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Brand New Bodyguard 2.0 Review

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New out of the box and without any malfunctions it ran through:
200rds Winchester white box 95fgr. FMJ,
20rds of Federal Hydra Shok Deep 99gr.,
20rds of Underwood +P 90gr. eXtreme Terminal Performance (XTP) Jacketed Hollow Point.

Next, I loaded up a magazine with Underwood +P 68gr. Xtreme Defender and it had a failure to feed after the first shot.

Also, it shot about 4 inches to the left at 7 yards. I looked at the front sight and it is noticeably skewed to the right.

I've decided it will be carried loaded with the 99gr. Hydra Shok Deeps... for now. Does anyone have a better recommendation?

I was able to easily load 10rds and 12rds into the magazines with a MagLula. Love that thing.

I ordered a holster from CandGHolsters.com. It is the IWB COVERT/ALPHA Kydex Holster with a "Dark Wing" attachment and two UltiClip SLIM 3.3 Beltless Carry Clips. It hasn't arrived yet. Until it does, the gun is residing in an Uncle Mike's size 4 pocket holster. I already had the Uncle Mike's for use with an original Bodyguard .380. It works pretty good for the Bodyguard 2.0 and the value is hard to beat, but I am looking around to see if I can find a better option.

Cheers
 
J33PTJ said:
New out of the box and without any malfunctions it ran through:
200rds Winchester white box 95fgr. FMJ,
20rds of Federal Hydra Shok Deep 99gr.,
20rds of Underwood +P 90gr. eXtreme Terminal Performance (XTP) Jacketed Hollow Point.

Next, I loaded up a magazine with Underwood +P 68gr. Xtreme Defender and it had a failure to feed after the first shot.

I've decided it will be carried loaded with the 99gr. Hydra Shok Deeps... for now. Does anyone have a better recommendation?
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It's getting expensive buying self-defense ammo "flavor of the day", only to use it for range practice when something else you think is better comes along. I just ordered a few boxes of Federal Hydra-Shok Deep, as it did very well in gel tests. I hope it's the last high priced ammo I buy for a while.
 
I just received my cross-draw OWB holster from Craft Holsters Cross Draw Holster | Craft Holsters(R) . I like these little full leather holsters. Had one for my LCP Max, and decided that's what I wanted for the BG2. They are made to order in Slovakia, so take about 2 months. Douse the inside of the holster with denatured alcohol, put the gun in a plastic bag and place it in the holster overnight and the holster stretches where needed and you have a custom fit. A little balm gives it a nice sheen. I particularly like the "reverse snap" strap, where the strap is snapped on the inside of the leather backing (between the leather back and the gun), so to draw, you simply insert your thumb in between the strap and the backing and that unsnaps the strap, and you just draw the gun. Not a very good explanation, but I'll get some pictures in a while. The unsnapping and draw are demonstrated in the first video in the link.
 
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dben002 said:
Exactly !!!!!! if the weapon is not rated for +P you are carrying a catastrophic failure looking for a place to happen..
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Any ammo related damage voids the warranty. Damage to your hand could turn you into a shooter using your other hand.
 
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J33PTJ said:
New out of the box and without any malfunctions it ran through:

20rds of Underwood +P 90gr. eXtreme Terminal Performance (XTP) Jacketed Hollow Point.

Next, I loaded up a magazine with Underwood +P 68gr. Xtreme Defender and it had a failure to feed after the first shot.
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Did you field strip and clean and lube it before firing it?

According to S&W the BG2 is not rated for +P ammo.

You are obviously not concerned about potential damage to the chamber, barrel, and other parts of the gun caused by the higher PSI pressures beyond the more common PSI rating of 35,000 for 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge.
 
J33PTJ, every thing I have seen about the Federal DEEP has been favorable. DEEP, Precision One and Xtreme Defender all do well in gel tests. But they have to function in your firearm to do you any good.
Just yesterday after installing the Galloway factory rated spring I ran a couple boxes of Blazer Brass and 20 rounds of Underwood Xtreme Defender standard pressure. I ran a box of Underwood with factory spring also.
100 % trouble free. You had 1st round trouble?? Go figure?? I do not understand the reason some BG 2.0 are fine and others are troubled.

