Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0
Smith & Wesson · Pistol · In Production · 2024
Also known as: Bodyguard 2.0, M&P Bodyguard 2.0, BG 2.0
Overview
The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 is a micro-compact, striker-fired semi-automatic pistol chambered in .380 ACP, introduced in 2024 as a complete redesign of the original Bodyguard 380. The Bodyguard 2.0 represents a dramatic departure from its predecessor, replacing the internal hammer-fired mechanism with a modern striker-fired action and upgrading from a single-stack 6-round magazine to a 'stack-and-a-half' design that holds 10+1 rounds with the flush-fit magazine or 12+1 rounds with the included extended magazine. At just 9.8 ounces unloaded with a 2.75-inch stainless steel barrel and 5.5-inch overall length, the Bodyguard 2.0 is designed for deep concealment and pocket carry. The pistol features a flat-face Performance Center-style trigger, a tritium dot front sight with orange surround paired with a serrated U-notch rear sight, aggressive slide serrations fore and aft, and Smith & Wesson's Armornite corrosion-resistant finish on the stainless steel slide and barrel. Available in both thumb safety and no-thumb-safety configurations, the Bodyguard 2.0 uses a Browning-style tilting barrel short recoil action rather than the simple blowback of many .380 pistols, contributing to its remarkably soft recoil characteristics for its size class.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 278 g (9.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 140 mm (5.51") |
| Barrel Length | 70 mm (2.76") |
| Height | 104 mm (4.09") |
| Width | 22 mm (0.87") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Trigger Pull | 27 N (6.1 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 271 m/s (889 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 214 J (158 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 15 m (16 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1000 m (1094 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish | Armornite |
Calibers
- .380 ACP · primary — also known as .380 Auto, 9mm Browning Short, 9x17mm, 9mm Kurz
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Trigger Safety, Optional Manual Safety
- Features: Flat Face Trigger, Micro Compact Design, Stack And Half Magazine, Tritium Front Sight, U Notch Rear Sight, Front Rear Slide Serrations, Reversible Mag Release, Extended Magazine Option
Variants
- Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 Thumb Safety — Manual Safety
- Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp — Compensated
Service history
Operators
- U.S. Civilian Concealed Carry Market · adopted 2024
- U.S. Law Enforcement (Backup/Off-Duty)
Production
Production years: 2024-present
Second generation of the Bodyguard platform; exact production numbers not disclosed
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
The Bodyguard 2.0 ships with both a 10-round flush-fit magazine and a 12-round extended magazine with a pinky extension. The 'stack-and-a-half' magazine design nearly doubles the capacity of the original Bodyguard 380's 6-round single-stack magazine while keeping the grip impressively slim at 0.88 inches. The original Bodyguard 380 was introduced in 2010 with an internal hammer and DAO trigger that many users found difficult to shoot accurately; the 2.0's switch to a striker-fired mechanism with a flat-face trigger addresses that criticism directly. The Browning-style tilting barrel action is uncommon in .380 ACP pistols, which typically use simpler blowback designs, and contributes to the Bodyguard 2.0's reputation as one of the softest-shooting micro .380 pistols available. A Performance Center Carry Comp variant is also available with a ported barrel and slide for further recoil reduction.
Background
The original Bodyguard 380 was one of the most popular pocket pistols in America despite its notoriously heavy DAO trigger pull. Smith & Wesson's complete ground-up redesign for the 2.0 version nearly doubled capacity from 6 to 10 rounds while switching to a striker-fired action, answering years of customer feedback and positioning the Bodyguard 2.0 as a direct competitor to the SIG P365-380 and Ruger LCP MAX in the high-capacity micro .380 segment.