Thoughts on a S&W Bodyguard 2.0 380 ACP

[Speedy3861]

Food for thought my friends.
"You can kill an attacker with a small caliber weapon, problem is they will die after they kill you, most times they don't even realize they've been shot."

Agree, that's where the previously mentioned "index of incapacitation" becomes very relevant!
When law enforcement still carried revolvers, the two most effective rounds were the Remington 125gr semi-jacked hollow point from a 4" barrel and the FBI's 158gr lead semi-wadcutter hollow point, either would produce a one-shot stop center mass with regularity. Fentynal, heroin and the assortment of drugs on the street today changed the whole paradigm. The .45 acp with 230 grain HST, Gold Dot or Golden Sabre is still very effective when properly applied. Any trauma surgeon will tell you that any hit in the thoracic cavity with a hi-performance round is usually fatal. Of course, 12ga 00 Buckshot at close range is probably the best, but often not readily available when needed. Sad we even have to discuss this, but it's getting to be an ugly world out there. Basic rule: avoid going where you think you might need a gun, but be prepared just in case.

 

[Hall]

Yes. They stretch and slide off... sometimes a bit of a fight. A little soapy water helps.

When you've done that, was the grip specific to the gun or was it one that fits multiple guns ? I only have experience with (1) example and that grip only worked on (1) specific model and it wasn't coming off without a fight. I suppose I could have use a hair dryer or something but I just cut it off.

 

[AZjeff]

Tiny pistols are extremely hard to shoot accurately. Fact. They should be a last resort gun not a primary.

Seriously, get a Glock 19 and some 10 round mags that you require and be set.

Don’t understand the logic of buying a pistol that doesn’t fit and a 12 round mag that you mod to not hold rounds to make the grip fit?

 

[Cropduster172]

When you've done that, was the grip specific to the gun or was it one that fits multiple guns ? I only have experience with (1) example and that grip only worked on (1) specific model and it wasn't coming off without a fight. I suppose I could have use a hair dryer or something but I just cut it off.

Some are gun specific but some are generic and can be trimmed with an Xacto or utility knife.

 

[DuckRyder]

@sootch00 did a video on the BG as did @hickok45 might be worth a watch.