Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2 0 Shooting Impressions

[@GBGuns]

Full review with specs, pricing, and sources: www.gbgunsdepot.com/post/smith-wesson-bodyguard-2-0

[@johnkellmer5133]

It's a rare thing to find a pistol that either GBGuns or Hickok45 like. To find one that both reviewers, and Teya, like, is amazing to the point of startling.

[@davidbrown2284]

Yeah, it’s a very good micro. My wife loves shooting it, I love shooting it. She has the safety model, I have the non safety model. We find ourselves shooting more through this little pocket devils than any gun in this class. The other 380 micros really have nothing on this gun. Love your test at the end, as it’s what this gun was designed for. We rarely shoot it at more than 7-10 yards. Wife practices drawing from her purse (made specifically with an easy access concealed pocket). I carry it mostly IWB. Thanks for your video sir.

[@LKaramazov]

Is it more accurate than the lcp max?

[@davidbrown2284]

@@LKaramazov For me, yes. Everyone shoots differently.

[@liuleo1768]

​@@LKaramazovBelieve me, it feels more comfortable than LCP max

[@LKaramazov]

@@liuleo1768 and I assume the accuracy is improved. I’m getting ready to buy one pretty much right now, I guess form smiths website or ky guns assum8ng they’re in stock somewhere. I’m all about accuracy. My accuracy with the max isn’t good enough, I’m sick of it.

[@jeffbrund]

I bought one a month ago. I’ve sling shot and use the slide release without trouble. I carry this pistol now. Im a 6’3” male weighing 250 lbs lol. So far it’s a great pistol. 👍👍

[@thepistolguy859]

Same I carry mine as a back up mostly to my shield plus but sometimes it's my main carry.

[@jeffbrund]

@@thepistolguy859 Nice. It became my main carry….just so easy to hide 👍.

[@Logan2070]

My wife has small hands and really loves this gun, it's perfect size for her and its not snappy with that high beaver tail cut. S&W really did a good job on this one.

[@Mike-cu6gk]

I ran hollow points, flat-nose (had them in a plastic bag not sure of the brands) Critical Defense, Federal Premium Hydra-shok plus round-nose. Now S&W doesn’t pay my bills so with that said I can honestly say the BG2.0 ran like a champ. One last thing to mention I did have to push the rear sight over to the right prior to shooting it.

[@TADDs101]

I've heard this comment more than once about the rear sight, is it the rear sight that's not centered or the front sight? Or, is it just easier to adjust the rear sight?

[@Mike-cu6gk]

@@TADDs101 The front was centered perfectly, my rear sight was way over to the left. I just took a sight punch and moved it over, but it was in there tight.

[@BAdventures]

Other S&W pistol mags had similar problems. Possible issue: the spring binds up underneath the follower so you can't load the last 1-2 rounds. Caught on the follower internal ledge or burrs. Can be sanded or rounded so the spring can run smoothly. Good detailed review 👍

[@kfsrmn]

My wife is an older woman and can't handle the recoil. She is stuck with 22lr but she is very good with it. She used to shoot an SR9C. I looked at a 2.0 yesterday. The sights looked OK to me and it felt good in the hand but I will stick with my P32 for my mouse gun. I would be very interested in the 2.0 in 32ACP. Your video showed my the recoil while better than the old LCP and Bodyguard is still on the high side. My Hellcat weighs 22 oz with 12 rounds of Norma NXD on board and the recoil is not bad. Not bad with 115 grain range ammo either.

[@donniejobe5662]

Holy smoke lady … great trigger control. No flinching !!! 👍😎

[@ms_freemant]

Thanks. Always room for improvement but I do my best

[@erikn8897]

I wanted a pocket gun and have 600 rounds through mine. Non safety model. Good gun, fun to shoot. I've read elsewhere a lot of people (myself included) shot it to the left and after I was used to shooting it, it became easy to adjust to the right. Vedder makes a pocket holster for this gun that I received yesterday, only wore it for an hour or so, haven't made a judgement on it yet.

[@davidkachel]

Load 11. Slap the back of the mag on the table, like you would an AR mag. then load the 12th round.

[@luddite404]

Great review. Thanks. There are a few other videos where the reviewers noticed the rear sight was slightly off-center, and they had to drift it a bit.

