I had a DB9 and DB380. The DB9 was slightly larger but was difficult to shot compared to the 380 by a considerable amount. The .380's that I have shot recoil much less than a comparable 9MM.
This sounds like you may be looking for a home defense gun rather than a concealed carry gun. In which case, there is really no advantage to a little gun, and a full size duty gun is more advantageous for this application. There really aren't many full size guns in .380, so if you were looking for better handling and recoil reduction, as an example comparing like-family members, I'd probably choose a Beretta 92 in 9mm ( https://www.beretta.com/en-us/beretta-92x-full-size/ ) over a Beretta 84 in .380 ( https://www.beretta.com/en-us/80x-cheetah/ ) .I figure either will stop an invader in their tracks sufficiently.
But there are others such as myself who would choose a Beretta Cheetah in 7.65/32acp over either the 380 version or a 92.This sounds like you may be looking for a home defense gun rather than a concealed carry gun. In which case, there is really no advantage to a little gun, and a full size duty gun is more advantageous for this application. There really aren't many full size guns in .380, so if you were looking for better handling and recoil reduction, as an example comparing like-family members, I'd probably choose a Beretta 92 in 9mm ( https://www.beretta.com/en-us/beretta-92x-full-size/ ) over a Beretta 84 in .380 ( https://www.beretta.com/en-us/80x-cheetah/ ) .
As stated, depends on the handgun. These micro pocket guns are going to have a more perceived snappy recoil regardless of the caliber whether it is a 9mm or .380 and weight will tame recoil more than a teeny tiny lightweight gun. In a .380 I have fired the micro Kimber, the Sig and the Bersa thunder and felt that the recoil was pretty significant and recoil for such a small caliber. I then fired the Springfield 911 in .380 and the recoil was not snappy at all as the others I had fired even though it was lighter in weight so I bought the 911. I would also consider the Browning black label a .380 1911 which is 85% the size of a full size 45 acp 911 it is a really nice and smooth shooting pistol.
And the Sig P938 (9mm) is also in this group of clones of the Star Model D. 9mm ammo is cheaper, better performing, and more available than .380acp.I find it odd that the Springfield 911 had less felt recoil to you compared to the Kimber Micro 380 and Sig P238 since all three are basically the same pistol with only minor differences. All are copies of the older Colt which in turn is a copy of the original Star Model D
And the Sig P938 (9mm) is also in this group of clones of the Star Model D. 9mm ammo is cheaper, better performing, and more available than .380acp.
It just felt smoother no difference than me shooting my 1911 that I carried for years. It could be the springs in the recoil system used by Springfield. It is not snappy at all. On another note the magazines on the Springfield 911 are interchangeable with the micro Kimber and the Sig and are priced 50% lower than the Kimber and Sig.I find it odd that the Springfield 911 had less felt recoil to you compared to the Kimber Micro 380 and Sig P238 since all three are basically the same pistol with only minor differences. All are copies of the older Colt which in turn is a copy of the original Star Model D