Browning carry gun

[KaceCoyote]

I'm alittle new to the world of handguns, so please bear with me. Whats the word on the Browning BDA? I've seen a few around, and alot of NIB ones around Guns America but its not on the website? They still making this thing, or did I just miss out?

Is the BDA reliable, accurate and well made? What're they going out the door for these days, do they have a 9mm version or just the .380?

 

[jacobtowne]

The BDA is the closed-top slide version of the Beretta M84 and was made by Beretta, IIRC. Both are well-thought of. The Beretta may still be in production.
If by "9mm" you mean 9mm Luger, I doubt it. The latter requires a locked breech, whereas the .380 is blowback.
I shot a BDA years ago, and found it to be quite accurate, although memory is an untrustworthy friend when you get to my age.
JT

 

[Ala Dan]

I think CDNN has a few NIB Browning BDA .380's left~?

 

[Cliff47]

As the owner of one of these little gems, I find that the front sight tends to disappear in low light situations. Recoil from the 9 M/M Short is managable, and with some proctice, you can become very accurate with this firearm. As far as a carry piece, not as primary, but as a backup for something with a bit more oats. For backup, select some GOOD personal defense ammo.

 

[MICHAEL T]

Nice but even as much as I like the 380 for carry I think to large.

 

[Pilot]

The BDA is the Beretta made .380 with a closed slide and Browning markings. However, Browning did market a pistol also called the "BDA" in 9MM Luger. It was similar to the double action "Hi-Power" they are marketing now.

 

[bulbboy]

The Browning BDA .380 is one of my favorite guns I have ever owned. I sold my first one when I was dumb and broke - I swore I would never do that again. Now I own another one - They are big for a .380 but that makes them a dream to shoot!! If you can get one - go for it!