[gus3836]

What is the opinion of the BDA 380 for CCW: Thanks

 

[uglydog]

The 380 is about the smallest cartridge recommended for primary self defense usage. If one uses good, made for the purpose self defense rounds it should be a decent performer. The Browning BDA is a good pistol though not as popular as it could have been. I think it was another made by SIG for Browning but I am not sure without looking it up.

 

[Captn66]

I agree - I personally wouldn't go any lower than 380. But with it make sure you get some good performing ammo - oh and make sure to practice some with that ammo not just the cheap stuff. You don't want to find out your gun doesn't like Brand X or isn't as accurate with it in a SHTF senario when you're counting on it to perform.

 

[Bunnyman]

The BDA was made in Italy under contract to FN; I believe it was Beretta who filled the contract, but I'm not certain. The BDA does bear a striking resemblance to the Beretta 84 series, though.

Regardless of origin, they are reputed to be very good pistols, with something of a cult following.

+1 on testing ammo. And be sure it feeds hollowpoints 100%.