Bodyguard 2.0 buying guide

[McClean]

Man are you serious?
I got a 43C first to pair with the Bodyguard 2.0. Call it the 40 year old arthritis downgrade package.

The 43C slipped through the QC/QA in milling, finishing, and assembly. S&W agreed the SIX issues I noted were being addressed.

Now this?!
How hard is a plastic gun to make in 2025?

I am waiting for a two tone version. Hopefully the issues are dealt with by then. This is real basic QA. They need to pay their people better to retain talent and actually have QA / QC part of the company again.

 

[Dave Lively]

Make sure the night sight is not dim or dead.

 

[GnarlsR2]

I think that there are about 25 Bodyguard 2.0's that are bad.
It is just that they are all being reported on this forum.
If someone would go back and count how many reports there are of troubles, it would be appreciated.

agksimon posts that his/her sample is flawless. That is probably closer to the norm than getting a troubled on. Few people report good news.

ONE failure to fire out of the box "Handgun of the Year: Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0" by Guns & Ammo, on a firearm for conceal carry from a legendary manufacturer is TOO many.

 

[ladder13]

Hundreds of rds through mine, bone stock. I’m not buying a bunch of unnecessary upgrades to turn a $400 gun into a $700 gun. I’m happy.

 

[GnarlsR2]

I’m just curious….

Out of the box dated 073124 BG2, the front sight and the rear sight were adjusted to compensate for low left POI.

The front sight was clearly adjusted to the left and the rear sight is clearly adjusted to the right. My POA/POI was about 4” left and 2 inches low.

I adjusted the front sight with a hammer and punch by 0.010” to now only about 1” left and about 1” low from POA/POI. I am not yet able to move the rear sight with a hammer and punch.

Is the barrel NOT in alignment with the slide?

The front and rear sights on both my P365s are aligned perfectly in the center of the slide. and POA is POI.

 

[Jjdogm]

I’ve had the recoil spring problem, the feed ramp problem, the issue trying to get 12 rounds in the mag problems and the sighting issue. I sent back to Sw and now my biggest problem is still feed issues depending on ammo . Im happy there are some without issue but it’s not me. Unfortunately I can’t rely on this gun and am looking for another micro alternative

 

[halfmoonclip]

Function-wise, I've had few problems with two BG2.0s. There have been a few failures to feed, early on.
Biggest issue; some 10 round mags actually hold 10, with enough room to seat the magazine against a closed slide. Others will only lock in with unreasonable force.
The low bore axis, good ergos, and controllable trigger makes the little buggers eminently shootable. Yeah, I'm a fan. It's hard to name another gun that small and shootable.
Yeah, tried the Ruger Max, great capacity, lousy ergos, trigger slap and pinch.
Moon

 

[rm250c2]

I know there are more than 25 bad ones. Mine has the goofy follower that sticks on the 3rd round. But, I also know many are flawless.

And me knowing this does not help anyone who gets a lemon.
That is why I would find a shopping list of problems to look for when buying a new one. At least those that may be identified at the gun store.
be looking for?
What else should a new buyer

My 12 rounder sticks on the 3rd round also is there a fix?

 

[rm250c2]

I’m just curious….

Out of the box dated 073124 BG2, the front sight and the rear sight were adjusted to compensate for low left POI.

The front sight was clearly adjusted to the left and the rear sight is clearly adjusted to the right. My POA/POI was about 4” left and 2 inches low.

I adjusted the front sight with a hammer and punch by 0.010” to now only about 1” left and about 1” low from POA/POI. I am not yet able to move the rear sight with a hammer and punch.

Is the barrel NOT in alignment with the slide?

The front and rear sights on both my P365s are aligned perfectly in the center of the slide. and POA is POI.

Mine shot 10” to the left. I adjusted both the front and rear sights as far as they could go and now it shoots to point of aim. Swapped slides with a friends BG2 and it shot to center with the sights as received from the factory-centered. I called S&W they said send it back

 

[agksimon]

My 12 rounder sticks on the 3rd round also is there a fix?

Cut the follower fangs off.

 

[GnarlsR2]

Geezz.... I thought S&W fixed this issue on later production?

 

[JoeB51]

They did

 

[Mollari]

I've got one of the first editions of the Bodyguard 2.0 and it has been flawless. The only change I've made is the sights and it's one of the best choices I've ever made and one the most fun guns too. I can hit 8" plates at 25 yards about half the time and all the time at 15 yards. The smaller rear sight opening really helps and doesn't slow down my target acquisition a bit.

