Bodyguard 2.0 issue

[GnarlsR2]

It's not the press check I'm focused on, it's that when the slide is manipulated back a little (on purpose or on accident) it doesn't fully return to battery…and hence won't fire

You said you have to give it a tap to get the slide back into full battery?
If my BG2, after 200 rounds, the slide was getting "stuck" on a press check, I would have some concern about the cause. Especially because the amount of spring pressure on the guide rod is very high, and it seems that it would have enough force to easily close the slide to battery after a short press check... BUT... what I know about handgun design wouldn't make a little pimple on Bruce Gray's butt.

 

[aaronmanck]

You said you have to give it tap to get the back into full battery?

Correct

 

[GnarlsR2]

Unfortunately.... or very fortunately....??
I only have just over 300 rounds through my BG2. I bought it in August of 2024.
I go to the range once or twice a month and I take a least 4 other firearms with me.
And.... with a bunch of range buddies we end up shooting each other's toys.

 

[Elder Shooter]

Who has the money to buy hundreds of rounds of expensive .380acp ammo to see if their pistol is working? I am considering the purchase of a Bodyguard 2.0 but if the S&W quality control is that bad I don't think I will do it.

 

[aaronmanck]

Who has the money to buy hundreds of rounds of expensive .380acp ammo to see if their pistol is working? I am considering the purchase of a Bodyguard 2.0 but if the S&W quality control is that bad I don't think I will do it.

I hear you, I just sent it in today for them to fix, I can't trust a gun that doesn't return to battery do to tolerance