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About the Gun

Semi-automatic pistol chambered exclusively in .380 ACP, manufactured by Tanfoglio in Italy for FIE import. It is directly based on Tanfoglio's GT380 model, featuring a steel frame and slide, single-stack magazine, grip bottom magazine release and curved trigger guard.

Production

This gun was imported to the US during the 1980s.

Market value

This gun retailed for about $200 in the late 1980s. Used examples in good to very good condition typically range from $200 to $300.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.380 Automatic
Alias:	9mm Browning Short
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Analysis

The FIE Super Titan, as a direct import of Tanfoglio's GT380, represents a compact single-stack .380 ACP option in the 1980s U.S. market. The steel construction provides durability but results in a 26-ounce unloaded weight, heavier than contemporary alloy-frame competitors. The grip-bottom magazine release and curved trigger guard follow European design conventions of the period, differing from American preferences for button mag releases. Fixed sights and blowback operation limit practical accuracy and range compared to locked-breech designs, positioning it primarily for close-range carry. Parts interchangeability with other Tanfoglio GT-series models supports long-term maintenance availability. Market examples typically show blued finish wear due to the era's coating quality.