S&W Bodyguard 2.0: Anyone have one yet?

I held one at the range yesterday. It’s small. I might consider one if I didn’t have a G42. My G42 is rock solid and easily fits in my pocket. I have the ETS 7 rd mags for it.

I have the original BG .380 ...sweet lil gun...it does have a long trigger pull and reset which the new 2.0 looks to have improved...

I’m not a fan of the original bodyguard. The 2.0 looks more promising. I love my wife’s p365-380… so I’m sure I’d have a hard time choosing the 2.0 over that, but it would offer better concealment in a pocket.

Not yet but I'm going to be buying one. Bought the girlfriend a shield 9 ez and it's a sweet little gun. Had an original bodyguard 380 and shouldn't have gotten rid of it. Replaced with a Ruger max 380. The Ruger is sloppy and starts rusting instantly when I'm jogging and sweating on it.. I'd like to find a model with the safety for a little extra piece of mind being shoved down my moto pants when riding the bike.

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I held it today, and I am blown away. S&W just won the micro-mico war. The Ruger LCP and the Glock 42 simply don't compare to the grip, the functionality, size, and....looks!

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Damnit, I was just eyeing the BG 2.0 yesterday. Looks like I’m going to have to get one.

I just purchased the LCP Max not 2 months ago to replace an old Remington RM380. But my carry pistols are the S&W m2.0 3.6” and the Shield Plus. Looks like the new BG is the same design as the Shield. Would be a good idea to carry it for consistency in feel.

I'm an avid handloader, a hobby ballistician and an OCD inflicted steel shooter.

I get the massive advanes in bullet technology (design and materials) over the course of the past 10-15 years. And I understand the math.

What I don't get is why this new re-invigoration of a cartridge that has been proven to be impotent out of short barreled micro sized pistols.

A 95 grain pill (.380 or 9mm short or Kurz) traveling at, let's say, 980 fps (that's being very generous) delivers right at 200 flbs of energy. That's not enough to open up the bullet and penetrate 16-18 inches of tissue.

A 147 grain bullet (9mm) with a subsonic velocity of 1020 fps (easy to do, very common) delivers nearly 75% more energy in terms of flbs and penetrates to nearly perfect depths, consistently.

380 ACP is certainly better than nothing. Better than 25 ACP, perhaps better than 22 Mag or 22 LR depending upon the platform .... but I dunno. I guess this is all about size and weight and concealability?

Does the law of diminishing returns not kick-in at some point? Less controlability, more stove pipes, less accurate, poorer reliability, questionable results when needed the most?

With todays micro and macro 9s ... I don't get the fascination with the Kurz.

I do love the Shields though. Total HRs for S&W. The 2.0 and Plus are manageable and accurate and insanely reliable in 9mm.

In the summertime, my pocket pistol is a Bodyguard revolver in 38 +P. Even 38 +P puts 9 short to shame, from a kinetic energy dump point of view.

Honest question...what constitutes a situation that it's better to pocket carry?

Personally, I appendix carry in everything from jeans to athletic shorts. I just have appropriate belts to do so. I've got one that is just a velcro strap with "rubber" grip for my skin. Doesn't loop through belt loops or anything. Perfect to wear just under jogging pants or athletic shorts. I just never see a reason for myself to put the gun directly in my pocket. Not knocking it, just trying to understand the thought process.

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I guess this is all about size and weight and concealability?

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Ideally I wish in every situation I could comfortably (for me) have a 9 on my hip. Typically my Shield Plus is on me. In cooler weather I’ll carry my M&P compact.

There are times I’m dressed in lightweight cotton shorts and a t-shirt, and I prefer a very light 380 in my pocket. There are mixed reviews on that, but I’m confident with a 380 in my pocket especially with 10 and 12 round 380s that are ultra compact available.

Is the trigger better than the original?

Put nearly 200 rounds through it! Flawless! Even hollow points.

The 12 round mag spring is a byotch, tho! I could only load 11. I'm sure it'll break-in, buy damn. I didn't have a mag loader.....but I'll bring one next time.

I seldom ever see a spring that stiff.

The rear sights need a slight adjustment. It isn't bad, though. I was shooting at a target with a 2.5 x 2.5 center circle. I centered the sights at the center of that circle at 21-24 ft. I had a great grouping about 1.5" to the left of the circle. I just adjusted to the right side of the circle and hit it.

There's zero muzzle flip! Easy to quickly get back on target for follow ups. All my rapid-fire mag dumps were giving 3.5-4" groupings.

This gun is the real deal!