTY CENTERS & PATENT INFORMATION ................37APPENDIX “A” CRIMSON TRACE® LASER Operation &Maintenance (when pistol is so-equipped) .......................40-52


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YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

• ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FIREARM POINTED IN A SAFEDIRECTION. Never point a firearm at anyone or anything youdo not intend to shoot whether or not it is loaded. This is par-ticularly important when loading, unloading, or field strippingthe gun. ALWAYS control the direction of the firearm.

• ALWAYS TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS IF IT IS LOADEDAND WILL FIRE. Do not take anyone’s word that the firearmis unloaded – always check for yourself. Never pass yourfirearm to another person until the cylinder or action is openand you visually check that it is unloaded. Keep your firearmunloaded and safely stored when not in use.

• NEVER PLACE YOUR FINGER INSIDE THE TRIGGERGUARD OR ON THE TRIGGER UNLESS YOU INTEND TOFIRE. Ensure that other objects do not touch the trigger.

• ALWAYS BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT ISBEYOND IT. Always be sure of where the bullet will strike andshoot only where there is a safe back stop free of obstruc-tions, water or other surfaces which can cause ricochets. Besure your bullet will stop behind your target. Bullets canglance off many surfaces like rocks or the surface of waterand travel in unpredictable directions with considerable veloci-ty. Do not fire randomly into the sky.

• NEVER CROSS OBSTACLES SUCH AS FENCES ORSTREAMS WITH A LOADED FIREARM. Always make certainyour firearm is unloaded before crossing a fence, climbing atree, jumping a ditch or negotiating other obstacles.

• SAFE GUN HANDLING IS YOUR PERSONAL RESPONSI-BILITY AT ALL TIMES. Firearms are dangerous and cancause serious injury or death if they are misused or used inap-propriately. Safety must be the prime consideration of any onewho owns or handles firearms. Accidents are the result of vio-lating the rules of safe gun handling and common sense.Firearm safety training is available. Contact your firearms deal-er, law enforcement agency, local sportsman’s club, etc. foravailability.

• YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FIREARM AT ALLTIMES. In owning a firearm, you must undertake full-timeresponsibility for your firearm’s safety and security. You mustprotect yourself and all others against injury or death frommisuse of the firearm 24 hours a day.

• FIREARM SECURITY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. You mustsecure firearms safely from children and/or unauthorizedusers. Your firearm should always be kept unloaded andlocked when not in use. A lock has been provided for this pur-pose. Never assume that the use of this lock is sufficient tosafely secure your firearm. You must always evaluate your per-sonal situation and employ the security systems that meetyour needs and prevent children and unauthorized users fromgaining access to your firearm.


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• APPROPRIATE USE FOR YOUR FIREARM MEANS USINGYOUR FIREARM FOR LEGAL PURPOSES. For example -target shooting, hunting and lawful resistance of deadly crimi-nal force. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are incompliance with all applicable laws and ordinances regardingthe use of your firearm.

• NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEATURES ALONE. Onlyyour safe gun-handling habits will ensure the safe use of yourfirearm. This is your responsibility.

• ALWAYS SAFELY STORE AND SECURE YOUR FIREARM.Safe and secure storage of your firearm is one of your mostimportant responsibilities. It is a full-time responsibility. Youmust always secure your firearm and ammunition separatelyso that they are not accessible to children and/or other unau-thorized persons.

• NEVER KEEP AMMUNITION IN THE SAME LOCATION ASTHE FIREARM. Store each in a separate and secure place.

• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION THAT IS SPECIFIEDFOR USE WITH FIREARMS every time you handle yourfirearm for cleaning and maintenance.

• ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTORS THAT ARESPECIFIED FOR USE WITH FIREARMS every time you dis-charge your firearm. Make sure others in the vicinity of whereyou will be shooting do so as well.

• VISIBLE LASER RADIATION EMITS FROM THE CRIMSONTRACE® LASER SIGHT (WHEN M&P® BODYGUARD® 380 ISSO EQUIPPED) WHILE THE LASER SIGHT IS IN OPERATION –AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE TO LASER BEAM.

• Do not stare into the laser beam.

• Do not look into the laser beam through binoculars or telescopes.

• Do not point the laser beam at mirror-like surfaces.

• Do not shine the laser beam into another individual’s eyes.

• NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR DRUGS BEFORE OR WHILESHOOTING. Do not use your firearm if you are on any medicationwhich impairs, even slightly, your mental or physical ability.

• ALWAYS HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. Dischargingfirearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or han-dling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and othersubstances known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm,and other serious physical injury. Review the warnings andlabels for all ammunition and cleaning products carefully.Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.


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• BEFORE HANDLING ANY FIREARM, UNDERSTAND ITSOPERATION. Not all firearms are the same. Familiarize your-self with the mechanical features of any firearm you intend touse. If you feel uncertain about any operational aspects ofyour firearm, please contact Smith & Wesson at 1-800-331-0852, ext. 2905 before proceeding with its operation.

• NEVER ALLOW A FIREARM TO BE USED BY INDIVIDUALSWHO DO NOT UNDERSTAND ITS SAFE OPERATION ORHAVE NOT READ THESE FIREARM SAFETY RULES.

• ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT AMMUNITION FOR YOURPARTICULAR FIREARM as indicated by the marking on thebarrel. Never use non-standard, reloaded, or “handloaded”ammunition which has not been subjected to internal ballisticpressure testing.

• BEWARE OF BARREL OBSTRUCTIONS Be sure the barrel isclear of obstructions before shooting. Mud, water, snow or otherobjects may inadvertently lodge in the barrel bore. A smallobstruction can cause a dangerous increase in pressure andmay damage your gun and cause injury to yourself and others.

• BE SURE ALL ACCESSORIES, SUCH AS HOLSTERS.GRIPS, SLINGS, SCOPES AND OTHER ACCESSORIES ARECOMPATIBLE with the firearm and that the accessories donot interfere with safe operation. It is your responsibility tounderstand and follow all of the instructions in this manual,aswell as those which may be supplied with your ammunitionand any accessory.

• NEVER DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARM beyond the fieldstripping procedure outlined in this manual. Improper disas-sembly or reassembly of your firearm may be dangerous andcan lead to serious injury or death.

• NEVER MANIPULATE, ADJUST OR CHANGE ANY OF THEINTERNAL COMPONENTS OF YOUR FIREARM UNLESSSPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED TO DO SO IN THIS MANUAL.Improper manipulation of any other internal component mayaffect the safety and reliability of your firearm and may causeserious injury or death.

• NEVER ALLOW ANY ALTERATION OR REPLACEMENT OFPARTS IN YOUR SMITH & WESSON FIREARM UNLESSPERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH using genuineSmith & Wesson parts. If you do otherwise, improper function-ing of your firearm may occur and serious injury or death anddamage to property may result.


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WARNING: SAFE USE OF A FIREARM IS YOUR PERSON-AL RESPONSIBILITY AND THE FAILURE TO FOLLOWALL OF THESE BASIC SAFETY RULES MAY RESULT IN

SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERSAND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. YOU ARE THE MOST IMPOR-TANT SAFETY DEVICE WHEN IT COMES TO THE USE OF YOURFIREARM AND SMITH & WESSON WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLEFOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGETHAT RESULTS FROM: (1) THE CRIMINAL OR NEGLIGENT USEOF THIS FIREARM; (2) A DISREGARD OF THESE SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS; (3) IMPROPER OR CARELESSHANDLING OF THIS FIREARM; (4) THE USE OF NON-STAN-DARD, DEFECTIVE, IMPROPER OR RELOADED AMMUNITION;OR (5) IMPROPER OR NEGLIGENT MODIFICATIONS ORREPAIRS TO THE FIREARM.

SAFE STORAGEAND TRANSPORTATION

WARNING: ALWAYS POINT THE MUZZLE IN A SAFEDIRECTION.

WARNING: FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WHEN USEDAND STORED IMPROPERLY. THEY POSE A RISK OFSERIOUS OR FATAL INJURIES. FIREARMS CAN BE

ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS TO CHILDREN WHEN THEY ARESTORED IN AN IRRESPONSIBLE AND UNSAFE MANNER. FORYOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS, IT IS IMPERA-TIVE THAT YOU KEEP YOUR FIREARM LOCKED ANDUNLOADED IN A SECURE PLACE. THE AMMUNITION SHOULDBE STORED IN A SEPARATE, SECURE LOCATION WHEN IT ISNOT IN USE. SAFE AND SECURE STORAGE OF YOUR FIREARMIS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT RULES OF FIREARM SAFE-TY. YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT INSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS.

• ALWAYS SECURE YOUR FIREARM IN A MANNER THATWILL PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS. Whenever yourfirearm is not in use, keep it unloaded and locked. Your safetyand the safety of others requires that you always secure andstore your firearm in a manner that will prevent unauthorizedaccess. Never leave a firearm unattended unless it is locked,unloaded and secured.


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SAFE STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION CONTINUED

• ALWAYS USE THE LOCK PROVIDED BY SMITH & WES-SON TO SECURE YOUR FIREARM. Please read and followthe instructions packaged separately for the use of this lock. Alock, when properly used, can be an effective tool in prevent-ing unauthorized access to your firearm. There are other alter-native locks and safe storage containers available in the mar-ketplace which may also be appropriate for your particularneeds. Consult your local gun shop, hardware store, or localpolice department for guidance on the variety of other safestorage devices or practices which may be appropriate foryour particular needs. By purchasing this firearm you haveaccepted the responsibility of safely securing the firearm at alltimes and preventing its unauthorized use. Never assume thatthe use of this lock alone is sufficient to safely secure yourfirearm. It is your personal responsibility to select and usewhatever measures or practices that will enable you to beabsolutely certain that your firearm is secure at all times.

