Browning Model BDA 380 .380 Auto Variant-1

Browning Model BDA 380
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions		Width:	1.38-in
Length:	6.8-in	Height:	4.8-in
Barrel:	3.8-in	Weight:	24-oz
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Gun Rankings
Power Factor (90 grain bullet)90270 Recoil Factor (90 grain bullet)2.38 ft-lb Total Capacity14 rounds ConcealabilityGood Defense Factor67%

Gun Specifications
Type:	Pistol
Produced:	1978 - 1997
Caliber:	.380 Auto
Action:	blowback operated semi-auto
Trigger:	double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:	slide mounted ambi safety/decocker
Magazine:	13-round
Frame:	aluminum alloy
Grip:	smooth wood
Sights:	fixed combat
Notes:	blued finish

Manufacturer
	Browning Corporation More Info

Gun Value
MSRP:	$564.00	Used Est:	$575.00
Last Update:	7/2/2023

About the Gun

Compact pistol manufactured in Italy by Beretta under contract from FN Herstal (Belgium) and marketed as the Browning BDA 380 in the US. Fashioned after Beretta's Cheeta series but with a solid slide, a slide mounted safety/decock lever and rounded trigger guard.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.380 Automatic
Alias:	9mm Browning Short
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:		90 grains
MV:	1003 ft/sec	ME:	201 ft-lbs

About the Cartridge

Designed by John Browning and introduced by Fabrique Nationale of Belgium, this cartridge has achieved world-wide acceptance and has even been adopted as the standard pistol cartridge by several governments. One reason for the round's success is that it is the largest practical cartridge that can be easily adapted to small automatic pocket pistols. Ballistics fall far short of even the 9mm Luger, but still prove adequate for most self-defense situations. The round has established quite a niche position in this role, often being chosen over more traditional small calibers such as the .25 and .32 Autos.

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