M&P^® Announces Addition to M&P Bodyguard^® 38 Revolver Series

M&P Bodyguard 38 series expanded to include gray grip, non-laser version

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., (April 3, 2018) – Smith & Wesson Corp. today announced that it has expanded its popular line of small-frame revolvers to include a new, non-laser M&P Bodyguard 38 revolver.  The new M&P Bodyguard 38 revolver features a gray, polymer grip; updated styling; and, a serrated ambidextrous cylinder release that is easily operated by left handed shooters.  With an MSRP of $385, the new M&P Bodyguard 38 revolver delivers a feature-rich personal protection option at an excellent value.

Jan Mladek, General Manager of Smith & Wesson and M&P brands, said, “For 2018, we’ve introduced a new, non-laser version of the M&P Bodyguard 38 revolver.  With a new, gray polymer grip and updated styling, the M&P Bodyguard 38 provides a great value to our customers. This new model has a gray polymer grip and updated styling to provide our customers with a new revolver option for personal protection.”

Chambered in .38 S&W Special +P, the new M&P Bodyguard 38 revolver is double action only and features a 1.875” stainless steel barrel with a lightweight, one-piece aluminum alloy upper frame, making it an ideal choice for concealed carry and personal protection.  The revolver also features a pinned, black ramp front sight, ambidextrous cylinder release, and a smooth trigger pull with a 5 round stainless steel cylinder.

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Smith & Wesson Corp. is a provider of quality firearms for personal protection, target shooting and hunting in the global consumer and professional markets. Smith & Wesson is world famous for its handguns and long guns sold under the Smith & Wesson®, Performance Center®, M&P®, Thompson/Center Arms™, and Gemtech® brands.  Through its Manufacturing Services Division, Smith & Wesson Corp. also provides forging, machining, and precision plastic injection molding services to a wide variety of consumer goods companies. For more information on Smith & Wesson, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to www.smith-wesson.com.