Im a guy who likes to clean his firearms. I also like to use a bit more oil than the book said, which was vey minimal, in my opinion. I subscribed to your channel today, and would like to see how to disassemble it further for the deep cleaning. I have all the tools, punches, etc. to do so, but I prefer to have someone show me before I start taking everything apart. Thank you for your video. 😊
So if I'm not mistaken, these same cleaning techniques and principals could be applied to a larger model such as the M&P9 2.0 and other similar models?
This is helpful. I was surprised at how difficult it was to manipulate the slide out of the box. I was told because it’s not properly lubricated from the factory. I’m waiting to pick it up. The first thing I’ll do is clean and lubricate it.
THANKS... I personally like to run a very light coat of lubricant inside the barrel with a cotton swab and no oil on the outside of the slide as I would want no slippery slide in case in the heat of the moment I need to clear malfunction and I don't want any slipping on my hand to the slide. I went and added Talon Grip to the back of the slide for good traction on racking the slide which goes along with my thinking of no slippery slide, just my opinion...
The manual states that you push the ejector down into frame then release slide no need to squeeze trigger fyi, I have done it both ways squeezing trigger or ejector down method
Great video! Thank you for taking the time and effort to share your knowledge. Would like to see you breakdown the weapon for further deep cleaning. What was the tool that you used to show inside the barrel. You earned my subscription today!!!!
In all my years of buying and shooting New Guns, I have Never Cleaned the gun before being shot! I just run a patch through the barrel and fire the gun for the first time! Having said this, no place in the user guide does it say to do this before shooting and if it was that important, I think there would be some sort of Warning! I always thought that it was important to leave the Factory Lube in the gun for a break in period But I can Be Wrong! I'm now 80 years old and I'm sure I have been wrong several times in my life but I have always been a Glock Guy and I carried a G19 as my Duty Weapon for over 20 years and I have owned many other New Guns in my lifetime! I guess it's OK to do what you do to you'r New Guns and to learn how to take a gun down for cleaning! Good luck and do more great Videos!
Me, just the opposite as I always clean and lube a new gun before shooting, you'd be amazed what you find from the factory (metal shavings, etc) I'm not saying if I'd of had issues had I not cleaned but I'd rather know my gun is clean and lubed properly
@@TADDs101I’m the same way; I’ll clean and lube a new gun before it makes its first trip to the range. Cleanliness is next to Godliness as they say❗️👍😉.
I’ve seen another channel run Underwood +p through it without issue. I’d just check reliability of the ammo and carry the +p. Maybe not shoot a lot of it.
I’ll second that. The plastic magazine release engaging against a metal magazine was, IMO, a fatal design flaw. The magazine release would wear down and no longer secure the magazine in the pistol. The result was the magazine would come loose during pocket carry. I did not own that first version for very long. Probably the most disappointing new firearm purchase I ever made. This 2.0 has a proper magazine release and I have high hopes for it. Will be breaking mine in this weekend.
Cleaning isn't just a nice thing to do. It's a safety and higher standard. Eliminates variables before a review as you mentioned. Good tutorial 👍
Im a guy who likes to clean his firearms. I also like to use a bit more oil than the book said, which was vey minimal, in my opinion. I subscribed to your channel today, and would like to see how to disassemble it further for the deep cleaning. I have all the tools, punches, etc. to do so, but I prefer to have someone show me before I start taking everything apart. Thank you for your video. 😊
Great video, no BS or drama, nicely informative
Great video on disassembly and cleaning on the Bodyguard 2. Much appreciated.
For some of us this gun is tight to rack . Talon makes slide grip for this gun and sells it for $9.99.
I use a toothbrush and Hoppes to get of the factory grease. Then I wipe it clean and oil it with CLP.
You’re the Morgan freeman of firearms lol
Great job thanks very useful info
I'm a shotgun guy and this is my first pistol. Guess what I did after I unboxed it? This feisty little gun even racks better now. Thanks for the tips!
So if I'm not mistaken, these same cleaning techniques and principals could be applied to a larger model such as the M&P9 2.0 and other similar models?
@@kingofcats4410 Yes!
This is helpful. I was surprised at how difficult it was to manipulate the slide out of the box. I was told because it’s not properly lubricated from the factory. I’m waiting to pick it up. The first thing I’ll do is clean and lubricate it.
It’s still very stiff to rack after cleaning and 200 rounds.
