does any one know of a match grade or very accurate 380

[Hurryin' Hoosier]

I never found a PPK or a PPK/S which was any more accurate that a CZ83 or a Beretta 84. (Have you been watching too many James Bond movies? )

 

[P5 Guy]

Hi-Standard model G 380, if you can find one.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/High-Standard-Model-G-Auto/1754457.uts

 

[Scarpia]

Tristar C100, Browning BDA 380...

Has anyone heard of a 380 with a match grade barrel?

I can't answer your specific question but I can say that I and my 68 year old shooting and motorcycling partner are getting excellent accuracy with the Tristar C100 in 380 Auto and Browning BDA 380. My lady friend's stature and hand size are probably simliar to your 14 year old daughter's so I'd take a close look at these guns. I don't believe either are being imported so you would have to look at the used market.

The Canik55 C100 is a high quality clone of the CZ compact 9mm but chambered in 380. My Browning BDA 380 was made by Beretta for Browning. It is bascially the Beretta 84 but with a closed slide unlike the 'open' slide used by Beretta.

 

[Scarpia]

Bersa M85/Thunder 380...

Has anyone heard of a 380 with a match grade barrel?

Forgot to mention, the Bersa Thunder 380 series is a relatively large framed 380 and a great shooter. Mine is the M85, all steel frame 1980's vintage of their current 380.

 

[md2lgyk]

I have personally seen .38 Spl. and 9mm bullets bounce off of pins and come back to the line.

True. I have personally had 230-grain .45 bullets bounce off a pin and come back at me.

 

[Havok7416]

Forgot to mention, the Bersa Thunder 380 series is a relatively large framed 380 and a great shooter. Mine is the M85, all steel frame 1980's vintage of their current 380.

I believe the OP stated he already had a Bersa.

 

[Indigo22]

I'll second the Browning BDA.... My wife laid claim to it and I never got it back. Very accurate and reliable little gun.

 

[mackg]

Sphinx used to (?) make one.

 

[toivo]

People have mentioned the CZ82 (9MM Makarov) and CZ83 (.380 ACP). Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the polygonal rifling of the 82 is at least partly responsible for its accuracy. The 83 has conventional rifling.

 

[browningguy]

We shot my daughters new Witness Pavona in .380 and it's at least as accurate as my best Browning 1971. I'll try to post a review later today.

 

[chicharrones]

If you're set on the .380, track down a Browning 1910/71. These were imported in the 70s after importation of the Model 1910/1955 was banned by the Gun Control Act of 1968. The 1910/71 was fitted with a long barrel, adjustable sights and thumbrest grips.

I know I'm late to the thread, but that is one interesting looking pistola.

http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/browning-10-71-380-acp-pr26329/#.U4uq2SjN6So

 

[R.W.Dale]

You can order a .380 acp bbl made for a TC contender from a few different outfits.

THAT would be an accurate 380

 

[JTHunter]

Wil Terry - Good for you!
I have a Constable as well since the mid-70's. I reload 90, 95, and 100 grain loads and are as accurate as you state out to 25 yards. I wouldn't want to shoot beyond that as the bullets are too light to do serious damage.
It was the second handgun I ever bought - the first was a 7" Ruger .22 auto - long gone.

 

[Giterboosted]

It's a bit on the small side but the sig 238 is probably the easiest to shoot and most accurate .380 I've ever handled

 

[Sunray]

There are no target barreled or sighted .380's. Don't think there are any that aren't pocket pistols either. In any case, you'd have to find one that will fit both girl's hand.
Um, size doesn't matter. Any bullet can bounce back from a bowling pin, .45's included. There was a .22 shoot at Second Chance, long ago, as well.
"...a few target pistols made in .32 ACP..." Um, can you name one? The .32 ACP isn't a target cartridge either. .32 S&W Long is though.

 

[Monac]

I know the odds that the original poster will ever see this are low, but I thought I would put it up for general education:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=429655680

It's a Bernardelli Model 90, an honest-to-gosh 380 ACP target pistol. I did not think there was such a thing, unless you count the adjustable-sight version of the Browning 1910 that FN cooked up to get around the import restrictions of the Gun Control Act of 1968. Apparently this style of Bernardelli was also made in 32 ACP and 22 LR. Only the last one makes any sense to me.

(I also forgot about the High Standard Model G, as pointed out by a previous poster.)

I have no connection to the seller.

 

[cdb1]

I have a CZ 82 and 83, Sig P232 and a Bersa. The 82 is the most accurate and I can't tell the difference between the other three. My dream .380 is the Beretta Cheetah.

 

[Byrd666]

CZ83 or a Colt Government .380 if you can find either

 

[aarondhgraham]

Framewise the Bersa and Beretta are very similar,,,

I own both the Thunder 380 and the Beretta 85BB,,,
Personally I hit a wee bit better with the Beretta,,,
But I think it's because the grips fit me better.

A lady friend can outshoot me with her Bersa 380,,,
No matter which of my pistols I'm shooting.

Frame-wise they are very close in size,,,
So you're not getting a longer sight radius,,,
At least not enough difference to really matter.



I've fired a lot of 380 pistols because I like the cartridge,,,
I really don't think you are going to find any difference in accuracy.

You can spend money "upgrading" from the Bersa,,,
But I don't think your return on investment will be very great.

Just my thoughts,,,

Aarond

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[1John1:9]

My Sig P232 points naturally better than any gun I've every shot. I tried it once at 25 yards, and it didn't do as well as I had hoped. But at 7 to 10 yards, I get better groups than with any other handgun. It truly excels at the close up drills where you shoot from the retention position.

 

[MachIVshooter]

I came here to say "CZ83" and "Beretta"

Another vote for those two.

 

[bannockburn]

I would have to say my Beretta Models 84 and 85 were probably the most accurate of any of the .380s I have had. Next up would be my Colt Government .380 and Colt Mustang, both of which are easy to shoot (thanks to some very nice SA triggers), and likewise easy to conceal. Accuracy, while decent enough for what they were designed for, could be better with some higher visibility sights. Currently I would say my most accurate .380 is my SIG P238. While sharing the design features of the Colt .380s, the P238 does enjoy the advantage of having some very nice (and quick to pick up), night sights on it.
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[Jim K]

The OP asked about .380 caliber match pistols. While some small pistols are quite accurate for that type of gun, not many will shoot 4" groups at 50 yards, something a top match pistol should do. I would like to see a 50 yard or even a 25 yard target shot with a Bersa, Beretta, or any of the other small pistols mentioned. BTW, the High Standard G-380 is not really very accurate.

Jim

 

[rskent]

Like bannockburn I love my little 238. Its a great carry gun and its fun to shoot but it ain’t no match gun. Not by any standard.

 

[Shoot66]

Actually, I do know about one exactly as the OP asked. Grand Power Roxor. It is produced by Grand Power (their products were formerly distributed as STI GP5 and GP6, now under their own brand-name). The .380 ACP Roxor was produced for the Brazilian market where 9x19 is illegal in private hands.
I had a chance to test it last month and the exemplar was a one-hole gun (at 15 yards).
Check with the Century Arms.

Edited: I double checked, Grand Power terminated cooperation with Century Arms. The new distributor is Double Eagle.