Bersa Thunder 380

**pghplr** · November 12th, 2006, 12:43 AM

MiniDevil, I didn't want to hijack the PPK thread. Just wanted to say that I've owned my Thunder 380 for a few years now and have been carrying it since the first time at the range. I bought a Taurus 24/7 pro in 9mm a few months ago but finding myself more comfortable and confident with the Bersa. I have no reservations about putting the Bersa on when I leave the house. I'd trust my life with it and do. I load up with 8 Cor-Bons and I'm good to go. It'll fit in your pocket if need be. As far as reliability...I've never had a problem with it. I've shot about 1000rds including at least a few Corbon +P's to finish the days shoot. I'm going to replace this with another one when the time comes. Its accurate and easy to maintain. Alot of people put the Bersa down because its an inexpensive gun. But most who own em, love em. They are what they are, PPK knockoffs. But they're made right. They feel good and shoot good. I never worry about whether its going to fire or not, i know it will, 8 times if need be. It always has. Maybe I just got a good one, i don't know. But I'm happy with it.There's alot of good reviews on them.
www.gunblast.com/Bersa_Thunder380.htm
www.lesjones.com/posts/001097.shtml

**sethvir** · November 16th, 2006, 09:07 AM

+1 on the Bersa. I've put 1000+ rounds thru mine without any problems at all. It is by far the easiest I own for concealment - I have a Clipdraw on mine.

**MiniDevil** · November 16th, 2006, 10:15 AM

I've never heard anything bad about the Bersas EVER. Only by people who have never owned one (therefore I immediately discount their crap). I am still looking into getting a Concealed Carry in the future.

http://www.gunblast.com/Bersa_380CC.htm

An extra round, smaller, lighter, just as accurate, and sexy too

**Nate** · November 20th, 2006, 08:19 PM

I plan on getting a Bersa Thunder 380 for my first gun... but now i'm not sure if i want the cc model or not. i like everything but the sights.

**rad** · November 22nd, 2006, 12:10 AM

I had a nickel Bersa 380 some years back. It was my first handgun. I never had a single problem with it, and it shot accurately enough for the job I intended it for. Later on I decided I wasn't crazy about DA autos. No one would give me squat for it so I gave it to a friend as a birthday present. He still has it and is still quite pleased with it.

**aubie515** · November 22nd, 2006, 01:00 AM

I have the older model 85 that I'm selling to Deigo...the bersa's are built well. Accurate and compact...mine is heavier than the ones built today. The only negative about the bersa's are how expensive their mags are and that it's only supplied with 1 mag when you purchase the pistol.

**knighthawk06699** · May 4th, 2008, 05:50 PM

The Bersa is a very good gun for the money. I bought one for my ex a little before we went our seperate ways and I must say what I paid for that gun and how it performed I would buy another one with out batting an eyelash!!

**Seventy4Blazer** · May 4th, 2008, 08:33 PM

i am glad to be reading this... i have been thinking about one for a while now and this post just made me decide to pick it up as soon as i have time.

thanks for all the input!