WARNING: NEVER LOCK A LOADED FIREARM ANDNEVER LOAD A LOCKED FIREARM!

• ALWAYS STORE YOUR FIREARM AND AMMUNITION SEP-ARATELY so that they are not accessible to children or otherunauthorized persons. Safe and secure storage of your firearmand ammunition are your responsibility. It is a full-time respon-sibility.

• NEVER ASSUME THAT A “HIDING” PLACE IS A SECURESTORAGE METHOD. Others may be aware of your storagelocation or come upon it by chance. It is your personalresponsibility to use common sense when storing your firearmand ammunition and to always make sure they are not acces-sible to children or other unauthorized persons.

• NEVER TRANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM. When transport-ing your firearm, be sure it is unloaded and locked. Safe andsecure transportation of your firearm is your responsibility.

• ALWAYS FOLLOW THE LAW! Many jurisdictions have lawsthat make it a crime to keep a firearm unlocked and in an areaaccessible to children or others. Keeping a firearm locked andunloaded when not in use is not only common sense safetypractice... IT IS THE LAW. You must be familiar with all local,state, and federal laws regarding the safe storage and trans-portation of your firearm. Failure to know and follow the lawmay result in unauthorized access or use of your firearm byanother. Obey all laws relating to the storage and transporta-tion of firearms. Your local police department or gun shop canfurnish you with available information on storing and/or trans-porting a firearm safely and legally.

• YOUR FIREARM IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. You must pre-vent your firearm from being stolen or from being used byuntrained or unqualified individuals. Keep it locked, unloadedand secured when not in use.


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AMMUNITIONWARNING: NEVER USE AMMUNITION NOT SPECIFI-CALLY DESIGNATED FOR USE IN YOUR FIREARM.FAILURE TO USE THE CORRECT TYPE OR CALIBER

OF AMMUNITION MAY CAUSE THE FIREARM TO JAM, ORFAIL TO FIRE, OR MAY GENERATE EXCESSIVE PRESSUREWHICH CAN DAMAGE OR EVEN RUPTURE YOUR FIREARM,CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTEROR BYSTANDERS.

Locate the cartridge designation marked on the firearm (It ismarked in one of two places on the M&P® BODYGUARD® 380).This information indicates the correct ammunition that must beused in this firearm (FIGURES 1a & 1b).

You are responsible forselecting ammunitionthat meets industrystandards and is appro-priate in type and cal-iber for this firearm.

Never mix ammunition.

WARNING: INSOME CASES, A ROUND OF

AMMUNITION NOTSPECIFIED ON YOURFIREARM AND NOTLISTED AS ALTERNATEAMMUNITION IN THISMANUAL, MAY FIT INTO THE CHAMBER.FIRING THIS AMMUNI-TION MAY CAUSE ARUPTURE RESULTINGIN DAMAGE TO THEFIREARM AND PERSONAL INJURY ORDEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS. FOR MORE INFOR-MATION REGARDING UNSAFE CALIBER COMBINATIONS, REFERTO THE FOLLOWING URL: HTTP://WWW.SAAMI.ORG/SPECIFICATIONS_AND_INFORMA-TION/PUBLICATIONS/DOWNLOAD/SAAMI_ITEM_211-UNSAFE_ARMS_AND_AMMUNITION_COMBINATIONS.PDF

WARNING: ALWAYS INSPECT YOUR AMMUNITIONBEFORE USING IT. NEVER USE DIRTY, CORRODED ORDAMAGED AMMUNITION. A BURST CARTRIDGE MAY

RESULT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM AND PERSONALINJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDERS.

FIGURE 1a

CARTRIDGE DESIGNATIONON BARREL

FIGURE 1b

CARTRIDGE DESIGNATIONON BARREL


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AMMUNITION CONTINUED

• Use only commercially manufactured ammunition with internalballistic pressures which are in strict accordance with the speci-fications of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’Institute (SAAMI). If you are uncertain, contact your ammunitionsupplier for verification.

WARNING: NEVER USE NON-STANDARD, RELOADEDOR “HANDLOADED” AMMUNITION WHICH HAS NOTBEEN SUBJECTED TO INTERNAL BALLISTIC PRESSURE

TESTING. RELOADED OR HANDLOADED AMMUNITION, MAYHAVE MANY MANUFACTURING AND QUALITY VARIABLES(SUCH AS THE TYPE AND AMOUNT OF GUN POWDER). CAR-TRIDGE CASES THAT HAVE BEEN RELOADED AND FIRED MUL-TIPLE TIMES MAY SUFFER PHYSICAL DAMAGE WHICH COULDSIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT OR REDUCE THE INTEGRITY OF THECARTRIDGE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN BULLET SETBACK ORUNSEATING. CASE FAILURE AND INJURY TO THE SHOOTEROR BYSTANDERS AND DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM MAYRESULT WHEN SUCH A ROUND IS FIRED. ANY AMMUNITIONTHAT IS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED OR RELOADED, EVENIN THE SLIGHTEST DEGREE, MAY FAIL TO FIRE OR MAY GEN-ERATE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURES WHICH CAN DAM-AGE OR EVEN RUPTURE THE FIREARM, CAUSING PERSONALINJURY OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER OR THOSE IN THEIMMEDIATE VICINITY.

• A firearm and ammunition are a system and must work together.There are different types of ammunition for different types offirearms. Your firearm has been designed for ammunition of aspecific type and a specific gauge or caliber. It is important toselect the proper ammunition for your firearm.

• Different combinations of bullet velocity, bullet weight andfirearm weight can have major impact on felt recoil; high feltrecoil can be uncomfortable to some shooters.

For example:• Firearm Weight: lower firearm weight increases felt recoil.

• Bullet Weight: higher bullet weight increases felt recoil.

• Bullet Velocity: higher bullet velocity increases felt recoil.

To acclimate yourself to higher levels of felt recoil, consider the following:

• Use a firm two-hand hold on the grip when firing.

• Always start your shooting experience with the lowest bullet velocity and lowest bullet weight available for your firearm.

• Ask your firearm dealer to suggest the lowest power, lowest velocity, lightest bullet weight for your firearm.


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AMMUNITION CONTINUED

WARNING: NEVER USE AMMUNITION OF THE INCOR-RECT GAUGE OR CALIBER. USING AMMUNITION OFTHE INCORRECT GAUGE OR CALIBER MAY CAUSE

DAMAGE TO YOUR FIREARM AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURYTO YOU AND TO OTHERS.

WARNING: NEVER USE CARTRIDGES OTHER THANTHOSE DESIGNATED BY THE MARKING ON THEFIREARM. DOING SO CAN RESULT IN DANGEROUSLY

HIGH PRESSURES THAT MAY DAMAGE THE FIREARM ANDPOSSIBLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO YOURSELF AND OTH-ERS.

WARNING: DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY AND DAMAGE CANRESULT FROM THE USE OF INCORRECT AMMUNITIONOR BORE OBSTRUCTIONS. NEVER USE RELOADS OF

ANY KIND.

• “Plus-P” (+P) ammunition generates pressures in excess of thepressures associated with standard ammunition. Such pressuresmay affect the wear characteristics or exceed the margin ofsafety. Use of “Plus-P” ammunition may result in the need formore frequent service.

• “Plus-P-Plus” (+P+) ammunition must not be used in Smith &Wesson firearms. This marking on the ammunition designatesthat it exceeds established industry standards, but the designa-tion does not represent defined pressure limits and thereforesuch ammunition may vary significantly as to the pressures gen-erated and could be DANGEROUS.

• Some brands of ammunition may cause difficulty in extractingspent cartridge cases from the chamber. If this situation occurs,thoroughly clean the chamber with solvent. If this condition per-sists, we recommend changing to another brand of ammunition.


MODEL AND FEATURESIDENTIFICATION

WARNING: YOU MUST DETERMINE WHICH FEATURESARE PRESENT ON YOUR SPECIFIC M&P® BODYGUARDPISTOL AND HOW THOSE FEATURES OPERATE. VARI-

OUS MODELS OF THE M&P® BODYGUARD PISTOLS ARE FIT-TED WITH DISTINCT FEATURES, WHICH MAY INCLUDE A MAN-UAL THUMB SAFETY AND A SIGHTING LASER. READ THISMANUAL TO DETERMINE HOW TO OPERATE YOUR PISTOLWITH ITS PARTICULAR FEATURE SET.

Trigger Guard

Trigger

Grip

MagazineMagazineRelease

Slide SlideStop

FIGURE 2a

SERIAL

NUMBER

Rear Sight

Take DownNotch

Muzzle

Take DownLever

Slide Stop Notch

Front Sight

FIGURE 2b

MODEL NAME

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On/Pulse/OffLaser Activation Switchon Both Sides of Pistol

On those models so-equipped with a built-in laser

Laser

Beam

ManualThumb

Safety Lever(if equipped)

FIGURE 2c


INSPECTING YOUR PISTOLWARNING: ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE FIREARM ISUNLOADED BEFORE INSPECTING, DISASSEMBLING ORASSEMBLING.

• When you inspect your pistol, you should first check for yourself to ensure that it isunloaded. To do this, graspthe pistol with your finger offthe trigger and outside thetrigger guard, point the muzzlein a safe direction, depress themagazine release and removethe magazine (FIGURE 3).

• Point the muzzle in a safedirection, place the safetylever (if your pistol is so-equipped) in the lowered“FIRE” position to allow theslide to be moved rearward(FIGURE 4).

