S&W Bodyguard 2.0 or the Glock 43X?

[@FoHoCo]

When I walk out the door, my BG 2.0 has quickly become the firearm I take. It is just so easy to carry. It may be the smaller caliber, but it is truly capable for its intended use.

[@averagemarksman]

@@FoHoCo I agree! It’s so easy to carry.

[@marcwilson4003]

Agreed

[@6ixYangatang9ine]

Do more Bodyguard 2.0 videos! The entire BG 2.0 series has been great!

[@ArtzFenix]

Thanks for showing them side by side and the insights.

[@averagemarksman]

Thanks for watching!

[@LVbibby]

The BG2.0 was really a homerun! Pocket carry may not be ideal but for quick jaunt or a more professional setting it has a place and so good for carry. The fact that it shoots so good is a massive bonus. Thanks for the videos sir!

[@averagemarksman]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I agree, the BG 2.0 has a place.

[@wshawxd40]

Nick, much appreciate the comparison. I’ve not shot the bodyguard 2.0, but I have shot the G43X extensively. I would like to shoot the bodyguard 2.0 at some point, but I have the Shield Plus and for me it or my SIG P365XL would be my choice every time. Preferably the Shield Plus, but I’m somewhat biased towards all of the M&P 2.0’s. Glad you’re feeling better, thanks for all you do!

[@averagemarksman]

I’m pretty biased towards the 2.0’s myself. At the end of the day they would all work in a bad situation.

[@adrianmateogunz]

Good morning brother Nick. Hey man I am very excited about my Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 that I just got about 3 days ago and I cannot wait to put some shots through it. Thanks 🙏 for sharing this video my boy. Keep up the good work Sir. You got yourself a new supporter here. I would appreciate support as well Sir. Much love and respect 🫡!!

[@averagemarksman]

Thanks for the support, Adrian. You're going to enjoy the BG2.0

[@chubbethsthunder]

Nick, Thank you very much. You and your family have a beautiful and blessed weekend. LORD GOD Bless and stay vigilant.

[@averagemarksman]

Thank you, sir. You too.

[@r.b.5618]

Your voice sounds much better, I would choose the 2.0 easier to conceal and 380 will get the job done if needed. Thanks

[@averagemarksman]

@@r.b.5618 on the road to recovery! Agreed. 2.0 is a great choice.

[@Stiitchjones]

For carry yes...but the firearm itself Glock all day.

[@tnsteel]

Gotta go with 9MM if its a pick em, but for me they are really two different applications, pocket on the S&W or holster for the Glock.

[@averagemarksman]

@@tnsteel agreed, two different applications.

[@weschapman2237]

Over the holidays my small aunt tried both and couldn't manipulate either one..she argued to my uncle she wanted her revolver back..😅

[@averagemarksman]

Revolvers make the situation easy.

[@timburton9514]

I have both, but carry the 2.0 in an Alabama Holster pocket holster. To me, the smoothness of the 2.0, especially the trigger, more than make up for the smaller caliber.

[@averagemarksman]

I agree. It’s a nice system that shoots extremely well.

[@rodneyws1977]

You might want to look into the Vedder Pocket Locker. Get one with the tab and you'll see.

[@averagemarksman]

Which one are you choosing?

[@tedross2424]

Just ordered my BG 2.0, Can't wait to get it . Did you have to drift your sights. Everything ive seen said it's hitting to the left right out of the box. Thanks. New sub

[@averagemarksman]

Out of the box (one of the first videos we made of it) I didn’t think it was very accurate. I think it’s how I was holding the gun though. Now I just point and pull the trigger. It shoots great!

[@marcwilson4003]

The drifting to the left for me is human error..not the gun

[@tedross2424]

@@marcwilson4003 got mine on Friday and ran 100 rounds through it today, it seemed to be ok. time will tell and im sure once its broken in good, things can only get better

[@marcwilson4003]

@tedross2424... because of it size it dirties up pretty quickly. I clean it every 200.

[@dougmottert2258]

Can you make a plug for the bottom of the bodyguard handle like the make for glock

[@averagemarksman]

@@dougmottert2258 I’ll look into it. Should be able to make it happen.

[@donaldhay6855]

Once I get my 2.0 I'll have to compare it to my Father in law's OG Shield.

[@joeyh.804]

Juice the Algo 🧃🧃🧃🧃🧃🧃🧃🧃🧃

[@averagemarksman]

Thanks, Joey.

[@gregb6469]

The BG 2.0 is easy to rack? You are the first person I have seen who thinks so. Mine certainly wasn't/isn't (though with time it isn't as difficult as it was at first). Still, it is far-and-away the best pocket-sized .380 on the market today.

[@averagemarksman]

When I made this video the gun had 500+ rounds through it and the magazines were broken in pretty good. At first, it was not easy to rack.

[@ridiculousfishr9812]

How does it compare to the LCP Max? I can get the Max for under 300.

[@averagemarksman]

I don’t have enough experience with the LCP Max to make a comparison.

[@timburton9514]

I paid $299 for my Bodyguard 2.0

[@averagemarksman]

@ holy smokes. That’s a great price.

[@tombazemore1098]

I had the Max a couple of years ago. I sold it because of the build quality and got the G42. I’ve had the BG2.0 for a couple of months and yes, it’s more expensive than the Ruger, but it feels and looks more expensive. It shoots better as well being slightly bigger. These are not range guns where a bunch of rounds can go down range, but shooting enough for quality practice and function tests are okay.

[@wisco_guy]

I’m considering getting the Bodyguard 2.0 for its conceal ability. Which holster do you use or recommend?

[@averagemarksman]

I’ve been carrying it in a Foundry Holster Co ForgeFit IWB. Works great.

