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    Default New Bersa 380 Thunder Plus Scratching

    I have a brand new 380 Thunder Plus. I only have decocked a few times to get the hang of it. I can see an arced scratch from doing on on the main body of the weapon. Is this normal? Am I overreacting?
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    Default Re: New Bersa 380 Thunder Plus Scratching

    The finish is my only complaint about my Bersa. In less than one year it's has significant holster wear from being in a leather slide. I've been considering a duracoat/ceracoat finish for it, just as a little insurance.

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    Default Re: New Bersa 380 Thunder Plus Scratching

    I am sure I am being nitpicky, but it was something I noticed and did not want to screw it up because of this.
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    Default Re: New Bersa 380 Thunder Plus Scratching

    It happens pretty much with any gun. ..some just faster than others.

    If I remember correctly, the Thunder 380 series receiver is made of aluminum, so it is bound to wear faster than steel.
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    Default Re: New Bersa 380 Thunder Plus Scratching

    Quote Originally Posted by knight0334 View Post
    It happens pretty much with any gun. ..some just faster than others.

    If I remember correctly, the Thunder 380 series receiver is made of aluminum, so it is bound to wear faster than steel.
    Yeah, it is the matte finish that is scratching. Seems a normal thing but I was not sure.
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    Default Re: New Bersa 380 Thunder Plus Scratching

    Quote Originally Posted by Gunowner99 View Post
    I am sure I am being nitpicky, but it was something I noticed and did not want to screw it up because of this.
    This was one of the first carry guns my wife used 7 or 8 years ago, and it was a dehorner's delight. You can remove the safety lever and file away some of the area that is scraping.

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    Default Re: New Bersa 380 Thunder Plus Scratching

    Eyowww.. I may pass on that, don't feel quite qualified to disassemble quite yet however I appreciate that.
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    Default Re: New Bersa 380 Thunder Plus Scratching

    Quote Originally Posted by Gunowner99 View Post
    Eyowww.. I may pass on that, don't feel quite qualified to disassemble quite yet however I appreciate that.
    Just take the slide to a GS. He can do the whole job in 10 min., or less.
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    Default Re: New Bersa 380 Thunder Plus Scratching

    Yeah, maybe I should ask the dealer since it's brand new. Probably not that big of a deal anyway.
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    Default Re: New Bersa 380 Thunder Plus Scratching

    Update: Upon closer examination, I identified the wrong part. It is the slide stop that is scratching the body. It happens when the lever moves due to the slide coming back. Ergo, it will happen all while I am shooting wearing that finish down to the aluminum I would suppose. It is a small arc but is noticeable.

    Now, with all this in mind, I imagine I am overreacting as that is a natural function of the weapon?
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