NEW Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 Review & Shoot S&W .380

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[@bldrtom]

Just bought a BG 2.0 TS a few days ago. Fun gun. Shoots nicely. I'm going to love it. Only have a couple hundred rounds through it at this point. So far just a 100 or so rounds of Blazer 95 gr FMJ and 20 Hornaday Hydra Shok. I suppose not really enough of either to really address feed reliability BUT I had no feed problems thus far. I've had a Shield Plus for over a year and have been quite happy with it but, for me, I did not carry it much because it is still too big for my body and my clothes. I rarely felt comfortable carrying it much of the time because of printing. That's why I bought the BG 2.0. I do love the size. I have a sticky SM2 and the BG 2.0 fits very unobtrusively into my blue jean pants. I am much more comfortable carrying it most of the time. I've had had two minor issues that I have been able to remedy. As many people have said, the gun, being new, takes a bit more effort to rack than my shield plus and my thumb safety is much tougher to manipulate than on my Shield Plus. Both issues may resolve with time I think (hope). Issue #1: I have found that with the safety 'on', I was not initially able to lock the slide back because the slide was, I believe, binding a bit on the safety mechanism. I have found that if I put some upward pull on the slide with I pull it back, it will pass over the bump and allow me to lock it back. At my range, someone also showed me that if I have the safety 'off', that I can lock the slide easily (as with my Shield Plus). Issue #2: After loading just 50 or so rounds through the 10 round mag AND the 12 round mag, I found I could not load more than two bullets and even with my my loader device, I could not get past two bullets in either mag. I discovered that the problem in both instances was that the orange followers on the front edges, the down side points of the follower were engaging the first set of round observation holes and hanging up the path of the follower. I disassembled the magazine and rounded the points a bit and back beveled them a bit. I removed a very small amount of material for both. It worked well. No more problems in maxing out the mags to capacity in that regard.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Thank you for the detailed report, pinning this to the top to hopefully help others...

[@yourmomma2995]

i saw another video where a guy had the same follower hang up problem. hopefully smith gets these little bugs worked out, and i hope they start putting a narrower rear sight on them from the factory. what a shame to have such a nice trigger and a big ol sloppy rear sight.

[@dannyteoo937]

@@yourmomma2995 in my personal opinion i believe its ammo , i think im the highest round bodyguard 2.0 owner with 11k rounds and only 2 feed failures when using a certain pack of ammo. I could also be 100% wrong

[@kevinrichardson8859]

You have 11k rounds through your bodyguard 2.0??? Have you replaced any parts? Like recoil springs etc???​@dannyteoo937

[@bldrtom]

@@kevinrichardson8859 I quickly read over my post. I’m not seeing where I referenced having shot 11k rounds through my bodyguard. If I did, it was a typo. So far I’m at 500 rounds of Winchester flat nose fmj with no issues at all. Mas Ayoob was recommended the Underwood XD type (fluted) self defense rounds for 380s but I did experience significant feed problems with them. In the process of trying out a few other SD rounds but no conclusions yet. I do feel the gun is still ‘loosening ‘ up. I’m still enjoying the gun and hoping they get their magazine production ramped up.

[@Joeak74]

I've had mine about two weeks now. I like it much better than my Sig 365X.

[@gregthreat45]

Your slide not locking back is not your mag. It’s your hand riding the slide lock lever. This happens when shooting small guns and your hand rides up high on the gun. No hate just facts. Good review though.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

No I covered that in the video, only the 10rd mag was doing it. I even showed how my "unique" grip make hitting the slide lock impossible. I do not have this problem like others do because I refuse to follow the norm of the thumbs forward method. And like I said, the 12rd mag consistantly held open while the 10rd mag consitantly did not- it's the mag. So, not hate, just facts...

[@justinwriter244]

Same. 10 round does not hold open, 12 does.

[@michaelrains2268]

My magazines 10 & 12 rounds both lock open on an empty magazine , yes its the new S&W 380 2.0

[@Ninoo187]

​@@BuckeyeBallisticsdamn who hurt you 😂?