[@ventxret]

this channel is actually great, first video i've watched from it and the ammo testing alone sets you apart from the others. please never stop making content, keep it up im loving it 👍

[@ralphcarroll5090]

My S&W BG 2.0 out of the box was shooting a little to the left at seven yards. Other shooters shot it and found the same thing. So I had my local indoor shooting range gunsmith drift my rear sight 1.1 smidgens to the right. for me now, windage at seven yards is point of aim.

[@stevekatz4372]

I have one of these and in my experience I find that holding this gun a bit tighter than my other guns makes me a bit more accurate, especially when making a quick shot from the draw! I think, for the most part, not having good trigger control, lends itself to shot placement to the left! I learned very quickly how to shoot this gun and where my point of aim is when I use good trigger control! I have Nerve Damage in my fingers, so I have to really concentrate when shooting! I shoot every week at my LGR and this 2.0 is now my EDC!

[@hux2000]

Glad to see a fully-independent review/shooting experience with this one! I was excited when the rest of the gun channels took a look at it a month ago...right up until I discovered that all those folks had to sign a pretty restrictive contract with S&W to be able to get their hands on one that early. So I couldn't fully trust what they were saying. Not so with GBGuns, though. Keep it up, guys. Thank you!

[@mr.whiskers3377]

I was having so much fun shooting my BG 2.0 I didn't notice the red mark in between my thumb and index finger until about 4 mags later. I have big hands and the slide bite did get me but it didn't really hurt, I just had to lower my grip slightly. Even with that and occassionaly riding the slide I had zero malfunctions with 4 types of JHP and FMJ (100 rounds). I love that little gun.

[@raykettel1837]

For low cost training 380 ammo I and my wife use LAX/Freedom Munitions 95 gr round nose, flat point, copper plated (not copper jacketed) ammo. We have purchased it for about 24 CPR when free shipping is offered on orders of $250 or more. I only buy their ammo that has new cases. I don't care to save a tiny amount and take more risk with their reman cases. I did have some of their 9mm ammo that was out of spec. I discovered the issue within a week and received a full refund. So I would recommend trying some ammo from any order as soon as possible while one may still be able to get a refund. Some have had good luck with this brand of ammo and others did not and will never buy it again. Other 380 ammo brands may run more like 28 to 32 CPR when on sale.

[@SerenGetter]

Pretty much, LAX ammo may not be the best, but you can get alot of 380 for about 25 cents per round, which isn't that much more than the cheaper 9mm

[@TRR56]

Yep LAX/Freedom and 2A Warehouse are my go-to’s for range ammo

[@thepistolguy859]

My shield plus and bodyguard 2.0 has been my everyday carry since I got the bodyguard.

[@mi777ke777]

You guys are fun to watch shooting together. Thanks for the fair and honest review. The sig p365 .380 is the king of small pocketable pistols imo

[@WhatkindofAmerican]

I just kept fiddling with the 12 round mag, probably load/unload 11 rounds 60 times. I takes 12 now. Definitely would consider it a design flaw.

[@BAdventures]

Other S&W pistol mags had similar problems. Possible issue: the spring binds up underneath the follower so you can't load the last 1-2 rounds. Caught on the follower internal ledge or burrs. Can be sanded or rounded so the spring can run smoothly.

[@LilYeshua]

Thanks for an honest first time shooting impressions video. Maybe you could use white fingernail polish and make a mark just below the U notch. It would definitely be a candidate for trijicon u notch night sights if they made some that fits the Bodyguard 2. I contacted Apex Tactical inquiring if they'll make a trigger kit for it and their reply was that they didn't have an ETA on it.

[@traumajock]

I'm sure I'd love it, but I like my LCP Max well enough ( since trade-in and used values for it are crap) . I also shot low and left with it, I was pushing. It's a bad-breath-distance gun. I'm getting into archery and black-powder hunting. Everything is expensive now. Thanks for all you do for us!

[@JohnScheppler]

It was great seeing Teya on the range again, but this is a good gun to see her opinions since this pistol I'm sure was designed with women in mind. "Just put the ball in the basket", that's funny because it's so true.

