Description
The Smith Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 RFX1 10 Round is the ten round version of the Bodyguard 2.0 with a Viridian RFX1 green dot already fitted, built for shooters in states that limit magazine capacity. Mechanically it is the same micro 380 as the standard model, shipped in a compliant configuration rather than requiring you to source magazines separately.
Smith Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 RFX1 10 Round Compliant Without Compromise
A great many states cap magazine capacity at ten rounds. Shooters in those states have historically had to buy a pistol and then buy compliant magazines separately, which is both an expense and a hassle. The Smith Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 RFX1 10 Round arrives ready to carry legally.
Nothing else is reduced. You keep the full 2.75 inch barrel, the reprofiled grip, the flat-face trigger and the factory-fitted optic. Only the round count changes, which is the one thing the law actually restricts.
It is still worth confirming your own state and local law before ordering, since restrictions vary and some jurisdictions regulate features beyond capacity.
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 pistol still carries like a micro 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 single CR1632, and the optic is IPX4 weatherproof.
Carrying and Shooting the Smith Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 RFX1 10 Round
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. Whichever style you choose, it must fully cover the trigger guard.
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.
Ten rounds is fewer than the standard model carries, and it is worth building your practice around that rather than pretending otherwise. Reload drills matter more when the magazine holds less, and a spare magazine is a cheap and sensible addition.
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 10 Round Specifications
- Manufacturer part number: 14787
- UPC: 022188907162
- Caliber: 380 ACP
- Capacity: 10 rounds
- 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
- Included: optic tools
Why Buyers Choose the Smith Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 RFX1 10 Round
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 10 Round suits shooters in capacity-restricted states who want a pocketable defensive pistol with a modern sighting system: deep concealment carriers, anyone whose eyes struggle with tiny iron sights, and buyers who would rather have the optic fitted than do it themselves.
Ammunition and carry kit
380 ACP is a standardized cartridge, with pressure and dimensional limits published by SAAMI. A 12-ounce pistol is more sensitive than a full-size gun to how hot a load runs, so shoot a full box of your chosen carry ammunition through the Smith Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 RFX1 10 Round before you trust it. CCI Blazer Brass 95 gr FMJ is the practice answer for the Smith Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 RFX1 10 Round; Grizzly 90 gr JHP is the carry one.
The Viridian RFX1 on the Smith Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 RFX1 10 Round comes zeroed from the factory, but confirm it yourself at seven and fifteen yards on the ammunition you actually carry. A green emitter is easier for most eyes to pick up in daylight than red, and the tritium front sight stays usable underneath if the battery ever dies.
Which Bodyguard 2.0 to buy
The Smith Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 RFX1 10 Round is the capacity-compliant version. If your state does not cap magazines, the standard RFX1 Bodyguard 2.0 carries the same optic with fuller magazines. Without the optic, the plain Bodyguard 2.0 in 380 is the cheaper starting point. For a compensated barrel, compare the Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp; for a slide that racks with almost no effort, the Performance Center Shield EZ 380.
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