AD S&W Bodyguard 2.0 with Size Comparisons

[@davidaustin4407]

The size comparison was very helpful. The new BG 2.0 looks bigger when shown alone but you can see the true size in the comparisons.

[@juliegolob]

So glad it was helpful!

[@TonyMoleman490]

Agreed! I kept seeing videos of it and I thought it looked the same size as the shield and was initially bummed! I was shocked to see how small it was even compares to the csx! Might have to pick one up.

[@murrayjimm]

A perfect comparison to the old 1.0, and you covered all the important "must know" topics. Thanks for being so quick with this video, and so thorough.

[@juliegolob]

Glad it was helpful!

[@treydaypnw]

That new Bodyguard 2.0 looks awesome! Luv the design!

[@juliegolob]

I agree!

[@xtlshazrdvenpulofesjxix]

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[@xtlshazrdvenpulofesjxix]

do you like silencer suppresor guns?

[@jvs3186]

You have been the only one so far that I've seen that has shown a side by side comparison between the 1.0 and the 2.0. Thank you for always providing great reviews!

[@juliegolob]

Glad I could help and thanks for watching.

[@InvidiousIgnoramus]

Oh good, it actually is small. In S&W's video, it looked to be the same size as the Shield Plus. I'd consider this over an LCP Max for sure.

[@dlittle9556]

yeah it's a direct competitor to the lcp max

[@Arcahnslight]

It's gonna be replacing my beloved Glock 42 as my light wardrobe carry

[@handsmcneil]

Great looking pistol. Big s&w fan and its awesome to see them listening to their customers

[@LilYeshua]

Thanks. My LCP Max needs a buddy plus I'm sold on S&W

[@juliegolob]

Gun buddies.... I like the way you think.

[@CARLOSWILSON-hb3us]

I’m S&W all the way. My wife and I are new gun owners and I bought her a Glock 26. I went with the S&W Equalizer and it’s night and day in my eyes. I’m going to stay with the Smith family of pistols when I grab this one for my ankle holster.

[@DB.KOOPER]

You clearly know nothing about firearms if you're "sold on S&W"... they have THE WORST Customer service and QC and all the M&P pistols are absolute garbage. Buy a GLock or a CZ, M&P's are absolute trash firearms.

[@DB.KOOPER]

@@CARLOSWILSON-hb3us S&W is garbage, garbage company garbage firearms.

[@ThePoorBoy]

The ergos on this piece look great -- longer beavertail, deeper tang, higher undercut, and lower bore axis. Smith should offer these ergos on the other 2.0s as well (or maybe make them the 3.0 ergos!).

[@charlesarpjr1066]

Nice Beaver. Thanks you I just had it stuffed Leslie Nielsen The Naked Gun

[@Sheltowee1775]

She seems like such a nice person. Great review and info.

[@juliegolob]

So kind. Thank you!

[@noelstephenryan4837]

Great review and very honest consideration she is an Ambassador for S&W.

[@kde71450]

Time to retire my Original LCP. The S&W looks awesome!

[@joey160000]

Have the m&p bodyguard . 380 since 2016. Now have to upgrade bodyguard . 380 2.0

[@Elvci02]

I love the new trigger on the Shield Plus. Glad to see all the family is updating to the new trigger.

[@badwizard1312]

Love the trigger pull. A friend has a hellcat. Neither my wife nor I could get the gun to go off. Brister said good triggers are like good scotch. You wish you never knew.

[@robertarnold3358]

Thank you for your review. I like the look of the Bodyguard 2.0. I have large arthritic hands. Racking a pistol became difficult. Until I rented and shot the Ruger .380. I shoot it well. That said it’s a much larger gun than the Bodyguard 2.0. If I can rack it, carry it safely, I’ll buy it

[@gordonshaffer5560]

At 70 I've been carrying a Walther PPS/M2 and I love how that shoots but, it's beginning to feel heavy. With the 6 round mag and 1 in the chamber it weighs in at 1-13 oz, with the 7 round mag and 8 round mag it weighs in at 1-14 oz and 1-15 oz. My Bodyguard 2.0 should be here by Thursday and I'm really looking forward to the drop in weight. I'll probably let the PPS/M2 move on to a younger guy considering that I keep a PPQ/M2 for serious work. Thanks for the great video.

