The Humble Marksman on the S&W Bodyguard 2.0

Is the S&W Bodyguard 2.0 the pocket .380 that is actually fun to practice with, or still a niche deep concealment tool with pricey ammo? The Humble Marksman puts the Bodyguard 2.0 against the usual pocket .380 gripes and talks about what made him want one for carry.

What he covers: why older pocket .380s were miserable to shoot, how the Bodyguard 2.0 sculpted grip feels versus squarer LCP style frames, the soft shooting feel that can burn through expensive .380 ammo, capacity and factory sights talk, and his plan to pocket carry it once he finds a holster. He also flags QC and sight alignment caveats while still landing positive overall. Specs, reliability notes, and price talk in the video are his, not ours.

Here’s our take. Buy the Bodyguard 2.0 if you want a true pocket size American made .380 that is pleasant to shoot and you already accept .380 ammo cost for deep concealment. Skip it if you want a factory optics ready slide, or if a thin 9mm micro like a Shield Plus already covers your carry without the caliber tradeoff. Watch his grip and QC notes before you treat every glowing .380 review as a free pass.

We stock the Bodyguard 2.0 platform he is talking about. On the shelf: the S&W M&P Bodyguard 2.0 .380 (thumb safety). Related: the no thumb safety Bodyguard 2.0 and the Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp. Complete firearm. Indiana FFL transfer through Wulfy’s. Ask us for current fees.