THANKS... I personally like to run a very light coat of lubricant inside the barrel with a cotton swab and no oil on the outside of the slide as I would want no slippery slide in case in the heat of the moment I need to clear malfunction and I don't want any slipping on my hand to the slide. I went and added Talon Grip to the back of the slide for good traction on racking the slide which goes along with my thinking of no slippery slide, just my opinion...
The manual states that you push the ejector down into frame then release slide no need to squeeze trigger fyi, I have done it both ways squeezing trigger or ejector down method
Yeah it works both ways, I push the ejector down to reassemble.
@@jbinscby pushing the ejector down, help make the recoil spring go in any easier?
@@BooBahh-uh5jk not much if at all
@@jbinsc seems recoil has a small sweet spot in order to go back in.
@@BooBahh-uh5jk it does.
I will always think of the model 38 or 638 as the bodyguard! The 638 ct is my EDC.
Great video! Thank you for taking the time and effort to share your knowledge. Would like to see you breakdown the weapon for further deep cleaning.
What was the tool that you used to show inside the barrel.
You earned my subscription today!!!!
Do you have to remove the rear site to remove the slide plate to clean the striker channel?
Yes
@@jbinsc good luck removing the rear sight; tried to adjust mine and it's like it's welded in!
GLOVES my guy! Great video, but at what cost? (cancer)
In the video he addresses this. You will need to watch it again.
I believe the channel cleaning tool is made by Calbico.
I was told by many putting the spring back can be a pain in the ass. I guess you just have to break it in.
Link to the cleaning tool please.
In all my years of buying and shooting New Guns, I have Never Cleaned the gun before being shot! I just run a patch through the barrel and fire the gun for the first time! Having said this, no place in the user guide does it say to do this before shooting and if it was that important, I think there would be some sort of Warning! I always thought that it was important to leave the Factory Lube in the gun for a break in period But I can Be Wrong! I'm now 80 years old and I'm sure I have been wrong several times in my life but I have always been a Glock Guy and I carried a G19 as my Duty Weapon for over 20 years and I have owned many other New Guns in my lifetime! I guess it's OK to do what you do to you'r New Guns and to learn how to take a gun down for cleaning! Good luck and do more great Videos!
The manual says to clean it before use. The "lube" that comes from the factory is to keep it from rusting and that's it.
Your guns are proably all dirty too and over lubed 😂
Me, just the opposite as I always clean and lube a new gun before shooting, you'd be amazed what you find from the factory (metal shavings, etc) I'm not saying if I'd of had issues had I not cleaned but I'd rather know my gun is clean and lubed properly
@@TADDs101I’m the same way; I’ll clean and lube a new gun before it makes its first trip to the range. Cleanliness is next to Godliness as they say❗️👍😉.
Why on earth would cleaning and inspecting the gun before firing it be bad idea? “In all my years”…….that’s a long time to be wrong……
I always take the mags down and check the mag bodies.
Thinking about getting one of these❗️. What does the actual Owner’s Manual say about running +P ammo in it❓🧐
@@larrysfarris It says that it is not allowed.
I’ve seen another channel run Underwood +p through it without issue. I’d just check reliability of the ammo and carry the +p. Maybe not shoot a lot of it.
My wife bought the 1st bodyguard. IF they give me that money back, I'll get this. I have many of their guns, the 1st bodyguard is a disaster.
I’ll second that. The plastic magazine release engaging against a metal magazine was, IMO, a fatal design flaw.
The magazine release would wear down and no longer secure the magazine in the pistol. The result was the magazine would come loose during pocket carry.
I did not own that first version for very long. Probably the most disappointing new firearm purchase I ever made.
This 2.0 has a proper magazine release and I have high hopes for it.
Will be breaking mine in this weekend.
How do you dissassemble and remove the striker?
This is a problem. Looks like you have to drift oui the rear sight to remove the backplate to get at the stiker assembly and channel.
@@robertnahrwold7075the one thing I don’t like about S&W
I cleaned my handguns with ballastal
Shiny slide.
👍👍🇺🇸
Disagree with no oil in barrel, dont oil chaber but rifling gets a film of oil or it will rust like crazy if you actually carry it.
I'm with you, but the bodyguard has a stainless steel barrel.
Smith and Wesson show the six points on the gun that should get a DROP of oil. Too much oil attracts dust and lint. You're overdoing it.
Are you a You Tune gun expert?