Why is Taurus the only high-cap 380 out there?

[kozak6]

Why should a domestic manufacturer bother?

.380 is generally somewhat more expensive than 9mm, less widely available, and less powerful.

If I were going to buy a full sized pistol and the choice were between a 9mm and a .380, I'd choose the 9mm, and so would just about every shooter except for the original poster. There's really no demand and it wouldn't sell particularly well.

If the choice were between a compact 9mm and a subcompact .380, it's a little more interesting.

 

[2wheels]

As many have pointed out, pretty much nobody wants a compact or full sized .380. Why? 9mm is not harsh in a larger gun, it's more powerful, and it's significantly cheaper.

The only reason you'd need a .380 is for a subcompact/pocket pistol.

 

[group17]

You can still find 380 double stacks new and used. I personally don't want a sub 380 pocket pistol.
Here 's a couple not to big not to small sized 380's.
Astra A-60

Tanfoglio GT380 XE

 

[pockets]

There are also 15-round magazines available for the Kel-Tec P3AT. Roll your own hi-cap.

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[ocholik]

Beretta 380 mod 84

Has 13 round clip..Tried to upload pic but it says i already uploaded it before to a different post.

 

[hirundo82]

That's due to its polymer frame though (and IIRC the striker-fired system - I'm pretty sure hammer-fired guns get more points - stupid, but it's legislation that isn't likely to go away). A steel framed .380 can still make the cut, as evidinced by the Beretta Cougar.

ATF import points system

The Glock 25 and 28 do lose points because of the polymer frame and lack of an external hammer. However, the larger caliber Glocks do too but can obviously still be imported. The .380 guns lose another 7 points for their cartridge (3 points vs 10 for 9x19 or larger), which apparently puts them under the line of importability.