I have had ZERO issues with Fiocchi ball, Blazer Brass ball, Federal DEEP, Federal original Hydra Shok, Underwood Xtreme Defender, Precision One XTP and Independence ball.
 
lkabug said:
Dang! Are you suggesting that one is supposed to read the manual that comes with the gun? :eek:
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Reading a firearm manufacturer's owner's manual is only for educating yourself. For some people education is optional. :p

I am bad about reading manuals or assembly instructions. :o

HOWEVER, when if comes to a manual about my defense firearm I will read the owner's manual several times. :D
 
agksimon said:
It's getting expensive buying self-defense ammo "flavor of the day", only to use it for range practice when something else you think is better comes along. I just ordered a few boxes of Federal Hydra-Shok Deep, as it did very well in gel tests. I hope it's the last high priced ammo I buy for a while.
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Right, I have been carrying 9BP ever since Massad Ayoob recommended it for smooth feeding in the previous century. I am sure there are loads with more energy, expansion, and penetration, but I am just too cheap and lazy to check out several guns with the Bullet of the Month. Will a standard velocity cup and core hollowpoint get me Kilt on the Street? I kind of doubt it.
 
The Craft cross-draw holster ....

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geeollie said:
I have had ZERO issues with Fiocchi ball, Blazer Brass ball, Federal DEEP, Federal original Hydra Shok, Underwood Xtreme Defender, Precision One XTP and Independence ball.
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Yeah, I'm one of those who can't fire the Lehigh 68gr Xtreme Defender without it jamming. The most I've gotten through the gun without a jam is 4 in a row. Hangs on the gap between the two feed ramps. Been polishing it, and is has improved a little. Initially it would not load the first round out of the mag. One person reported that he had failures to feed with the actual Lehigh brand 68gr rounds, but the Underwood Platinum 68gr would feed just fine.

Of course, it likely will improve with use, since I don't yet have even 20 rounds through the little gun.
 
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RE: 380 +P

There's no SAAMI spec for it like there is with 9x19 +P, so that's a buyer beware scenario. Could be slightly exceeding SAAMI spec, could be exceeding it by a lot. Underwood may not even have the equipment to measure pressure themselves.
 
GnarlsR2 said:
Did you field strip and clean and lube it before firing it?

According to S&W the BG2 is not rated for +P ammo.

You are obviously not concerned about potential damage to the chamber, barrel, and other parts of the gun caused by the higher PSI pressures beyond the more common PSI rating of 35,000 for 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge.
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No. As I stated it was right out of the box.

I read the manual prior to using the +P. You’re right, I am not concerned about the 20rds of +p. I don’t plan on using +p ammo on a regular basis.
I guess I’m not a rule follower. Y'all are funny with all your +p comments.
 
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Harper said:
I just received my cross-draw OWB holster from Craft Holsters Cross Draw Holster | Craft Holsters(R) . I like these little full leather holsters. Had one for my LCP Max, and decided that's what I wanted for the BG2. They are made to order in Slovakia, so take about 2 months. Douse the inside of the holster with denatured alcohol, put the gun in a plastic bag and place it in the holster overnight and the holster stretches where needed and you have a custom fit. A little balm gives it a nice sheen. I particularly like the "reverse snap" strap, where the strap is snapped on the inside of the leather backing (between the leather back and the gun), so to draw, you simply insert your thumb in between the strap and the backing and that unsnaps the strap, and you just draw the gun. Not a very good explanation, but I'll get some pictures in a while. The unsnapping and draw are demonstrated in the first video in the link.
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Thanks for the info. They look high quality holsters. Worth the wait I’m sure.
 
J33PTJ said:
No. As I stated it was right out of the box.

I read the manual prior to using the +P. You’re right, I am not concerned about the 20rds of +p. I don’t plan on using +p ammo on a regular basis.
Y'all are funny with all your +p comments.
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Sir, this is a Forum where we try to help each other. If you want to wear out your firearm fast, or have it blow up on you, that's up to you. Recognize helpful questions/statements when they come your way.
 
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