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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Browning BDA-380 is a sleek, semi-automatic pistol chambered in .380 ACP, with a history rooted in collaboration between Beretta of Italy and FN Herstal of Belgium. Originally produced under the FN 140DA designation, this model was marketed in the United States and Canada as the Browning BDA 380, offering an attractive combination of performance, reliability, and European craftsmanship. The BDA-380's design is heavily based on the Beretta Model 81 and Model 84, thoug …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Browning BDA-380 is an Italian-made semi-automatic pistol chambered in .380 Auto and double/single action. This model features classic wood grips and has a 13+1 capacity. The BDA .380 Pistol is based on the proven Beretta Model 81 and/or 84 design. These models were offered in .32 ACP and .380 ACP, with FN Herstal manufacturing the .32 ACP variants for European markets, and Beretta manufacturing the .380 ACP variants at its own factories on behalf of FN Herstal. B …