S&W Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp Announced
- Graham Baates
- Jul 8
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 11
Smith & Wesson has released a Carry Comp model of the Bodyguard 2.0. As you may recall, GBGuns Patrons selected the Bodyguard 2.0 for review and I was quite impressed with it aside from the sights being off from the factory; an issue independent media have continued to report even on models made six months later.
The Bodyguard 2.0 was otherwise great to shoot and makes for a fantastic tiny carry pistol, however I don't understand adding a compensated model. As you know, ports on a carry gun add unnecesary risk of blinding or harming oneself if the gun is ever used from an unconventional firing position, while on the ground, or in an enclosed space like a vehicle. This is a possibility if the port is pointed at the shooter, (for example, fending off a carjacker with the gun perpendicular to the user) or if one needs to shoot off angle while on the ground. Original S&W press release below. Let us know in the comments if you would carry a ported pistol for self defense or not. MSRP: $549
Original Press Release:
"MARYVILLE, TN., (7/8/2025) – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, announces today the release of the Performance Center® Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp.
When Smith & Wesson sought to redesign the original hammer-fired Bodyguard pistol, the goal was to deliver a new micro platform that provided unparalleled performance in a small and lightweight package. Key design enhancements of the Bodyguard 2.0 include improved ergonomics, increased capacity, and a crisp striker-fired trigger, all of which contributed to its recognition of various industry awards and its role in revolutionizing the micro-category. Now, staying committed to innovation, Smith & Wesson plans to build on the success of the Bodyguard 2.0 series, with the introduction of a Performance Center model.
The Performance Center Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp, chambered in 380 Auto, is built with a ported 3.1-inch barrel, has a 10+1 capacity using a flush-fit magazine, and 12+1 with the extended option. It ships with Ameriglo® Protector Night Sights out of the box and is integrated with Carry Comp series features to enhance the overall shooting experience. The strategically designed Power-Port™ located at the end of the barrel, at the twelve o’clock position, diverts gas upwards, reducing felt recoil, which in turn improves overall control. The aggressive slide design includes increased serration coverage for easier manipulation, lightening cuts for weight reduction, and a sleek Performance Center Gray Armornite® finish.
This micro pistol has an overall height of 4-inches, a width just under 1-inch, and weighs in at 11.8 ounces unloaded, making it ideal for an everyday carry option. A 10-round compliant variant is available, and users can also choose between manual thumb safety and non-thumb safety models.
Superior performance, perfect balance – the Smith & Wesson Performance Center Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp. For more information, visit www.smith-wesson.com."
As others have commented, I see this as S&W following the current fad of slapping ported barrels on everything possible regardless of its actual impact on performance. I don't much care for .380 ACP already so I'm definitely not getting one of these compensated variants. I'll stick to my plain little Sig P365 with a 12 round magazine ( and a 17 round mag in reserve ). That's as outlandish as I am willing to be.
There seems to be a real movement among gun owners to turn their carry pistols into competition pistols.. Maybe I'm a Fudd but I think hyper-light triggers, comps and ports make the pistols poor choices for a carry weapon. Firearms manufacturers will give consumers what they want, but I'd be curious if any of those folks would actually carry a pistol like this?
Ports can allow an incremental increase in rapid-fire performance for shooters that are already skilled, particularly in a competition setting where tiny fractions of a second matter. But ports on the Bodyguard 2.0? To me this is a pure artifact of fashion. This is a tiny self-defense pistol in a very manageable configuration and caliber. It is designed as a very concealable, discreet option and is very well thought out for that purpose. Even if we disregard the potential downsides of a ported barrel on a self-defense pistol, on the Bodyguard its a difference that makes no practical difference in that use-case. This to me is a straight-up case of S&W jumping on the bandwagon to take advantage of …