Bodyguard 2.0 with safety

[larry8]

I really like my BG2 with safety. However I had to send it back because I could not rack the slide. 10 days later it was returned with a note that they could not duplicate the problem. It seems that I'm too old and don't have the strength to do it. I got the "Handi- racker" and that worked on my bench. Then I got the Talon Grips and then I was able to rack the slide. It still is difficult but at least I can do it

 

[Cwilly8]

I'm a BG 2.0 owner -- with manual safety. I prefer the manual safety on carry guns -- and I train consistently so it becomes second nature to release the safety when drawing and reengage when holstering.
Regarding some of the previous comments: Yes, the sights may not be precise, but they are fully adequate for most self-defense purposes. The recoil spring is stiff, so racking the slide requires some hand strength. Since you have already shot one, that may not be an issue for you. My wife finds that her 380 EZ is much easier to manipulate, but you sacrifice some rounds in the gun (8 in the 380 EZ vs 10 or 12 in the BG 2.0).

 

[diverdave]

I may be in the minority, but as a long-time gun owner I believe in the suitability of the .380acp

i may be in the minority but believe the .380acp is a fine self-defense cartridge. I have almost 2000 rounds through my BG 2.0 and it never fails me. Mine has the manual safety. I wear it in a Harry's Holster IWB and it is ultra-comfortable as well as completely concealable. Find the ammo yours is most dependable with and you'll be a happy owner.

I have literally owned hundreds and hundreds of guns in my life. I have five concealed carry guns now. They are Kimber Rapide Dawn 9mm, Kimber Micro Raptor .380, Kel-Tec 3AT, Ruger LCP and S&W Bodyguard 2.0 .380. The Bodyguard is my prefered concealed carry for size, weight, size and comfortable natural feel when shooting it. I also have SIG P938, SIG P365, SIG P239 and a whole host of others up to my Alaskan carry S&W 460 Magnum and S&W 500 Magnum. Everything in between also. Anything bigger than my first 5 I consider too big to carry. Three of them are boarder line too heavy to carry. They are the SIG P938 and Kimbers. There is the most important distinction. What will you comfortably carry and when do they get too big, heavy or bulky to carry? Any carry gun you have that is uncomfortable to carry for "any reason" is a bad carry gun because you won't carry it. Forget fashion. Forget all those naysayers that poo-poo the .380. With the new ammunition that is made to preserve life the .380 will do the job. You are not shooting long distances. These are life saving guns what will most likely be shot at 10-20 feet. Why is a safety important to you? Who are you protecting with it? Your concealed carry must be ready to fire the instant you draw it with no further thought. A split second decision about anything could cost your your life. Pull, shoot, live!

 

[Law-dog]

The Bodygaurd is an excellent handgun. As a retired CCW instructor and certified by my state, my state law enforcement and the NRA as a handgun instructor, the 380 BG is second in my view to the 380 EZ but both are great.

It is a small gun and very easy to limp wrist, so you need to hold it tightly or it will jam like all small light guns will do. The safety is the better option so you can carry with a round chambered with less worry. Women sometimes put the gun in a purse with other items, never do that, put it in a compartment by itself or better a soft holster that covers the trigger.

The model with the laser is worth the money, you never have to see the sights or even the gun if you are attacked, just put the laser on the attacker and pull the trigger until the attack stops.

Do not be concerned about the caliber discussion. Carry the most powerful round you can shoot well, and you are good to go. The 380 gives you plenty of power and you are more likely to be able to fire more rounds because it has less recoil and muzzle flip.

It is a great choice. I suggest you take a CCW class with an experienced instructor then shoot the gun a bunch. Professional training is always good, but most importantly is your ability to get the gun out quickly and hit where you want. I start people with 10 inch paper plates at about 10 feet and move them back slowly until they can put every round on target at 50 feet. Once you are good at 50 feet, then speed it up a little, I suggest one second per round. It is easy if you start slow and work up.

 

[shirleyk]

I really like my BG2 with safety. However I had to send it back because I could not rack the slide. 10 days later it was returned with a note that they could not duplicate the problem. It seems that I'm too old and don't have the strength to do it. I got the "Handi- racker" and that worked on my bench. Then I got the Talon Grips and then I was able to rack the slide. It still is difficult but at least I can do it

Thanks for the information

 

[shirleyk]

The model with the laser is worth the money, you never have to see the sights or

Bodyguard 2.0 dont have a laser??

 

[shirleyk]

The Bodygaurd is an excellent handgun. As a retired CCW instructor and certified by my state, my state law enforcement and the NRA as a handgun instructor, the 380 BG is second in my view to the 380 EZ but both are great.

