Google the difference between BLOWBACK (barrel permanently attached to frame, like the Walther PPK) and LOCKED BREECH (separate, moving barrel). The LOCKED BREECH pistols are generally 9mm and up, because of the increased recoil and the design is intended to reduce recoil. There are very few .380 ACP pistols with LOCKED BREECH which would be the least. The only one I can think of is the Ruger LC380 that I would recommend and it isn't full size. The recoil is very small and the trigger is horrible (DA hammer on every shot).
My recommendation is get used to the recoil and practice, practice, practice.