[@JamesWilliams-he4lb]

Awesome review. I had no idea that S&W was developing a 2.0. The whole video I was thinking it was more of a scaled down Shield than a redesign of the Bodyguard, so I smiled when you said it was like a "mini Shield plus." I've carried the 1.0 in the dog days of summer, though with the margin available for only minimal size increase as with the Ruger LCP Max, it's made me wish S&W would redesign the Bodyguard to something comparable to the LCP Max. I assumed that if that ever happened, a crisper double action trigger would be in store. At a sub 4 lb redesigned trigger, it's probably the primary reason that this doesn't seem a natural successor to the Bodyguard 1.0 though it is a clear competitor to the LCP Max (and I like this design much better). Semantics aside, this could still completely replace the 1.0 in someone's CCW, even while the 1.0 could remain a backup to the 2.0 as a primary carry for those who aren't insistent on only carrying 9mm.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

Just when i thought the 6 inch P365 was a small Micro gun, this one at only 5 inches is smaller AND has a full-ish size hand grip

[@EverythingFilmmaking]

Yea, the p365 was hard to pull from concealed carry due to the small grip..sold it so quick..the shield plus was a better option

[@terryoliver1410]

Your video was fantastic and I to log this bodyguard 380. It is just one amazing firearm. The one thing you get that is absolutely useless is the box. I have found the absolute perfect box and I guarantee you will love how it Seems to have been made for this handgun. Just a guy sharing something special. Magpul Daka utility organizer is the absolute perfect fit for this firearm. Slim weatherized and protects it like a fine glove. It’s not a holster but if you see it you’ll understand the tremendous value add an expensive price. Cute colors should appeal to some buyers. Look it up you will want it

[@Not_So_Weird_in_Austin]

Kudos for a left and right view of how it fits in your hand including how it fits in your palm. No reviewers clearly show how the grip fits your fungers and palm...

[@juliegolob]

Thanks for the feedback! I try to put in as many things as I can think of and it makes me happy when people find it useful.

[@unclenunzie]

Here comes S&W with the BodyGuard 2.0 .380 - 90 days after I grab another LCP MAX. After a few disinterested reports of handling and reliability, I'm in :)

[@kot1pelto]

Thanks for being the first person on YT to compare BG 1.0 and 2.0

[@juliegolob]

Glad to help!

[@jsr-uz3oj]

Finally, I have found the second carry gun I've been looking for. My carry gun is a p365. Great pocket gun. It weighs 17 ounces unloaded. I love weight, size and capacity. Perfect for a Summer carry gun.

[@juliegolob]

Glad to hear it!

[@chrisdills5072]

I have got to get one of those...wow want an upgrade!!! may just put my LCP Max in the safe and forget about it

[@juliegolob]

Hope you can get your hands on one.

[@texasdude7244]

I love the new design of the Bodyguard 2.0! But, I also like the heavy DA trigger of the 1.0 for pocket carry. I wish S&W offered a Bodyguard 1.0 with a double-stack capacity.

[@abc456f]

Trigger pull on the new one is way too light. It's under 4 lbs. In a stressful situation, which is what it would be if you're pulling your gun, you could possibly fire that thing without intending to. I'm sticking with the OG, a purposeful pull. For competition matches, sure, a light trigger is preferable. For self defense, a heavier trigger is preferable. People who complain about the bodyguard 1's trigger don't know the difference.

[@texasdude7244]

@@abc456f Well said. I agree 100%. 👍

[@kbm-zw5jd]

Me too. My Bodyguard has the manual safety. I see the new version has that option but it looks so tiny like the one in the original. For a long trigger pull like the original the safety isn’t as big a deal, but for a 4 ounce trigger on a pocket gun, I need a safety, and the new one looks the same as the one in the Shield Plus. I can get that off without any trouble, but under stress, who knows? I wish the safety on the new Bodyguard was a hair wider. The one on my Ruger LC9S is perfect. Small, but with a little ledge to get hold of.

