At 9.8 oz, the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 is the lightest .380 Auto pistol on the market. It is lighter than the Ruger LCP II (10.6 oz) and the Taurus 738 TCP (10.2 oz), and it carries twice the ammunition: 12+1 rounds from a flush-fit magazine. That combination of weight and capacity does not exist anywhere else in the pocket .380 category. The 2.0 version is a complete redesign from the original Bodyguard, dropping the integrated laser and switching from a DAO trigger to a striker-fired 5 lb pull.

The 5.5" overall length and 0.88" width make this a true pocket gun. It fits in jeans, shorts, and jacket pockets without printing. Smith & Wesson ships tritium front sights with the Bodyguard 2.0, which is uncommon on guns this small. The rear sight uses a U-notch for fast acquisition. There is no manual safety, so the draw-to-fire sequence is simple: grip and press. The Glock G42 offers Glock's Safe Action system and a longer 3.25" barrel, but it weighs 13.76 oz, holds only 6 rounds, and is 0.44" longer overall.

The 12-round capacity is the surprising strength here. The Ruger Security-380 holds 15 rounds but weighs 19.7 oz and is over an inch longer. The Kimber Micro holds 7 rounds and weighs 13.4 oz. The Bodyguard 2.0 splits the difference, packing genuine capacity into a gun that weighs less than a loaded smartphone. Owners report the thin grip and light weight produce noticeable snap with defensive loads, which is the expected trade for carrying a 9.8 oz pistol. But for deep concealment with real round count, nothing else comes close.