• Grasp the serrated sides of theslide from the rear with thethumb and fingers as shown(FIGURE 5), and briskly drawthe slide fully rearward in orderto extract any cartridge fromthe barrel chamber and clear itfrom the pistol. Do not obstructthe ejection port because doingso can interfere with ejection ofa cartridge from the pistol.

• Lock the slide in the openposition by allowing the slideto move slightly forward fromthe rearmost position whilepressing upward on the slidestop (FIGURE 6).

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FIGURE 5

FIGURE 3

FIGURE 4

FIGURE 6

Press

On those models so-equipped with amanual thumb safety lever

Remove Magazine


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INSPECTING YOUR PISTOL CONTINUED

• Check the barrel chamber andbore visually for any obstruc-tions (FIGURE 7).

• Check the firearm thoroughlyto assure that no ammunitionis present (FIGURE 8).

• Examine the breech face (FIG-URE 9) to ensure that the firingpin is not protruding from thebreech face (FIGURE 10). If thefiring pin is protruding, do notattempt to load or fire thefirearm. Bring the firearm to agunsmith qualified to performservice on Smith & Wessonfirearms.

• You must follow this procedure every time a firearm leaves yourhand, is cleaned, handed to you or another person, transportedor stored.

WARNING: NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEATURESALONE. ONLY YOUR SAFE GUN HANDLING WILLENSURE THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FIREARM. THIS IS

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

FIGURE 9

NOFiring PinProtruding

FIGURE 10Firing PinProtruding

FIGURE 8

FIGURE 7


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LOADED CHAMBER INDICATORWARNING: NEVER RELY UPON THE LOADED CHAMBERINDICATOR ALONE TO VERIFY THE PRESENCE ORABSENCE OF A ROUND IN THE CHAMBER. THE SUREST

METHOD TO DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF AROUND IN THE CHAMBER IS TO VISUALLY CHECK THE CHAM-BER OF YOUR FIREARM BY REMOVING THE MAGAZINE ANDPULLING AND LOCKING THE SLIDE IN THE OPEN POSITION.

• The M&P® BODYGUARD® 380 Pistols come with a loadedchamber indicator. This indicator can be observed by looking atthe top of the slide/ejection port (FIGURE11), noting an opening at the rear of thebarrel. By looking into this opening, youcan observe whether or not a round is inthe firearm’s chamber. If a round is in thechamber, you should be able to see thecartridge rim through this opening.

WARNING: ALWAYS TREAT EVERYFIREARM AS IF IT IS LOADEDAND WILL FIRE IF THE TRIGGER

IS PULLED. A LOADED CHAMBER INDI-CATOR MAY HELP DETERMINEWHETHER THE CHAMBER IS LOADEDOR UNLOADED. THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT,CLEANLINESS OF THE PISTOL, DISCOLORATION OF THEAMMUNITION AND OTHER FACTORS MAY LIMIT THE EFFEC-TIVENESS OF THE LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR.

PREPARATION FOR FIRINGWARNING:THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE FIREARMSAFETY REQUIREMENTS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS PER-SONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS.

• ALWAYS TREAT ALL FIREARMS AS IF THEY ARE LOADED.

• ALWAYS BE SURE THAT THE CHAMBER IS CLEAR OF ACARTRIDGE, THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED ORUNLOADED, AND THAT THE FIREARM IS POINTING IN ASAFE DIRECTION.

• ALWAYS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER PARTS OF YOURBODY AWAY FROM THE MUZZLE AND AWAY FROM THEPISTOL SLIDE AND EJECTION PORT.

FIGURE 11


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PREPARATION FOR FIRING CONTINUED

• ALWAYS WEAR ADEQUATE AND PROPER EAR PROTEC-TORS SPECIFIED FOR FIREARM USE to prevent permanentdamage to your hearing. Make sure others who are nearby arewearing ear protection as well.

• ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES SPECIFIED FORFIREARM USE, whether indoors or out. Safety glasses shouldprotect your eyes from the firing flash and particles associatedwith the discharge of ammunition. Failure to do so creates a riskof personal injury from particle or debris spitting or a ricochet.

• ALWAYS BE ALERT AND ALWAYS FOLLOW THE SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS OF THE RANGE OFFICER. Never shoot ifyou are tired, cold or impaired in any way.

• ALWAYS BE AWARE OF OTHER PEOPLE so that personsdo not accidentally walk into the line of fire.

• THE SHOOTER (AND ALL OTHERS IN THE SHOOTINGAREA) MUST ALWAYS BE IN A POSITION THAT IS OUT OFTHE LINE OF FIRE and are not within an area where theymay be struck by a ricochet or particles spitting from afirearm, or by ejected cases from some types of firearms.

• NEVER SHOOT AT SURFACES THAT MAY CAUSE A RICOCHET.Always select a place to shoot that has a safe backstop, is free fromobstructions and has no surfaces which may cause a ricochet.

• NEVER FIRE RANDOMLY INTO THE SKY. Always select aplace to shoot that has a safe backstop.

• NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR DRUGS BEFORE OR WHILESHOOTING OR HANDLING ANY FIREARM.

LOADING

WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN ASAFE DIRECTION.

WARNING: M&P® BODYGUARD® 380 PISTOLS WILLFIRE WITH THE MAGAZINE REMOVED. KEEP YOURFINGER OFF THE TRIGGER AND OUTSIDE OF THE

TRIGGER GUARD UNTIL YOU HAVE MADE THE COMMIT-MENT TO FIRE.

• Do not load the pistol until you have read and fully understandthis entire manual.

• Do not load the pistol until you are ready to use it. Keep yourfinger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until you areready to fire.


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LOADING CONTINUED

• Never load your pistol until you are sure of your target, what isbeyond it and are fully prepared to fire.

• If the magazine is removed with a round left in the chamber, be sure to holster or otherwise safely secure the pistol under your direct control while the magazine is being reloaded.

• Smith & Wesson has provided you with a magazine designed tooperate in your specific model of pistol. While your magazinemay be able to be inserted into another model pistol, it will onlyfunction properly in the specific model for which it wasdesigned. Do not interchange magazines from one model pistolto another model pistol.

• Follow instructions in this manual and any other specific instruc-tions which may be marked onto, or accompany, amagazine. Failure to use the particular type of Smith & Wessonmagazine specified for your model and caliber of pistol mayresult in a malfunction.

• Load the magazine by pressing a cartridge head (rear of car-tridge) downward on the forward portion of the magazine follow-er (or downward on the case of the previously loaded cartridge)and sliding the cartridge fully under thelips of the magazine until the cartridgehead is against the rear wall of themagazine (FIGURE 12). Repeat the pro-cedure for the number of cartridgesyou wish to load, up to the magazinecapacity. Do not attempt to load yourmagazine with more than the specifiednumber of cartridges because doing socan cause a feeding failure.

• Inspect your pistol as previously described in the “Inspecting YourPistol” section. Hold the pistol in one hand with the muzzle point-ing in a safe direction and with your finger off the trigger and out-side the trigger guard. Insert the loaded magazine into the maga-zine well (opening) of the pistol until it is locked in place.

WARNING: VERIFY THAT THE FIRING PIN IS NOT PRO-TRUDING FROM THE BREECH FACE.

WARNING: DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE UPWARD FORCEWHEN INSERTING A LOADED MAGAZINE INTO THE PIS-TOL. EXCESSIVE UPWARD FORCE COULD CAUSE THE

SLIDE TO MOVE FORWARD, CHAMBERING A ROUND ANDMAKING THE PISTOL READY TO FIRE.

• To make sure that the magazine is fully and securely inserted,apply some removal pressure to the exposed portion of themagazine floor plate.

• Pull the slide to the rear and then release it, allowing it to carryfully forward. This strips a cartridge from the magazine andseats it in the chamber of the barrel.

FIGURE 12


LOADING CONTINUED

WARNING: IF THE CARTRIDGE FAILS TO STRIP FROMTHE MAGAZINE OR FULLY SEAT INTO THE CHAMBER,IMMEDIATELY STOP THE LOADING PROCESS.

REMOVE THE MAGAZINE, LOCK THE SLIDE OPEN AND VERI-FY THAT THE CHAMBER IS EMPTY. REFER TO THE“INSPECTING YOUR PISTOL” SECTION OF THIS MANUAL.

WARNING: ALWAYS LOAD A ROUND INTO THE CHAM-BER BY FEEDING IT FROM THE MAGAZINE. FAILURE TOFOLLOW THIS WARNING CAN RESULT IN SEVERE

INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS. NEVER ATTEMPT TOLOAD THE PISTOL BY INSERTING A ROUND INTO THE OPENEJECTION PORT.

CAUTION: The pistol can now be fired by pulling the trigger to therear.

• If you wish to restore the magazine in your pistol to its fullcapacity, put the safety lever (if your pistol is so-equipped) fullyupward in the SAFE position.

• Depress the magazine release and remove the magazine fromthe pistol. Remember that there is a round in the chamber;therefore, the weapon should be holstered or safely securedduring this process without touching the trigger. Load one car-tridge into the magazine to replace the one which was cham-bered when you allowed the slide to carry forward.

• Re-insert the loaded magazine into the magazine well of the pistol until it is locked in place. To make sure that the magazine is again fully and securely inserted, apply some removal pressure to the exposed portion of the magazine butt plate.

