[n2g]

If you buy one, please share your impressions.

Very tempted, but too many pocket guns now.

I will. It might be awhile before I get to the range even then. Iirc, I still only have a box or two through my LCP Max, and my son-in-law has my little P-32 at their range. We have put several hundred rounds through the P-32, though.

Obviously I have too many pocket guns now too, but I'm probably going to have one more when I can find one, LOL.

 

[Syclone0538]

All the local places show them for $400, I'm thinking I'll get one the first time I see it for $350. Save a bit and have a little time for others to test them.

 

[J_Rico]

I will. It might be awhile before I get to the range even then. Iirc, I still only have a box or two through my LCP Max, and my son-in-law has my little P-32 at their range. We have put several hundred rounds through the P-32, though.

Obviously I have too many pocket guns now too, but I'm probably going to have one more when I can find one, LOL.

The P-32 is on my 'don't need but want for some reason' list.

 

[Maccabeus]

Ended up picking up a Bodyguard today, ran 100 rounds of FMJ through it.

It has a solid, quality feel to it. Unlike the LCP Max, it doesn't rattle like a maraca.

Had to adjust my normal grip (thumbs straight forward, dominant thumb on top of support thumb, parallel to slide) to avoid a little bit of slide bite. Moving my dominant thumb outward to the left a bit prevented it. Recoil is a bit softer than the LCP Max. I was able to shoot the BG more accurately than the Max. Love the orange outline on the front night sight.

The small diameter and ability to get three fingers on the grip are good for one-handed shooting.

I like the texturing, not too sharp, but provides a good grip. Even the mag release button is textured so your thumb won't slip off of it.

Slide was not locking back after the last round, not sure if my hand was getting in the way of the slide stop or if it is a break-in issue. If I pull the slide back on an empty mag manually, it locks every time. I know one of the guntubers had the same issue, but others shooting his same pistol did not.

Overall satisfied with the gun. Need to put a bunch more rounds through it, then it will probably replace the Max for pocket carry.

Do you happen to own a set of calipers?

I asked the other two guys who have one, but no one has replied.

I'd love to know the width of the slide and the width of the grip.

A precise overall height would be nice too, but that's more of a ruler thing, not calipers.

 

[Oaklane]

The P-32 is on my 'don't need but want for some reason' list.

I am with you, I had one years ago and swapped it, been looking the past couple years for one, don’t need but want another.

 

[JN01]

Do you happen to own a set of calipers?

I asked the other two guys who have one, but no one has replied.

I'd love to know the width of the slide and the width of the grip.

A precise overall height would be nice too, but that's more of a ruler thing, not calipers.

Slide is .75, grip is between .868 to .879 depending on the exact spot you measure it. Height from bottom of base plate (10 round) to top of slide is 3.874, from base plate to top of rear sight is 4.1. Height from bottom of base plate (12 round) to top of slide is 4.22, from base plate to top of rear sight is 4.431. Top of the rear sight isn't flat, so those height measurements are not exact.

 

[n2g]

The P-32 is on my 'don't need but want for some reason' list.

I am with you, I had one years ago and swapped it, been looking the past couple years for one, don’t need but want another.

I didn't need it either, but for some reason decided I wanted one. There are only a few .32s being made and the P-32 was often out of stock. I don't even know what got me interested in a .32, though.

If I carry it's always pocket carry and women's clothing usually has very small pockets if any at all. I just wanted that little pistol whether I ever carry it or not. It's been very reliable so far and I'm glad I bought it. I found it on GrabaGun website.

 

[Oaklane]

I didn't need it either, but for some reason decided I wanted one. There are only a few .32s being made and the P-32 was often out of stock. I don't even know what got me interested in a .32, though.

If I carry it's always pocket carry and women's clothing usually has very small pockets if any at all. I just wanted that little pistol whether I ever carry it or not. It's been very reliable so far and I'm glad I bought it. I found it on GrabaGun website.

I’ve asked my local place several times to find a new one for me and as you said, they appear to only be making a small run at a time and they seem to go fast when they are released. Some day I will have another!

 

[J_Rico]

I didn't need it either, but for some reason decided I wanted one. There are only a few .32s being made and the P-32 was often out of stock. I don't even know what got me interested in a .32, though.

If I carry it's always pocket carry and women's clothing usually has very small pockets if any at all. I just wanted that little pistol whether I ever carry it or not. It's been very reliable so far and I'm glad I bought it. I found it on GrabaGun website.

Saw them for $300 at GrabaGun. Almost faltered.

 

[trucker-chase]

Thanks for posting that link.

He does a good job of comparing the two feature by feature. Most other reviews say the BG 2.0 has a tritium insert front sight, though. If so, he doesn't mention it. He likes the LCP's front sight a little better but says they're both good.

The appearance of the BG 2.0's height in photos is deceiving. He says they are both the same height, but the BG 2.0 has a longer grip and lower bore axis due to the differences in the beavertail and the undercut at the trigger guard. It only "looks" taller overall but isn't. It is slightly longer and weighs 1/2 oz more, about 14 ounces loaded 10 + 1 with Fiocchi; LCP Max just under 14 oz. loaded the same. BG comes with an additional 12-rd magazine in the box but LCP comes with a soft pocket holster. BG's felt recoil is less. BG is also available with an optional manual safety and LCP is not. LCP is pre-cocked hammer and BG is striker fired. Both had trigger pulls a little over 3 pounds.

