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S&W PC Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp .380 ACP Midnight Bronze, Thumb Safety

UPC: 022188906738

$517.99

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Description

Most micro .380s ask you to trade shootability for concealment. The Performance Center Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp pushes back on that idea. At roughly 11.8 ounces unloaded, under an inch wide, and just 5.85 inches long, this is still a true pocket pistol you can hide under almost anything, but the Performance Center treatment gives it manners you don't expect from a gun this size.

The headline feature is the integrated PowerPort comp. A port machined into the 3.1-inch stainless barrel lines up with one in the slide, venting gas straight up at the 12 o'clock position to knock down muzzle rise. Reviewers who put serious round counts through it consistently report a flatter, softer-shooting gun than the standard Bodyguard 2.0, especially once you pick up the pace on follow-up shots. That slightly longer barrel also bumps velocity, with some testers clocking modern defensive loads approaching 1,000 fps. The payoff is a micro .380 that tracks like a more serious pistol on the clock.

This particular configuration wears a sharp Midnight Bronze Cerakote-style finish over the Armornite-coated slide and barrel, and it includes a manual thumb safety. A lot of pocket and deep-concealment carriers like that extra layer of control, and the safety is well placed on the frame. Up top you get AmeriGlo Protector sights, a LumiGreen front night sight paired with a blacked-out square-notch rear, which is a real upgrade over the basic sights you usually find on guns this small. The flat-faced trigger breaks crisp, and the aggressive slide serrations wrap up and over for easy racking even with sweaty or weak hands.

It ships with two magazines: a flush-fit 10-rounder that keeps the grip short for concealment, and an extended 12-rounder that gives bigger hands a full-finger hold. That makes it a smart pick for new shooters, folks with smaller hands, or anyone who finds tiny .380s too snappy to shoot well. If you want maximum concealability without settling for a gun you dread practicing with, this one earns its spot.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Performance Center
  • Model: Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp
  • Caliber: .380 Auto (ACP)
  • Action: Striker-fired semi-automatic
  • Capacity: 10+1 and 12+1
  • Barrel Length: 3.1 in. ported stainless w/ Armornite finish
  • Overall Length: 5.85 in.
  • Width: 0.88 in.
  • Height: 4.0 in.
  • Weight (unloaded): 11.8 oz.
  • Frame: Polymer, slim textured grip
  • Slide Finish: Midnight Bronze Cerakote / Armornite
  • Sights: AmeriGlo Protector LumiGreen front night sight, blacked-out square-notch rear
  • Safety: Manual thumb safety plus integrated trigger safety
  • Included: One 10-round and one 12-round magazine
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 14846

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the compensator actually make a difference on a .380 this small?

Yes. Even though .380 ACP isn't a hard-recoiling cartridge, ultra-light micro pistols can feel surprisingly snappy, especially with hotter defensive loads. The PowerPort vents gas upward to reduce muzzle rise, and testers consistently report the Carry Comp shoots flatter and softer than the standard Bodyguard 2.0, with quicker follow-up shots.

What's the difference between this and the regular Bodyguard 2.0?

The Carry Comp adds an integrated ported barrel and slide that the standard model doesn't have, and the barrel runs 3.1 inches versus 2.75 inches. You also get the Performance Center treatment with upgraded AmeriGlo sights, more aggressive slide serrations, and lightening cuts. Height and width stay the same, so it conceals just like the original.

Will my existing Bodyguard 2.0 holster fit the Carry Comp?

Not always. The Carry Comp's slightly longer barrel and slide can keep it from fitting holsters built for the standard Bodyguard 2.0, particularly closed-muzzle designs. Look for a holster specifically listed as compatible with the Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp.

Is this pistol optic-ready from the factory?

No. Like most ultra-thin .380s, the slide isn't cut for a red dot out of the box. The good news is the AmeriGlo Protector night sights are excellent on their own, and if you really want a dot, an aftermarket slide cut is the usual route.

Why does this one have a thumb safety?

This configuration (MPN 14846) is built with a manual thumb safety on the frame, in addition to the integrated trigger safety. Many pocket and deep-concealment carriers like the added layer of control. S&W also offers a no-thumb-safety version if you prefer to carry without one.

Additional information

UPC

022188906738

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

14846

Shipping Weight

1.6

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