• Your pistol and its magazine are now fully loaded and will firewhen the trigger is pulled. The safety lever (if your pistol is so-equipped) must be in the lowered FIRE position to allow the trig-ger to be pulled. Remember to keep your pistol pointed in a safedirection under all conditions and always keep your finger or anyother object off the trigger and outside the trigger guard untilyou have made the commitment to fire the handgun. Neverleave a loaded firearm out of your direct control.

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FIRINGWARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN ASAFE DIRECTION.

WARNING: UPON FIRING THE PISTOL OR RELEASINGTHE SLIDE FROM THE SLIDE STOP, THE SLIDE MOVESREARWARD OR FORWARD WITH SIGNIFICANT FORCE

AND SPEED. TO AVOID INJURY, BE SURE NO PART OF YOURBODY IS IN THE PATH OF THE SLIDE’S TRAVEL.

WARNING: WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION SPECIFIED FOR FIREARM USE EVERY TIME YOUDISCHARGE YOUR FIREARM. MAKE SURE OTHERS

IN THE VICINITY OF WHERE YOU WILL BE SHOOTING DOSO AS WELL.

WARNING: “STAGING” THE TRIGGER VIOLATES ABASIC RULE OF FIREARM SAFETY WHICH WARNSYOU TO KEEP YOUR FINGER OUT OF THE TRIGGER

GUARD UNTIL YOU HAVE MADE THE COMMITMENT TO FIRE.“STAGING” CREATES A SERIOUS RISK OF PERSONALINJURY OR DEATH SINCE IT MAY LEAD TO AN UNINTEN-TIONAL DISCHARGE.

• It has come to our attention that some users of Smith & Wessonhandguns may stage the trigger in anticipation of firing a shot.Staging is the act of pulling the trigger rearward toward – stop-ping just short of – the point where the handgun fires. Suchmanipulation of the trigger can reduce the user’s control of thehandgun and can result in an unintentional discharge.Furthermore if the user decides not to fire, release of the triggerfrom a position close to the firing point in the staging processcould result in an unintentional discharge.

• Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and your finger out-side the trigger guard until you are ready to fire. Each shot willbe fired in double action mode. While holding the grip firmly, pullthe trigger fully to the rear. As the trigger is drawn fully to therear, the hammer assembly is cycled, striking the cartridgeprimer and firing the cartridge. Upon firing, the slide moves rear-ward, thereby extracting and ejecting the spent cartridge case.The slide then returns forward under spring pressure, feedingthe next cartridge from the magazine into the barrel chamber.

• After firing a shot, you must allow the trigger to move fully forward before you can fire another shot. Failure to do so willprevent the lock work from fully cycling and will prevent yourbeing able to fire the next shot. This sequence can be repeateduntil the last round has been fired, at which time the magazinefollower exerts upward pressure on the slide stop causing it toengage the slide and to hold the slide in the “open” position.

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CLEARING MISFIRESWARNING: IF YOUR HANDGUN GIVES ANY INDICATIONTHAT IT IS NOT PERFORMING PROPERLY OR THEOPERATION OF YOUR HANDGUN HAS CHANGED “THE

WAY IT FEELS OR SOUNDS”, STOP FIRING. MAKE SURE THEFIREARM IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION, UNLOAD THEFIREARM AND HAVE IT INSPECTED AND TEST- FIRED BY AGUNSMITH QUALIFIED TO PERFORM SERVICE ON SMITH &WESSON FIREARMS.

• If a cartridge fails to fire, the chamber must be manually cleared.

• Wait ten seconds while keeping the muzzle pointed in a safedirection.

• Keep your finger off the triggerand out of the trigger guard.

• Remove the magazine (FIG.13).

• Grasp the serrated sides of theslide from the rear and brisklypull the slide fully rearward toeject the misfired round. Do notobstruct the ejection port, anddo not attempt to catch theround by placing your hand overthe ejection port (FIGURE14).

WARNING:SMITH&WESSONM&P® BODY-

GUARD® 380 PISTOLS AREDESIGNED TO BE ABLE TOFIRE WHEN THE MAGAZINEIS REMOVED. THEREFORE,IF THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED FROM THE PISTOL ANDTHERE IS A LOADED ROUND IN THE CHAMBER, IT WILL FIREIF THE TRIGGER IS PULLED.

• After inserting a magazine into the pistol, test to make sure it islocked in place by applying some removal pressure to theexposed portion of the magazine butt plate.

• Lock the slide in the open position by allowing the slide to move slightly forward from the rearmost position while pressing upward on the slide stop.

• You are now able to safely check the barrel chamber and borevisually for any obstructions.

FIGURE 14

FIGURE 13

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UNLOADINGWARNING: ALWAYS KEEP YOUR PISTOL POINTED IN ASAFE DIRECTION. ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FINGER OFFTHE TRIGGER AND OUTSIDE THE TRIGGER GUARD

WHEN UNLOADING.

• Make sure your finger is off thetrigger and out of the triggerguard. Depress the magazinerelease and remove the maga-zine (FIGURE 15).

• Point the muzzle in a safe direc-tion, place the safety lever (ifyour pistol is so-equipped) inthe lowered “FIRE” position toallow the slide to be moved rear-ward.

• Keep the muzzle still pointed in asafe direction, and keep your fin-ger off the trigger and outsidethe trigger guard, grasp the ser-rated sides of the slide from therear with the thumb and fingers,(FIGURE 16) and briskly draw theslide fully rearward in order toextract any cartridge from thebarrel chamber and clear it fromthe pistol.

• Lock the slide in the open posi-tion by allowing the slide tomove slightly forward from therearmost position while pressingupward on the slide stop (FIGURE 17). Do not obstruct theejection port because doing socan interfere with ejection of acartridge. Visually check the bar-rel chamber to be sure it isempty.

• Look into the chamber and downthrough the magazine well. Verifythat no ammunition remains inthe pistol (FIGURES 18 & 19).

• Unload the magazine by holding itwith the bullet end of the cartridge pointing away from youand pressing each cartridge for-ward and out of the magazine.

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FIGURE 16

FIGURE 15

FIGURE 17

FIGURE 18

FIGURE 19

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FIELD STRIPPING /DISASSEMBLY

WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN ASAFE DIRECTION.

WARNING: ALWAYS FOLLOW THE FIELD STRIPPINGINSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY. NEVER DO ANYTHINGBEYOND WHAT YOU ARE SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED

TO DO IN THIS MANUAL. NEVER ALTER OR MODIFY THEPARTS IN YOUR PISTOL.

WARNING: WEAR SAFETY GLASSES EVERY TIME YOUASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARM.

• Point the pistol in a safe direc-tion. Make sure your finger is off the trigger and out of the trig-ger guard. Depress the magazine release and removethe magazine (FIGURE 20).

• Place the safety lever (if your pis-tol is so-equipped) into the down“fire” position to allow the slideto be moved rearward.

• Make certain that the chamber isclear. With the muzzle still point-ing in a safe direction, and withyour finger off the trigger andoutside the trigger guard, graspthe serrated sides of the slidefrom the rear with the thumb andfingers (FIGURE 21) while hold-ing the firearm in an upright posi-tion, and briskly draw the slidefully rearward in order to extractany cartridge from the barrelchamber and clear it from thepistol.

• Lock the slide open by hold-ing it fully rearward andpressing up on the slidehold-open lever (FIGURE 22).

• Make certain that the firearm is clear of any ammunition(FIGURES 23 & 24).

FIGURE 21

FIGURE 20

FIGURE 22

FIGURE 23

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• Rotate the takedown leverdown past the 6 o’clock posi-tion (FIGURE 25). Note: A non-marring tool such as a plasticpen may be needed to rotatethe takedown lever down.

• Remove the takedown leverfrom the frame by grasping itand rotating it past the 9o’clock position and pulling itout of the frame (FIGURE 26).Some wiggling of the takedownlever may be required to get itout of the frame.

• Close the slide by grasping theserrated sides and drawing itrearward (FIGURE 27), until theslide stop disengages, thencarefully allow the slide to moveforward to it’s closed position.

• Remove the slide from theframe by pushing it forward withyour thumb while being carefulto retain the recoil spring andguide rod assembly (FIGURES28 & 29).

WARNING: DO NOTALTER, MODIFY ORREPLACE ANY OF THE

PARTS OF YOUR FIREARMUNLESS THIS WORK IS PER-FORMED BY A QUALIFIED GUN-SMITH USING GENUINE SMITH &WESSON PARTS. IF YOU DOOTHERWISE, IMPROPER FUNC-TIONING MAY OCCUR ANDSERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT.

FIGURE 26

FIGURE 28

FIGURE 25

FIGURE 24

FIGURE 27

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FIELD STRIPPING DISASSEMBLY CONTINUED

WARNING: NEVER DISASSEMBLE YOUR HANDGUNBEYOND THE FIELD STRIPPING PROCESS OUTLINED INTHIS MANUAL. NEVER

MANIPULATE ANY INTERNALCOMPONENTS BEYOND WHATYOU ARE SPECIFICALLYINSTRUCTED TO DO IN THISMANUAL SINCE THIS MAYAFFECT THE RELIABILITY,FUNCTIONING AND SAFETY OFYOUR HANDGUN.

WARNING: THE RECOILSPRING IS UNDER PRES-SURE. CONTROL THE

SPRING SO THAT IT DOES NOTFLY OUT AND CAUSE INJURY.

• Retain control of the recoilspring when the slide isremoved from the frame (FIGURE 30).

• Remove the recoil spring fromthe slide (FIGURE 31).

• Remove the barrel from theslide (FIGURE 32).