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

@Ninoo187 - Uh quite simply put, that would be every keyboard warrior that gets on here and tells me I don't know what I'm doing or I'm wrong when I'm not- *especially* when the proof that I'm right is literally in the video. And with 1000 videos, 60k subs, and 20k views per day- it's a daily occurance. Imagine your sentiments and patience with people when as a professional shooter who literally shoots for a living, every day you get some guy on the internet telling you you don't know what you're doing and you're wrong about everything. That's my life, every single day. I ignore a lot, but I won't ignore defamation of character and misinformation. Some people mean well or are trying to help, but that should be accompanied by "maybe" or "perhaps," not "you are wrong." Straight telling me I'm wrong when I know for a fact I'm not is where I draw the line. Amazing what people think they see from behind a screen when it's not their hands, eyes, ears and experience behind the trigger on that screen. I'm a professional, I shoot for a living and have been for years- I know what I'm doing. For someone to come into my place of business and tell me I'm clueless in front of my customers, you bet I'm going to have a colorful reaction to that...

[@user-vr8zs3ei7n]

Thank you for showing a Bodyguard 2.0 with a manual safety and flicking it on and off. The Bodyguard 1.0 and Shield had a too small and very stiff manual safety that was difficult to use if you wanted a safety and dangerous if you needed it off in a hurry.

[@natjonestower3035]

I got one about 5 days after the release. I like it, better than my LCP2 for sure. Had to move the sights right away though, was grouping left pretty bad. Edit- I wrote that before I watched the video, kind of expected yours to do it too. I've seen it on other videos as well.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Good to know it's common for this first batch of them, hopefully they'll correct that at some point. Lot of people that don't know how to adjust their sights will talk crap about them if they don't fix it lol.

[@natjonestower3035]

@@BuckeyeBallistics Mine was mostly the front sight, didn't notice it until I got it pretty good with the rear and noticed just how off center it got zeroed. Oops.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Yeah I need to address that at some point with my Shield +, as I have the rear site canted way off to one side to get it to hit bullseye.

[@rushthezeppelin]

Mine also shoots left. It's odd though as my sights looks centered (granted I haven't measured with a caliper though).

[@natjonestower3035]

@@rushthezeppelin I bet the front one is off. Doesn't take much for the front one apparently, as my rear sight looked centered too.

[@georgegravette1132]

I haven't shot the new Bodyguard, but I did recently get a couple of Shield Plusses, and like the gun in this video, three other Bodyguard reviews I've seen, and countless commenters' guns, they both shot left of the point of aim--in my case, so much so (about 4" at just 10 yards) that I had to get a sight pusher to adjust the sights, which is a royal pain to do while at the range. And it wasn't me--it was the guns, an issue from the factory. Whatever device or method S&W is doing at the factory to set or calibrate these sights, they need to adjust it.

[@JimD410]

Great review. I really like this weapon. But I already have a lcp max. It just looks so cool!

[@saltwatersaddletramp7229]

I shoot with the same grip. It’s a good way to shoot any handgun. I think it’s more of a revolver grip but it’s the way I learned.

[@rickcole2301]

They really recommend that you clean them first because they have a protective. It's not cosmoline but they do have a protected grease or whatever on the slides and such and you should wait clean that off. It may cause your problems down the road. I'm done now

[@Joeak74]

Thank you for taking the time to create the content. Thumbs up!

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Thanks for watching and commenting, glad you liked the video.

[@paulrybon8406]

Getting rid of the rear safety was a great touch. And the grip reflects current thinking in its more hand-fitting shape. Slightly too short however, allowing more left-right deviation oof aim.

[@Joeak74]

@@paulrybon8406 Actually there is two models. One with thumb safety and one without. I have both. On a pistol this small a safety is a great idea. I figure you can always leave it off if you don't want it. However, if you have to stuff it in your pocket in a hurry with no holster, an external safety is a must for the safety of you and others. ESPECIALLY with a light trigger like this pistol has. I'm all for the safety. Like I said, you can always leave it off. Mine shoots trait like a laser. Some folks received theirs from S&W with the sights installed too far to the right (measured with calipers) when new, so those will need a adjustment. I like mine way more than my Sig 365. Sorry Sig fan boys.

[@TADDs101]

Where did you find it? I keep checking Vance Outdoors, but none in stock. I can't wait to get one for pocket carry in summer .. will be a Lil buddy to my Shield Plus PC which is my edc Yes, there are 2 versions, one without a safety and this one you're showing with the safety. Great video bud !

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

As I said in the video it's my buddies, but he did get it at one of the Vance's locations. I was surprised he found it in stock as well- that was last week though.

[@DarlingEbony]

Fin Feather and Fur in Northern Ohio has them.

[@TADDs101]

@DarlingEbony out of stock

[@BR-kq7kt]

Nice video. I had to shave a touch off the spacer on the base of the 12 rd mag to get it to seat properly without having to slam it. Just a touch.