[@angrysheepdog9744]

I'm with you I was expecting a 1.0 with 10+1 not a glock 42 clone. Try out the Galloway Precision straight trigger. It reduces pull weight and travel by 35%. The difference is day and night. Galloway also offers a +1 baseplate. Add mag guts +1 and you're up to 9+1.

[@Ret2Play]

Great review. Appreciate the size comparisons with the others. Thanks!

[@jeffreylocke8808]

Now THAT is a great design with upgrades to a tool less take down and striker fire action. The deeper grip keeps slide bite from occurring.

[@juliegolob]

I agree!

[@TwoHawksHunting]

I was about to question the effectiveness of the .380; however, you educated me and brought me up to date. I'll have to check out this little concealable semiautomatic.

[@juliegolob]

Hope you like what you find!

[@BeReal918]

Fantastic video: informative, straightforward, and _useful!_ Thank you so much for showing the *size comparisons.* I have a Shield Plus & original BG380 with no laser. My only concern with the 2.0 is the light trigger when pocket carrying in a "sticky" -holster- silicone foam sleeve. This would have to be in a more secure (IWB Kydex, ankle holster), especially with no external safety. Pocket pistol with a light trigger & no safety + pocket carry = *a bad day!* 😂

[@juliegolob]

So glad it was helpful!

[@1776REIGNS]

Glad I clicked! Excellent video and comparisons. Still hoping someone will do a sideXside with a Kahr P/CW 380 though since they are so tiny.

[@juliegolob]

Thanks so much!

[@HereOnYouTubeCommenting]

I live in Florida and its 95F with 80% humidity, carrying a 25+ oz gun is a NO .... This is why when i do carry, its my Keltec P17 that weighs 14.5 oz with 17 rounds. Very light weight and i don't even know its there half the time. My P365X weighs at 28 oz with 14 rounds and feels like a brick in my pocket, i cannot walk around with that in my pocket. This gun at 11.4 oz with empty mag is impressive. Then add some 50g +P Liberty .380 and those should weigh about .20 oz (because my 9mm 50g +P are .28 oz each) so 10 of those is about ~2 ish oz so now we got a tiny gun at ~13.4-ish oz .. Thats impressive

[@manbearstigg4037]

Just got my 2.0. I love it, so much better than the LCP Max in the hand. Great video.

[@juliegolob]

Great to hear!

[@dbass1276]

Thanks, best reviews, tons of info packed into short amount of time. This decided it for me. Sold.

[@juliegolob]

Glad I could help!

[@danbradley6553]

Thank you so much for the multiple side-by-side comparisons of other S&W tools for us to get a reference standard idea. Super helpful and haven’t seen anybody else on the KZbin do such a thing. Julie you seem like one of the coolest moms in all of history. God bless you and yours. Stay encouraged, stay free.

[@juliegolob]

So glad you find it useful and very much appreciate the blessings and kind words. My best to you and yours

[@michaelwalsh3474]

Wow, that looks like it's worth checking out. The trigger and the sights were the only thing i liked about the old firearm however, it always felt like it would fly out of my hand and I would jam my thumb on the slide. This new one looks promising 😊

[@BAdventures]

Looks like a good EDC/CC. Good size comparison and showcase 👍

[@juliegolob]

Thanks!!

[@timburton9514]

Bought one yesterday to replace my original bodyguard 380

[@barrydraper]

Wow! The new BG 2.0 just might be the first iteration that could serve as a primary EDC. It also reeks of M&P characteristics. What's not to like...

[@Zzero5728]

This is an excellent new offering from S&W; A “Pocket Fighting Pistol” as Firearms Depot channel coined. I can’t think of a better term to describe how well thought out everything is on the BG2.0. Modern featured pocket pistol in every way.

[@rfd339]

Thanks for sharing the review. You're the reason i bought a 627 V-comp. Thanks.

[@juliegolob]

You're most welcome. Hope you're loving that wheel gun!

[@rfd339]

@@juliegolob Very much so. My 627 V Comp and 586 LComp both have D&L Sports rear pic rail sights and front night sights, grips and extended cylinder releases added.

