{"id":225236,"date":"2026-03-29T15:22:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T20:22:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=225236"},"modified":"2026-04-01T19:23:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T00:23:38","slug":"sw-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/sw-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp-review\/","title":{"rendered":"This .380 Carry Comp Shoots Shockingly Flat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">14<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>S&amp;W\u2019s Performance Center Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp is a tiny .380 that shoots flatter than it should, carries easier than most, and only needed one fix at the sights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tiny-380-big-attitude-meet-the-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp\"><strong>Tiny .380, Big Attitude: Meet the Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you carry a 380 ACP for personal protection? What if it were compensated and had a 12-round capacity? You&#8217;ll likely answer yes or no to both questions. I&#8217;m on team &#8220;yes,&#8221; but I haven&#8217;t always been. My discovery of Smith and Wesson&#8217;s Bodyguard 2.0 was my turning point on this matter. It is a micro compact that can be easily concealed in outfits that are incredibly hard to conceal carry in. It also has great ergonomics, a respectable ammo capacity, and incredible reports of reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s now 2025, and S&amp;W released a new model for the Bodyguard 2.0, so of course, it is compensated. This Performance Center Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp is everything that I like about the older models, but jazzed up a bit, as Performance Center guns always are! Strap in for this review, and I\u2019ll explain exactly what is new and improved, share accuracy and reliability results, and general thoughts about the Performance Center S&amp;W Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp *No Thumb Safety model* that I\u2019ve been testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_6578-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"S&amp;W Performance Center Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp .380 ACP micro compact with ported barrel shown in hand for scale\" class=\"wp-image-225438\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Performance Center S&amp;W Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp NTS is a tiny, micro compact 380 ACP with no thumb safety (though there are versions with one available). This small handgun features a ported barrel for fast, flat shooting while being concealable.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-tiny-380-big-attitude-meet-the-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp-review\" title=\"This .380 Carry Comp Shoots Shockingly Flat\" data-level=\"2\">Tiny .380, Big Attitude: Meet the Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-performance-center-upgrades-that-matter\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp-review\" title=\"This .380 Carry Comp Shoots Shockingly Flat\" data-level=\"2\">Performance Center Upgrades That Matter<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-factory-sight-offset-what-i-saw-and-how-i-fixed-it\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp-review\" title=\"This .380 Carry Comp Shoots Shockingly Flat\" data-level=\"2\">Factory Sight Offset: What I Saw and How I Fixed It<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-accuracy-testing-results-with-4-loads\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp-review\" title=\"This .380 Carry Comp Shoots Shockingly Flat\" data-level=\"2\">Accuracy Testing Results With 4 Loads<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-does-the-port-do-anything-yes-and-here-is-why\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp-review\" title=\"This .380 Carry Comp Shoots Shockingly Flat\" data-level=\"2\">Does The Port Do Anything? Yes, And Here Is Why<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-range-time-shootability-beats-its-size-class\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp-review\" title=\"This .380 Carry Comp Shoots Shockingly Flat\" data-level=\"2\">Range Time: Shootability Beats Its Size Class<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-concealed-carry-holster-choice-that-worked-for-me\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp-review\" title=\"This .380 Carry Comp Shoots Shockingly Flat\" data-level=\"2\">Concealed Carry Holster Choice That Worked For Me<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-specifications-and-features-for-s-amp-w-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp-review\" title=\"This .380 Carry Comp Shoots Shockingly Flat\" data-level=\"2\">Specifications And Features For S&amp;W Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-pros-amp-cons-after-real-carry-and-range-time\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp-review\" title=\"This .380 Carry Comp Shoots Shockingly Flat\" data-level=\"2\">Pros &amp; Cons After Real Carry And Range Time<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-final-thoughts-the-micro-i-actually-want-to-carry\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp-review\" title=\"This .380 Carry Comp Shoots Shockingly Flat\" data-level=\"2\">Final Thoughts: The Micro I Actually Want To Carry<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-related-reads-from-gunsamerica-digest\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp-review\" title=\"This .380 Carry Comp Shoots Shockingly Flat\" data-level=\"2\">Related Reads from GunsAmerica Digest<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-performance-center-upgrades-that-matter\"><strong>Performance