Keeper?

[kelljor]

I bought my bodyguard 2.0 lightly used. It shoots better than I expected, less recoil than I expected, really light and small and easy to pocket carry, especially in cargo shorts. It is a good, so far reliable weapon.
But.....
It has a 2-3 pound trigger. It does not have a safety. The hammer block they use for a safety is slightly wider than the actual trigger. And I am primarily a revolver person, especially for self defense. I to have a couple of 9s and a couple of 380s, all hammer-fired, but those are more for fun than anything else. I do not have any other striker-fired pistiol. I carry a snubby; either an LCR or j frame, for defense. Camping or in the home......a wheel gun. .38 home, 357 camping. Less rounds, but easier to work. The idea of carrying a striker fired, really light triggered, safetyless semi auto where the trigger block is wider than the actual trigger makes me a little uncomfortable.
Regrettably, I am considering selling the BG. Hopefully before I actually pull the plug smith will come out with a free mod to reduce the width of the trigger block; that might make me reconsider. If so, I'll see if that makes me more comfortable. But for now I am leaning toward trade or sell outright. That mod plus a larger safety switch (I have seen someone's picture where someone converted to a bladed safety; I think that may be beyond my capabilities.
I am not slamming the BG2.0 in any way. It is a good weapon. I am just more comfortable with a revolver or a hammer on an auto. Just my opinion for me, and me only.

 

[tarheel13]

kelljor:​

A main issue for you seems to be the width of the trigger safety (which you refer to as a "hammer block" or a "trigger block". The primary function of such a trigger safety (which was invented by Glock and copied by many other manufacturers) has always been to prevent the trigger from moving back due to the inertia of a dropped gun which lands on the back of the grip. Since the trigger safety has to rotate at least 20 degrees so that its back edge can clear the frame opening, it will not be activated simply by inertia toward the rear of the gun.

Many people think this safety is designed to prevent accidentally pulling the trigger from edge pressure. And I guess this is the source of your concern since a full width safety won't really help in that regard. I can't say your concern has no merit because even Glock now mentions that role of the trigger safety as a secondary function. But that's not its main function. I've always been dubious because that theory of the case requires that something enters the trigger well but only a little bit so that it contacts the edge of the trigger but not the safety. Yes, I guess that could happen but the remedy is still the same: Don't put anything in the trigger well except your finger and only when you are ready to fire.

 

[TigerDude]

hopefully you aren't pocket carrying without a holster, this is a trip to the ER waiting to happen. Your concerns are valid in my mind, I'm not a fan of the design.

 

[GON765]

Totally get it your comfort level is king here, especially since you're a revolver guy at heart LCR frame for defense, wheelguns for home camping. The Bodyguard 2.0 is a legit gem for pocket carry: super light, low recoil, 10+1 capacity, shoots way better than expected, and early 2026 reviews show it's reliable with quality ammo once broken in.
But the light 2 3 lb trigger wide flat trigger "safety" paddle wider than the trigger face, so it doesn't really protect against oblique snags like a centered blade would no external safety is a valid red flag for pocket holster carry. Forums and reviews echo your unease some call the wide paddle a questionable design choice compared to Glock style blades, and it's why folks stick to revolvers or hammer fired semis for that mental safety layer.
Smith hasn't announced any free mod for narrowing the paddle some early units had minor sticking issues fixed under warranty, but nothing widespread on width Bladed safety conversions aren't common DIY friendly internals differ from Shields a few guys talk about custom work or extended thumb safeties, but it's rare and not plug and play.
If it's bugging you this much, sell trade it while it's hot demand's strong plenty of happy owners out there who don't mind, but you don't have to force it. Stick with what feels right: your snubbies or hammer autos won't let you down. No shame in that; carry what you trust 100%. Solid pistol otherwise good call on the honest self assessment!

 

[kelljor]

Tiger, I don't carry anything without a holster, either in pocket or on belt. Tarheel, while the trigger blade is an issue, the light trigger is more so. A 2# trigger scares me a little. Kind of carrying a cocked single action 357 around.
Had a whole lot more written, but it was turning into a novel so I deleted that part.
Thanks for the input guys.

 

[tarheel13]

Tarheel, while the trigger blade is an issue, the light trigger is more so. A 2# trigger scares me a little. Kind of carrying a cocked single action 357 around.

I agree with you regarding such a super-light trigger. That's not good for a carry pistol. But the two BG2.0s I have both have triggers right at 4.5 lb. And the others that I have dry fired in my LGS seem to be about the same. I'm wondering if these 2-3 lb triggers are only on newer BG2.0s. Or if they are an anomaly. If you do sell your current BG2.0, you might consider checking out others at your LGS to see if you can find a trigger you like. You can take your trigger pull device with you to check the weights.

 

[kelljor]

4.5 would be good. Looked for spring kits to make the trigger heavier but it seems they are all geared toward making them lighter.

 

[Doug M.]

Based on your description of what you feel to be a good handgun for you and your comfort level, and how this one does not match that, sell it. It seems to me that you will not want to use it very much, so free up the money for ammo, paying bills, etc., and let someone who is ok with it get their value out of it.

 

[kelljor]

Pretty much decided to sell. I Have it boxed up ready to take it to LGS and put it on consignment.

 

[kelljor]

UPDATE. Sold it yesterday. I was surprised at the price I got for it. I bought it used, verrrrry little wear marks on the rails and no scuffs or other exterior marks; I was under the impression someone bought it, shot it a little, and got rid of it. Anyway, I sold it at a different shop from where I bought it, I got almost exactly what I paid for it. I think about 5 bucks less......so for 5 bucks I got to play with it for a couple of months. I left happy.