At times I carry a Kahr CT380. Very small pistol with a 7+1 capacity. It shoots about as good as they get for a small pistol. At the range last t week and the gun broke a striker/firing pin. Thankfully It was a range session, and not a self defense situation. Im going to take a serious look at this S&W Great review as always. Thanks for posting it. 🤙🏻
Me too. I have a manual safety Shield gen 1. The safety is easy to thumb sweep off. Lots of negative feedback on the safety being too tight but it softens up with use. I would be backing off going pocket carry with that trigger without a safety.
@@timburton9514 Hi Tim. Mine is coming in a few days. I have a the SW Shield Gen 1 9mm with safety and it really wasn't stiff. It's tight but the way it should be. I can flick it down with my thumb with no issue, especially now with 1000+ rounds thru it.. When I get my BF 2.0 I will let you know. Regardless I expect it to be stiff but still able to flick it down to unlock it. Maybe a drop of lube could help? Maybe?
This is not a battlefield weapon. It is a deep-conceal get-out-of-my-face tool, which now leads the pack in this category. I have a LCP Max, which I can't replace soon enough.
I just tested mine today. It is very good, and yes, somehow, they reduced recoil. It is very nice. As other reviewers have noted, the springs in the mags are very stiff. I will do as one reviewer dis, and load the mags and let them rest for a week. As for the firearm, it shoots really nice. Really.
I have the Max and don't trust it. Too many feed issues. I've cleaned and lubed it well and tried about 8 types of ammo. Rarely get through an entire mag without a hiccup.
I'm really glad you mentioned some of the sights were off. I thought it was just my big meat hooks crushing the gun. Measured my front and rear sights with a micrometer, and the front sight was way off. Put it in my sight pusher and straightened it out. Thanks again.
@@Iceberg82 I might be willing to pay for a replacement front sight with a large bright green ring around the Tritium dot. Or at least a yellow ring sight if green isn't available.
As always, sorry I don't remember the name of the knowledgeable gentlemen in the video, excellent explanation, clear instructions and sounds like honest opinion. It is great to watch his videos. Thanks.
The only downside to the pistol, and that may not be an issue with today's ammo offerings, is the barrel is borderline too short for effective HP performance. Thankfully there are some very good .380 bullet designs now. I've shot the LCP into the most forgiving test media, water (at 3', approx 1m for you metric folk), with zero expansion. The Shield EZ into the same media with good results. Length matters. I suspect even the best performing bullets will lose performance at ranges past 7yds in these carry guns, but they will still poke holes in bad guys.
That was a very good and thorough review. Thanks! If you are impressed, I am impressed. Several viewers below compared it to the Walther PPK, which is about a 100 year old design. Maybe comparing the PPK to this Bodyguard 2.0 is called for in a future video.
@@bld9696 from all the YT videos this BG2.0 looks great, now the only thing that is a concern is the 2.5 lb trigger pull, so I would get this with a manual safety which is something I don’t prefer on my carry weapon, so for the time being I’ll stay with my LCP max, close to 900 rounds no issues with any type of ammo. The trigger weight on the BG2.0 was mentioned in a video don’t know exactly if it’s accurate.
Great review Sir. Much love & Respect. Hey we are all here to learn from one another. I have noticed that anytime a new gun comes out we always jump on the van wagon and talk like these new guns are better than every other guns. I am not complaining about this gun at all, but I am not going crazy either for it. I may add it to my collection maybe later. I think the Smith and Wesson M&P shield 380 EZ are better guns to me. Big supporter here. I would appreciate support if possible!!
Waiting for mine to arrive. Only had the one with the safety, but I can leave that off. The low bore axis, coupled with the high groove on the back of the trigger guard is going to lend itself to superior accuracy over other .380 micros. I'll let you know when I get it. My current EDC/Back-up is the much-maligned Taurus Spectrum. I've had zero issues with it that weren't ammo related. Still, wanted more capacity for my EDC/Back-up. Gen5 Glock-17 with Holosun and TRL-1 for primary on duty.
Great video as always, Allen. I am seriously considering stopping by and seeing what you guys will give for a trade for my original Bodyguard, I would like to upgrade to this one.
