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Small-frame .38 revolvers have stuck around for a century because they do a few things better than anything else: they drop into a pocket, they run without fuss, and they can sit in a nightstand for years and still go bang. The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 38 2.0 keeps all of that intact and cleans up the details. You get a 1.88 inch stainless steel barrel, a one-piece aluminum alloy upper frame, and a polymer lower with a redesigned boot-style grip, all coming in around 14 ounces. Double action only with a fully shrouded hammer means nothing to snag on a draw and nothing to think about under stress. Just pull the trigger.
The sights are the headline upgrade. Instead of the shallow gutter and ramp most snubs come with, the 2.0 wears a Patridge-style front blade with a bright orange dot over a machined U-notch rear. That combination is fast to pick up and genuinely usable in low light, which is a big deal on a defensive revolver. The cylinder release is center-mounted and fully ambidextrous, so lefties finally get a wheelgun that works with them instead of against them. The five-round cylinder is stainless steel with a black PVD coating for extra wear and corrosion resistance, and the whole gun is rated for .38 Special +P defensive loads. Worth noting for the S&W faithful: no internal lock on this one.
At 4.6 inches tall and 1.35 inches wide, this thing disappears in a pocket holster or inside the waistband, and since it shares its footprint with the classic two-inch five-shot Smith snubs, holster options are everywhere. The updated grip fills the hand better than the thin panels on the original Bodyguard, so range sessions with full-power loads are a lot more manageable. If you want a lightweight carry revolver that keeps the simple, proven formula but shoots and handles better than the snubs of years past, this is a strong way to go.
Yes, it is factory rated for .38 Special +P, so you can carry the hotter defensive loads with confidence. For practice, standard pressure .38 Special is easier on the hands and the wallet. A lot of owners train with standard loads and carry +P.
The 2.0 upgrades the sights to a Patridge-style orange dot front with a machined U-notch rear, which is a big step up from the old ramp and trough setup. It also gets a redesigned boot-style grip that is thicker and easier to hang onto, plus an improved ejector. The ambidextrous center-mounted cylinder release carries over from the original.
In most cases, yes. Its footprint is nearly identical to the classic two-inch five-shot Smith & Wesson snubs, so the huge existing ecosystem of J-frame pocket, IWB, and belt holsters generally fits it well. If you are buying a molded holster, it never hurts to confirm the maker lists Bodyguard compatibility.
No, this model does not have the internal lock that has turned some buyers away from other S&W revolvers over the years. It is a clean double action only design with a fully shrouded hammer, so there is no hammer spur to snag and no lock hole in the frame.
| UPC | 022188905229 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 14507 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | Black |
| Barrel Length | 1.88" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Special |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 4.6'' |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 5-Round |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Double Action Only |
| Shipping Weight | 1.7 |
| Sights | Orange Dot Front/White Dot U-Notch Rear |
| Sights Type | FIXED |
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