Do you have a bodyguard? Do you want a Bodyguard? Well, while I cannot provide you with one, Smith and Wesson definitely can. Jokes aside, I’m talking about the semi-automatic pistol from S&W that goes under the name Bodyguard 380.
Today, we are on a mission to find out the best sights for Bodyguard 380. After all, we should treat our guards right. Yes, I seem to be in a comedic mood today. Anyway, let’s start.
1. XS Sight Systems Big Dot Tritium Express Sight Set
Now, that’s a humongous name. Don’t worry, you don’t need to remember the entire thing. And for this article’s sake, we are going to call it XS Night Sight. This pair of night sights is a bit unconventional. What do I mean by that? Well, the front sight is a bit larger than most other night sights for pistols. It’s more visible in the dark.
The sight is made out of reinforced steel. It won’t catch rust in your lifetime, that’s guaranteed. The sight has a tritium dot in the middle of the sight. It glows in the dark. The white dot reflects light during the day and helps you locate targets more easily in low-light conditions.
To prevent the obstruction of the front sight from moving, there is an express rear sight has been bundled with the sight. Yes, they still look unconventional together. But weirdly enough, the combination is incredible with Bodyguard 380.
Are they easy to set up?
Yes, they are fairly easy to install.
Are they metal?
Yes, steel.
Are they clearly visible during the night?
Yes, they are.
2. TRUGLO Tritium Pro Glow-in-The-Dark Night Sight
Truglo and Night Sight is still a better love story than Twilight. Truglo has been proven to be one of the best brands in the night-sight industry. They make a ton of sights for almost all known pistols you could think of. That does include the Bodyguard 380.
The pair of sights are safely tucked inside a metal housing. It’s immune to rust and extremely durable. it might as well outlast the weapon you are using this with. The accuracy of this is praiseworthy. With fast target focus, you are not missing a shot. You can immediately lock into the target and hit the bullseye with every shot.
Combined with durability and nighttime usability, this is easily a recommendation that has my full support behind it. If you were to buy this right now and log off, I would call myself successful. Honestly, Truglo makes some of the best night sights and there is no way of denying that.
What color tritium do they use?
Green color tritium with an orange circle.
Does Truglo provide a warranty?
Yes, they provide a good amount of warranty to back up their claims.
Will this fit the Bodyguard?
This variant was made for Bodyguard 380.
3. Laser Kit ArmaLaser TR24 Sight for Bodyguard 380
Laser sights are becoming more and more mainstream. While they are not as fancy as you see in movies, they still look futuristic and serve the purpose. Their point is to help you aim accurately at a great distance, and they do exactly that with great composure.
The build quality on this sight is surprisingly nice. It’s not too poorly made nor does it feel fragile. The material of choice here is polymer. The same type of material you see in the pistol you are using right now.
The color of the laser here is red. Red lasers are usually better for long-term use. They consume less battery and their intensity is still quite high. You can activate the laser with a tap of your finger. While grabbing naturally, your finger will touch the sensor of the laser and activate the sight. When you take it off, it turns off.
What class laser is this?
Class 3R 635mm <5mW.
Does it come with a holster?
Yes, it does indeed.
Does it come with a warranty?
Yes, it does. 5 years on the laser and 1 year on the holster.
4. ArmaLaser TR24 Laser Sight For S&W Bodyguard 380
ArmaLaser is kind of the leading brand when it comes to making laser sights for pistols. They have made sights for militaries even. While the sight is not made out of aluminum, it still is a great sight for rough weather and environment.
Durability is great and will last you for a good while as well. Using DuPont Zytel polymer was the best decision ArmaLaser could have made. It’s the same type of material you see on your handgun. The sight features a 635nm laser.
It still falls in Class 3r and has <5mW power output. That makes it legal in almost all states. The laser is adjustable and you can adjust windage and elevation when needed. The battery door has easy access for you to change the battery on the fly.
Is it motion-activated?
No, it isn’t. But it’s touch to activate.
Can you turn it on with gloves on?
No, you cannot. The sensor needs a skin touch.
Where is this made in?
It’s made in the USA.
5. S&W Body Guard 380 Green Tritium Front Night Sight
Most of you guys are probably aware of this brand. Their affiliation with the military all over the world and their obsession to improve existing sight make them a brand that you can put your trust in blindly. This night sight here is made for the gun we are talking about today. The Bodyguard 380.
The sight features a tritium fiber stick to glow during the night. As tritium is a naturally glowing material, you don’t need to worry about changing the battery of this sight. Cause there are no batteries to change. It’s a front sight that can work without any rear sight.
The tritium here is white and bright. It’s not green or red like you usually see. White is extremely bright and great for nighttime usage. But it can be a bit hard to get used to and make complete use of it. But once you get the hang of it, you won’t want to go back.
Where is this made?
Israel.
Do they provide a warranty?
Yes, they do.
Do I need to send this to Israel for warranty?
No, you don’t need to. They have a service center in the States.
How To Choose The Best Sight For Bodyguard 380?
It’s only hard if you make it hard. Keeping a couple of things in mind will make your decision-making much easier.
Build Quality
Sights are small and often can be fragile depending on the situation. That’s harmful to our wallet as we can’t bother to change a sight every week or two. Take a well-built sight and save headaches.
Accuracy
Sights are supposed to make you more accurate, if they are not doing that, then don’t bother buying them.
Warranty
Most of the time sights are not repairable. They are small and fragile things that need proper equipment to fix. That’s why, you need a warranty for them.
Summary
There you go, these are the best sights for Bodyguard 380 you can buy right now. All of them are the right choice. Depending on what you desire from your sight, your choice will be much easier.
Hopefully, you found the sight you have been longing for and I succeeded. That’s all for now and I will see you on the next one.
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