Center Upgrades That Matter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Performance Center Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp shares the same grip and familiar ergonomics as the original Bodyguard 2.0, but has a slightly longer, more aggressively serrated slide, Ameriglo night sights, and a port on the end of the barrel that reduces muzzle rise drastically. These upgrades add about $100 to the cost of this gun, landing the MSRP of the Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp at $549.00 with both thumb and no thumb safety models, plus a California-compliant option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The slide on the Performance Center Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp is just over a third of an inch (0.35&#8243;) longer than the original non-compensated version. The slides are exactly the same (minus the iron sights and serration), up until the muzzle. At this end, the Carry Comp slide is extended 0.35&#8243; after the iron sight. Here, they squeezed in the &#8220;PowerPort,&#8221; which is a cut in the slide and barrel that vents gases vertically. This port reduces muzzle rise, making the gun flatter and more pleasant to shoot. The PowerPort wasn&#8217;t placed here as an afterthought or as a result of lazy designing. It&#8217;s desirable to have the front sight behind the port so that it isn&#8217;t concealed by muzzle flash or coated in carbon after lots of shooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_6576-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"S&amp;W Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp slide showing extended nose and barrel port cut between front sight and muzzle\" class=\"wp-image-225437\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The cut in the slide between the front iron sight and the muzzle vents gas from the ported barrel underneath.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By the way, the slides on the Bodyguard 2.0 and Performance Center S&amp;W Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp seem to be interchangeable. This doesn&#8217;t mean a ton, but it highlights the similarities between these two guns and suggests that the frames are identical. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another upgrade on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smith-wesson.com\/product\/performance-center-s-w-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp-no-thumb-safety\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp-review\" title=\"This .380 Carry Comp Shoots Shockingly Flat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Performance Center S&amp;W Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp<\/a> is the AmeriGlo Protector LumiGreen Night Sights. These sights consist of a serrated rear and a bright green front dot with a Tritium insert. This rear sight is slightly different than the older Bodyguard 2.0&#8217;s. It&#8217;s much more squared off and narrow. I like this new rear sight because it feels like I am able to be more precise with my shots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_6580-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"AmeriGlo Protector LumiGreen front sight with tritium insert on S&amp;W Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp\" class=\"wp-image-225440\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The AmeriGlo Protector LumiGreen Night Sight is very bright in the light and also has a tritium insert that glows in the dark. The rear sight is blacked out and serrated, just as it should be.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=Bodyguard%202.0%20\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp-review\" title=\"This .380 Carry Comp Shoots Shockingly Flat\" style=\"text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;line-height:1;border-radius:9999px;background:#eef4ff;color:#1849a9;border:1px solid #d8e0f0;padding:10px 16px\">\n  \ud83d\uded2 Check Current Price for Bodyguard 2.0 on GunsAmerica\n<\/a>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-factory-sight-offset-what-i-saw-and-how-i-fixed-it\"><strong>Factory Sight Offset: What I Saw and How I Fixed It<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many reports that the Performance Center S&amp;W Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp shoots to the left, right out of the box. I doubted the validity of these claims because this is usually the result of a common trigger pull error. However, I noticed mine also grouped several inches left at 10 yards! To determine that I was not the issue, I also shot a Ruger LCP Gen II during the same range session. I shot this other micro compact 380 at the same distance, and it grouped exactly where I intended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_6023-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Target at 10 yards with group left of point of aim from S&amp;W Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp .380 ACP\" class=\"wp-image-225430\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Out of the box, this gun was not sighted in, grouping several inches to the left at 10 yards. This seems to be a common issue, considering other people&#8217;s shared experiences online.