[@charlesarpjr1066]

I held one the other day at my favorite gun store. Wow!!!! So Small. I was shocked at the size. Looks like a Shield that got left in the clothes dryer too long. Impressive. BTW the sales person said they didn't have any of these on display but I could look at his Bodyguard 2.0! Had to laugh. Guess he was first in line. LOL.. Eventually the inventory will increase as more are produced. Cool tiny piece

[@QuietMikeW]

Would love to get this in Ca, maybe in 10 years or so

[@gregoryjennings3818]

Awesome S&W! Will be looking forward to the 22lr version without a thumb safety.

[@juliegolob]

that would be cool!

[@quoththeraven7]

i like it.. It might replace my hellcat for bike riding only!.

[@abc-wv4in]

I love my DAO BG, but I want this one too! Great review.

[@juliegolob]

Thank u much.

[@mikekrueger8310]

Love the look. Would really love it if was optics ready. Very informative video with the comparisons

[@juliegolob]

Thank you!!!

[@jagpilotohio]

Slide is too narrow. This little guy is a Point and shoot close quarters weapon anyway.

[@georgegravette1132]

Finally, a video that compares the new Bodyguard to the original, instead of to the Ruger LCP Max, and with some emphasis on the two Bodyguards' completely different purposes and applications. 😊

[@juliegolob]

Glad it may be helpful!

[@henrykim6086]

Excellent reviews and comparison!!! Thank you!!❤👍

[@juliegolob]

You are so welcome!

[@MrFmccarty]

I’ve been waiting for you to chime in!

[@michaelgarza256]

You did a great presentation 2.0 is a winner

[@CMB21497]

People keep saying, "What's the big deal?, It's just a Shield in .380." No, that's a micro pistol. This is a mouse gun. I like that term because people start to understand how small it is.

[@Brad-ic4bp]

Ready to replace my LCP Max as my pocket pistol as soon as one of my local gun shops (or Cabella's) has the Bodyguard 2.0 in stock.

[@HereOnYouTubeCommenting]

My Keltec P17 has a 3lb trigger, i LOVE IT .... Saw this gun at the shop on monday and when i saw it and grabbed it, i was like, are you serious ??? Is this it ? Is this a real gun ?? It looked like a TOY ... The guy next to me said he would put it on his key chain and people would think its a toy. If it had the manual safety i would have taken it, but they also wanted $500 for it and i said no thanks. Just when i thought my P365X was small, this takes it.

[@stevekatz4372]

I just purchased mine from my LGS here in sunny Florida and I'm looking forward to shooting it this week. It has been getting rave reviews so far on KZbin and It seams to be taking off like a rocket to the moon! I'm hoping to be able to use this gun as my EDC in a front pocket carry here in the 95 degree weather! So far this is the only review that has said it is a "Hard Rack" and I have found this to be True and I am 80 years old with some nerve damage in my fingers, so I had a very hard time racking the slide and also loading the magazines but I managed to do both! I think this will become a bit easier to do as it breaks in after a few hundred rounds! This will Not become a range gun but will only be used as my carry gun every day for personal protection and I plan to carry it with the 12 round mag with 11 in the mag & one in the chamber! 12 Rounds of .380 IMO, is more than enough for self defense! I can't wait to try this gun at the range!

[@9ineToe]

How I wish S&W would update the Shield Plus with the same ergonomics as this Bodyguard. It looks outstanding!

[@8867348]

Oh boy that's nice.

[@8475143117]

I FINALLY took my newly purchased Bodyguard out for a spin. The ergonomics are spectacular, NO real issues with ammo feed. The ONLY gripe I have are the sights, I am a fiber sights guy as I like to see my front sight glow green like a Christmas tree. I do NOT understand what the love affair is with a "night sight" as I believe that if it is that dark that you need a "night sight", you should just probably get the heck out of that location and or should have NEVER gone out at night and gotten yourself in that situation. I hope that someone comes out with a green fiber front sight for this as I certainly WILL replace that front sight..

