My wife's carry gun is a SIG P238, which is a "mini 1911" styling wise, but is actually a Star design,
sold for a few decades as Star Model S. Owes much to the Star Model B, too.
Here is an apparent bargain.
http://www.gunbroker.com/item/634197708
http://www.gunbroker.com/item/634058405
Some time in the early 90s, IIRC, Colt glommed onto the design when Star folded, sold as
the Government .380, IIRC. This birthed the Mustang (Commander) and then the Mustang Lite.
Then, Colt, in their infinite ability to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, dropped the .380 models
just as the CCW boom was getting wound up. SIG picked up the re-orphaned design, making them
better than Colt did, too, and about 25 different versions. Now Kimber has a copy, too.
the truth. Most are going for smallest size now. If you find one of the older Colt Government
.380s, it would probably be a good choice, bigger version (think 5" steel 1911 vs lt wt Commander) and
all steel. AFAIK SIG only makes the smallest versions, but they are
well made - and you pay for it.
I think Browning is making a .380 which is a smaller 1911 design. I believe it is a real
1911 design, although scaled down.
http://www.gunbroker.com/item/635386602
The Llamas .380 1911 style are fun, but IMO, the quality is pretty marginal, at best.
Here is a Colt
http://www.gunbroker.com/item/634110757
Bill