Smith & Wesson Model 49 Bodyguard

About the Smith & Wesson Model 49 Bodyguard

The Smith & Wesson Model 49 Bodyguard is a subcompact semi-automatic pistol chambered in .38 Special, introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1959. The pistol features a steel frame, providing a durable platform designed for years of reliable service in both duty and civilian applications. With a magazine capacity of 5 rounds, this pistol offers ample firepower for defensive applications. The traditional DA/SA trigger system offers a heavier first pull for safety followed by a lighter single-action pull for subsequent shots, a design philosophy favored by many law enforcement agencies during the era. The 2.0-inch barrel keeps the package compact for concealed carry while still providing adequate velocity from the .38 Special cartridge for effective terminal performance at defensive distances. At 567g (20.0 oz) unloaded, this lightweight pistol is well-suited for daily concealed carry without causing fatigue over extended periods of wear.

Smith & Wesson has been manufacturing firearms in Springfield, Massachusetts since 1852, making them one of the oldest and most respected names in the American firearms industry, with their revolvers and pistols serving in virtually every major conflict and law enforcement agency worldwide.

Smith & Wesson Model 49 Bodyguard specifications

Discontinued in 1996. The shrouded hammer design provides a compromise between the exposed hammer of traditional revolvers and the hammerless Centennial design.