Glock 42 or Bersa Thunder

[Lynnk369]

Hey, I'm going to get a .380 for the range only, not carry. Since it's only to plink, what is your opinion? A brand new Glock 42 for around $400 or a Used Bersa Thunder for half that, $200. Tell me why you feel the way you do about your answer. Thanks!

[grGuns]

I don't shoot 380 anymore but I used to have a Bersa Thunder Plus and that'd be my choice. Very compact yet holds 15 rds. Just be careful you don't grip too high to avoid hammer bite.

[Orive 8]

Glock 42, my second favorite Glock after the 19. It shoots great, I've had 4 of them - two of them now belong to a friend and his brother. All have been 100% reliable. Softest shooting .380 that I have shot in 35 years or so.

The 42 and my S&W snubby model 38 bodyguard (the original bodyguard) are my "I'm not carrying a gun" gun. I have always had a fondness for snubby's (always carried one as a BUG while on duty) but the 42 is really getting more time.

Big, big fan of the 42.

Good luck with your choice.

[raxar]

Why are you getting a .380 for plinking when 9mm is less?

[Hodgie]

You could probably split the difference in price and check out the Smith and Wesson EZ.

[Lynnk369]

Why are you getting a .380 for plinking when 9mm is less?

For me personally, the recoil is too harsh on a 9mm. I've shot the 42 before and it's not nearly as bad as the Glock 17 and Sig P365 I had. I haven't shot the Bersa yet but would before committing to buy.

[Lynnk369]

Thanks Orive, I really like the Glock too. I guess I just being cheap lol

[raxar]

a bersa is going to have more recoil since its straight blowback

[MARINE DIVISION TWO]

a bersa is going to have more recoil since its straight blowback

This,But more accurate with fixed barrel,Hammer for SA/DA ,safety if your wanting one and Bersas white outline sights (like glock ) make for an accurate handgun !

[Lynnk369]

a bersa is going to have more recoil since its straight blowback

Since I'm fairly new to the handgun game, I didn't know that the Thunder was a Straight Blowback and actually had to Google what that meant. So generally speaking, a blowback 380 gun will be a jerky as a 9mm?