He also compares them to the larger G42 and Sig 365 .380. He says those two are not really in the same category as the LCP Max and BG 2.0 because the size differences are too great.

He says he's carried the LCP Max frequently and likes it a lot, but to me he seemed to overall slightly favor the BG 2.0, but I may not be objective on that. (I haven't been able to warm up to my LCP Max yet although there's nothing wrong with it.)

I just checked locally, and the LGS has them on order and says they'll probably be priced a little less than MSRP. I like this shop but Academy usually beats their prices by a LOT even before my credit card's 5% discount. Just checked Academy's website and they don't have it listed yet. These are probably good things because I'm tempted to buy one sooner rather than later. 😂

Thanks for the write up. The BG2.0 seems like a really great gun, sounds like Smith did their homework and crushed it.

My LGS has one/some in stock, for $400. So tempting but I have my Max already. Maybe another time!

 

[snappy]

I bought one Friday but haven’t shot it yet. It was $399 at my lgs and I just couldn’t resist. They only had 2 in stock and I got the 1st one they had ever sold. I haven’t had a chance to shoot it yet but it’s a solid gun and feels great in the hand. One thing I noticed right off is it doesn’t have the rattle that the MAX does. I like the MAX but have a feeling it will sit in the safe once I get to the range with the 2.0. I think S&W will sell a ton of these.

 

[n2g]

Saw them for $300 at GrabaGun. Almost faltered.

That's where I got my P-32 and that's the price I had, except I think I found a promo code that gave a small discount.

Woman shopper's tip 🤣 :
Always google for promo codes or coupons for the retailer. Often you can find one that will work.

 

[Maccabeus]

Slide is .75, grip is between .868 to .879 depending on the exact spot you measure it. Height from bottom of base plate (10 round) to top of slide is 3.874, from base plate to top of rear sight is 4.1. Height from bottom of base plate (12 round) to top of slide is 4.22, from base plate to top of rear sight is 4.431. Top of the rear sight isn't flat, so those height measurements are not exact.

THANK YOU!

Somehow I missed this yesterday.

I appreciate all the variables. That's very helpful. (Although, maybe not to my wallet).

 

[Aahzz]

I asked the other two guys who have one, but no one has replied.

Sorry, I don't have calipers - glad someone got you the measurements

 

[Appalachian Ron]

Very interested. Could place my 642 for pocket duty?

 

[Rick305]

Glock could've made the G42 smaller. No doubt. However, we were told in an armorer class that when Glock started thinking about making a .380, they evaluated the last 3 years of commercial (not LE/Gov) ammunition sales, and observed that .380 was the fastest selling non-duty caliber, and that the significant percentage of buyers of .380's were female. We were told they wanted a smallish .380 that would give new female buyers/shooters a comfortable shooting experience in what became the G42. This was at the same time that you could hear/read how a lot of buyers of the really diminutive .380's, like the LCP, would complain about the felt recoil and the small grip.

Personally, while I didn't want to buy one (because of the size), I think Glock nailed the overall market with their G42.

S&W has their 380EZ for customers wanting a larger grip frame and an easier shooting .380, so it makes sense they'd keep the newest iteration of the Bodyguard as small as possible, for the customers who favored ultimate concealability over other 'comfort' issues.

I took my class in late 2014.. I was told that the G42 was actually the G43 but they couldn't get 9mm working 100% in the g42 size so they swapped the barrels to .380.

"A surprise will come soon".. a few months later the G43 came out. This was my class a long time ago. I'm not saying you are wrong I'm just saying what I was told.

 

[fastbolt]

I took my class in late 2014.. I was told that the G42 was actually the G43 but they couldn't get 9mm working 100% in the g42 size so they swapped the barrels to .380.

"A surprise will come soon".. a few months later the G43 came out. This was my class a long time ago. I'm not saying you are wrong I'm just saying what I was told.

The class where they told us that earlier info was from 2016, when offering some trivia about the reason the G42 was developed first.

Of course, there's never any guarantee that what the sales reps and trainers for any gun company are told, by corporate, is the whole story.

Reminds me of when a Glock instructor and rep told us in an armorer class ('04?) that the Glock carbine was in the final testing stage and would be released soon. We were also told the Glock carbine would use AR mags.

 

[RightNYer]

Any reason to get this over a P365 .380?

 

[Maccabeus]

Any reason to get this over a P365 .380?

If you want something a little thinner.

It's probably less expensive.

Or you prefer S&W over SIG.

Maybe not much else. 🤷‍♂️

 

[45caldan]

Any reason to get this over a P365 .380?

Yes
It’s still smaller and more of a pocket gun than a P365.
I’m one of those that think the standard size P365 is funky.
Almost pocket gun size but yet kinda small for IWB and a grip that’s too small.
Had one (9mm) don’t miss it.