Excellent review.👍 I picked up one of these little pistols a few weeks ago and the only thing I noticed, and so far, no one is making a point of... Kudo's to S&W for using a steel guide rod on a defensive pistol.👊 One of my biggest complaints I have against gun manufacturers, why are you putting a polymer guide rod in a defensive pistol.🤷♂ I have an FN Reflex that I love, but I have to mount a weapons light on it because it has a polymer guide rod. If I am close to an attacker and I need to shove the pistol in their chest to get them off of me, I want the gun to go bang. And let's be honest, that is this pistols intended purpose, up close and personal.👍
Funny, but this is the second video review I've seen of a newer S&W semiauto that mentions the sights not being properly aligned at the factory. I recently purchased two Shield Pluses, and the sights on BOTH were misaligned, causing both guns to shoot left. (And no, it wasn't me; it was the gun.) I had to get a sight pusher to move the front sight. I'm wondering if it's a factory issue, albeit minor, with these guns.🤔
whats the best Telescope you can use to see the stars? The one you have with you whats the best camera to take pictures of last minute at an event? The one you have with you whats the best snack you can eat on a hike? The one you brought with you Conceal is meant to do just that...conceal. A small footprint. I see people say their conceal is a full size Glock 19, yeah while small, unless it is winter time and you are wearing a ton of stuff, not so much. .380 is fine, yes 9mm is better, but even the smallest 9mm I have seen is still kind of big for conceal. If you need to god forbid use your .380, even a .22 will scatter bad people trying to harm you. If the .380 is so weak, ask for volunteers who wants to test that theory....nobody will say yes.
Two questions. 1). What does the Owner’s Manual say about +P ammo? [the official S&W position/comment about use of +P ammunition in this gun]. And 2). If third party three dot tritium night sights are desired (old eyes), what brand and best model (sku number) are recommended replacement (i.e., correct height)? 👈🤔
Checkering or texturing? It looks more like texturing to me.I always thought the MP series had great grip texture but lacked backstrap and front grip checkering like a Beretta or other pistols.
I have the lcp max and it hurts so much I can’t shoot more than about two mags before I’m sick of it. Is this so much better that I should get on already having he max?
Great review as always. Any chance you all could test this on a gel & chrono test? I think a lot of buyers would be interested in how fast the bullet is and how deep penetration, and expansion is to see if it meets FBI standards. The barrel is so short, see if it works.
@@whatsup24_7 And then you have G10, which is a whole different animal. Also, the stick-on Talon type grips (think: sandpaper), pachmayer rubber grips, etc. Lots of options.
LCP MAX is smaller and can actually serve as a pocket gun. It’s actually optimal as a pocket gun. This gun looks slightly too big for comfortable pocket carry.
I have one, its actually easier to pocket carry than the Lcp Max, the shape of the grip allows for both an easier draw & it looks more like a phone in the pocket than the LCP did. The .2 inches extra of overall length made no difference in a destantis pocket holster
@SerenGetter I get a kick out of all the comments on this video and others regarding the BG 2.0 being too big to pocket carry vs. The LCP Max. All based on pictures and videos instead of actually holding and seeing the gun in person. Classic keyboard warrior mentality.
It's a high-capacity derringer. Would have been nice if they put more than 1.75-inch barrel. Marketing will tell you it's 2.75 but chamber is not barrel. The .380 cartridge is .984 of an inch. Chamber does nothing for velocity or accuracy. It's a larger grip on a tiny gun. It's completely given up 100 fps in an already small caliber. How about chronograph results between the G42 or the 2-inch snub nose .38 revolver. S&W is about cutting cost, not saving your life. Marketing chamber as barrel needs to stop.
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Really like your matter of fact reviews with no hoopla or profanity. Thank you 👍👍
he needs to gain 150 lbs, get face tattoos and a grow homeless guy beard
Appears S&W did an excellent job with this pistol.
At times I carry a Kahr CT380. Very small pistol with a 7+1 capacity. It shoots about as good as they get for a small pistol. At the range last t week and the gun broke a striker/firing pin. Thankfully It was a range session, and not a self defense situation.
Im going to take a serious look at this S&W
Great review as always. Thanks for posting it. 🤙🏻
A straight-forward, no-nonsense review. Thank you.
Never watched your channel before but you did one of the best reviews of the gun hitting all the features and in only 10 min.
