Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. has released the Bodyguard 2.0 pistol in 380 ACP, a major upgrade of the pistol line launched in 2010.
Since then, the series has offered various models with lasers, external safeties, and engraved slide finishes. With this next generation of micro handguns, Smith & Wesson set out to deliver a pistol in a small and lightweight platform.
When compared to the original model, the Bodyguard 2.0 has a new profile, a higher capacity, and modern design enhancements. Chambered in 380 Auto, the pistol ships with a flush-fit 10-round magazine and an extended 12-round magazine, and models will be available with or without a thumb safety.
The Bodyguard 2.0 has an overall height of 4 inches, a width just under 1 inch, and a weight of 9.8 ounces unloaded. It also includes a striker-fired design and new flat-face trigger for more accurate shots. The pistol ships with a black U-notch rear sight and a bright tritium-insert front sight.
“The Bodyguard 2.0 is a breakthrough new micro-sized striker-fired pistol from Smith & Wesson,” Handgun Product Manager Andrew Gore said. “Although small in size, the Bodyguard 2.0 has an impressive capacity, crisp trigger pull, and exceptional controllability. The combination of new aggressive, but not sharp, slide serrations, and strategic texturing over the frame aid in the pistol’s superior performance.”