[@ashrise5564]

❤❤❤ it’s arriving on Friday 🤩

[@juliegolob]

Wooo hoo!!

[@Charles_Gunhaver]

Thank you for this review! 🙌🏻

[@juliegolob]

You are so welcome! THANK YOU!

[@bigdave7514]

Looks like I need to buy a new gun. Very impressed with this gun and the features. Great video Julie. Thanks for comparison on other pistols.

[@juliegolob]

I'm so glad!

[@georgek1954]

very nice content, Smith & Wesson have a winner here.

[@juliegolob]

Thank you!!!

[@eric19875]

Very interesting pistol.

[@juliegolob]

I really really really like it.

[@eric19875]

@@juliegolob That's great to know.

[@doubleagent556]

Thank you from Kentucky

[@juliegolob]

My pleasure and thank you!

[@robertgad3269]

In my opinion, the key to the Bodyguard 2.0 is that it is a locked breech .380. The original Bodyguard, like most micro .380s, was a blowback pistol, and the blowback action accounted for most of the muzzle flip -- a major negative with those guns. The SIG P238 is the only other small .380 that I am aware of that is locked breech, and it has virtually nil muzzle flip.

[@lugo2214]

Great size comparison and trigger pull information. The trigger space information is greatly appreciated. Is there a way you can gain knowledge of the pull strength of the slide in comparison to the EZ 9mm and EZ .380? Tia

[@juliegolob]

Hi Tia, that’s pretty tough. Nothing compares to the EZ but I do think it’s easier than the 1.0, Shield Plus and even the Compact. I hope you can handle one.

[@stayhappy9893]

Excellent Review. Thanks

[@juliegolob]

Thank you!!!

[@keithkent8126]

Wow lady shooter we are in the golden age of firearms, you can she your joy with all the new releases, and all the improvements . Making each new platform more shootable . You always make great content thank you . K

[@juliegolob]

I so appreciate it and you watching!

[@ventxret]

lady shooters always have existed quit simping and signing off your messages 😭

[@zaphodbeeblebrox2083]

Looks very interesting! Thanks for the review.

[@juliegolob]

Thanks for watching!

[@bennielindeque6623]

Brilliant honest review Congrats!!! How snappy is it to fire?

[@juliegolob]

Thanks so much! It's very manageable, much more so than the 1.0 thanks ot the slightly larger grip and ergonomics.

[@niadhf]

I got REALLY excited when I saw the first glimpse this AM. But everything I love about the Bodygaurd 380 is gone, except the sights. (Yes, I like hammer fired guns, and curved triggers) I was all set to sell the Sig P365 for this, but not so sure now. Maybe go that P365-380 route. Either way, I am keeping my 1.0 with Magguts mags! Thank you, Julie.

[@juliegolob]

I'm keeping my 1.0's too! Totally understand about the hammer fired part for those who prefer it. Thank you for watching!!!

[@niadhf]

@@juliegolob I know you don't do the designs, but I could even live with the striker fired, but Flat face triggers are a definite "no thank you" for me. Now, making a conversuon for the 1.0 yo 32acp.... Have a great day, Julie

[@MarkChaney]

Wonderful overview. What ammo would you recommend for the 2.0 for conceal carry?

[@johnniehall3692]

Great video.. Subscribed. Will get one when the hoopla dies down, but keeping my LCP MAX as well 😉👍

[@juliegolob]

Thanks so much!

[@jbgetsyawrecked]

I snagged this and love it. one question, did you have any issue with rounds pulling slightly left? it happened to me, and i chalked it up to being small in my hands and just needing the get used to the grip, but the groupings were tight. however,, i did see some other reviewers mention being a little left. did you have this experience at all? for me it was only an inch or two at 15 yards, but consistently. some seemed to think the sites may be a touch off and would need a bump, but i'm not sure without more range time.

[@jimhiller]

Terrific review

[@Robert-kb8rl]

Great review!

[@juliegolob]

Glad you think so!

[@TADDs101]

GREAT video! You've earned a new subscriber

[@juliegolob]

Thanks so much!

[@PhantomPhixer1]

Well done!