As always, your reviews are top notch. Informative, practical and well done- thanks!
I was thinking that in a way, this gun will possibly become a modern day equivalent of the "PPK For The 21st Century."
A few of the guys from the shop said the same thing.
@@OldeEnglishOutfitters ... that's neat !!
Got one... thinking about a ppk to go with it
I was legitimately thinking the same a few days ago.
This will probably replace my go to for super concealable gun my Glock 42. James Bond will probably carry this if Walther licensed it from Smith 😉
Good stuff Thank you for the view
I want one! I'm thinking yes to the thumb safety with such a light trigger. My hellcat is just too snappy! Plus Id save 10 ounces!
Me too. I have a manual safety Shield gen 1. The safety is easy to thumb sweep off. Lots of negative feedback on the safety being too tight but it softens up with use. I would be backing off going pocket carry with that trigger without a safety.
Yep I bought mine with the safety, especially since I plane to pocket carry!
@@LostinMIAis it hard to move it? I bought one today and the safety is stiff
Carry both! Hellcat behind the belt, BG2 in the pocket, NAA 22 in the boot
@@timburton9514 Hi Tim. Mine is coming in a few days. I have a the SW Shield Gen 1 9mm with safety and it really wasn't stiff. It's tight but the way it should be. I can flick it down with my thumb with no issue, especially now with 1000+ rounds thru it.. When I get my BF 2.0 I will let you know. Regardless I expect it to be stiff but still able to flick it down to unlock it. Maybe a drop of lube could help? Maybe?
This is not a battlefield weapon. It is a deep-conceal get-out-of-my-face tool, which now leads the pack in this category. I have a LCP Max, which I can't replace soon enough.
My LCP Max has been perfection. I will keep it forever.
I just tested mine today. It is very good, and yes, somehow, they reduced recoil. It is very nice. As other reviewers have noted, the springs in the mags are very stiff. I will do as one reviewer dis, and load the mags and let them rest for a week. As for the firearm, it shoots really nice. Really.
@@bld9696you can have both 🤫
@@bld9696 Can't afford a better pistol, they may trade to offset?
I have the Max and don't trust it. Too many feed issues. I've cleaned and lubed it well and tried about 8 types of ammo. Rarely get through an entire mag without a hiccup.
Great video Alan! Thank you!
Once again , great video!!!
This is now on my radar. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences.
I'm really glad you mentioned some of the sights were off. I thought it was just my big meat hooks crushing the gun. Measured my front and rear sights with a micrometer, and the front sight was way off. Put it in my sight pusher and straightened it out. Thanks again.
Agree wish front sight was yellow/green ish
Ya but if it was yellow/green ish others would want it to be orange. I like orange. 😉
@@ifly64s 💯… yep lol
It glows white at night.. I’m the only one in Houston with one at the moment
@@Iceberg82 ... Yes, exactly. My eyes pick up that bright green better than orange.
@@Iceberg82 I might be willing to pay for a replacement front sight with a large bright green ring around the Tritium dot. Or at least a yellow ring sight if green isn't available.
Best review I've seen on this gun ! Thank you for NOT calling it a "bad boy" ( a moron term !)
I will be replacing my P238
As always, sorry I don't remember the name of the knowledgeable gentlemen in the video, excellent explanation, clear instructions and sounds like honest opinion. It is great to watch his videos. Thanks.
The only downside to the pistol, and that may not be an issue with today's ammo offerings, is the barrel is borderline too short for effective HP performance. Thankfully there are some very good .380 bullet designs now. I've shot the LCP into the most forgiving test media, water (at 3', approx 1m for you metric folk), with zero expansion. The Shield EZ into the same media with good results. Length matters. I suspect even the best performing bullets will lose performance at ranges past 7yds in these carry guns, but they will still poke holes in bad guys.
Honestly pocket 380s should be using FMJs or Underwood Penetrators, JHPs basically do not expand with these mouse guns.
I suggest you research Underwood Xtreme Defender and Defiant Munitions TXC. Defiant consistent penetrates 12 inches with massive expansion.
My first time seeing one of your videos, and your demeanor suggests retired USMC E9 or O6. Very professionally done. This gun's on my RADAR. Thanks.