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I used a sight pusher to move the rear sight, which resolved the issue. Now, at a glance, it appears that the sights are very misaligned. The truth is, it&#8217;s perfectly sighted in now. This is the one negative thing I have to say about this gun. Is this nitpicking for a gun that was designed for close-range engagements? I don&#8217;t think so. Please test your gun if you have one, and make sure that the bullets hit where you intend them to hit. If you ever had to use the Carry Comp in a hostage situation (god forbid), your loved one will appreciate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_6026-1024x713.jpeg\" alt=\"Ruger LCP Gen II control group at 10 yards used as shooter baseline against S&amp;W Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp\" class=\"wp-image-225431\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">During this same range session, I tested my own skills by grouping this Ruger LCP Gen II at the same distance I was shooting the S&amp;W. These results confirmed my suspicion of the S&amp;W not being sighted in properly from the factory.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-accuracy-testing-results-with-4-loads\"><strong>Accuracy Testing Results With 4 Loads<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To test a variety of ammunition, I worked with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp-review\" title=\"This .380 Carry Comp Shoots Shockingly Flat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ammo To Go<\/a>. If you are interested in a comparison between 9mm and .380 ACP, check out their blog at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/lodge\/380-vs-9mm\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp-review\" title=\"This .380 Carry Comp Shoots Shockingly Flat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Lodge.<\/a> For this review, they sent me four different types of ammunition to test. These are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/500rds-380-auto-winchester-usa-95gr-fmj-ammo-value-pack\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp-review\" title=\"This .380 Carry Comp Shoots Shockingly Flat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Winchester Target &amp; Practice 95gr FMJ<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/20rds-380-auto-corbon-90gr-hollow-point-ammo\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp-review\" title=\"This .380 Carry Comp Shoots Shockingly Flat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cor-Bon 90gr JHP<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/20rds-380-auto-speer-gold-dot-90gr-hp-ammo\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp-review\" title=\"This .380 Carry Comp Shoots Shockingly Flat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Speer Gold Dot Personal Protection 90gr<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/20rds-380-auto-barnes-tacxpd-80gr-tacxp-hp-ammo\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp-review\" title=\"This .380 Carry Comp Shoots Shockingly Flat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Barnes 80gr Tac-XPD<\/a>. I tested only the Winchester ammo as \u201ctarget\u201d ammunition because the Performance Center S&amp;W Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp isn\u2019t really a range gun; it&#8217;s a personal protection device. As such, I tested the Cor-Bon, Speer, and Barnes offerings, which are self-defense-marketed ammunition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_6559-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"S&amp;W Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp with .380 ACP defensive ammo boxes and spent brass for accuracy test\" class=\"wp-image-225436\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">For accuracy testing, I chose to use a common range and training ammunition as well as several defensive loads that I would personally use in a carry gun.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I performed my accuracy testing at a distance of 10 yards, freehand. Because of this, I&#8217;ll admit that the accuracy test results are more indicative of practical accuracy than mechanical accuracy. Keep in mind how notoriously difficult a micro compact handgun with iron sights is to shoot precisely. Still, I&#8217;m confident in the results and my shooting. The Performance Center Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp is a very ergonomic handgun with an incredibly smooth trigger for its class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/500rds-380-auto-winchester-usa-95gr-fmj-ammo-value-pack\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp-review\" title=\"This .380 Carry Comp Shoots Shockingly Flat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Winchester Target &amp; Practice 95gr FMJ<\/a> put down a respectable 2.126&#8243; 5-round group. This group is about average when compared to the rest of the ammo tested, which means that this would be a great ammunition for practicing with. The personal defense category of ammunition is led by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/20rds-380-auto-corbon-90gr-hollow-point-ammo\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp-review\" title=\"This .380 Carry Comp Shoots Shockingly Flat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cor-Bon 90gr JHP<\/a>, which printed a 1.471&#8243; 5-round group at 10 yards. The runner-ups were then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/20rds-380-auto-speer-gold-dot-90gr-hp-ammo\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp-review\" title=\"This .380 Carry Comp Shoots Shockingly Flat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Speer Gold Dot Personal Protection 90gr<\/a> with a 2.579&#8243; group, followed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/20rds-380-auto-barnes-tacxpd-80gr-tacxp-hp-ammo\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp-review\" title=\"This .380 Carry Comp Shoots Shockingly Flat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Barnes 80gr Tac-XPD<\/a> with a 3.510&#8243; group. One odd thing I noticed was how much vertical dispersion the Barnes had. Simultaneously, it also had very little horizontal dispersion, which was interesting. Overall, I would choose