S&W Bodyguard 2.0 Non-Comp Quick Range Report

[ButteFlyFisher]

So what role does the previous micros serve now? Like the P365 and Shields?

 

[Wolkenflieger]

So what role does the previous micros serve now? Like the P365 and Shields?

Same, personal preference. The P365 and Shield are both 9mm, so there's that.

 

[Lord оf War]

Same, personal preference. The P365 and Shield are both 9mm, so there's that.

The P365 is total rubbish! I bought it on Wednesday and sold it by Friday…

 

[coelacanth]

A self note on the Federal Punch 85 gr. Since the BG2.0 was right out of box, without a full cleaning (see my original post), and after 100 rounds of FMJ -- still not broken in nor super clean, I will reserve the judgement on it till I go back to the range with now-fully cleaned and lubed state. I'll be reporting back on this as well as other ammo when I have a chance.

 

[Lord оf War]

Well, a Glock can be used right out of the box; the manufacturer doesn't require you to strip off the factory-applied lubricant or add more. That’s information from an acquaintance who is an engineer and used to work at the Glock factory. The only guns that might suffer from the residue left by 100 rounds are some delicate .22 LR pistols.

 

[coelacanth]

I really didn't have "Micro 9" of modern era before this. I have G26 and P2000SK in the realm of subcompact, but man they are huge (and heavy) compared to BG2.0. I honestly don't know if I will daily-carry anything other than the BG2.0 once I get it on the permit. I'll likely make a case for the P2000SK with +P penetrator rounds as camping/backcountry wildlife defense as the HK is probably slightly more robust against hot rounds over Glock. I love my G26 and it's not going anywhere, but I'm not kidding when I say my brain gets tricked into thinking I'm holding my G30SF after handling the BG2.0.

To put it to perspective, with both G26 and BG2.0 fully loaded (10+1), BG2.0 is roughly 43% lighter than G26 (based on my own weighing), which is quite mind boggling.

 

[coelacanth]

Well, a Glock can be used right out of the box; the manufacturer doesn't require you to strip off the factory-applied lubricant or add more. That’s information from an acquaintance who is an engineer and used to work at the Glock factory. The only guns that might suffer from the residue left by 100 rounds are some delicate .22 LR pistols.

I hear ya. We'll see. Interestingly, when my Glock 26 was brand-new, I had a bunch of feeding issues with 115 grain training rounds. After breaking in with 124 grain rounds, that completely went away and it's trouble-free now regardless of grain figure. I was told the smaller G26 has a stiffer recoil spring that needs a break-in more than the larger models, with a full 124g rounds. The story pretty much checked out with my own experience. It's not that I can easily find another BG2.0 and test the exact same situation to compare against, but frankly I'm not too worried.

Again, I'll be reporting back after another range day and also trying out other defensive rounds.

 

[fx4fox]

Now, the biggest CON of BG2.0 is that all of my other guns feel HUGE after this. My current EDC G26 now feels like the first time I held the G30 (CHONKY).

Funny story with my range trip, I brought the BG 2.0 and my G29. I’m going to add on both for my CCW so was getting some practice in. Going back and forth between the two was an interesting challenge and the G29 started feeling bigger with each swap.

 

[Enthused]

Funny story with my range trip, I brought the BG 2.0 and my G29. I’m going to add on both for my CCW so was getting some practice in. Going back and forth between the two was an interesting challenge and the G29 started feeling bigger with each swap.

That's quite a duo. The G29 is a little hand cannon. Although when I take my BG 2.0 to the range next Monday I'm also bringing my 6.5" Model 29 out also

 

[coelacanth]

For fun, here are my two Wessons together. Basically the BG2.0 fits within the negative space of a full-size 1911.

 

[coelacanth]

Did another 160 rounds of FMJ on the BG2.0 for practice + qual. Passed the qual with 250/250 score. I have some defensive rounds on order. I'll go back to the range when I have them, and I'll be sure to report back on its diet preferences.

 

[No_glonks]

Nice report! I'm thinking of buying the non-comp as well just to have both and for choice. I would move the nicer comp front sight to the non-comp version.

Just ordered non comped slide in OD Green directly from SW for $175

 

[Wolkenflieger]

Just ordered non comped slide in OD Green directly from SW for $175

Nice!

 

[Lord оf War]

Nice!

If you will use model Glock C (ported barrel) with not comped slide… Will be: damage frame.

 

[Wolkenflieger]

If you will use model Glock C (ported barrel) with not comped slide… Will be: damage frame.

Can you translate this to English?

 

[No_glonks]

Can you translate this to English?

If you use ported barrel with non ported slide your slide might explode, Glock was used as example

 

[Lord оf War]

Correct.

 

[No_glonks]

Correct.

I must thank you, I was under assumption that bodyguard 2.0 and 2.0CC use same barrel, like P365 and P365 xmacro both use 3.1”. Not the case here

 

[Wolkenflieger]

I must thank you, I was under assumption that bodyguard 2.0 and 2.0CC use same barrel, like P365 and P365 xmacro both use 3.1”. Not the case here

Oh yeah I was confused because I have the BG 2.0 CC with unmodified stock slide. I guess WarLord responded to me but meant to respond to you.

 

[bcj68]

Got my BG 2.0 Carry Comp a week ago. My LCP got sold the next day...

Nothing compares to this little gun. I'm sure a non-comp version is in my future.