That was a very good and thorough review. Thanks! If you are impressed, I am impressed. Several viewers below compared it to the Walther PPK, which is about a 100 year old design. Maybe comparing the PPK to this Bodyguard 2.0 is called for in a future video.
Good EDC pistol 👍
CHASING the LCP Max??? I think you mean leaving it in the dust...
truth
be nice
After all of the problems with the original Bodyguard, I'll keep my flawless LCP Max.
@@bld9696 If it works don't fix it. Cheers!
@@bld9696 from all the YT videos this BG2.0 looks great, now the only thing that is a concern is the 2.5 lb trigger pull, so I would get this with a manual safety which is something I don’t prefer on my carry weapon, so for the time being I’ll stay with my LCP max, close to 900 rounds no issues with any type of ammo. The trigger weight on the BG2.0 was mentioned in a video don’t know exactly if it’s accurate.
Might be my first Smith & Wesson.
what is your collection brands?
@@tjstrongbone5373 I seem to end up with a lot of Rugers, have two Glocks, a Sig and an off brand 357 I can't remember who made.
Always enjoy your excellent reviews.
👍I like it
Great review as always. Thanks!
This gun truly can be concealed in the pocket with little to no imprint.
Great review! No BS. Like your style.
Thanks for the great level of detail!
Mine is on the way...there is no way I wasn't going to get one!
Definitely ONLY the thumb safety version for me !
Great review Sir. Much love & Respect. Hey we are all here to learn from one another. I have noticed that anytime a new gun comes out we always jump on the van wagon and talk like these new guns are better than every other guns. I am not complaining about this gun at all, but I am not going crazy either for it. I may add it to my collection maybe later. I think the Smith and Wesson M&P shield 380 EZ are better guns to me. Big supporter here. I would appreciate support if possible!!
Waiting for mine to arrive. Only had the one with the safety, but I can leave that off. The low bore axis, coupled with the high groove on the back of the trigger guard is going to lend itself to superior accuracy over other .380 micros. I'll let you know when I get it. My current EDC/Back-up is the much-maligned Taurus Spectrum. I've had zero issues with it that weren't ammo related. Still, wanted more capacity for my EDC/Back-up. Gen5 Glock-17 with Holosun and TRL-1 for primary on duty.
Very thoughtful and informative.
Competing with the Ruger Security 380....
Great review! I hope S&W offers a .22lr version soon!
Great video as always, Allen. I am seriously considering stopping by and seeing what you guys will give for a trade for my original Bodyguard, I would like to upgrade to this one.
I tried that. The shop didn't want it.
Excellent review.👍
I picked up one of these little pistols a few weeks ago and the only thing I noticed, and so far, no one is making a point of... Kudo's to S&W for using a steel guide rod on a defensive pistol.👊
One of my biggest complaints I have against gun manufacturers, why are you putting a polymer guide rod in a defensive pistol.🤷♂ I have an FN Reflex that I love, but I have to mount a weapons light on it because it has a polymer guide rod. If I am close to an attacker and I need to shove the pistol in their chest to get them off of me, I want the gun to go bang. And let's be honest, that is this pistols intended purpose, up close and personal.👍
Looks great but I love my glock g42 with pearce+1 extension. I beleive for self defense it is hard right beat a glock
smith and wesson in Tennessee now making Way better guns now they look and shoot great!!! glad there out of shit state Massachusett
Funny, but this is the second video review I've seen of a newer S&W semiauto that mentions the sights not being properly aligned at the factory. I recently purchased two Shield Pluses, and the sights on BOTH were misaligned, causing both guns to shoot left. (And no, it wasn't me; it was the gun.) I had to get a sight pusher to move the front sight. I'm wondering if it's a factory issue, albeit minor, with these guns.🤔
Thank you.
I have seen many videos where the slide does not lock when the mag is empty. S&W need to address this issue
Hey guys, great videos, was wondering if u could do 1 on the S&W 1854 lever action 44mag. 😎✊️🇺🇸✊️
Needs a good pocket holster. Recommendations??
whats the best Telescope you can use to see the stars? The one you have with you
whats the best camera to take pictures of last minute at an event? The one you have with you
whats the best snack you can eat on a hike? The one you brought with you
Conceal is meant to do just that...conceal. A small footprint. I see people say their conceal is a full size Glock 19, yeah while small, unless it is winter time and you are wearing a ton of stuff, not so much.
