Battle of the Bodyguards! S&W Bodyguard 1.0 versus S&W Bodyguard 2.0

Published on April 1, 2026
Duration: 8:02

This video compares the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 1.0 and 2.0, focusing on their performance at 40 feet. The reviewer notes differences in trigger type (hammer-fired 1.0 vs. striker-fired 2.0), sights, grip texture, and overall feel. While both demonstrated acceptable accuracy for their size, the 2.0 exhibited a consistent leftward shot group requiring sight adjustment. The reviewer, an experienced shooter, still favors the 1.0 for its compactness and familiarity for pocket carry.

Quick Summary

The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 1.0 and 2.0 were compared at 40 feet. The 1.0, a hammer-fired DAO, is favored for pocket carry due to its compact size and familiarity. The 2.0, a striker-fired model, offers improved sights and grip but consistently shot left, requiring adjustment. Both experienced issues with bargain ammunition but performed well with Winchester White Box.

Chapters

  1. 00:50Introduction & Range Setup
  2. 01:15Ammunition Issues (New Republic)
  3. 01:40Ammunition Performance (Winchester White Box)
  4. 02:22Bodyguard 1.0 vs 2.0 Design Differences
  5. 02:37Shooting Range & Distance (40 ft)
  6. 02:54Bodyguard 1.0 Accuracy Results
  7. 03:43Bodyguard 2.0 Accuracy Results
  8. 04:09Key Differences: Trigger & Sights
  9. 05:09Target Analysis & Shot Group Comparison
  10. 06:36Wrap-up & Personal Preference

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main differences between the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 1.0 and 2.0?

The Bodyguard 1.0 is hammer-fired and double-action only with a shorter sight radius and smaller grip. The 2.0 is striker-fired, features taller sights (often with a fiber optic front), a longer and grippier grip, and is considered to take design cues from the M&P line.

How did the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 1.0 and 2.0 perform with different ammunition?

Both pistols experienced chambering issues with New Republic 'bargain basement' range ammo due to hard primers. Winchester White Box Flat Tip ammo performed reliably in both guns, with better extraction and magazine lockback.

What was the accuracy like for the S&W Bodyguard 1.0 and 2.0 at 40 feet?

Both pistols demonstrated acceptable accuracy for their size at 40 feet. The 1.0 was familiar and accurate for the reviewer. The 2.0's groups were potentially tighter, but it consistently shot left, requiring sight adjustment.

Which Smith & Wesson Bodyguard model does the reviewer prefer for concealed carry?

The reviewer prefers the Bodyguard 1.0 for pocket carry, citing its smaller, lighter, and more compact size, along with personal familiarity, despite the 2.0's improved features.

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