Enhanced Carry Pistol Gets the Performance Center Treatment
Smith & Wesson, headquartered in Tennessee, announced this week that their highly regarded Bodyguard 2.0 will receive the specialized Performance Center Carry Comp enhancement for 2025. This development represents a significant upgrade to an already successful platform.
Evolution of the Bodyguard Platform
From Original to 2.0
The current Bodyguard 2.0 made its debut last July as a comprehensive modernization of the company's decade-old 6+1 .380 caliber Bodyguard pistol. While maintaining the same fundamental dimensions and caliber as its predecessor, the updated model underwent substantial internal changes by transitioning from its original operating system to a striker-fired action.
Key Improvements Over Legacy Model
The second-generation Bodyguard incorporated several notable enhancements:
- Ergonomic Redesign: Eliminated finger grooves for improved grip comfort
- Enhanced Slide Design: Added serrations along nearly the entire slide length for better manipulation
- Trigger Upgrade: Features a flat-face trigger design
- Increased Capacity: Upgraded from 6+1 to 10+1 rounds with flush-fit magazine and 12+1 with extended magazine
Performance Center Carry Comp Features
Specialized Components
The Performance Center Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp includes several premium features:
- Ported Barrel: 3.1-inch barrel with porting for reduced muzzle rise
- Night Sights: Ameriglo Protector LumiGreen front Night Sights for low-light visibility
- Finish: Gray Armornite coating for durability and corrosion resistance
Magazine Configuration and Availability
Standard States
- One flush-fit 10-round magazine
- One extended 12-round magazine
Restricted States
- Two 10-round magazines
Safety Options
The new Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 Performance Center Carry Comp 380 will be offered in two configurations:
- Variant with manual thumb safety
- Variant without manual thumb safety
Pricing Information
The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 Performance Center Carry Comp 380 carries a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $549.
| MODEL | PERFORMANCE CENTER® S&W® BODYGUARD® 2.0 CARRY COMP® NO THUMB SAFETY | PERFORMANCE CENTER® S&W® BODYGUARD® 2.0 CARRY COMP® THUMB SAFETY | PERFORMANCE CENTER® S&W® BODYGUARD® 2.0 CARRY COMP® THUMB SAFETY 10RD COMPLIANT |
| PRICE | $549 | $549 | $549 |
| SKU | 14416 | 14417 | 14418 |
| CALIBER | 380 AUTO | 380 AUTO | 380 AUTO |
| CAPACITY | 10, 12 | 10, 12 | 10 |
| FRAME SIZE | MICRO | MICRO | MICRO |
| BARREL LENGTH | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| SAFETY | NONE | THUMB SAFETY | THUMB SAFETY |
| STATE COMPLIANCE | CO, DE, IL, VT | CO, DE, IL, VT | CO, CT, DE, HI, IL, NJ, NY, RI, VT, WA |
| WEIGHT | 11.8 oz | 11.8 oz | 11.8 oz |
| COLOR FINISH | BLACK | BLACK | BLACK |
| WIDTH | 0.88 in | 0.88 in | 0.88 in |
| LENGTH | 5.85 in | 5.85 in | 5.85 in |
| HEIGHT | 4 in | 4 in | 4 in |