the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ammunitiontogo.com\/20rds-380-auto-corbon-90gr-hollow-point-ammo\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp-review\" title=\"This .380 Carry Comp Shoots Shockingly Flat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cor-Bon<\/a> ammunition to carry in the Performance Center S&amp;W Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp. This ammunition has a great reputation and performed very well in my accuracy test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_6558-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Target with tight 1.471 inch 5 shot group from Cor-Bon 90gr JHP at 10 yards using S&amp;W Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp\" class=\"wp-image-225435\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cor-Bon 90gr JHP performed the best in my accuracy test, printing a 1.471&#8243; 5-shot group at 10 yards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_6556-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Target group measuring 2.579 inches with Speer Gold Dot 90gr from S&amp;W Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp\" class=\"wp-image-225433\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Speer Gold Dot Personal Protection 90gr was the second-best defensive ammunition in the accuracy test, printing a 2.579&#8243; group at 10 yards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_6557-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Barnes 80gr Tac-XPD target group at 10 yards from the S&amp;W Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp\" class=\"wp-image-225434\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Barnes 80gr Tac-XPD came in last place in the defensive ammunition category during my accuracy test with a 3.510&#8243; 5-shot group at 10 yards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_6555-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Winchester 95gr FMJ 2.126 inch 5 round group at 10 yards from S&amp;W Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp\" class=\"wp-image-225432\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Winchester Target and Practice 95 grain FMJ printed a 2.126&#8243; 5-round group at 10 yards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-does-the-port-do-anything-yes-and-here-is-why\"><strong>Does The Port Do Anything? Yes, And Here Is Why<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is some debate if the small port in the barrel does any real work to reduce recoil and muzzle rise, but I assure you that it does. There has also been some bad information floating around during the discussion of this handgun. This is the idea that the port will eject metal spall from the bullet&#8217;s jacket. It will not. The port will eject hot gases and unburnt powder, but no metal. Engineers design the section of the barrel from the front of the port to the muzzle without rifling so the bullet never makes contact. The design intentionally eliminates the possibility of spall flying out of the port at high velocities. To prove this, I held a sheet of paper above the port and fired a whole magazine. The results showed no damage to the paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-range-time-shootability-beats-its-size-class\"><strong>Range Time: Shootability Beats Its Size Class<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Performance Center S&amp;W Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp is a micro compact, which makes it excellent for concealed-carry, but inherently difficult to shoot. Still, this handgun is very ergonomic, and the recoil is minimal because of the ported barrel. I find this gun to be much easier to shoot than many, if not all, of the micro compact guns that I have. I think this is the highest praise you can give a gun in this class, because comfort and shootability are usually an afterthought to concealability. Even though it fits in my pocket, I can still comfortably and accurately shoot the Performance Center Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_6583-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Close view of flat-faced trigger and offset slide stop on S&amp;W Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp .380\" class=\"wp-image-225442\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The flat-faced trigger feels excellent on this gun. I also appreciate the offset they used on the slide release, placing it in an ergonomic location. Also, the magazine release is reversible for left or right-handed shooters.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh, and the trigger? I measured mine to have a pull weight of 4 lbs. The break is crisp, and the reset is positive. This is one more aspect that I think the Performance Center S&amp;W Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp leads its class in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This gun comes with two different magazines. One is a flush-fit 10-rounder, and the other is an extended 12-round magazine. I have average-sized hands, and the 10-round flush fit magazine still leaves enough real estate on the grip for my hands to fit comfortably. The 12-round extended magazine feels even better yet, and this is the magazine that I typically keep in the gun when concealed carrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_6584-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"S&amp;W Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp with 10 round flush magazine in hand, showing full grip purchase\" class=\"wp-image-225443\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I have average-sized hands (usually M-sized gloves), and the 10-round flush fit magazine still provides enough real estate on the grip for all of my fingers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-concealed-carry-holster-choice-that-worked-for-me\"><strong>Concealed