Smith & Wesson Performance Center Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp
Smith & Wesson · Pistol · In Production · 2024
Also known as: BG 2.0 Carry Comp, PC Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp, Bodyguard Carry Comp
Overview
The Smith & Wesson Performance Center Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp is the Performance Center-enhanced variant of the Bodyguard 2.0 micro-compact .380 ACP pistol, featuring Smith & Wesson's proprietary PowerPort compensator technology for reduced felt recoil and muzzle rise. Introduced in 2024, the Carry Comp builds on the Bodyguard 2.0 platform with a longer 3.1-inch (79mm) ported stainless steel barrel finished in Armornite, with a port at the twelve o'clock position that vents propellant gases upward to push the muzzle down during firing. The slide features a distinctive Performance Center Gray Armornite finish with lightening cuts and aggressive serrations for improved racking capability. At 11.8 ounces (335g) unloaded and 5.85 inches (149mm) overall, the Carry Comp remains remarkably pocket-friendly despite the extended ported barrel. The pistol ships with one 10-round flush-fit magazine and one 12-round extended magazine, maintaining the Bodyguard 2.0's dramatic capacity improvement over the original Bodyguard 380. Ameriglo Protector sights with a LumiGreen front night sight and blacked-out square notch rear provide excellent sight acquisition in all lighting conditions. The striker-fired action uses a Browning-style tilting barrel short recoil system rather than simple blowback, contributing to the soft recoil characteristics. A flat-face trigger with a crisp, clean break offers Performance Center-quality trigger feel tuned at the factory.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 335 g (11.8 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 440 g (15.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 149 mm (5.87") |
| Barrel Length | 79 mm (3.11") |
| Height | 102 mm (4.02") |
| Width | 22 mm (0.87") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Trigger Pull | 22 N (4.9 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 265 m/s (869 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 205 J (151 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 15 m (16 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1000 m (1094 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish | Armornite |
Calibers
- .380 ACP · primary — also known as .380 Auto, 9x17mm, 9mm Browning Short
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Trigger Safety, Optional Manual Thumb Safety
- Features: Performance Center Tuned, Powerport Compensator, Ported Barrel, Ported Slide, Flat Face Trigger, Micro Compact Design, Stack And Half Magazine, Ameriglo Protector Night Sight, Blacked Out U Notch Rear Sight, Aggressive Slide Serrations, Lightening Cuts On Slide, Performance Center Gray Finish, Extended Magazine Option, Slim Textured Grip
Variants
- Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp Thumb Safety — Manual Safety
- Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp No Thumb Safety — No Manual Safety
- Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp 10RD Compliant — Compliant
- Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp Grey/Black — Color Variant
Base model
Service history
Operators
- U.S. Civilian Concealed Carry Market · adopted 2024
- U.S. Law Enforcement (Backup/Off-Duty)
Production
Production years: 2024-present
Performance Center variant of the Bodyguard 2.0; exact production numbers not disclosed
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
The Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp is part of Smith & Wesson's Performance Center line, which features hand-tuned triggers and enhanced features. The PowerPort compensator technology diverts propellant gases upward through a port machined into the barrel and slide at the twelve o'clock position, reducing muzzle flip by approximately 15-20% compared to the standard Bodyguard 2.0. The 3.1-inch barrel is 0.35 inches longer than the standard Bodyguard 2.0's 2.75-inch barrel, adding approximately 0.35 inches to overall length. The Carry Comp is available in three configurations: thumb safety, no thumb safety, and a 10-round compliant model. A grey/black two-tone version is also available. The trigger pull is Performance Center-tuned to approximately 5 pounds (22 N), lighter than the standard Bodyguard 2.0. The extended 12-round magazine includes a pinky extension for improved grip. Despite the Performance Center enhancements, the pistol maintains the same slim profile under 1 inch wide, making it compatible with most Bodyguard 2.0 holsters that accommodate the longer barrel. MSRP is $549.
Background
The Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp represents Smith & Wesson's Performance Center applying its expertise to the smallest pistol in the M&P lineup. The PowerPort compensator technology, previously seen on larger M&P models, was miniaturized for the micro .380 platform, addressing one of the primary complaints about pocket pistols: the snappy, difficult-to-control recoil that comes with firing from a sub-12-ounce handgun. By porting the barrel and slide, the Carry Comp turns propellant gases into a muzzle-taming force, making follow-up shots faster and more accurate without meaningfully increasing the pistol's footprint.