The SR22 I bought was made in 2016. It looked very good on Gunbroker and at 1/2 the price I took the chance and got it. I was surprised that nobody else bid on it. Anyway, when I got it I took it apart and went to clean it. Surprised that there was no carbon or dirt anywhere in the gun. That gun looked branew both inside and the outside. I think whoever had it never used it or shot it as some internal parts were dry too. Not a scratch or wear mark anywhere. The trigger was a little stiff when I got it but a few drops of oil cured that. I cant imagine who had bought it back in '16, never used it, just put it in the safe all these years.
BODYGUARD 2 SLIDE
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Absolutely zero problems/issues with mine...Runs like a top! It'll be my go to for a pocket carry 380 when the weather warms up.
I brought a S&W bodyguard 2.0 home on Monday, Jan 27th. I racked the slide along with trying all functions of the little gun before buying it. It has a strong recoil spring, stronger than I am used too. The slide is small of course in length and width. Those features make the slide tough to rack quickly and repetitively. But is doable. It would be a better gun if it wasn't as hard to rack the slide.
The 2 mags. also have real heavy springs. I have only loaded them to 8 rounds each on the first trip to shoot it. Again, the mags are small, the 10 rd has sharp base. That makes forcing it to capacity difficult. the 12 rd mag can be loaded to 10. I loaded them up at home and they will sit for days and will try again. That trick has worked for me to soften up other new mag. springs.
I shot 70 rds. 50 federal FMJs and 20 Federal Premium hydra shok JHPs. All worked and shot well. At 15-10 and 5 yd distance. Trigger is lighter than some pocket carry guns that is true. But I like it. The trigger reset is soft as in not a solid feel or has a loud click. Sights are easily useable unlike other pocket pistols. Rear sight has a large open U for quick target acquisition, front is a glow in dark orange with white center. Grip is long enough to get a solid hold on it with 3 fingers using the 12 rd mag. Overall, I like it. It's a keeper.
Edit: Racking a slide or working the slide. Many do it wrong and do it the hard way. I am mentioning those that pinch the slide with a thumb and fore finger at the rear of the slide. S&W even made the slide with serrations fore and aft (front and back). Griping the slide along its length, palm and thumb on one side, fingers on the other. Now your using your whole hand to rack the slide. Depending on handgun you may need to be mindful of blocking the ejection port.
The 2 mags. also have real heavy springs. I have only loaded them to 8 rounds each on the first trip to shoot it. Again, the mags are small, the 10 rd has sharp base. That makes forcing it to capacity difficult. the 12 rd mag can be loaded to 10. I loaded them up at home and they will sit for days and will try again. That trick has worked for me to soften up other new mag. springs.
I shot 70 rds. 50 federal FMJs and 20 Federal Premium hydra shok JHPs. All worked and shot well. At 15-10 and 5 yd distance. Trigger is lighter than some pocket carry guns that is true. But I like it. The trigger reset is soft as in not a solid feel or has a loud click. Sights are easily useable unlike other pocket pistols. Rear sight has a large open U for quick target acquisition, front is a glow in dark orange with white center. Grip is long enough to get a solid hold on it with 3 fingers using the 12 rd mag. Overall, I like it. It's a keeper.
Edit: Racking a slide or working the slide. Many do it wrong and do it the hard way. I am mentioning those that pinch the slide with a thumb and fore finger at the rear of the slide. S&W even made the slide with serrations fore and aft (front and back). Griping the slide along its length, palm and thumb on one side, fingers on the other. Now your using your whole hand to rack the slide. Depending on handgun you may need to be mindful of blocking the ejection port.
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