[@ericbergfield6451]

Fun looking little .380 😊

[@lizzapaolia959]

Good review of the Bodyguard 2.0. a good option for many people. Thank you both for sharing your thoughts 😃🙏

[@Jdcakamatsu9]

Man, this thing came out right after I bought my LCP Max and the timing could not have been worse. The trigger broke on my Ruger after 75 around and it’s so uncomfortable to even shoot in the first place. If you make it back from Ruger, I’m going to sell it and get myself the 2.0. Thank you for the review!

[@GBGuns]

There are a couple of reasons we don't have Rugers on the channel.

[@jedcoupland8587]

I thought about warning you in the table-top video that MANY are shooting left, and sometimes it's the trigger, BUT several people have noticed their sights (front OR rear) have been off center. My sights were centered fine, so it was all me...however the rear notch is just too wide, so I switched my rear with an OLD Bodyguard rear, which is a little too narrow--but the only 5rd group I shot at 25Y was 3.3", so I'll take that...though I'm sure it's a bit slower up close.

[@newtquick1757]

Thank you for another great review. I had the privilege of owning the original and did not care for it. this. Looks like a much better option.

[@donnyarmstrong9559]

OK, some thoughts here... I too am excited about this gun because its being touted as the rock that will knock the King of the Hill (LCP MAX) of its throne! Well, as one who daily carries the LCP MAX, and has well over 1500 rounds through it, I was eagerly awaiting your review on this one. I have put several of these into my hands here locally, and I must say that the thinness of the pistol turned me off almost instantly. I have medium sized hands, and it felt so tiny and "play gun" like that I walked away from the counter thinking "maybe when I find a used one MAYBE"... Now, I must say, between you & Tia's and Chris's review, y'all are making me think twice about picking one of these things up! BTW... that last drill in the video is similar to one that I have been practicing a great deal this year. Considering this is a defensive pistol only, I have my target at 8-15', pocket draw (Galco, PRO836B holster) while stepping back from the target and doing double/triple taps. Mostly single handed draw/fire but sometimes double handed. Its a fun drill and it teaches me accurate (muscle memory) point shooting and not "sights" shooting. Maybe I will allocate $400 bucks and pick one of these up. The holster market will help me pin point the timing of my purchase. Living my best La Vida Loca here in south eastern Arizona

[@bower31]

Crossbreed had holsters out on day of release. I have shot about 500rd through mine so far, I can shoot 150rd in a row with no discomfort at all. I can also hold a 3 inch group at 15yd with almost no effort, it's a great shooting gun.

[@michaeldavis4338]

I picked up one 2-3 weeks ago. My wife hasn’t had a chance to shoot it yet. She’ll like shooting it but struggles with small slides. It is fast! Imo

[@larrycaro1333]

Thank you so much for that review. I think I’m gonna buy a Smith and Wesson.

[@tinkertalksguns7289]

Great review, thanks! Coincidentally I have the opportunity to review this gun this week, and you've definitely given me some things to look at and think about when I do. I'll give you a shout out in the video.

[@GBGuns]

Thank you, thank you for stopping by, and thanks in advance for the shoutout.

[@quartamile]

Was the factory grease & grit thoroughly cleaned, then oiled, before firing? I've read that factory "oil" coating in many guns ain't the best. Thank you! Also, for the 12rd mag, other owners state that a loader is helpful, as is leaving the mags full for several days to make the springs easier.

[@thalo215]

Great info. As far as the last section goes, bottom line is in a defensive situation that is a blistered ass that will regret forcing a confrontation. Great work.

[@gregb6469]

In a pistol that small I'd stick with round-nosed FMJs. With HPs it likely won't generate enough velocity to enable them to expand as designed. I am planning to get one of these, when my budget allows. It looks like a first-rate pocket pistol.

[@gw7231]

Mine needed front sight moved to left…and I painted front bright yellow. Gun came with front sight too far right…not centered. So gun shot left. I like it a lot now.

[@chrispetro3757]

Thanks!

