Browning Experts needed for BDA advice

[NavyBob]

I have an opportunity to buy a LNIB Browning BDA in 380 with the nickel finish. I used to own a blued version years ago and remember how much I regret selling it.

I know it's basically a modified Beretta (enclosed slide), but It was a beautiful gun.

Anyway, back to the really reason for the post. The firearm I'm looking at has magazine bases that are black with nickel bodies. They are not Mecgar's but while this example is a late model (discontinued in 1996-1997, I never remember ever seeing them with black bases, always nickel.

Is this just a late release, or am I looking at regular Cheetah Beretta mags?

Thanks for your help.

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