Old cop have you considered the Browning 1911-380?

It looks like a standard 1911 but smaller so it can accommodate the 380 cartridge it holds 7 rounds, ambidextrous thumb safety, it field strips like a full size 1911.

It might be somewhat tougher to conceal but
Please consider checking it out before you completely give up on the .380

By the way did you know that John Browning invented the .380 cartridge.