LUBRICATION• There are several lubrication points (FIGURES 33 & 34) where a

single drop of high-quality firearms lubricant should be applied.This will ensure proper lubrication. Care should be taken not toover-lubricate. Excess lubricant can collect large quantities ofunburned powder and carbon residue, which could interfere withproper functioning of the pistol.

FIGURE 34FIGURE 33

FIGURE 31

FIGURE 32

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FIELD STRIPPING/ ASSEMBLYWARNING: ALWAYS FOLLOW THE FIELD STRIPPINGINSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY. NEVER DO ANYTHINGBEYOND WHAT YOU ARE SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED

TO DO IN THIS MANUAL. NEVER ALTER OR MODIFY THEPARTS IN YOUR PISTOL.

WARNING: WEAR SAFETY GLASSES EVERY TIME YOUASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARM.

• With the bottom of theslide turned up, replacethe barrel in the slide sothe muzzle is flush withthe end of the slide andthe barrel lug is turned up(FIGURES 35 & 36).

• Reinstall the recoil spring on theguide rod to its position againstthe barrel lug (FIGURE 37).

• Insert the small end of the guiderod into the corresponding slideopening and compress therecoil spring while lowering therear of the guide rod into thenotch in the barrel lug (FIGURE38).

• Make sure the recoilspring/guide rod is properly centered (FIGURES 38 & 39).

BARRELLUG

FIGURE 35

FIGURE 36

FIGURE 37

FIGURE 38

FIGURE 39


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• The trigger needs to be in the disconnected mode beforeassembling the slide onto the frame. The trigger will move backand forth freely without moving the hammer in this mode (FIG-URE 40).

• If the hammer moves when the trigger is pulled (FIGURE 41) theuser needs to place a thumb over the hammer and control it’sfall while the trigger is pulled through its complete cycle (FIG-URE 42).

• The hammer must be in this position before assembly of theslide onto the frame (FIGURE 43).

• While retaining the recoilspring in position, push theslide assembly onto the framerails (FIGURE 44).

• Push the slide back on theframe rails until it is in thisposition (FIGURE 45)

FIGURE 45

FIGURE 44

FIGURE 40 FIGURE 41

FIGURE 42 FIGURE 43

Hammer does not move when trigger is pulled

Hammer moves back when trigger is pulled

Control hammer fallwhen trigger is pulled

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• Pull the slide fully rearward andlock it open by pressing up onthe slide stop lever (FIGURE 46).

NOTE: Make sure the barrel isfully forward - protruding from thefront of the slide (FIGURE 47). Itmay be necessary to grasp thebarrel and move it forward untilthe lug allows clearance for thetakedown lever to be inserted.

• Once the slide is fully rearwardand locked open, insert thetakedown lever into the frame(FIGURE 48).

• Apply pressure inward on thetakedown lever (and wiggle it ifnecessary) until it “clicks” intoposition as shown (FIGURE 49).

• Close the slide by grasping theserrated sides and drawing itrearward, until the slide stopdisengages, then allow the slideto move forward to it’s closedposition (FIGURE 50).

FIGURE 48

FIGURE 50

FIGURE 49

FIGURE 46

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SIGHT ADJUSTMENTWARNING: ENSURE YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADEDBEFORE ADJUSTING YOUR SIGHTS. AT ALL TIMES FOL-LOW THE BASIC FIREARMS SAFETY RULES IN THE

SECTION ENTITLED “YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES”.

• The open sights are adjustable forwindage only. To adjust, move therear sight in the direction you wishthe group to move on the target.For example, if the group shouldmove to the right, move the rearsight to the right. Use a brass orplastic drift or punch to preventmarring the rear sight (FIGURE 51).

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MAGAZINEWARNING: WEAR SAFETY GLASSES EVERY TIME YOUASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE YOUR MAGAZINE.

WARNING: THE MAGAZINE SPRING IS UNDER PRES-SURE. CONTROL THE SPRING AND FOLLOWER SOTHAT THEY DO NOT FLY OUT AND CAUSE INJURY.

MAGAZINE DISASSEMBLY

1.Using a drift punch, depress floorplate catch through the hole in thefloor plate (FIGURE 52).

2.Slide floor plate off of the tube whileholding floor plate catch in the tube(FIGURE 53).

3.Remove floor plate catch and springand follower out through bottom oftube (FIGURE 54).

• FIGURE 55 shows the magazine parts in their disassembled state for clarity.

MAGAZINE ASSEMBLY

1.Install magazine spring and followerand floor plate catchinto the tube inexactly the same ori-entation as they werein when they werefirst removed duringdisassembly.

Note: The magazinespring is reversible (topto bottom) but wheninstalling it into themagazine tube, keepthe “uphill” slanttoward the front of themagazine as shown.

2.While holding floorplate catch in tube,slide floor plate into tube so that the round projection of thefloor plate catch engages the floor plate.

Tube Spring

Floor PlateCatch

Floor Plate

Follower

FIGURE 55

FIGURE 52

FIGURE 53

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MANUAL THUMB SAFETYFor Those Models So-Equipped

Your M&P® BODYGUARD® 380 pistol may be equipped with amanual thumb safety lever.

WARNING: NEVER RELY ON MECHANICAL FEATURESALONE. ONLY YOUR SAFE GUN HANDLING WILLENSURE THE SAFE USE OF YOUR FIREARM. THIS IS

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

WARNING: IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTINU-OUSLY EXAMINE YOUR PERSONAL SITUATION TO PRO-VIDE A SUFFICIENT LEVEL OF SAFETY.

• This feature prevents the trigger from moving rearward to fire thepistol when the slide is closed and the manual thumb safetylever is fully up in the SAFE position. The manual thumb safetylever also stops the slide from moving rearward when it is in theup SAFE position.

• With the slide fully forward,push the manual thumb safetylever fully upward to put it inSAFE position (FIGURE 56).

• The slide is locked in positionwhen the safety lever is up inthe SAFE position. The safetylever can only be moved up intothe SAFE position when theslide is fully forward.

• Lower the thumb safety leverfully to put it in “FIRE” positionallowing the pistol to be firedwhen the trigger is pulled (FIG-URE 57).

• The magazine can be removedand installed in the pistolregardless of the position of thesafety lever.

• The slide can be manipulated to load (or unload) the chamberonly when the manual safety lever is down in the “FIRE” posi-tion. Keep your finger away from the trigger unless you are in theact of firing.

FIGURE 56

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCEWARNING: ENSURE THAT YOUR FIREARM ISUNLOADED BEFORE BEGINNING TO CLEAN IT. (SEE “INSPECTING YOUR FIREARM” SECTION).

ALWAYS FOLLOW THE RULES OF SAFE GUN HANDLING.

WARNING: WEAR SAFETY GLASSES EVERY TIME YOUASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE YOUR FIREARM ANDATTEMPT CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE.

• Before using your firearm for the first time, it should be cleaned.

• Your firearm was treated at the factory with either a preservativeor oil to protect it against corrosion during shipping and storage.

• Preservative and oil should be wiped from the bore, chamberand exposed areas using a clean swab or patch before using thefirearm.

CAUTION: Never disassemble your firearm beyond the instructionsin the Field Stripping and Inspection sections of this manual.

• Purchase cleaning supplies from your firearms dealer that arespecifically designated for your type and caliber of firearm. Manysuppliers offer these in kit form for your convenience.

• Follow the instructions provided with your cleaning supplies.

NOTE: A basic firearm cleaning kit should include: a brass borebrush and a cleaning jag of appropriate size for the bore beingcleaned, high-quality gun cleaning solvent and gun oil/lubricant,cotton cleaning patches and a cleaning rod that is long enough to push the brush and jag completely through the barrel.

• Remove excessive firing residue from the bore and chamberusing a properly fitted brass brush dipped in gun cleaning sol-vent. Finish the bore cleaning process by running a dry cottoncloth patch through the bore and chamber to remove residueand solvent.

• Clean the exterior of the firearm using a non-abrasive cleaningcloth.

• After cleaning, lightly coat the metal parts, internal and externalwith a high quality gun oil.

• Whenever your firearm has been exposed to sand, dust, extremehumidity, water or other adverse conditions, it must be cleanedand lubricated.


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WARNING: ALWAYS HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.CLEANING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS,DISCHARGING FIREARMS, OR HANDLING AMMUNITION

MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND OTHER SUB-STANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS, REPRODUC-TIVE HARM, AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. WASHHANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.

CAUTION: Always follow the instructions provided with your guncleaner and gun lubricant.

CAUTION: Some cleaners can cause damage to your firearms.You should avoid prolonged solvent immersion and prolongedultrasonic cleaning of your firearm. Choice of solvent should berestricted to those products specifically developed for firearmsmaintenance. Damage to a firearm’s finish may occur if these cau-tions are ignored. Ammoniated solvents or other strong alkalinesolvents, should not be used on any Smith & Wesson firearm.

• Cleaning is essential to ensure the proper functioning of yourfirearm.

• Your firearm is a precision instrument. To ensure reliable functionit is necessary to follow a routine maintenance procedure. Afterfiring your firearm, be sure to unload it following the procedureoutlined in the section entitled “Inspecting Your Firearm” beforeperforming any cleaning or maintenance procedure.

• Remove any gun cleaning solution, oil and fingerprints from theoutside surfaces of the firearm. (Finger moisture, if left, couldstart a corrosion process).

WARNING: NEVER MANIPULATE, ADJUST OR CHANGEANY OF THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF YOURFIREARM UNLESS SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED TO DO SO

IN THIS MANUAL. IMPROPER MANIPULATION OF ANY INTER-NAL COMPONENT MAY AFFECT THE SAFETY AND RELIABILITYOF YOUR FIREARM AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY ORDEATH.

