FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Before contacting Customer Support, please review the information listed below where many common questions are answered.
Rotate the adjustment screws (FIGURES A10 & A11 see owner's user manual) as needed to move the center of the shot group to the target aiming point. To determine the required direction of rotation, refer to the Shot Group Movement column in the Laser Adjustment Table on page 37 of the owner's user manual.
WARNING: ENSURE YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADED BEFORE ADJUSTING YOUR SIGHT. AT ALL TIMES FOLLOW THE BASIC FIREARMS SAFETY RULES IN THE SECTION ENTITLED "YOUR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES" OF YOUR BODYGUARD® 38 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
WARNING: VISIBLE LASER RADIATION EMITS FROM THE INSIGHT® LASER WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION - AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE.
- Turn the elevation adjustment screw (on top of the laser) four (4) complete rotations counter-clockwise with the allen wrench provided with your BODYGUARD® 38 revolver.
- Turn the windage adjustment screw (on the side of the laser) four (4) complete rotations counter-clockwise with the allen wrench provided with your BODYGUARD® 38 revolver.
- Pick a suitable aiming point where you can see the fixed sight picture and the laser beam at the same time. The point should be 8 to 10 feet from the BODYGUARD® 38 revolver.
- Turn the elevation adjustment screw so that the beam is two inches (2") above point of impact as referenced from the fixed sight picture. (Note: the beam will move approximately one inch (1") left of point of impact.)
- Turn the windage adjustment screw so that the beam is to the point of impact as referenced from the fixed sight picture.
- Turn the elevation adjustment screw so that the beam is to the point of impact as referenced from the fixed sight picture.
- Test fire the BODYGUARD® 38 revolver with your particular type and brand of ammunition and make any final adjustments necessary, making sure the revolver is unloaded prior to making any adjustments to the laser sight.
Use only commercially manufactured ammunition with internal ballistic pressures which are in strict accordance with the specifications of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (SAAMI).
Be certain all ammunition you use complies with the SAAMI specifications. If you are uncertain, contact your ammunition supplier for verification.
Q: Can I dry fire my Smith & Wesson?
A: Yes, except for the .22 caliber pistols which includes models 22A, 22S, 422, 2206, 2214, 2213 and 41.
.22 caliber revolvers such as models 17, 43, 63, 317 and 617 also should not be dry fired.
Q: Why can't I dry fire my .22 pistol or revolver?
A: Dry firing a S&W .22 pistol or revolver will cause damage to the firing pin.
Revolvers - The official serial number is located on the bottom of the butt of the frame. Some revolvers also have the serial number located on the inside of the frame, in the yoke area.
Pistols - The serial number is located on the side of the frame.
Sigma series - The serial number is located on the frame under the front of the handgun.
SW99 - The serial number is located on the frame at the rear of the pistol.
