Would It Be Wise to WAIT to Buy a Bodyguard 2.0?

[RevV67]

Seeking advice from wise forum members!

I have never owned a 380. I am a big fan of pocket carry and my usual daily carry is a LCR or Hellcat in my front pocket.
I don't NEED a new pocket carry gun, but I picked up a Bodyguard 2.0 in my LGS a couple weeks ago, and I LOVED it!

Since holding one for the first time I have watched a lot of videos and read many articles and posts. I joined this forum to learn more about the Bodyguard 2.0.

Many people have had no issues, but there do seem to be an unusually large number of complaints about the Bodyguard 2.0.

QUESTION: Do you think S&W will iron out the frequently reported issues (feed ramp burrs, RSA problems, TS going from too tight to too lose, misaligned sights, etc.) in the next year or so, OR are these issues here to stay because they are caused by poor QC?

All replies appreciated!

 

[Cphobes]

I think at this point they have, unfortunately some stuff gets thru.

I wouldn’t wait.

 

[tarheel13]

I would not wait, but I would also not buy blind. Check out the pistol before you buy it. If the LGS will not allow that, go elsewhere. The front site can be drifted. Smith is quickly replacing recoil assemblies. But you should visually inspect the feed ramp(s) and bring a mag of the ammo you most want for carry and ask the store employee to hand cycle it for you.

 

[ImDrRich]

Cphobes is right on the money!

Make a list of the problems you've read about (recoil spring assembly, etc., etc.) and carefully go over a BG 2.0 or two at your LGS. I've had many problems but as I've said here, these have all been ironed out and I'm very, very happy with mine in my EDC rotation. I've also shot the hell out of mine (+1000 rounds) and have faith in it once again.