[@jamesvatter5729]

The shooting left has to be a QC thing. I've seen multiple videos now claiming this. Mine does the same thing. Not a big deal if there aren't any other oversights. The firearm runs great and didn't have HP problems. Getting that last round in those mags though...sucks! 😂

[@crankygunreviews]

Can’t wait to get my hands on one. Hopefully I’ll be able to buy one…

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Wait till you see the comparo, you'll want it even more 😅

[@selfresponder6043]

Great review This is a Bozza of all .380 💪🏾

[@officedullard8722]

Love tiny 380's.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Hey haven't seen you in a while

[@officedullard8722]

Good to see you. I've been here and there. You know how life can be, brother.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Yessir

[@rickcole2301]

Give you a suggestion, do it the way you always do it except when you pull the slide back, push your right hand forward push pull drive everything. You should be able to do it with no trouble at all

[@stephenbonaventure9423]

I think James Bond should carry this gun and the next James Bond movie

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Not enough metal and sun reflection lol

[@stephenbonaventure9423]

@@BuckeyeBallistics no actually I was thinking if they use the bodyguard 2.0 in the next James Bond movie they should make the polymer of the gun very light beige with a nickel plated barrel and slide for the James Bond movie it would be awesome

[@georgegravette1132]

An AMERICAN gun?!😮

[@DavidGarcia-pe6bu]

Who$ voting 2 lower 380 acp ammo???

[@romans6two338]

If you do clear gel test a demonstration of 380 penetration would be interesting. Typically 380 doesn't do well out of that size barrel i.e. Body Guard 1.0.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

I have a .380 gel test playlist...

[@wilderwyoming]

Nice video overall, but I'm getting dizzy from all the gun and hand movement.

[@rickcole2301]

I saw a video from the old English outfitters and they had two of them from the company that were shooting to the left and the front sight was not centered. So if you go to move the side check the front ones and see if they're centered. After they centered that front site it was fine

[@georgegravette1132]

I had the same problem with a couple of Shields Plusses. Had to buy a sight pusher to move the front sights. Couldn't move them with just a punch and hammer.

[@ChrisFromThe740]

Great review, I am really liking this gun

[@Aaron-ro4kv]

If you carry those, you should test those underwood xd"s. My bg 2.0 doesn't feed them.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Thanks for the tip- I'll let my buddy who lent it to me know since that's what he has loaded up in it. I know some guns can be finicky with them- my LCP Max always ate them no problem.

[@Aaron-ro4kv]

@BuckeyeBallistics my lcp max isn't picky either. Another channel, they were having issues with certain ammo too. 2 part feed ramp, round hangs up where casing meets bullet.

[@Robert-kb8rl]

Great review! I hope S&W offers a .22lr version soon!

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

That would be cool!

[@zachm8765]

You can ruin these mags loading the 3rd/4th round with a mag loader. It will cant the follower and make it jam up in the release hole taking a chunk out of the follower. S&W is replacing the mags if you ruin one this way. They told me its a known issue. I expect they may do a rolling change to the follower design.

[@bobcatforever3485]

BB. Good video and great shooting. Thanks for sharing. Next time you see Boomstick please tell him I said HI! Take care.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Will do- his channel got canned and he started a new one (again) just to swear at them basically lol, probably already got into trouble on that one too for obvious reasons. I gave him a few tips on making a new one and staying under the radar- we'll see. I probably won't be back out there again until the weather cools down some, maybe later this month or next. A different John I know loaned me this one...

[@bobcatforever3485]

@@BuckeyeBallistics Thanks. He seems like a straightforward type of man. Probably not into that picky stuff. I try to keep a low profile with my videos plus I don't take any of their money. Thanks again and take care.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

I don't know what you mean by take their money or who exactly you're referring to, but assuming you mean being monetized through youtube like I am, you're actually helping them make money and they you- it's a 45/55 split of the ad revenue. I don't particularly love the ads, but it helps fund my content. This hobby is expensive as you know...

[@bobcatforever3485]

@@BuckeyeBallistics I agree with what you are saying, but I don't get enough views to mess with it. So, I've just been doing it for fun. I expect to be monetized I would have to give them my personal information and things like that plus right now they leave me alone. Thanks again and take care.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

You're correct that it's not really worth it until a certain point when you are getting enough views. More rules to follow to be monetized and yes personal info required (and extra tax filings).