[@GBGuns]

Thank you

[@darthobama4456]

my sight was significantly off...after I adjusted it it runs great

[@raykettel1837]

After watching other reviews on KZbin and reading owner comments on YT videos and on Reddit I have read that some others think the rear sight opening it wider than it needs to be. I prefer the opening width on my LCP Max. Some have reported the sights were not properly adjusted by the factory causing theirs to shoot left too. Three or four reported the slide did not always lock open on the last round. This seemed more likely to occur on the 10-round magazine. Everyone who owns the LCP Max and bought the Bodyguard 2.0 said the felt recoil is much better on the Bodyguard. I think lower bore axis, longer grip length for fingers due to more aggressive undercut on the trigger guard, better grip shape, and the better trigger all make the Bodyguard more pleasant to shoot than the very similar sized LCP Max. I never have enjoyed shooting my LCP Max due to the very snappy muzzle. Installing a Hogue grip sleeve and removing the sharp edges on the polymer trigger and trigger safety that was causing pinching helped but I plan to buy a Bodyguard by the start of next summer when I start to pocket carry in a holster once again. The other issue some report with the Bodyguard is that they found mold flashing on feed ramp in the frame--not the feed ramp on the barrel. Removing the flashing eliminated the feeding issues they had with their Bodyguards. Just compare the Bodyguard to the LCP Max via Handguardhero website tool to see how the grips and beavertails compare. One is much less likely to get slide bite with the beavertail on the LCP Max but that also likely is responsible for it having a lot of muzzle snap.

[@Coffeegrl3]

I have watched other reviews and the gun shot to the left for them too.

[@dwaynechristensen6449]

Great Video! Thanks answered. Alot of my questions.

[@18wheeler77]

9:38 hey Graham, next time cross your pinkies when you shoot small guns. It feels so much comfortable.

[@frankbrowning328]

I see tons of positive reviews on this pistol. I like everything about it except that back notch being so wide. I understand it is there for quick site acquisition but for me it's just too wide. I think a small dot of white paint at the bottom center of the rear site notch would make this site work for me as it would then make the straight 8 or killer snowman site picture that I shoot well. As time goes by someone will make a laser guard system for it and someone (hopefully MCARBO - I love their stuff-IMO they make good guns better) will make a trigger kit to reduce the weight of pull. I was able to handle one a little over a week ago and it feels great and looks well finished. I'll most likely get one to replace my old LCPII

[@livincincy4498]

I understand the purpose and reason for small guns. I have just never liked them do to their size.

[@donniejobe5662]

I have watched dozens of these .380 pocket pistol videos. Nearly every (right handed) shooter, including the experts, shot low left at distance.

[@GBGuns]

It's a common error when shooting a small pistols as we tend to want to squeeze the gun more. For a right-handed shooter that cuases left impacts, but in this case we both consciously made en effort to not squeeze.

[@furmanmackey5479]

Enjoyed and learned from this video. However, I'll be sticking with an all steel five shot revolver loaded with 158grn +P LSWCHPs backed up with two speed loaders.

[@GBGuns]

Thank you, my goal is just to help people understand what's out there and if it's a fit for them.

[@furmanmackey5479]

@@GBGuns And The Lovely Bride and I think you do an excellent job! Keep up the great work you do as even us 70 something Old Goobers can still learn something!

[@macgregordespitethem7933]

I had the opportunity to shoot a BG 2.0 today at work. Rear sight was almost 2mm off center to left. Apparently an assembly issue on the whole first batch of guns.

[@rob6850]

Very curious if you contact S&W about that chamber, what they say in response...

[@NvrchFotia]

I have not heard good things about their customer service but I haven't dealt with them personally either. I imagine it would be different for content creators.

[@marclarrea7330]

While I generally like S&W pistols, I recently purchased a Shield Plus with a dead tritium vial in the front sight (easy fix), but, more concerningly, an out-of-spec optic cut. I sent it in to S&W and they want $255 to make the repairs. Outrageous. I've been so soured by their poor customer service that I am selling the pistol and will not purchase another S&W. Bummed. #SmithAndWesson

[@onpsxmember]

Not a fan of U-Notch but it makes sense for close up. Only had those on the Caniks, was not too wide but too deep imo. I'd definitely change them. How wide is the front sight?

[@raykettel1837]

I have a LCP Max that I don't enjoy shooting due to muzzle snap but I do think Ruger went with a better U notch size opening than did S&W. That is really the only thing I think they got wrong on the new design. Everything else they did better than Ruger on the LCP Max.

[@everydaycarrymonkey2691]

Haha this looks like a keychain toy gun in the big guy's hands...😂

[@GBGuns]

🤣

[@GBGuns]

Wait until you see the range video!

