@Sigmund06: I think it's a toss-up. Both the browning and smith have polymer frames, similar sights, weigh about the same (17-18 oz), and fire from a locked breech. If you like the aesthetics of a 1911, then go with the browning.
However, the Smith & Wesson 380 EZ does have some advantages. The slide on the .380 EZ is what the name implies: easy to rack and the magazine seems easier to load. I got the smith for my wife because she has trouble with stiffer slides. The .380EZ comes in either a manual safety, or no manual safety version. Some feel that the grip safety is enough. Personally, and it's just me, I feel more comfortable with a manual safety on a hammer fired, single action gun, particularly when a less experienced shooter is involved. The trigger on the 380 EZ reminds me of a two stage, bolt action military trigger. There's a long effortless take up on the EZ, and then you hit the firm let-off stage. Not hard to figure out with some practice. Also on the smith: the magazine release sticks out pretty far. Many users have reported accidentally bumping the magazine release and dumping the magazine. It hasn't happened to me (yet), but it's something to note.
@lee n field in Mordor: One brass cartridge to bind them all!