Description
The Smith Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 RFX1 No Safety is a micro 380 shipped with a Viridian RFX1 green dot already fitted and no manual thumb safety. It is the simplest possible configuration of a modern carry pistol: draw, present, put the dot on the target, press.
Smith Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 RFX1 No Safety A Dot on a Pocket Gun
The argument for a dot on a small pistol is stronger than on a large one. A 2.75 inch sight radius punishes small alignment errors, and a dot removes the alignment problem entirely: you look at the target, put the dot where you want the bullet, and press. Shooters who plateau with tiny iron sights often improve immediately.
The RFX1 is genuinely small. At a fraction of an ounce it adds about an inch to the overall height and almost nothing to the weight, so the Smith Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 RFX1 No Safety still carries like a micro pistol rather than like a compact with a bump on top.
A 3 MOA green dot is a sensible size for defensive use. Green is more visible to the human eye than red at the same brightness, auto-brightness handles the transition from a dim room to bright daylight without input, and INSTANT-ON means the dot is there when you present the gun rather than after you remember a button. Battery life runs to 30,000 hours on a CR1632, and the optic is IPX4 weatherproof.
Why the Smith Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 RFX1 No Safety has no thumb safety
Removing the manual safety removes a step. Under stress people default to what they have practised most, and a safety that is sometimes swept and sometimes not is worse than no safety at all. Shooters who are not going to train the safety to automatic are genuinely safer without one, and that is who this variant is for.
The counter-argument is real and worth stating: some households want a positive mechanical block and some carriers simply prefer one. The identical pistol with the same optic is offered with a frame-mounted thumb safety for exactly that reason.
Because there is no manual safety, a rigid holster that fully covers the trigger guard is not optional. That is true of any striker-fired pistol, and it is the single most important accessory decision you will make.
Underneath is the generation that made micro 380 genuinely shootable: a reprofiled grip with more purchase, an 18 degree grip angle, slim texture front and rear, and a striker-fired flat-face trigger with clean take-up, a crisp break and a short reset.
Carrying and Shooting the Smith Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 RFX1 No Safety
Holster selection is the first thing to get right. An optic on a pocket pistol means you need a holster cut for it, and buying one made specifically for this configuration avoids discovering that a standard model does not clear the sight. Because there is no manual safety, full trigger guard coverage is mandatory rather than merely advisable.
Finding the dot on presentation is a learned skill. Shooters who mount an optic and expect instant improvement often find themselves slower for the first few weeks, hunting for a dot that is not where they expected. The fix is deliberate dry practice on the draw and presentation until the dot appears in the window every time. Once it does, a dot is faster and more precise than irons at any distance beyond arm length.
The 12 round magazine is worth carrying and the 10 round is worth practising with, or vice versa depending on your jurisdiction and your dress. Having both in the box means you can decide rather than buy a second one to find out.
Smith Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 RFX1 No Safety setup and maintenance
Confirm your zero at the distance you expect to use the pistol, typically somewhere between seven and fifteen yards for a carry gun. Optic tools come in the box, and the adjustments are small, so take your time and shoot groups rather than single shots when confirming.
Check the optic mounting screws periodically. A dot that shoots loose is the most common failure on an optics-equipped pistol and it is entirely preventable with a periodic check and appropriate thread locker.
The Armornite finish on the slide and barrel resists the corrosion that comes from carrying a pistol against the body, where sweat is a daily reality. It is durable, but a wipe with an oiled cloth after a hot day still pays off, and a proper clean after every range trip keeps the pistol running as it should.
Smith Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 RFX1 No Safety Specifications
- Manufacturer part number: 14786
- UPC: 022188905809
- Caliber: 380 ACP
- Capacity: 10 and 12 round magazines, one of each included
- Barrel: 2.75 inches, 1:10 twist stainless with Armornite finish
- Slide: stainless steel with Armornite finish
- Optic: Viridian RFX1, 3 MOA green dot, auto-brightness, INSTANT-ON, up to 30,000 hours on a CR1632, IPX4 weatherproof
- Trigger: striker fired, flat face
- Grip angle: 18 degrees
- Safety: no manual thumb safety
- Included: optic tools
Why Buyers Choose the Smith Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 RFX1 No Safety
Getting the optic fitted from the factory saves the cost of the sight, the mounting work and the guesswork. It also means the holster you buy is the right one from the start rather than the second one you buy after adding a dot.
Optics run on batteries. Thirty thousand hours is a very long time, but it is not infinite, and a dot with a dead battery is an obstruction rather than a sight. Set a calendar reminder to change it annually and keep a spare CR1632 somewhere you will find it.
380 ACP is easier to shoot well than 9mm from a pistol this size, and modern defensive loads have closed much of the old performance gap. Practice with the exact load you intend to carry, because micro 380s can be fussier about bullet profile than larger guns.
Who Should Buy It
The Smith Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 RFX1 No Safety suits shooters who want a pocketable defensive pistol with a modern sight and the simplest possible controls: deep concealment carriers, anyone whose eyes struggle with tiny iron sights, and shooters who prefer no manual safety on a carry gun.
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