[@rickrigsby7620]

I lock the slide back insert the full mags and release the slide and all is well. But without the slide locked back the 10 is difficult and the 12 won’t go

[@lindaasher5043]

I hold the way

[@frankchi5479]

Everyone is shooting to the left. I think it was the humble marksman said the he measured and the front sight is a mm to the right.

[@nates.4232]

Cool

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

🤪

[@charlesjames5477]

yea my micro pistols need a new friend lol

[@leeslife1981]

I had the exact same experience. Slide went forward on me twice when slamming it in. Shot down and to the left also. The more i shot the closer to target it got. I think I was holding it too tight at the beginning.

[@ericbergfield6451]

I'm really considering this .380, because my current .380 is a Tisas Fatih 380, which is great; however, it's a straight blowback design since it's a Berretta 84 clone, & it beats my wrist up more than my 10mm S&M M&P 2.0

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

I know what you mean- Bersa Thunder .380 I had used to leave my hand pretty red after a box or two...

[@almaadams3631]

​@@BuckeyeBallisticsAmazing how much difference a locked breech makes ( even with .380 and 32acp) I pinch/slingshot all my pistols ( since around 1980) I have had the BG 2.0 for about 2 weeks; I would say it is the best pocket pistol as of this date.

[@Disastrous.Affect]

I picked one up last Tuesday and then went to watching your 380 testing playlist to figure out which ammo to order.👊 Good review.👍

[@uutube243]

Need to use Pilgrim ammo. With a 2000fps velocity your energy will be just about that of 9mm.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Their website says 1500fps- but I'll still look into it.

[@kevinrichardson8859]

It wont even come close to that 1500 velocity of of a 2.75 inch barrel...for self defense in a 2.75 inch barrel stick to heavier solids to maximize penetration to vitals...95 fmj...preferably 99 grain or 100 or 102 grain even better...to ensure penetration! The 99 grain federal hst in 380 is good and if you can find the Remington 380 Golden Saber 102 grain bullet they both feed good and penetrate good from the bodyguard

[@southmountain111]

I had 2 LCP max they felt cheap, my first one was cerakote and was unreliable but my 2nd one was the 75th edition which was more reliable

[@LilYeshua]

Ruger is most likely heavier on account of it's Sig like metal"gun" chassis. That's why I don't particularly care about the LCP Max ergonomically even though I have one. I prefer the high grip and trigger guard undercut and hopefully the ergonomics of the Bodyguard 2 which I hope is comparable to the CZ P10C. That's one gun that ergonomically Glock should emulate. I hope it fills the hand width wise sort of like the LCP Max. Also,i would definitely install a set of trijicon U notch night sights with the bright colored front sight. I sent Apex Tactical an email asking them if they’ll make a trigger kit for it as I have their kits installed on my shield plus. I really dig their trigger shoe for it fixed the shield plus’ weak reset

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Yeah I was thinking some different sights would be nice as well, though the factory sights get the job done decently.

[@LilYeshua]

@@BuckeyeBallistics I'm pleased with my trijicon u notch night sights.

[@nebaldeby5369]

Great review. Do you find the S&W more accurate and easier to put rounds on target as opposed to the LCP Max? I have the Max, and just had XS sights, same as yours put on but haven't shot it yet with the new sights.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Thanks. Don't want to spoil anything, you'll have to catch the comparo in a few days 😉

[@Mike-cu6gk]

I have the LCP max i installed the XS big dot sights, then I removed the rear XS sight and reinstalled the original rear sight, it shoots much more accurate, it’s too bad I can’t show the pictures I took at 5-7- 10 yards I was spot on and at 15 yards my group did open but if it was a 2 legged animal they would still be on point.

[@BillHimmel]

Would have loved to hear something about the manual safety! Is it easy to put on? And can you take it off reliably, even with sweaty hands?

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Well my friend, ask and you shall recieve! On my particular example, the safety IS what I would call stiff and difficult to flip on and off with just my single thumb, due to the combination of it being so small, almost flush to the slide, and a little stiff. Manageable, I can do it every time, but it does take a lot of effort and smashing my thumb into it. However, the texturing on it is very agressive so I don't think sweat would be an issue. Again, this is my experience with mine- maybe some are easier to to flip on and off or maybe it could be made easier by doing it 100 times and wearing in better. If this is a concern of yours, then I would definately recommend inspecting in person, maybe even a few examples if possible if you're trying to find one that works well...

