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That gun is a really small, light gun. Both those things (small, light) work against accuracy, as does the long double-action only heavy trigger.

Many of the comments suggest larger guns, but you say in your OP that you would like something the same size.

For instance, I have a Walther PPK/S, and it's a very accurate gun shooting the same round as your S&W. But it's also considerably larger, heavier (I have the all stainless model - so your 12 oz vs. my 20 oz and has a single action / double action mechanism.

If you want to keep to a very small gun like that you are looking at a .380, and I think the Sig 238 (or similar Colt Mustang) that have short, light single action triggers are the only ones that will give increased accuracy without larger size.

The down side is you have a single action gun in your pocket. Assuming you want to carry it ready to shoot that means "cocked and locked". I am comfortable with cocked and locked in a full size 1911 in a good quality holster. In fact, I carry one pretty frequently.

I am not comfortable with a cocked and locked SIG 238 carried loose in a pocket. At a very minimum you need to use a pocket sheath for this gun.

It's been a long time since I examined the SIG 238, as I recall it has some differences in the manual of arms from the typical 1911. (It also lacks the grip safety, a feature I like on the 1911).

Think about the manual of arms and how you intend to carry it, as well as the size, weight and practical accuracy of the weapon.

Your M&P Bodyguard can be carried with the safety engaged, which combined with the long heavy trigger pull actually makes it even safer than the ubiquitous S&W Model 640 hammerless double action revolver it replaces.

For many years man police agents carried these revolvers in their front strong side pocket or in an ankle holster as a back-up piece. I have seen them for sale with various police agency logos on them, indicating they were official issue at some time. THe M&P is designed as a semi-auto to fulfill that same role, I expect it does so pretty well.

It may be that you have one of the better choices at that size weight already.