Carry Holster Choice That Worked For Me<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The holster that I use to carry this gun is made by <a href=\"https:\/\/invaderconcepts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp-review\" title=\"This .380 Carry Comp Shoots Shockingly Flat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Invader Concepts<\/a>, and it is called the Outlaw IWB. Invader Concepts is a local company in Montana. This holster keeps the gun and trigger protected in a rigid kydex shell, but it also has a leather backing for maximum comfort while carrying IWB. Even with this comfort feature, the holster has great retention, and the gun clicks into place positively. The Outlaw IWB also comes in right or left-hand configuration and is available in 25 different colors and patterns. At the range, this holster was easy to draw from in practice. Out on the town, the concealment claw keeps the grip tucked, and carry discreet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_6590-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Invader Concepts Outlaw IWB holster with S&amp;W Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp, kydex shell and leather backing\" class=\"wp-image-225446\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Invader Concepts Outlaw IWB holster is a perfect match for this gun. It features a kydex shell that fully encloses the trigger guard, with a leather backing that provides comfort while carrying.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-specifications-and-features-for-s-amp-w-bodyguard-2-0-carry-comp\"><strong>Specifications And Features For S&amp;W Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>[ga_price_button id=&#8221;[ItemID]&#8221; text=&#8221;Check Price on GunsAmerica&#8221;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Model<\/th><td>Performance Center S&amp;W Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp No Thumb Safety<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Caliber<\/th><td>.380 ACP<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Barrel Length<\/th><td>3.1 in, ported, PowerPort design<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Overall Length<\/th><td>5.85 in<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Weight<\/th><td>11.8 oz (unloaded)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Capacity<\/th><td>10+1 (flush), 12+1 (extended)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Sights<\/th><td>AmeriGlo Protector LumiGreen front with tritium, blacked-out serrated rear<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Trigger<\/th><td>Flat-faced<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Finish<\/th><td>Armornite slide and barrel<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>MSRP<\/th><td>$549.00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_6581-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Field stripped S&amp;W Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp showing ported barrel and slide internals\" class=\"wp-image-225441\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of the Performance Center S&amp;W Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp field stripped.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pros-amp-cons-after-real-carry-and-range-time\"><strong>Pros &amp; Cons After Real Carry And Range Time<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Ported barrel keeps the muzzle flat, excellent trigger for the class, true micro size with 12 round option, bright front sight, and reliable so far.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cons:<\/strong> Factory sight alignment was off on my sample. 380 terminal performance is load-dependent, small controls may challenge larger hands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts-the-micro-i-actually-want-to-carry\"><strong>Final Thoughts: The Micro I Actually Want To Carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Performance Center S&amp;W Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp is the best micro-compact .380 Auto handgun that I&#8217;ve ever used. My only complaint about it is the sight alignment issue that I already discussed in detail. This sight alignment problem is important to be aware of, but is far from a deal-breaker to me because it can be easily remedied. You should go out and test your carry ammo accuracy with any gun you depend on for personal protection anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything else about this gun earns top points. The ergonomics are excellent, the trigger is light and crisp, the ammo capacity is incredible for its size, and much more. This tiny handgun is easy to shoot fast and accurately because of the ported barrel that greatly reduces muzzle rise. I&#8217;ve enjoyed practicing with this gun because shooting it is a pleasant experience in general. I&#8217;m even capable of being surprisingly accurate with it without the aid of a red dot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_6579-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Close view of S&amp;W Performance Center Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp .380 on stone background\" class=\"wp-image-225439\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Smith and Wesson Performance Center Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp quickly became one of my favorite micro compact handguns, if not my favorite. I will carry this gun often.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I also believe that this gun is very capable of stopping a threat. Yes, it&#8217;s.380 ACP, which is smaller than the popular 9mm options, but this gun is capable of being concealed in outfits that would be difficult to conceal a larger handgun in. 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