WARNING: ANY MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE NOT SPEC-IFIED IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE PERFORMED BY AQUALIFIED GUNSMITH USING GENUINE SMITH & WES-

SON PARTS. IF YOU DO OTHERWISE, IMPROPER FUNCTION-ING OF YOUR FIREARM MAY OCCUR AND SERIOUS INJURYOR DEATH MAY RESULT.

• If your firearm will be used in a cold climate, be sure to use anoil of an appropriate weight so that it will not congeal in coldtemperatures, causing the interaction of important parts to beslowed or halted.


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MAINTENANCE BEFORE STORAGE - • When storing, do not encase your firearm in anything that will

attract or hold moisture, for example, leather or heavy cloth.Also, do not store guns with a plug inserted in the barrel for thiscan be a contributing factor to moisture accumulation. If yourfirearm is to be stored for an extended period, the bore, cham-bers and internal working mechanism should be oiled with ahigh quality lubricating oil or preservative intended for firearms.The external working mechanisms and barrel should be coatedwith an anti-rust oil. Before using your firearm again, be sure toclean it. Every time you clean your firearm, check it for signs ofwear. If wear is noted, do not use the firearm. Return it to Smith& Wesson for service or have it checked by a qualified gunsmith.

LIMITED WARRANTY FORTHE M&P® BODYGUARD® 380

PISTOLFor Owners Within The United States.

This warranty is granted by Smith & Wesson Corp. This warrantyis effective from the date of purchase and applies to the originalowner of any firearm. With respect to such firearms, this warran-ty supersedes any and all other warranties.

Smith & Wesson firearms are warranted to be free from defectsin material and workmanship. Any such defects of which Smith& Wesson receives written notice within one year from the dateof purchase by the original owner, will be remedied by Smith &Wesson without charge within a reasonable time after such noti-fication and delivery of the firearm as provided below.

In the event of an emergency (repairs needed by law enforce-ment, an upcoming match or hunting trip), call 1-800-331-0852,ext. 4125 and ask for 911 Priority Repair Service. This allowsyou to speak with a Smith & Wesson representative. Immediatelyupon receipt, your firearm will be assigned to a gunsmith. Afterthe work is completed, we will return your Smith & Wessonfirearm via overnight delivery.

Warranty claims (in writing) and the firearm concerned should bedelivered to Smith & Wesson’s Customer Service Department,2100 Roosevelt Avenue, Springfield, Massachusetts 01104. Inaddition, a copy of the bill of sale in the owner’s name, or a copyof ATF Form 4473 indicating date of purchase must be included.It is important that the owner comply with all applicable federal,state and local laws and regulations in the shipment of firearmsto Smith & Wesson.

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LIMITED WARRANTY CONTINUED

Warranty claims should state the model and serial number of thefirearm concerned and the description of the difficulty experi-enced. It is recommended that shipments be insured by theowner, since Smith & Wesson will accept no responsibility forloss or damage in transit. Transportation and insurance chargesfor return to owner will be paid by Smith & Wesson if the claim iscovered by the warranty.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL SMITH & WESSON BERESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-AGES WITH RESPECT TO ECONOMIC LOSS, INJURY, DEATHOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, WHETHER AS A RESULT OFBREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE.

Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidentalor consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusionmay not apply to you.

Smith & Wesson will not be responsible for:

• Defects or malfunctions resulting from careless handling,unauthorized adjustments or modifications made or attempt-ed by anyone other than a qualified gunsmith following Smith& Wesson authorized procedures, or failure to follow the dis-assembly instructions in the Smith & Wesson manual.

• Use of defective or improper ammunition, corrosion, neglect,abuse, ordinary wear and tear, or unreasonable use.

• Criminal misuse, negligence or use under the influence ofdrugs or alcohol.

Smith & Wesson’s Lifetime Service Policy begins after the war-ranty period has expired. Smith & Wesson will repair, withoutcharge, for the lifetime of the original owner, any Smith &Wesson handgun purchased on or after February 1, 1989, andany M&P15 series rifle, that is found to have a defect in materialor workmanship. Eligibility for this Lifetime Service Policyrequires returning the Product Registration Card within 30 daysof purchase. The Lifetime Service Policy covers functionaldefects; it does not include the firearm’s finish, grips, magazinesor sights. The Lifetime Service Policy is in addition to and notan extension of the Smith & Wesson Warranty.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also haveother rights that vary from State to State.

Note: All liability is excluded in the event that the instructions inthe Smith & Wesson manual are not observed.


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CONTACT & SHIPPING INFOR-MATION

For Owners Within The United States

NOTE: A Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) is the first stepin the process of returning a product in order to receive a repair,replacement or refund. Please contact Smith & Wesson’sCustomer Service Dept. (via e-mail: [email protected] orby phone at 800-331-0852 ext. 4125) to obtain authorization toreturn your firearm so we can process it quickly and efficiently.The RMA number that is supplied by Smith & Wesson must bedisplayed on the outside of the returned product's packaging;returns without an RMA number will be routed differently whichwill result in delayed processing.

The issuance of an Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)allows Smith & Wesson an opportunity to try to diagnose andcorrect a customer's concerns with the product (such as ammu-nition problems) before it is returned. Accordingly, please con-tact us before returning your Smith & Wesson firearm.

CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICETel: 800-331-0852 • 413-781-8300 ext. 4125


RETURNS - FOR SERVICE

ALL SMITH & WESSON FIREARMS

Smith & Wesson2100 Roosevelt AvenueSpringfield, MA 01104

Should your Smith & Wesson firearm require service, it should

be returned to the Smith & Wesson factory.

• Call or e-mail the Customer Service Dept. for authorization

and shipping instructions.

• Ensure that the firearm is unloaded.

• Do not attempt to ship a firearm via US Postal Service;

only federally licensed dealers may ship a firearm by US

Postal Service.

• DO NOT SHIP ANY AMMUNITION.


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• Enclose a letter which includes your full name and address (noP.O. Boxes, please), daytime telephone number, e-mail address,the serial number of the firearm, and details of the problemexperienced (stating the brand and type of ammunition usedwhen the problem occurred) or work desired.

• Record the serial number before shipping, in case you wish tocheck on the repair status of your firearm.

• Please remove all custom parts and accessories, such asstocks, special sights and scopes, or slings from your firearmbefore returning.

• Place the firearm in its original case or in a similarly secure con-tainer and pack it securely.

• The package must NOT bear any markings which indicate theidentity of the contents.

• It is most important that you comply with federal, state, andlocal laws and regulations. The following guidelines are meant tohelp, but you must seek assistance from the appropriate authori-ties if necessary.

• If your firearm must be replaced, it may be necessary to ship thereplacement to a dealer rather than directly to you. You will berequested to furnish a signed FFL (Federal Firearms License)from your dealer in such an instance.

• Warranty repair work will begin upon receipt and examination ofthe firearm. In the case of repairs or work not covered by thewarranty, a quotation covering the cost of the work plus roundtrip transportation charges will be sent to you. Repairs or modifi-cation will be scheduled upon receipt of payment.

• A parts list can be obtained by contacting Smith & Wesson Customer Service.

WARNING: YOU MAY PURCHASE ACCESSORIES FORYOUR SMITH & WESSON FIREARM. YOU MUST HAVESOME OF THESE PARTS INSTALLED BY A GUNSMITH

QUALIFIED TO PERFORM SERVICE ON SMITH & WESSONFIREARMS.YOU MUST NEVER ATTEMPT TO MODIFY YOURFIREARM OR INSTALL REPLACEMENT PARTS IN YOURFIREARM. ALWAYS USE A QUALIFIED SMITH & WESSON.


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CUSTOM SERVICE• We understand that Smith & Wesson gun owners may want to

enhance their guns with custom gunsmithing, refinishing oraccessories. Our gunsmiths offer specialized services and exclu-sive products to enhance your shooting experience.

• Accessories for your Smith & Wesson firearm are available fromyour local Smith & Wesson Stocking Dealer, or directly fromSmith & Wesson.

• Contact the Customer Service Department at 1-800-331-0852,ext. 2905 for information about these services.

When ordering directly from the factory, please provide thefollowing information:

• Model Number

• Dash Number

• Serial Number

• Approximate date of purchase

• Complete Return Address

• VISA/Discover/MasterCard Number & Expiration Date

• For Foreign Orders Only, Fax Number or E-mail Address


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WARRANTY CENTERSNOTE: Addresses and other contact information for WarrantyCenters are available on the Smith & Wesson website atwww.smith-wesson.com or by calling Customer Service toll-free at 1-800-331-0852 ext 4125.

PATENT INFORMATION• This product may be covered by one or more patents.

Visit www.smith-wesson.com for virtual patent informationunder the Resources tab.


This handgun is not equipped with a device that fully blocks use byunauthorized users. More than 200,000firearms like this one are stolen fromtheir owners every year in the UnitedStates. In addition, there are more than athousand suicides each year by youngerchildren and teenagers who get accessto firearms. Hundreds more die fromaccidental discharge. It is likely thatmany more children sustain seriouswounds or inflict such woundsaccidentally on others. In order to limitthe chance of such misuse, it isimperative that you keep this weaponlocked in a secure place and take othersteps necessary to limit the possibility oftheft or accident. Failure to takereasonable preventative steps may resultin innocent lives being lost, and in somecircumstances may result in your liabilityfor these deaths.

