QS,
It's the Beretta Model 84. Nice, but I opted for the Browning BDA .380 myself (too good of a deal), also manufactured by Beretta, I preferred the overall design better than the Model 84 also. One benefit is that they accept the same magazines!
The Browning patterns fairly well at 12 paces with all types of ammunition, although I did have some glitches using some Winchester JHP's two sessions ago. Both were on chambering the first round, and I suspect I was riding the slide (I do that all too often on smaller pistols). The last session went off without a problem, with me being more conscious of poor technique. FMJ's are what I typically carry in this caliber, but insist on evaluating all pistols extensively to determine their limitations.
The trigger is stiff and takes some getting used to. Still, I am able to produce 3" groups offhand at 30 feet with it which I consider more than expected for such a piece.
I admit that the BDA .380 and the 84 are fairly large for .380's, but that is the price paid for 13+1. Truthfully, in such a pistol, I prefer the 232 as you described. Probably the epitome of the .380 at the moment. I can see one in my future!