Smith&Wesson Bodyguard 2.0: Is it better than the Ruger LCP Max?

Published on September 10, 2024
Duration: 7:00

This review compares the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 to the Ruger LCP Max, focusing on their design, features, and ergonomics for concealed carry. The Bodyguard 2.0 offers a double-stack magazine with higher capacity (10+1 standard, 12-round optional) and a more comfortable grip for larger hands compared to the LCP Max. It also features a flat-face trigger and improved grip texture, aiming to compete directly with the LCP Max in the compact .380 ACP market.

Quick Summary

The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 is a .380 ACP pocket pistol designed to compete with the Ruger LCP Max. It offers a higher magazine capacity with its double-stack design (10+1 standard, 12-round optional) and a more comfortable grip for larger hands. The Bodyguard 2.0 also features a flat-face trigger and improved ergonomics, addressing issues like accidental magazine release found in the original model.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction: Bodyguard 2.0
  2. 00:10Bodyguard 2.0 Overview
  3. 00:20Magazine Capacity: Double Stack Design
  4. 00:39Initial Impressions & Size Comparison
  5. 01:11Competition: Ruger LCP Max
  6. 01:19Size Comparison: Base Plate to Base Plate
  7. 01:42Bodyguard 2.0 Feature Set
  8. 01:52Grip Texture and Slide Serrations
  9. 02:01Sights: Orange Night Sight
  10. 02:18Trigger Test: Bodyguard 2.0
  11. 03:01Trigger Comparison: Ruger LCP Max
  12. 03:31Trigger Verdict: Bodyguard 2.0 vs LCP Max
  13. 03:42Ergonomics: Grip Comfort
  14. 03:56Ergonomics: LCP Max Grip
  15. 04:15Bodyguard 2.0 Full Grip Potential
  16. 04:31Trigger Guard Space: Glove Use
  17. 04:55Side-by-Side Comparison Summary
  18. 05:03Shooting Experience & LCP Max Ownership
  19. 05:13Original Bodyguard Issues: Mag Release
  20. 05:34Bodyguard 2.0 Mag Release Improvement
  21. 05:52Mag Extension Feel
  22. 06:06Full Grip with Extended Mag
  23. 06:14Conclusion: Bodyguard 2.0 vs LCP Max
  24. 06:20Bodyguard 2.0 Improvements
  25. 06:32Performance Potential
  26. 06:41Viewer Engagement: Your Choice?

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key differences between the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 and the Ruger LCP Max?

The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 features a double-stack magazine offering higher capacity (10+1 standard, 12-round optional) compared to the LCP Max. It also provides a more comfortable grip for larger hands and a slightly better-feeling flat-face trigger, while the LCP Max has a slightly larger trigger guard for glove use.

How does the magazine capacity compare between the Bodyguard 2.0 and the LCP Max?

The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 comes standard with a 10-round double-stack magazine and has an available 12-round extended magazine. The Ruger LCP Max also typically holds 10 rounds, but the Bodyguard 2.0's design allows for a 'stack and a half' configuration for increased capacity.

Which pistol offers better ergonomics for concealed carry, the Bodyguard 2.0 or the LCP Max?

For shooters with larger hands, the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 offers a more comfortable and near-full grip, especially with the extended magazine. The Ruger LCP Max is more compact but may only accommodate two fingers without an extended magazine. However, the LCP Max has a slightly larger trigger guard for easier glove use.

What improvements does the Bodyguard 2.0 offer over the original Bodyguard model?

The Bodyguard 2.0 addresses a common issue with the original Bodyguard: accidental magazine release. The 2.0 model features a more protected and stiffer magazine release, reducing the likelihood of the magazine dropping during firing, which plagued the older version.

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