What sights did you get? Would you still recommend them or something else you've since seen. The wide rear sight drive me nuts.

 

[Mollari]

From first grasp of its grip I was sold on the B/G 2.0.

It’s ergonomics, low bore axis and lock breach design gives it a soft almost.22 LR. recoil which leads to great accuracy.

And the genius design of its 10 & 12 round magazines is off the hook. When first held it I said no way this is not a single stack.

The slide was noticeable stiff when new but considering what’s being asked of all that’s crammed into it was understandable. After 400 + rounds, it’s much easier to manipulate.

The only issue I initially had was the magazines follower leg jamming into the slide lock hole in its side. It was easily and quickly resolved by the use of a pair of nail clippers.

Apparently the factory has resolved this issue in house on the currently issued guns.

It was my first gun. I have a few others now, but still love it. It far over performs. The user on the other hand...

 

[pedropcola]

One guy above states that his gun shoots 4" left and 2" low. He drifted the front sight (I believe it was the front doesn't matter) and now it shoots 1" left and only 1" low. Ok genius, please explain how drifting the sights which are 100% not adjustable for elevation somehow magically changed the POI elevation wise?

It is simple. It didn't. It can't. Read that post again, this guy posts all the time, he drifted the sight and it changed the elevation. This is the level of input you are getting here. Unbelievable.

Then there is the guy who says a single malfunction and the gun is dead to him. Shoot, I can't name a manufacturer that I haven't had a malfunction out of. If you had NEVER had a malfunction then you don't shoot enough. Truth.

I have 4 of these. One went back when the safety got too loose to stay engaged. They fixed it. I challenge anyone to shoot any course of fire with a BG2.0 and their LCP Max back to back and report the results. I have shot both, it isn't even close.

 

[agksimon]

Then there is the guy who says a single malfunction and the gun is dead to him. Shoot, I can't name a manufacturer that I haven't had a malfunction out of. If you had NEVER had a malfunction then you don't shoot enough. Truth.

I have 4 of these. One went back when the safety got too loose to stay engaged. They fixed it. I challenge anyone to shoot any course of fire with a BG2.0 and their LCP Max back to back and report the results. I have shot both, it isn't even close.

I've owned a few guns that NEVER had a malfunction and I shoot several matches a month and practice in between, many thousands of rounds a year. I've also had a few that were jam o matics that I or the factory couldn't fix.

I had an LCP Max and sold it after shooting my BG2.0 because as you said, they're not even close. I shot an IDPA style backup gun club match yesterday with my BG2.0 and beat guys running carry optics on their Sig 365's. Of course no targets were over 12 yards with lots of poppers and a Texas Star.

 

[pedropcola]

When somebody posts something that is 100% impossible such as changing elevation by drifting a sight sideways you absolutely have to point that out so that somebody doesn't actually listen to the guy.

If you don't like the BG2.0 there is nothing wrong with that. We all got opinions.

Think about it. He drifted a sight and it moved the elevation. Mull that over a bit.

As to my other statement. I own individual guns that have never malfunctioned (yet?). I stated I have had a malfunction from basically every manufacturer out there. I stand by that.

 

[GnarlsR2]

I've owned a few guns that NEVER had a malfunction and I shoot several matches a month and practice in between, many thousands of rounds a year. I've also had a few that were jam o matics that I or the factory couldn't fix.

I had an LCP Max and sold it after shooting my BG2.0 because as you said, they're not even close. I shot an IDPA style backup gun club match yesterday with my BG2.0 and beat guys running carry optics on their Sig 365's. Of course no targets were over 12 yards with lots of poppers and a Texas Star.

Dang agksimon!!

Out here in the desert we'd call you "hot ca-ca"!!

 

[Cheyenne WYO]

I can't speak to the person to whom you are referring. But, changing one thing can affect another. I have mounted scopes on numerous hunting rifles over the years. If the scope is not perfectly level when mounted, changing the windage also will affect the elevation, and vice versa. I certainly have experienced that with my rifles. At least theoretically, the same should be true for pistols. The sights themselves or the slide may not be perfectly adjusted. More likely, the shooter angles the gun a certain way. With my BG 2.0, I noticed that my strong hand sometimes overpowers my support hand and gives the sight picture a tiny cant. That certainly can affect both windage and elevation at the same time.

I am hesitant to call people out just because they are saying something I cannot comprehend.

 

[MOONDAWG]

Cats and Dogs living together, totally anarchy!

Play nice…