The certification below is required only for handguns sold in theUnited States with a barrel length shorter than 3”.Smith & Wesson Corp. hereby certifies average accuracy testresults for all new handguns with a barrel shorter than 3” as fol-lows:

7 yards 14 yards 21 yards 1.7” 3.9” 6.3” This certification is based on tests conducted by Smith & WessonCorp. using a fixed handgun, rest and firing ammunition manufac-tured by a member of the Shooting Arms and AmmunitionManufacturers Institute (SAAMI) as defined in ANSI/SAAMI Z299.3-1993.This certification represents actual tests based on several hand-guns, selected at random. Your particular handgun may have accu-racy better than the results stated in this certification.

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APPENDIX “A”CRIMSON TRACE® LASER

(when pistol is so-equipped)OPERATOR MANUAL FOR LX-380 INTEGRATED CRIMSON

TRACE® LASER IN THE M&P® BODYGUARD® 380 Pistol

WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FIREARM POINTEDIN A SAFE DIRECTION. ALWAYS TREAT EVERYFIREARM AS IF IT IS LOADED AND WILL FIRE. DO

NOT TAKE ANYONE’S WORD THAT THE FIREARM ISUNLOADED – ALWAYS CHECK FOR YOURSELF.

WARNING: ENSURE THAT YOUR FIREARM ISUNLOADED BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY ADJUST-MENT, CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE TO THE

CRIMSON TRACE® LASER. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE RULESOF SAFE GUN HANDLING.

CRIMSON TRACE®

LASER OPERATION • This appendix is intended for use by operators of the M&P®

BODYGUARD® 380 Integrated Crimson Trace® Laser (when thepistol is so-equipped). It provides a system description, opera-tional procedures, and maintenance responsibilities. Completefamiliarization with this manual prior to using the equipment willensure safe operation and maximum effectiveness of theCrimson Trace® Laser.

LaserBeam

Elevation AdjustmentScrew for Laser is onBottom of Frame

WindageAdjustmentScrew forLaser is onRight Sideof Frame

On/Pulse/Off Activation-Button(Activation-Button on both sides of frame perform the same function)

FIGURE A1


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CRIMSON TRACE® LASER OPERATION CONTINUED

MODEL NUMBER & EQUIPMENT NAME: LX-380M&P® BODYGUARD® 380 Integrated Crimson Trace® Laser

MANUFACTURER: Crimson Trace Corporation9780 SW Freeman Dr., Wilsonville, OR 97070 USA

Tel: (800) 442-2406 Fax: (503) 783-5334crimsontrace.com

PURPOSE OF EQUIPMENT: The Crimson Trace® Laser is a FDAClass IIIa (IEC Class 3R) Laser Product that emits visible light forprecise aiming of the M&P® BODYGUARD® 380 pistol.

The Crimson Trace® Laser provides for active target acquisition inlow light and close quarters situations and features ambidextrouslaser controls, three operating modes, and a five minute auto-offtimer.

CRIMSON TRACE®

LASER BATTERIESWARNING: DO NOT USE THE CRIMSON TRACE® LASERWITH A MIX OF OLD AND NEW BATTERIES, OR BATTER-IES OF DIFFERENT BRANDS – RISK OF FIRE, EXPLO-

SION AND BURNS.

CAUTION: Do not store the Crimson Trace® Laser with the batter-ies installed for extended periods of time without testing periodi-cally during such periods of non-use to ensure that it is function-ing properly. When anticipating use of and reliance upon theCrimson Trace® Laser, check beforehand to ensure it is in properworking order.

• Battery Inspection: The Crimson Trace® Laser is powered bytwo (2) 357 silver oxide batteries (or equivalent). Before installa-tion, inspect the batteries for any cracks, dents, leakage, orbulging. Never install a defective battery in the Crimson Trace®Laser.

NOTE: Replacing batteries once a year is recommended. Any battery has the potential to leak harmful chemicals that candamage skin, clothing, or the inside of the Crimson Trace® Laser.To avoid risk of injury, the following safety precautions apply whenhandling, storing, or disposing of batteries:

• Do not short circuit, puncture, incinerate, or disassemble.

• Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.

• Prior to use, inspect all batteries for cracks, dents, leakage, orbulging. Never install a defective battery in the Crimson Trace®Laser.


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CRIMSON TRACE® LASER BATTERIES CONTINUED

• Performance of the batteries will vary depending on actual envi-ronmental conditions. Check beforehand to ensure that the laseris in proper working order.

NOTE: Proper functioning of the Crimson Trace® Laser is depen-dent upon fully charged batteries. Batteries typically last 4 hoursof actual “ON” time under normal intermittent use. If the laserbecomes dim or fades, replace the batteries.

NOTE: Dispose of all depleted batteries in accordance with applic-able federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

CRIMSON TRACE® LASERSAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: VISIBLE LASER RADIATION EMITS FROMTHE CRIMSON TRACE® LASER WHILE IN OPERATION –AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE.

• DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER BEAM.• DO NOT LOOK INTO THE LASER BEAM THROUGH BINOCULARS

OR TELESCOPES.• DO NOT POINT THE LASER BEAM AT MIRROR-LIKE SURFACES. • DO NOT SHINE THE LASER BEAM INTO ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL’S

EYES.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:

• BEAM INTENSITY: 5mW peak, Class 3R laser• DOT SIZE: Approximately 0.5 inches diameter at 50 feet• BATTERIES: Two (2) 357 silver oxide batteries; over 4 hours

of continuous on time• ACTIVATION: Instant Activation - on/pulse/off activation-button

with auto shut off at five minutes• WARRANTY: One-year full warranty• This product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10

WARNING: DO NOT USE THE CRIMSON TRACE®LASER IN ENVIRONMENTS CONTAINING AN EXPLO-SIVE ATMOSPHERE OR IN AREAS WHERE GASO-

LINE, PAINTS, SOLVENTS, OR OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDSARE STORED.


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CRIMSON TRACE® LASER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CONTINUED

Before use, inspect all pieces of equipment for any damage suchas cracks, loose parts, or other visible defects. If any damage ordefects are noted:

CONTACT SMITH & WESSON CUSTOMER SERVICETel: 800-331-0852 • 413-781-8300 ext. 2905


RETURNS FOR SERVICE - FOR ISSUES INVOLVING THE LASER SIGHTING DEVICE:

Smith & Wesson Customer Service Department 2100 Roosevelt Avenue, Springfield, Massachusetts 01104

REMOVE / INSTALLCRIMSON TRACE® LASER

WARNING: ENSURE YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADEDBEFORE ADJUSTMENT OF THE CRIMSON TRACE®LASER. AT ALL TIMES FOLLOW THE BASIC FIREARMS

SAFETY RULES IN THE SECTION ENTITLED “YOUR SAFETYRESPONSIBILITIES”.

• The Crimson Trace® Laser must be removed from the firearmbefore inspecting, cleaning,replacing batteries, or per-forming other maintenancefunctions.

• Follow the instructions inthe Field Stripping /Disassembly Section ofthis manual to remove theslide from the frame.

• Use the provided hexwrench to turn the screw at the rear of the laserhousing counterclockwiseuntil the screw disengagesfrom the frame of theM&P® BODYGUARD® 380 (FIGURE A2) - The screwremains captive in the laser housing and won’tcome out.

• Ensure the captive screw is slightly raised from the laser hous-ing. (FIGURE A3). Using a small screwdriver, or similar tool, gen-tly pry the laser mechanism up at the rear and tip it forward asshown in FIGURE A4.

FIGURE A2

FIGURE A3


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• Pull the laser assembly upand out of its seating cavity(FIGURE A4).

• Install two (2) 357 silveroxide batteries as shown(FIGURE A5). Proper bat-tery orientation is clearlymarked on the batterypocket of the CrimsonTrace® Laser.

INSTALL THE CRIMSON

TRACE® LASER INTO THE

M&P® BODYGUARD® 380

PISTOL.

• With the lens pointingtoward the front of the pis-tol frame - insert the laserinto the round hole and tipthe laser into position (FIG-URES A6 & A7).

• Seat the laser fully into itsrecess and tighten the hexscrew to lock it into place(FIGURE A8).

• Reassemble the pistol asdetailed in the FieldStripping / AssemblySection of this manual.

FIGURE A5

FIGURE A6

FIGURE A4

FIGURE A8

FIGURE A7


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CRIMSON TRACE® LASERACTIVATION BUTTON(S)

WARNING: VISIBLE LASER RADIATION EMITS FROMTHE CRIMSON TRACE® LASER WHILE IN OPERATION –AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE.

• The activation-button to turn the laser on and off is located atthe front of the pistol frame (on both sides) (FIGURE A8).

• The table below illustratesmodes of operation for theCrimson Trace® Laser andthe input required to activatethem.

• The Crimson Trace® Laser is equipped with a five minute auto-off timer. After five minutes (±15 seconds) of continuous activa-tion, the laser will begin to flash. This is true even if the CrimsonTrace® Laser is being operated in Pulse Mode.

FIGURE A8

ON/PULSE/OFF ACTIVATION-BUTTON TABLE

Activation-Button Behavior

Mode User Input Result

On Push-Button 1x Constant Laser

Pulse Push-Button 2x Pulse Laser

Off Push-Button 3x Off


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CRIMSON TRACE® LASERADJUSTMENT & ZEROING

WARNING: ENSURE YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADEDBEFORE ADJUSTING YOUR SIGHT. AT ALL TIMES FOL-LOW THE BASIC FIREARMS SAFETY RULES IN THE

SECTION ENTITLED “YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES”.

WARNING: VISIBLE LASER RADIATION EMITS FROM THECRIMSON TRACE® LASER WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION –AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE.