[@BillHimmel]

@@BuckeyeBallistics Thx! 😀👍

[@makertime6296]

Hey Bill. The safety is pretty stiff on mine. Been working it to loosen it up. I put it on by gripping both sides from the top and pulling up with free hand. Taking it off with a side of thumb swipe is a bit difficult. If you rotate your thumb and get at it a little more with pad of thumb it is easier. At least it gives you choices on how to carry.

[@makertime6296]

Also, it works best if you come in above and go straight down with the button.

[@BillHimmel]

@@makertime6296 Thx!

[@cousinfuzzy4544]

I’m trying to find one not having much luck. But I’m a persistent ahole I’ll get one.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

They're new and popular, so they'll be hard to find in stock for a few weeks.

[@almaadams3631]

Check the little tab on the 10rnd. mag. (The one that engages the slide lock) may need a little bend up or down.

[@rushthezeppelin]

If you are talking about the tab on the right of the mag that is simply there to retain the follower. The left side of the follower is what engages the slide stop.

[@johnniehall3692]

Per Ruger LCP MAX width is. 81 inch.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Incorrect. According to my micrometer calipers, the grip is .94, and across my worn mag release button approaching from the rear across the grip it is .96...

[@scooter5940]

@@BuckeyeBallisticsthe specs on Ruger’s website state their measure is “slide width”…….so you are both correct. Have to admit the .81 spec is misleading, though.

[@bkpugsley]

I have this BG 2.0 as well and it has been 100% reliable with Blazer FMJ but it was having some issues with Hornady American Gunner hollow point. It would eject fine but not feed the next round. How common is that with the XTP bullet? It looks like others have had issues with XTP as well due to its shape...I'm looking at Sig V Crown ammo to try next. Any other suggestions?

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Basically just whatever has a more rounded nose should feed better would be the recommendation for a picky gun. Of course you could try polishing the feed ramp as well...

[@bkpugsley]

​@@BuckeyeBallistics Yeah that's what I read online that others have said. It does appear that when there is an issue, it was often a Hornady bullet due to its cone shape. I'll just go with the Sig next time and run a box through it.

[@StevenBracewell]

Have one on order from my favorite gun store,so far been waiting 4weeks and he still doesn't know when it will come in

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

They're becomming popular fast

[@Angelbonilla1982]

Preferred the Ruger .380 security !!

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Yes but not for pocket carry or deep concealment

[@Angelbonilla1982]

@@BuckeyeBallistics bit to big but have health issues with my hands arthritis and carpal tunnel!! But the slider is the best by far and 15 round magazine, price,.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Fully understand, and it is a great gun. I was going crazy in my review video of it last year because it's such a great shooter and the magazine capacity is awesome.

[@Joeak74]

I love this new Bodyguard 2.0! Like I said, I have the Sig 365X, the Max, and an original bodyguard. That little Bodyguard 2.0 just needs a break in like most pistols. My Sig was also finicky, and so was the Max. The weight of this new Bodyguard is about half of the Sig. I still prefer carrying my Ruger LCR 8 shot snub nose hammer-less 22LR revolver. That thing is a laser! I prefer smaller calibers. Practice point shooting more. No need for sights when you practice point shooting. There's no time for sights when someone is 7 feet away and trying to hurt you. Just saying. On a side note, regular old 95 grain hardball will knock a bad guy's dick in the dirt. No need for fancy stuff. Just need to mess up internal organs.

[@Ineedyoulou]

You guys are so so lucky ….

[@YouTubeHandlesAreMoronic]

At 10:20, it appears that your orange mag follower is broken. I was skipping around; did you elaborate on this? What happened?

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Well don't skip around lol. And no, that's just where the factory tech marked the followers with a black marker, I'm assuming to indicate either caliber/model or that it passed it's inspection (which it shouldn't have).

[@jrmac53]

@@BuckeyeBallistics I thought the same for a minute also until I caught a glimpse of your 12 Rd. mag follower.

[@CSW652]

So how does the Bodyguard 2.0 compare to the CSX size wise?

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

A lot smaller, and of course way lighter. About half an inch shorter in both directions, and a quarter inch thinner.

[@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763]

Hey Luther, back off from the pies at the buffet.

[@barryparker893]

You shoud get another shooter to run that 10 rd mag, just to prove your point😅😅😅

[@SB-mw1bg]

But in reality, the Smith is heavier by about half an ounce.

[@lPHOENIXZEROl]

Picked one up from a LGS Friday, hoping to get to a range this week use it as a pocket carry once my holster comes in.

[@cw2a]

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