It is a small gun and very easy to limp wrist, so you need to hold it tightly or it will jam like all small light guns will do. The safety is the better option so you can carry with a round chambered with less worry. Women sometimes put the gun in a purse with other items, never do that, put it in a compartment by itself or better a soft holster that covers the trigger.

The model with the laser is worth the money, you never have to see the sights or even the gun if you are attacked, just put the laser on the attacker and pull the trigger until the attack stops.

Do not be concerned about the caliber discussion. Carry the most powerful round you can shoot well, and you are good to go. The 380 gives you plenty of power and you are more likely to be able to fire more rounds because it has less recoil and muzzle flip.

It is a great choice. I suggest you take a CCW class with an experienced instructor then shoot the gun a bunch. Professional training is always good, but most importantly is your ability to get the gun out quickly and hit where you want. I start people with 10 inch paper plates at about 10 feet and move them back slowly until they can put every round on target at 50 feet. Once you are good at 50 feet, then speed it up a little, I suggest one second per round. It is easy if you start slow and work up.

I have done the ccw class , the instructor i out of town till October, but he has a person filling in for him

 

[Busch297]

I have tried searchingthe group. But still trying to lesrn my way around the group,
I have been looking at the bodyguard 2.0 with safety , to be my conceal carry gun, im looking for help, in deciding if this is a good one.

Looking to buy my first gun, I have my permit, and hql license. People have said its not a good gun if you have to defend yourself that I should get a 9mm gun

Please help if you can

I have the 2.0 with a thumb safety and feel more secure with it than my Glock without one. I like guns with manual safeties. You’ll get used to either one, as far as 9mm vs 380, good luck with that, personally I’m fine with 380 as a defense round but depending on who you talk to, if you ain’t carrying a Barrett 50 caliber around then there’s no way you’re going to win a gunfight. Just do your research and make your own decision.

 

[Cheyenne WYO]

I really like my BG2 with safety. However I had to send it back because I could not rack the slide. 10 days later it was returned with a note that they could not duplicate the problem. It seems that I'm too old and don't have the strength to do it. I got the "Handi- racker" and that worked on my bench. Then I got the Talon Grips and then I was able to rack the slide. It still is difficult but at least I can do it

Try holding the gun in your strong hand and do an overhand rack with your support hand, rather than attempting to retract the slide from the rear using 2 fingers of your support hand. You can get your entire hand on the slide rather than 2 fingers and increase the leverage.

Also, if you shoot the gun a bunch, the gun will loosen up, including the recoil spring, and it will get easier.

 

[Mollari]

I really like my BG2 with safety. However I had to send it back because I could not rack the slide. 10 days later it was returned with a note that they could not duplicate the problem. It seems that I'm too old and don't have the strength to do it. I got the "Handi- racker" and that worked on my bench. Then I got the Talon Grips and then I was able to rack the slide. It still is difficult but at least I can do it

Mine, and from what I heard others, needed a lot of break in. If it’s the spring, that won’t change, but the guides stuck as well.

 

[Jim Turner]

I really like my BG2 with safety. However I had to send it back because I could not rack the slide. 10 days later it was returned with a note that they could not duplicate the problem. It seems that I'm too old and don't have the strength to do it. I got the "Handi- racker" and that worked on my bench. Then I got the Talon Grips and then I was able to rack the slide. It still is difficult but at least I can do it

I have the same problem with my BG2.0. Bought it, because I loved the feel of it in my hand. Can't rack it so now it sits in the gun safe. At 81 it isn't getting any easier. SW told me it would loosen up after use. Can't use it if I can't rack it!

 

[Donnie805]

I really like my BG2 with safety. However I had to send it back because I could not rack the slide. 10 days later it was returned with a note that they could not duplicate the problem. It seems that I'm too old and don't have the strength to do it. I got the "Handi- racker" and that worked on my bench. Then I got the Talon Grips and then I was able to rack the slide. It still is difficult but at least I can do it

I had the exact same problem. With two surgeries in both shoulders and hands, it was impossible for me to rack the slide. I have also added the handy racker, and the rubberized Hogue grips which do help me, but for a gun that’s supposed to be designed for older people, people with arthritis, and for old farts like me with neurologic damage, it was very difficult. In addition, trying to reassemble the thing, with a terrible guide rod and spring, I had to call the company and have them send me a new one. Also, I could never get the safety to operate and I had the same inaccuracies which led me to purchase X/S sights for the gun. It’s been a terrible experience, but I still feel it’s a good EDC that I’ll eventually get used to (I hope)!