[@juliegolob]

thank you!

[@realwelder3529]

I wish they would make a 15 round flush fit 380. The bodyguard 2.0 is definitely a step in the right direction.

[@AlSimon]

I have one and unlike the Ruger LCP Max, there's no learning curve with it.

[@pauldetimofeev8305]

Is the bodyguard 2.0 ever going to come with the thumb safety like the previous bodyguards?

[@1stb1]

it comes with or without thumb safety

[@RevGunn-jq3cq]

Smith & Wesson just buried Glock in this category

[@thefilipinapee]

Is the S&W BG-2.0 easy to charge/rack ? Folks with limited grip strength. Also will S&W offer BG-2.0 with a S&W Performance Center model in the future? Thanks

[@tomtomlin3408]

Thanks for the great video. I have arthritis in both hands, so I was wondering how is it to rack the slide ? My daily carry is a M442 and this as a light and thin option as a backup and might be an option for my 4'8" wife too.

[@juliegolob]

So it’s much easier to me than the Shield Plus. There’s just not as much spring needed. The slide serrations also make it easier to grab and hang on to. Still not as easy as the Shield Ez or the Equalizer but I think it’s manageable for most people.

[@rw9506]

I love S&W. Any word on a version with an integrated laser, like the 1.0 had? Thanks

[@juliegolob]

That I don't know, sorry!

[@yamyzf2002r1]

Fantastic video

[@juliegolob]

Thanks so much!

[@epps1217]

Is that the same tiny orange night site that they put on the shield plus?

[@perryfryar5424]

I gotta have one

[@johnnyonorato5646]

Great review, you are awesome !

[@juliegolob]

Thank you kindly!

[@chutethemall8099]

Waiting for a threaded barrel

[@1rubicontrl123]

I saw another KZbin channel shooting the 2.0. They had trouble with the ammo that wasn’t round nose…..like hollow point or flat nose. Have you shot flat nose or hollow point and noticed feed problems? Thanks

[@georgezipp8783]

Great info Thank You .

[@juliegolob]

Thank you!

[@Jdcakamatsu9]

I cannot stand shooting my LCP Max, and so I don't shoot it for fun, but to just train. Hopefully, I can add this BG 2.0 soon and feel better about getting it out at the range.

[@juliegolob]

Hope you get to try one soon!

[@DDay336]

What are the odds for a performance center version being released?

[@Shoop...]

Exactly one year later, in order to manipulate the 'must have buyers' to purchase two. They may even stretch the optics cut to a third year to completely destroy all impulse conditioning, but now that optics are so widely demanded, I'd bet on performance center optics slut next year. They do actually need time to work on the performance center to make it a strong improvement. But it's fun to be snarky.

[@red88chevy]

Great comparison!! How are you feeling, didn't you have a shoulder injury or something similar?

[@juliegolob]

Thanks! I did have rotator cuff surgery about a year and a half ago. Feeling good now. Appreciate you asking.

[@red88chevy]

@@juliegolob Glad to hear you're recovered!

[@berniehogancamp2213]

Thanks Julie, is there a performance center version in the works?

[@juliegolob]

You're welcome! That I don't know, sorry.

[@berniehogancamp2213]

@@juliegolob I understand, thanks for responding.

[@CuttinInIdaho]

I wish S&W would have gone the LCP Max route and made the original design, with a few tweaks...and a double stack.

[@georgewashington3012]

Does it come with a pocket holster like the Ruger LCP MAX?

[@johndomutz1052]

Just subscribed. I am interested in this one. Can you tell me the difference between the NTS and TS model? Thanks 😊

[@josephthomas439]

TS= thumb safety NTS= no thumb safty

[@juliegolob]

Thanks for the sub! As @josephthomas439 said NTS is for no thumb safety which is the model I have in the video. TS is thumb safety.

[@ASnowyOwl]

I'm curious if they'll have an integrated laser option for this version

[@juliegolob]

Time and interest will tell.

[@AntonioCaruso906]

Stay save and God Bless

[@michaeljeremiah9221]

Nice👍🏻

[@juliegolob]

Thanks ✌