not me..But I have heard that the taurus one is just as good as the beretta...

 

Taurus has a 92 clone not the 84.

 

oohps i stand corrected

 

I'm looking for a firearm with good capacity 12+ and in the 1 1/2 lb range when loaded. Unfortunately I have not found anything in a caliber larger than 380. The only options so far are the Bersa Thunder 380 plus at 15+1 or this ATI import. And before anyone ask why I'm willing to settle for a lowly 380, the arthritis in my back has taken a turn for the worse and carrying a 1911 hurts to much.

 

.380 is a a decent round...I have a Bersa Thunder (just 7 rds) and it is a tack driver and reliable and all for under $300.00, my .380 sig cost me 2x that..

 

There is a seller on GunBroker with "real" 84's for ~$250 - ~$350, just FWIW. I'm a fan.

 

I have no complaints about the 380, but I didn't want to hear you need a 9mm or better argument. I did have a 7 round bersa but gave it to a uncle who's neighborhood is seeing an increase in crime. It was a good pistol which is why it is on my short list. I was just curious if anyone was familiar with the ms380. The comments I have seen have been very positive. My wife has a Sig P238 Purple Pearl that has been flawless. I even carry it from time to time when she doesn't want to:

 

EAA 13 round 380

http://www.slickguns.com/product/ea...44-pavona-compact-380-acp-36-barrel-13-rnds-charcoal-silver-35499-free-shipping

 

went to a gun show sat. and bought the TAURUS TCP 380 - I KNOW [ IT`S TOO SMALL - IT`S COMPACT - NO POWER ] WELL WENT TO THE RANGE YESTERDAY AND IT FEELS GREAT - the 7 rounds should get the job done [ GOD forbid ] all shots were close - it`s gonna get warm here in N.C. and witha tee shirt i couldn`t carry my mp 40 - with this 380 no one will know

 

I have a general rule... don't buy a copy when the original is still readily available on the new or used market.

There's limits to that rule though. While I'd love a Colt Single Action Army, I haven't gotten to the point of wanting to pay that price. The Italian copies have been around for years, interchange with Colt parts, and work pretty well.

In this case I agree with asheman. Look for the real thing on Gunbroker.
The Israeli's off loaded a ton of handguns into the US market. There are a ton of Beretta 84's on Gunbroker right now.

 

CZ83, I'm not positive on the weight, but I don't think there is a better hi capacity .380 out there for the money.

http://www.southernohiogun.com/handguns/surplus-handguns/czech-cz83-380acp-pistol.html

 

Get the original. Here's about 50 to choose from. $239 - $299.
http://www.gunbroker.com/All/BI.aspx?Keywords=beretta+84*&Sort=4&IncludeSellers=2621012


And while you're looking for a good one, check out the rest of his guns.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Semi-Auto-Pistols/BI.aspx?Sort=4&IncludeSellers=2621012
I snagged my most recent FN Hi Power (far right) from him.