Browning BDA 380
GunCritic Score
83%
Critic Rating
4 Reviews
90%
User Rating
6 Reviews
MSRP:$563.00
Used Price:
$430.70+-3.95%
Sale Price:
$478.55+-127.79%
Ballistic Stats
Average Fps
980 fps
Average Energy
203 ft-lbf
Ballistic Coefficient
0.13
Sectional Density
0.11 lb/in²
Average Gr
95 gr
Pwdr Chrg Wght
3 gr
Range
25 yd
Muzzle Velocity
955 fps
Muzzle Energy
261 J
Bullet Drop
0.1 in
From$486.53
See DealThe BDA 380 is a blowback operated, double action semi automatic pistol. It has an aluminium alloy frame and steel slide. An ambidextrous slide mounted safety switch disconnects the trigger from the hammer when engaged. This pistol features low profile fixed sights and is available in either polished steel or blued finish, with wooden grip panels. This gun deserved its good reputation as a reliable and comfortable to fire model.
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Technical Data
Caliber
.380 ACP
Capacity
13+1
Finish
Nickel
Gun Type
Pistol
Sights
Fixed
Barrel Length
3.8"
Action
Single/Double Action
Browning Bda 380 Capacity
The Browning BDA 380, as the name implies, is chambered in .380 ACP and feeds from a double-stack, single-feed magazine with a 13 round capacity. Due to Browning’s build quality and the added slide mass of a larger pistol, the BDA is fully capable of safely firing +P rounds.
Browning Bda 380 Feature
The Browning BDA 380 is a semi-automatic, aluminum framed handgun that takes a lot of design elements from the Browning Hi-Power pistol and scales it down to a compact size appropriate for a .380. It operates on a direct-blowback action and can be fired either from a single- or double-action trigger pull with the hammer resetting into single-action after the slide is cycled.
Browning Bda 380 Ergonomics
The BDA 380 has an ambidextrous slide-mounted safety, a push-button magazine release on the left side, a crisp single action trigger pull and a heavy and long but smooth double-action trigger pull. The grips are smooth which improves comfort when carrying concealed, however it provides little traction when firing and wood always gets slippery when you get blood on it. The hammer is checkered and the slide is serrated to aid in cycling the action.
Browning Bda 380 Concealability
Measuring 6.8 inches long and 4.8 inches tall, the BDA is pretty easy to conceal with a good holster, smart placement and clothing that is mildly loose. The biggest issue would be in where the gun is carried as the exposed hammer and the grip tang can cause discomfort when appendix carrying or when not wearing an undershirt.
Browning Bda 380 Fit-N-Finish
Some Browning BDA 380’s are as snazzy as the day is long, but they all have aluminum frames and steel slides. The grips are sanded smooth and sealed with a low-gloss clear coat making even the most standard versions absolute head turners.
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Browning BDA 380 Specifications
Category
Caliber
.380 ACP
Capacity
13+1
Finish
Nickel
Gun Type
Pistol
Sights
Fixed
Barrel Length
3.8"
Action
Single/Double Action
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