[@wisco_guy]

@@averagemarksman Thanks, man. Hope you had a happy thanksgiving!

[@averagemarksman]

@ I hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving as well.

[@TADDs101]

Muddy River Tactical IWB

[@Peejbayou]

Another great video. I'm thinking of a bodyguard for my lady. If you wanna get something a little different, I carry a sar9c socom. It's Turkish just like the Canik. It's the best gun ive shot imo. I think you'd fall in love too and would love to see your opinion.

[@averagemarksman]

Picking up a Sar is on the to list. I’m currently dragging my feet to release some content on a new pistol. I think it’s going to go over extremely well.

[@Peejbayou]

@@averagemarksman knowing you I got no doubt brotha. Get that sar! You will absolutely love it. My buddies were blown away too!

[@mrphotomanTIM]

my bodyguard 2.0 is a lot harder to rack than my 43x. the bodyguard has a much stronger spring in it.

[@averagemarksman]

How many rounds are through your BG 2.0?

[@mrphotomanTIM]

@averagemarksman that may be it. The 43x has about 1500 rounds through it and the bg 2 has maybe 300 rounds through it

[@tombazemore1098]

My BG2.0 has gotten easier to rack and to load the mags. I kept it the slide locked back for the first few weeks and the mags loaded as well which helped.

[@mrphotomanTIM]

@@tombazemore1098 Thanks I will give that a try! I love the gun, it shoots great.

[@justinwriter244]

I suspect there will be some hefty Christmas bonuses for the 2.0 crew at S&W this year. They have solved many problems....small, easy to shoot, good capacity, and affordable.

[@averagemarksman]

@@justinwriter244 they sure did.

[@Shadow__133]

If it was up to me their QC team wouldn't see a penny. Lots of issues with this gun.

[@averagemarksman]

@@Shadow__133 anytime you shop out 1000’s of products issue will exist. Sure would be nice if they didn’t but it does happen.

[@Shadow__133]

@@averagemarksman Indeed, and it's up to design and QC to resolve them. I bought mine 6 months after release, yet it presented all issues people have been reporting. It's a great shooter, but QC deserves a zero 0️⃣ 👌🏽

[@108pel]

Glock

[@averagemarksman]

@@108pel nothing wrong with that

[@lesterobryant55]

👍👍❤❤

[@Precocktrigger]

2.0

[@averagemarksman]

@@Precocktrigger it’s a great choice.

[@LogisticallyMisrepresented]

The Glock 42 is a good choice. The 43 is a bit chunkier. Gasp 😯 they don't hold enough rounds. The bodyguard,,,, man is my lcp2 gonna get replaced. Geez.

[@averagemarksman]

@@LogisticallyMisrepresented I think the 42 is often forgotten. 6+1 is nothing compared to the BG2.

[@Fifty7Chiefs]

@LogisticallyMisrepresented … Replace your LCP2 with bodyguard 2.0… I did, with no regret!!

[@LogisticallyMisrepresented]

You got me at least gonna give it a serious look, @Fifty7Chiefs .!

[@clutchcargo1239]

Glock 43X is the way better gun. It is way more reliable. You can easily load both 10 and 15 round magazines to actual capacity, and it fires 9mm. The BG 2.0 clearly has bugs and is unproven. Sure, you can conceal the 2.0 easier, but if it doesn't go bang 100% of the time, it's more useless than a rock in your pocket.

[@averagemarksman]

Every gun has bugs when it’s first released. The BG2.0 in the video has 500 plus rounds through it and the only issue it’s had is with the magazines and some terrible Remington defensive ammo that was out of spec. They are both fantastic options for two different situations.

[@averagemarksman]

The 2.0 in the video has 500 rounds through it and has only had issues with the magazines and out of spec Remington defensive ammo. All new guns have issues. The 43 was no exception. The are both great options for two different situations.

[@clutchcargo1239]

@averagemarksman I bought both guns immediately after they came out. The BG 2.0 has problems that the scripted S&W people reviewing it pretend don't exist. The only problem a 43X ever had out of the box was the silver slide felt gritty... and a heavy glock trigger. There were zero magazine or function problems whatsoever. It ate everything I fed it. They slide, and the trigger both improved over a short time. Let's quit pretending. People that bought these 2.0 guns know exactly what is wrong with them. The gun itself is a hit or miss proposition with a plethora of problems. Literally, all of the mags are defective. The flush mounts aren't as bad as the extended. Everyone knows this. If you complain to S&W, they will send you new mags that are exactly the same. Let's not kid each other. 🔫

[@averagemarksman]

@ the 43 had issues when it first came out. Because you didn’t see issues with the four years later when the 43x was released doesn’t means they didn’t exist. I pointed out issues with the 2.0 the day I took it out of the box. It happens. It will get fixed.

[@clutchcargo1239]

@averagemarksman Lol, I bought the G43 too, not at first, but shortly after it came out. The only problem it had was a heavy glock trigger. Still have that 43. One thing they got right on the BG 2.0 is ergo. The concept is great, and the execution is poor. Sure, there may be problems in new guns, but jammed recoil spring that leaves you fiddling with a broken gun, live round in the chamber... A random dead trigger, feeding problems with standard ball ammunition. Magazines that can't be filled, or when filled, do not easily insert or release from the gun... That about covers the new S&W BG... it should not have been released with these problems unresolved. Anyway, people know what's up with S&W and this gun. The 9 Plus and CSX were bad enough... This gun is indefensable in its out of box condition... Mine new S&W guns are range toys. I find it hard to believe anything said by someone who says this gun is good for anything else... ai could not trust either. This is a negative reputation S&W is developing. I hope they pull there head out.