Smith & Wesson Performance Center Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp

The Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp jumps on the compensator bandwagon, but changes to the slide and the sights are almost just as big a deal.

December 16, 2025 By J. Scott Rupp

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If the only thing Smith & Wesson had changed with the new Performance Center Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp was the addition of a compensator, I wouldn’t have been as impressed as I am with it. Yes, it jumps on the compensator bandwagon, but changes to the slide and the sights are almost just as big a deal.

This new Performance Center version of the Bodyguard 2.0 has an overall length of less than six inches, a weight of just under 12 ounces and a 0.9-inch width. Those dimensions make it a third of an inch longer than the standard Bodyguard 2.0, thanks to the 3.1-inch ported Carry Comp barrel; the standard 2.0’s barrel is 2.75 inches. With its longer barrel, the Performance Center gun is two ounces heavier.

The gun features S&W’s Power Port, a single port at the top of the Armornite-finished stainless steel barrel, paired with a matching cut at the top of the Armornite-finished slide. The slide also sports diagonal lightening cuts on each side.

The slide serrations are finer, sharper and more aggressive than on the standard 2.0. When you trap the front of the slide for a press check, it stays trapped. And thanks to a prominent flare at the rear of the slide, which has matching serrations, you get excellent purchase for racking.

Design Additions

slide and serrations — The gun retains the excellent grip layout and striker-fired trigger found on the original 2.0, but the slide serrations and the flare at the rear of the slide make it easier to rack. (Photo courtesy of J. Scott Rupp)

The flat top of the slide features a vaguely arrow-shaped pattern. I suppose you could argue it helps defeat glare, but I think it’s mostly for aesthetics. There’s nothing wrong with a little style.

The sights are another big step up. When I first worked with the standard 2.0, I liked its orange/tritium front and U-notch rear. However, as I shot it under more and more lighting conditions, I found this wasn’t always the best setup. With the Performance Center Carry Comp you get a serrated square-notch rear paired with an AmeriGlo Protector LumiGreen day/night front that incorporates a large bright green ring around a tritium vial. It’s a lot easier to pick up than the standard’s front sight.

With the 2.0, S&W changed the Bodyguard from a hammer-fired gun to a striker-fired one, and that resulted in a much improved trigger pull. The new Performance Center model has the same trigger, although the average pull weight on this particular sample was five pounds, two ounces—a little over a pound heavier than on my standard 2.0.

This particular model doesn’t have a thumb safety, but versions with one are available. Both the slide lock lever and magazine release are nicely sized for carry and operation. The pistol ships with 10- and 12-round magazines.

Feels Great in Hand

barrel compensator — The Power Port compensated barrel makes the gun incredibly flat-shooting for such a small and light .380. (Photo courtesy of J. Scott Rupp)

I just love the Bodyguard 2.0’s grip, which remains unchanged on the Performance Center model. It has a more pronounced beavertail and undercut behind the trigger guard for an excellent hold. The grip is nice and slim, with the same 18-degree angle that makes the company’s M&P line so shootable for so many people. The stippling on the sides is relatively fine so it won’t abrade your skin, but the texture on the frontstrap and backstrap is decently aggressive for good control.

And when it comes to control, the Performance Center Carry Comp excels. After bench accuracy testing was complete, I ran the gun side by side against my Bodyguard 2.0 in a series of Bill Drills, using the shorter 10-round magazine in both pistols. The Carry Comp model held a speed edge over my non-comped gun, as you would expect, but I was still surprised by how little muzzle rise there was. Combine that with the Ameriglo high-visibility sight, and you can really deliver rounds on target in a hurry.

two pistols side by side — The front sight and slide serrations on the Carry Comp (top) are a big improvement over the original 2.0, although the barrel is a bit longer due to the comp. (Photo courtesy of J. Scott Rupp)

The 2.0 Carry Comp was 100 percent reliable, save for one instance where the slide on the 12-round mag failed to lock back on the last shot during bench testing. It happened only once, and there were no other failures of any kind.

While the Carry Comp did fit into a leather IWB holster I have for my original 2.0, a teeny bit of the trigger guard was not covered because of the slightly longer barrel. But the Carry Comp didn’t fit securely into my Kydex holster, although outfits like C&G Holsters are already offering fitments for this new model.

Value

accuracy results — (Accuracy results provided by the author)

Is this Performance Center Carry Comp version worth the $100 upcharge over the standard 2.0? It’s certainly easier to shoot because of the compensator and the sighting setup, and it’s easier to operate thanks to the slide design. But there are no free lunches. The Carry Comp is also slightly longer and heavier, although at these minimal dimensions that’s really just splitting hairs. As always, the choice comes down to what characteristics matter most to you, and this is an impressive micro .380 that makes an excellent carry gun.