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Tennessee-based S&W this week marked over 70 years of Bodyguard series snub guns with the new Bodyguard 2.0. 

The original Bodyguard wheel gun debuted in 1955 as a shrouded-hammer alloy-framed Airweight revolver .38, which later became the Model 38, with its steel-framed brother being the Model 49. 

Fast-forward to 2026, and the new Bodyguard 2.0 carries much the same functionality that made the original model a favorite but incorporates several new features while sticking to a 14.2-ounce weight, bringing five shots of .38 SPL +P along for the ride.
 

S&W Bodyguard 2.0
With a 1.875-inch stainless-steel barrel and a one-piece aluminum alloy upper frame ending in a polymer boot-style grip, the new Bodyguard 2.0 keeps the weight down to under a pound. Meanwhile, its machined U-notch rear sight, paired with an orange Patridge-style front sight, aids in target acquisition in varied light conditions. (Photos: S&W)
S&W Bodyguard 2.0
An ambidextrous, center-mounted cylinder release allows for easy operation with either hand, supporting intuitive use for both right and left-handed shooters. It has an 8-pound double-action-only trigger. 
S&W Bodyguard 2.0
The Bodyguard 2.0 is also available with an integrated factory-installed Crimson Trace red laser. 


The MSRP on the new S&W Bodyguard 2.0 is $449, while the laser-equipped model runs $549.

Chris Eger

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