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Thought I would try another gun, that I already have besides the SW 642, to see how it would be. My 642 it a tad heavy and a little too thick. So, I have been carrying my Ruger Max 9, for the last couple days, in the weak side as a backup. Got the short mag in it and after fully loaded it is just a little too heavy for that role. I am having problems holding my jeans up. Got a Kahr P 9 which holds 7+1 and it is the same size as the Max 9 that holds 11 with the flush mount mag. The Kahr is all steel also. Had a PM 40 but I gave it to a grandson. Found my old Colt Pocket Lite 380 which I carried for 6 or 7 years and it holds 6 + 1 but it is very small. Pinkie swings in midair. I also have a Colt Pocket Lite 9 MM which is the same size as the P_L 380; however it is a collector's item as they only made 1500 and copied another maker who sued them and they had to stop making them. It became a collector's item immediately. I paid 450.00 for it new and they are selling now for 1500.00 to 2500.00. The one I have has never been fired and is in the box and I have 3 magazines for it. They only came with 1 mag and I lucked into 2 others. The mags are bringing good money also. The Bodyguard is a tad bit larger than both Pocket Lites and just may fill in the nitch that I want. We are leaving on Monday, on a week and half vacation, so we will see down the road. Really think I am going for the Bodyguard. When we get back.

JustEd, I stated shooting at 25', not 25 yards as 25 feet is a little over 7 yards. Big difference in distance to me. I don't consider the Bodyguard a very capable pistol for a 25 Yard Shot myself. Not what I want it for. This pistol is strictly a "backup" (a get off me pistol) pistol for me carried in the weak side pocket. A New York reload, if you will. Sorry for the confusion. My intention is to purchase the Bodyguard 2.0 when we return from our camping trip. Now the Ruger RMX is another consideration for me, at this time.

I Have a Max 9 and I do like Ruger guns. The max is quite a bit heavier and larger than the new Bodyguard 2.0.

Bersaguy, how often you change your nectar or sugar water in your feeders?

Bersaguy, we are still RVing a lot, and I want a weak hand pocket backup pistol to my Revolver strong side. The Bodyguard 2.0 looks to me like a get off me gun also. Not needed for long range I hope??? I practice 15 yards with my 357 Mag and do well but don't need the BG for that. I just think and feel we are really vulnerable when stopping for fuel, and we have to do that quite often (every 2 to 250 Mi). I take precautions but when you exit it is exposure to a place you know very little about. I was almost robbed at a gas station just outside of Montogomery Alabama a few years ago, by a under the influence man of color. I could clearly see the round butt of most likely a S W model 36 snubbie in his pocket. I drooped a couple dollars and a handful of change, and he went for it. I left it with him as fast as I could get in, lock up, and drive away. Loosing 5 dollars' worth of quarters, dimes, and nickels was well worth it. That was in an automobile, and it is worse in the RV Rig I have. Hard to mount the large truck, and exit "fastly" pulling a 35' 5th wheeler. A "Get off me gun", if forced into needing it is wanted. I just don't know if one can get to the righty, and just very well may need a lefty. Who knows! Don't take much to knock me down with bad knees and neuropathy laden legs now. If they just want money I will give it, in some situations, However???

I grew out of my Walther James Bond PPK and a new PPKS after purchasing 3 different one would not run. Should have purchased the Bersa clones. They were reliable.

Last time I took my 2500 HD Duramax I had my own oil and filters. They are over 250.00 just for the 4 filters and diesel oil. They greased it and used my stuff to change the oil and filters. Charged me 150.00 labor. Will not return to them again. That is too much, IMO. Been trading with that shop for 45 years but new owner. Takes my S-I-L about 45 minutes to do this. Now gave my son-in-law 100.00 labor to do the same thing. Also have a grandson coming up and he has his own garage just to do his stuff and works for the city of Murfreesboro keeping their big stuff running. He works on his stuff after work. He will do my oil changes also. Very glad to pay them for their services. I will say it is hard to get my family to take money from me. Things are leaving us old codgers" In the Be-hind!" We now must find ways to survive, on what we have, and to share it with others we meet who need help. that is God's way for us Christians, you know!

