While the Springfield 911, Colt Mustang, Govt. 380 and Pony, Kimber Micro 9mm/380, Sig P238 and P938 are all good pistols which trace their original designs to the Star Model D, they are all single action only.Springfield 911, .380 acp
I corrected the statement, after I realized my mistake.While the Springfield 911, Colt Mustang, Govt. 380 and Pony, Kimber Micro 9mm/380, Sig P238 and P938 are all good pistols which trace their original designs to the Star Model D, they are all single action only.
The OP asked about 380 pistols that are SA/DA. The Walther PP and its derivatives and clones along with the mentioned Beretta all meet the requirements of what the OP is looking for.
Thanks, that seems like what I am looking for.Walther PPK, and corresponding PPK inspired guns like the Bersa Thunder.
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https://www.beretta.com/en-us/80-series/
These just made a comeback. I was handling one at a LGS and if I was in the market for a gun that size I would definitely be getting this one. Still might just because you never know how many DASA pistols will be available in a few years.
What model is that?View attachment 1170330Springfield 911, .380 acp, sorry, forgot you want DA too not this one functions like a 1911.
It is the model 911. It is offered in .380 and 9mm.What model is that?
How small? Bersa Thunder.Is there any such animal?
The photograph shows single stack magazines. Are you sure it's not a model 85F?Yes. Beretta 84F. It's a fun gun to shoot. I really should shoot it more!
Beat me to it. My SMC-380 is a great little pistol. I liked it so much I kept it and sold off my Manhurin Walther PPK/s.FEG SMC 380 if you can find one. I have two of these in 9x18 Makarov that are very reliable and reasonably accurate.
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If I knew you could buy a full blown Walther PPK only with a higher standard of finish for $180 new back in the early 2000's I would have bought 20. Mine is an APK in .380 acp, maybe a waste since I load 9mak anyway for a PA-63. FEG made some incredible pistols.FEG SMC 380 if you can find one. I have two of these in 9x18 Makarov that are very reliable and reasonably accurate.
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The Beretta 85 would work. It's a double-stack. I misremember the model number of the double-stack version.
The Walther PP or PPK and clones thereof are the other obvious answer. The Bersas are widely available. The FEG copies are good (I have two).
The Makarovs are also basically PP/PPK "clones". Most of them are in 9x18, but some of the Russian commercial ones were in 380. I have one and it's been excellent.
SIG P230/232 come pretty close. No actual safety, but they do have a decocker.