[@everydaycarrymonkey2691]

We're watching it now and my wife said "It reminds me of Andre The Giant taking his full sized M&P 2.0 to the range!" 🤭 Awesome review! She's getting one!

[@joeyh.804]

Other reviews found the sights to be out of alignment and shooting left.

[@reloco166]

I got one, excellent miniature gun, great to pocket, the only issue I found is doesn't like flat head ammo

[@raykettel1837]

Check the feed ramp in the frame for mold flashing that may have been left behind. Some others solved feeding issues by removing the flashing.

[@hyper8545]

I like it.

[@georgewallace4457]

Thanks y'all! I know you're not known for Versus vids, however you have done a few compare/contrast. I'd love to see you guys compare the BG 2.0 to the LCP Max. If you do, I'm betting G does better with the Max & T does better with the 2.0. (Max has less chance for racing stripes).

[@raykettel1837]

I have a LCP Max and think the narrower gap in the rear U sight on the LCP Max and the near impossible chance of slide bite with the LCP Max are its only two advantages. I don't enjoy shooting my LCP Max due to felt recoil that the beavertail is partial responsible for along with the trigger weight, long travel, and pinching. Other channels have done comparisons between the two but I would still like to see one done on this channel.

[@georgewallace4457]

@@raykettel1837 I mostly agree, except for the trigger issues, mine is great, but I guess a lot of other's have had trouble (heavy stiff break). I've seen couple of the head to head matchups between the Max & 2.0. I'd just like to see G&T try it and also to see if my theory that G does better with the Max and T does better with the 2.0 holds true. I do prefer the sights/sight picture on the Max to that of the 2.0. That rear u is just too wide IMO. I've not shot the 2.0 yet but from holding it and watching others shoot it certainly looks like the design mitigates recoil better than the Max. To me the Max isn't harsh but it does try to jump straight up outta my hand. First pistol I ever thought about getting Talon grips for.

[@18wheeler77]

Tia needs to place her left thumb on the gun.

[@DeputyChiefEMS57]

I have to say, Tia needs more trigger time she jump scares every discharge , Also I STRONGLY DISCOURAGE fannypack carry if a purse snatcher runs up behind you and rips your fannypack off your waist off goes your gun with it

[@ms_freemant]

Cool

[@MoonInPisces1962]

A pistol grip has to fit your hand properly. The grip on the Bodyguard is too small for too many people. Small grips are more susceptible to "milking" of the grip. Does the Bodyguard have a plastic firing pin block like the CSX 9mm ?

[@jmanownz985]

She looks scared every time she shoots, almost jumping and closing her eyes...

[@clintwestwood1895]

it does look tiny in your big hands buddy, it looks like you could hide it in your hat.

[@slkric1724]

Did you find a problem with that magazine since it would not take that last round?

[@GBGuns]

Some folks say they break in. Most S&W magazines struggle like that when new, or it could be like the CSX and they're building them incorrectly. Time will tell, but it is annoying when a gun is advertised to have a certain capacity, but doesn't out of the box.

[@raykettel1837]

@@GBGuns Others report not being able to easily insert the last round or two but they said using an Uplula worked. Your review was the first where anyone said attempting to force a 12 round in would cause damage so you issue may be more than just a issue with it needing to be broke in. Some owners fixed the issue with their other S&W firearm magazines by shaving off part of the follower so that the spring coils do not get hung up on that part of the follower. See the following video for how some fix the issue on their S&W Shield Plus 13-round mags. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnqZmHWVipufpa8

[@ccoop2416]

No recoil but it made you miss when you started shooting fast

[@GBGuns]

Of course. You see form our very first shots. That means I'm still lerning the gun and sights and these sights are not exactly ideal for a C-zone target over 20 yards away.

[@happyhaunter_5546]

hashtag #4

[@jar6588]

Good job buddy this girl is prettier then your ex wife ✌️🇺🇸

[@GBGuns]

My ex wife has never been in a video.

[@jar6588]

@@GBGuns sorry i recall seeing a different girl on older videos

[@GBGuns]

@@jar6588 There have been four different female perspectives on the channel over the years.

[@kennymaggic6004]

looks SO SMALL. in your hand. lol

[@AlanG6590]

finally…american. whew…

[@GBGuns]

Finally an American pistol of interest.

[@chrispetro3757]

Thanks!

[@GBGuns]

Thank you