• The Crimson Trace® Laser is equipped with adjustment screwsfor independent movement of the laser beam for both windageand elevation. Adjustment screws can be turned using the pro-vided hex wrench.

• Laser Adjustment Table (below): This table shows the directionof adjuster rotation (as viewed from above and behind thefirearm) and the resultant direction of the laser beam and theshot group movement.

ZEROING PROCEDUREThe Crimson Trace Laser isfactory preset to be nearlyparallel with the barrel of thefirearm and is pre-sighted at25'. It is ready to be zeroedat any distance via live fire.

WARNING: ALWAYSBE SURE OF YOURTARGET AND WHAT

IS BEYOND IT WHEN FIRING.

CAUTION: One completerotation of the adjustmentscrews in either directionprovides ample beam move-ment for zeroing purposes.Turning the adjustmentscrews more than one com-plete rotation in either direc-tion may result in damage tothe Crimson Trace® Laser.

FIGURE A9

FIGURE A10

LOCATION OF WINDAGEADJUSTMENT SCREW

LOCATION OF ELEVATIONADJUSTMENT SCREW

LASER ADJUSTMENT TABLE

Windage or

Elevation

Adjustment

Screw Rotation

Laser Beam

Movement

Shot Group

Movement

Windage

Adjustment

Clockwise Right Left

Counter-Clockwise Left Right

Elevation

Adjustment

Clockwise Down Up

Counter-Clockwise Up Down


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NOTE: Direct sunlight may hinder the ability of the user to effec-tively see the laser beam on the target.

• Mount a target with a clearly visible aiming point downrange atthe desired zeroing distance.

• Turn ON the Crimson Trace® Laser by pressing the activation-button once.

• While aiming the M&P® BODYGUARD® 380 with its iron sights,rotate the adjustment screws as needed to superimpose thelaser strike point over the M&P® BODYGUARD® 380’s aimingpoint (FIGURE A11). To determine the required direction of rota-tion, refer to the Laser Adjustment Table on page 46.

• Direct the Crimson Trace® Laser at the target aiming point.

• Fire a 3-round shot group and note the center of the shot grouprelative to the target aiming point.

• Rotate the adjustment screws as needed to move the center ofthe shot group to the target aiming point. To determine therequired direction of rotation, refer to the Shot Group Movementcolumn in the Laser Adjustment Table on page 46.

• Fire another 3-round shot group to confirm zero.

• Repeat these steps until the shot group falls within an accept-able radius around the target aim point.

• The Crimson Trace® Laser is now zeroed to the M&P® BODY-GUARD® 380. Press the activation-button twice to turn thelaser OFF.

NOTE: As with any sighting device, the location of the shot group is dependent on distance to the target. A group that is shot usingthe laser aiming point at one distance will not necessarily bealigned with the aiming point at a different distance. The userneeds to become familiar with the trajectory of the round beingused and adjust accordingly.

Laser DotLaser Dot

Front SightFront Sight

Rear SightRear Sight

FIGURE A11


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CRIMSON TRACE® LASERMAINTENANCE

WARNING: ENSURE YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADEDBEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON YOURCRIMSON TRACE® LASER. AT ALL TIMES FOLLOW THE

BASIC FIREARMS SAFETY RULES IN THE SECTION ENTITLED“YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES”.

NOTE: Remove the Crimson Trace Laser from the M&P® BODY-GUARD® 380 before inspecting, cleaning or performing other mainte-nance functions.

The Crimson Trace® Laser should be inspected before each use andafter prolonged periods of non-use. The following procedures will pro-long the life of the laser and help ensure safe operation. Crimson TraceLaser sights require minimal attention and are designed to resist mostcommon firearm chemicals and lubricants, however, excessive expo-sure to these chemicals can be detrimental. To ensure the safe andeffective operation of your laser sights:

• Remove Laser Sight before cleaning gun.

• Do not use pressurized or compressed air.

• Do not immerse in cleaning fluid or lubricate firearm excessively.A firearm that has too much oil will foul the lens of the laser andresult in an unfocused beam. This can be easily cleaned andcauses no permanent damage.

• Do not allow cleaning solution to enter lens source.

• Do not allow solvents to contact your Laser that contain: VOCsor TCE such as: carburetor/brake cleaner, acetone, MEK, gaso-line. Damage will result.

• Crimson Trace diodes are designed and positioned to minimizeexposure. Occasional cleaning of the lens is recommended.After extensive shooting, you may notice a degradation of beamquality or “beam spread”. This is the result of fouling on the lenssurface. This is normal and can be easily cleaned with theincluded cleaning swabs or a small cotton swab dipped in iso-propyl alcohol or window cleaner.

Dry the lens with a clean dry swab. When cleaning the lens do not touchlens with any sharp objects.

Batteries: Inspect the batteries for cracks, dents, leakage orbulging. If a battery shows signs of damage, remove and disposeof properly. Replace batteries as required per battery handlingsection of this appendix.

Laser Aperture: The laser aperture may be cleaned using a soft cloth andwater, alcohol or general purpose window cleaner. When cleaning theaperture do not touch with a sharp object that might scratch the surface.


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CRIMSON TRACE® LASERLIMITED WARRANTY

Crimson Trace Corporation (CTC) warrants that the LX-380 Laserproduct on the M&P® BODYGUARD® 380 pistol will be free fromdefects in materials and workmanship for a period of twelve (12)months from the date of purchase by the original owner. At its solediscretion, CTC will either repair or replace, at no charge, any LX-380 Laser product or part (with the exception of the batteries)which is found to be defective, under normal use and service, dur-ing the warranty period. CTC’s obligation to either repair or replaceshall be the owner’s sole and exclusive remedy under this warran-ty. This warranty does not cover normal maintenance and serviceand does not apply to any products or parts that have been sub-ject to modification, misuse, carelessness, accident, impropermaintenance or repair other than by CTC.

This warranty also does not cover damage caused by faulty bat-teries. The battery manufacturer should be contacted in the eventof a leak.

Warranty claims (in writing) and the Laser product concernedshould be delivered to:

Smith & Wesson Customer Service Department

2100 Roosevelt Avenue, Springfield, Massachusetts 01104

In addition, a copy of the bill of sale in the owner’s name must beincluded. It is important that the owner comply with all applicablefederal, state and local laws and regulations in the shipment of anyfirearm that is included with a Laser product.

Warranty claims should state the serial number (if any) of the Laserproduct and of the firearm included with the Laser product, andinclude a description of the difficulty experienced with the Laserproduct. It is recommended that shipments be insured by theowner, since neither CTC nor Smith & Wesson Corp. will acceptany responsibility for loss or damage in transit.

This limited warranty extends only to the original owner of theLX-380 Laser product and there are no other warranties,expressed or implied other than as set forth in this limited warran-ty. CTC disclaims any warranties of merchantability and fitness fora particular purpose.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL CTC BE RESPONSIBLEFOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAM-AGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH PRODUCTUSE OR PERFORMANCE, BREACH OF WARRANTY, NEGLI-GENCE, OR OTHERWISE.


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CRIMSON TRACE® LASER WARRANTY CONTINUED

Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidentalor consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusionmay not apply to you.

Note: All liability is excluded in the event that the instructions inthis Appendix – “A” Operator Manual For The LX-380 Laser on theM&P® BODYGUARD® 380 Pistol are not observed.


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CRIMSON TRACE® LASERSERVICE & REPAIR

CONTACT SMITH & WESSON CUSTOMER SERVICETel: 800-331-0852 • 413-781-8300 ext. 2905E-mail: [email protected]

RETURNS FOR SERVICE - FOR ISSUES INVOLVING THE LASERSIGHTING DEVICE

Smith & Wesson 2100 Roosevelt Avenue Springfield, MA 01104

Should your laser-equipped Smith & Wesson firearm require ser-

vice specific to the laser device, it should be returned to the

Smith & Wesson factory.

• Call or e-mail the Customer Service Dept. for authorization

and shipping instructions.

• Ensure that the firearm is unloaded.

• Do not attempt to ship a firearm via US Postal Service;

only federally licensed dealers may ship a firearm by US

Postal Service.

• DO NOT SHIP ANY AMMUNITION.

• Enclose a letter which includes your full name and address

(no P.O. Boxes, please), daytime telephone number, e-mail

address, the serial number of the firearm, and details of the

problem experienced (stating the brand and type of ammuni-

tion used when the problem occurred) or work desired.

• Record the serial number before shipping, in case you wish

to check on the repair status of your firearm.

• Please remove all custom parts and accessories, such as

stocks, special sights and scopes, or slings from your firearm

before returning.

• Place the firearm in its original case or in a similarly secure

container and pack it securely.

• The package must NOT bear any markings which indicate

the identity of the contents.


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CRIMSON TRACE® LASERLEGAL INFORMATION

The exportation of this product falls under the jurisdiction of theU.S. Commerce Department Bureau of Industry and Security andis subject to the Export Administration Regulations.

The LX-380 Laser is designed and produced by:Crimson Trace Corporation, Wilsonville, Oregon, USA

www.crimsontrace.com

WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALSKNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSECANCER, OR BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRO-

DUCTIVE HARM.

Crimson Trace® holds several patents and may have otherpatents pending that cover its innovations. Please review indi-vidual products for patent numbers to determine the specificpatent coverage.

Crimson Trace® trademarks are property of Crimson TraceCorporation, Portland, Oregon, and are used by permission

Smith & Wesson®

2100 Roosevelt Avenue • Springfield, MA 01104www.smith-wesson.com

P/N 3000488 REV:M&P® BODYGUARD® 380_101515


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