.380 is fine, yes 9mm is better, but even the smallest 9mm I have seen is still kind of big for conceal. If you need to god forbid use your .380, even a .22 will scatter bad people trying to harm you. If the .380 is so weak, ask for volunteers who wants to test that theory....nobody will say yes.
Two questions. 1). What does the Owner’s Manual say about +P ammo? [the official S&W position/comment about use of +P ammunition in this gun]. And 2). If third party three dot tritium night sights are desired (old eyes), what brand and best model (sku number) are recommended replacement (i.e., correct height)? 👈🤔
Checkering or texturing? It looks more like texturing to me.I always thought the MP series had great grip texture but lacked backstrap and front grip checkering like a Beretta or other pistols.
Hat’s off to everyone at Olde English Outfitters!
Can you get it out of your pocket once you put it in? The grip looks a little long.
I have the lcp max and it hurts so much I can’t shoot more than about two mags before I’m sick of it. Is this so much better that I should get on already having he max?
My wife always tell me that its not the size of caliber but its how well you can use it.
She doesn't want to hurt your feelings..they always say that til they get a larger caliber 🤷♂️
@@kevinrichardson8859 Im afraid she will fall in love with the 50 Cal.
@@kevinrichardson8859ouch!
I have 2 of the original. Great for pocket carry. The DAO makes pocket carry much safer.
Great review as always. Any chance you all could test this on a gel & chrono test? I think a lot of buyers would be interested in how fast the bullet is and how deep penetration, and expansion is to see if it meets FBI standards. The barrel is so short, see if it works.
Looks like this pistol is to .380 ACP what the SIG P365 is to 9 mm: the clear leader of the pack.
hi. newbie here. will you die if you got hit with a 380 ?
I noticed my front sights on both Equalizer and Shield Plus I got last year had the same front sight issue. Both were a smidgen too left on both.
Can anyone point me in the direction of a pocket holster for the Bodyguard 2.0? Vedder doesn’t have an option.
The holsters for my Bodyguard 1.0 (early version shown in this video) fit my Bodyguard 2.0 perfectly.
I'm using mine in the same Desantis Nemesis I used for my last 3 LCP's. Works fine.
I got mine from Muddy River. Perfect fit.
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What the heck is checkering?
Texturing. Older guns had checkered patterns in them, look at older guns with wooden furniture and you will see it everywhere.
@@Rushifell oh, the new guns are stippled
@@whatsup24_7 And then you have G10, which is a whole different animal. Also, the stick-on Talon type grips (think: sandpaper), pachmayer rubber grips, etc. Lots of options.
@@g54b95 I know what G10 is. Many of my knife handles are made of it.
LCP MAX is smaller and can actually serve as a pocket gun. It’s actually optimal as a pocket gun.
This gun looks slightly too big for comfortable pocket carry.
I have one, its actually easier to pocket carry than the Lcp Max, the shape of the grip allows for both an easier draw & it looks more like a phone in the pocket than the LCP did. The .2 inches extra of overall length made no difference in a destantis pocket holster
@SerenGetter I get a kick out of all the comments on this video and others regarding the BG 2.0 being too big to pocket carry vs. The LCP Max. All based on pictures and videos instead of actually holding and seeing the gun in person. Classic keyboard warrior mentality.
@@Sirgromulus I get a kick out of people who are triggered by differing opinions and lash out by calling those people “keyboard warriors”.
Very hard to rack. So much for easy to shoot
It's a high-capacity derringer. Would have been nice if they put more than 1.75-inch barrel. Marketing will tell you it's 2.75 but chamber is not barrel. The .380 cartridge is .984 of an inch. Chamber does nothing for velocity or accuracy. It's a larger grip on a tiny gun. It's completely given up 100 fps in an already small caliber. How about chronograph results between the G42 or the 2-inch snub nose .38 revolver. S&W is about cutting cost, not saving your life. Marketing chamber as barrel needs to stop.
Are you gonna cry about it too sweetie?
@@OPPEN45ERyes he is
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@@OPPEN45ER Just stating the facts buttercup