Thanks for the replies, guys. IMO, and for my use the Bodyguard will not be a long-range pistol for my needs. It will be in a backup role and 25' will probably (Mand Plans you know???) be my longest distances. I have seen some films where guys are saying and demonstrating that it is good for those distances. I really think the pistol will be an asset should I be "forced" into a situation I should need it. I pray every day that does not happen ever again. I am not a real fan of 380; however, as of late it has been fairly effective. I carried A Colt Pocketlite for 7 years in 380. I was younger and figured it was a get off me pistol for sure. Much more able to go hands on at that time also. Sadly, those day have somewhat passed. Old back, bad knees, well you know. I can see where better sights would aid that and keep one from "maybe" injuring a bystander and be more efficient with the pistol. My eyes need good sights as age is taking its toll on me in that area also. I really like the slender flat sides on the Bodyguard pistol and feel it would be almost unnoticeable in a pocket by the one who carries it. My S W 642 is a little limited on ammo and fat in the pocket. Yes, the RMX is a clone with some improvements that speak to me. Again, thanks.

I have 2 new pistols that have really settled on my interest. The S W Bodyguard 2.0 380 and the Ruger RMX 9 MM. I am totally thinking I am going with the Bodyguard, as a back up Pocket Pistol, and interested in looking at the Ruger as an IWB concealed carry. I am falling prey to all the hype about the Ruger. Looks interesting to me. Don't like the Glocks. I have a G 19 Gen 5 which IMO is much better than its predecessors. Still not likening the gen 5. The short travel of the trigger, in the Ruger, looks very interesting. My S W MP 9 C's have a squishy trigger on them which I don't like. May try to get a better trigger for the MP and see if that curs my dislike. Thinking Timney Trigger for the MPs. Decisions, Decisions!

Great news DeepSouth. Good on you.

Have 3 today. All females.

Fujimo, I am with you. Carry a 7 shot K frame 357 snubbie every day. He completely forgot about us. Who needs a 10 MM!

Yellowstone N P is calling my name. It just won't shut up!

Our grandson, Cody, has Downs Syndrome. He is 32 and cherishes our trips. He looks at our pictures constantly. We will barely get back home, and he will be asking his grandmother, " Next Trip Mimi." Most times on the trip home he will start asking us. Really would like another out West trip but don't know if we can swing it this year. After this trip we have 2 weeks at Defeated Creek near Carthage TN. Then time for out west??????? Maybe!

We have never gone the Class A, B, or C way of the motor Home. My wife has expressed interest in it, but we would need to change our whole set up, Camper and Truck, along with much money invested again. Our truck is too large to tow. We have friends that have class As and Bs and they always tow their dingey along so they will not need to take the Motor Home every time they go and explore. At 77 Y O I just don't know how much more camping we will be able to do it. I am a disabled veteran, and my health is sliding south more quickly than I like. It would not be wise to sell out and go with a motor home now. I had a heart attack last April and Sevier heart disease. We have decided we will just keep what we have and enjoy the camping we have left. My wife cannot pull the camper. It scares her to death just thinking about driving the rig. I keep the Good Sam medical Travel Assist so they will come and get the rig if I have serious health problems on the road. That comforts her. Heading to Destin Fla, Monday week. Going to take our grandson and have a 9 day stay. Will be saying in the Army Rec facility near the Bay Bridge in Destin. The Rec area faces the bay and is a great place to camp. Very reasonable as Destin does not have an abundance of campgrounds for visitors. We are hoping the weather cooperates as it is early to be headed to the beaches. We don't swim any longer and do enjoy sitting on the beach, walking, read, and rest. We always watch the sunsets over the big bay there and they are a treat. Have good sea food joints to top off the trip. You just can't beat it. Our accommodations cost us around 500.00 ( 65.00 each at the rec area and 40.00 each for 2 nights in Montgomery Ala traveling) for the 9 days. Of course, we have the expense of traveling there and back home. A little over 4 tanks of Diesel fuel. Not bad for a 9 day trip. We also have the savings of eating in the RV and not needing to eat every meal out, which is a large savings now-a-days. Most restaurants are 65.00 + for three adult meals after tips. Breakfast is even high today. Eggs you all know! We have and do have fun on or trips. Even camp locally (within 50 miles) also. Once loaded it is not a lot of trouble getting ready to go. Just load clothes and food, and you're on the way. After traveling/camping since 2001 to date, I highly recommend it. We have camped in 47 of the 48 lower states. Not Rhode Island. Well, I guess I still have a reason to go to Yankie land again! Loved Vermont, very mountainous where we were, and the syrup was great.