My first thought for inexpensive .380 was also a Bersa.

I've never owned one, nor even shot one...but in my days working at the gun shop we sold quite a few, and many buyers came in expressing their satisfaction with the Bersa, but I don't recall anyone ever coming in regretting having bought one, or having any negative comments regarding them.

I'll also agree with others comments about the CZ82. It's an excellent pistol in a decent cartridge, a great shooter and a good value. The only slight downside is that it's a bit large, for a .380/9mm Mak, not as concealable as the Bersa, but it does have a higher capacity.

Another choice in either .380 or 9mm Mak would be the Makarov. The .380s are a bit harder to find and, as such, often demand a higher price. The 9mm Maks, especially the surplus Bulgarians, are usually the better deals now.

Tim