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About Bersa handguns

Bersa handguns are manufactured in Argentina by the Bersa S.A. Company. Thunder handguns are accessible, in several different versions. The Thunder-380 pistols are of simple blowback design, while more powerful Thunder-9, Thunder-40 and Thunder-45 pistols are of locked breech design.

The Thunder 380 handgun protect the hand from being 'bitten' by the actions of the hammer or the slide, but has a slide-mounted manual safety lever, which when switched to safe points downwards past the slide's sketch: if the user has very large hand the handgun carelessly while manually cycling the slide, the lever can a little cut the hand. Independently, the price of additional factory magazines is much higher than one might expect, but some third party manufacturers, such as Pro Mag Industries, have marketed alternatives (although of somewhat dubious reliability). There is, certainly, this awareness between many pistol consumers that a .380 ACP cartridge is not powerful enough to provide reliable and timely neutralization of an assailant.

Bersa handgun are comparatively reasonably priced and offer honest dependability, making them high-quality personal defense handguns. The only differences between Thunder and Thunder-mini pistols are dimension and magazine capacity. The Ultra-Compact .45 pistols are approximately intermediate in size between typical and tiny pistols, and, unlike smaller caliber handguns, they have a single stack magazine.
Bersa Thunder 9 handgun are standard issue pistols for the Argentinean Federal Police and the Buenos Aires Province Police.

Thunder 9 and 40
 
Type  Double Action
Caliber  9x19mm Luger and .40S&W
Weight unloaded  870 gram
Length  192 mm
Barrel length  110 mm
Capacity, rounds  17 (9mm) or 13 (.40)

The Bersa Thunder .380 handgun is similar to the Walther PPK/S, including a seven round magazine with a plastic floor plate extension. The same basic handgun is as well accessible in ..22 LR. The handgun has a 3.5" and a weight of 23 ounces. Capacity is 7 bullets (plus one). The sights consist of a face blade integral with the slide and a dovetail back.

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2010-04-14 I have a (Bersa) Lusber 844 Cal.7.65. After shooting it several times the take down Latch broke. Is this a common problem with this model? Where can I get a replacement part (Take down Latch)?
by inspectorsbj
2009-12-14 I have a Bersa Thunder 9 HC.Liked the weight and feel of the gun compared to the other 9mm's i was looking at. good price for a 9. Enjoy shooting this gun .Have only put about 1000 rounds thru it , but so far no issues at all. My only complaint would be the matte finish, has areas that are lighter in color than others.
by Steve
2009-11-24 I have a Bersa 9mm ultra compact I've had other semi auto pistols but the Bersa, is by far the most comfortable to shoot and will hold its own with any high dollar pistol as far as accuracy. My brother bought one and his is equally as good as mine. Many rounds and not one problem A great gun at any price.
by Everett WRight
2009-03-22 HAVE HAD A HARD TIME FINDING A CLIP FOR MY BERSA 383 DA 380 ACP IT IS NOT A THUNDER SERIAL NUMBER IS 140836 7 SHOT CLIP
by DAVE ANTHONY
2008-05-14 I have had a Thunder 380 for about 2 years, firing about 2500 rounds. Have replaced the slide catch (under warranty). Love the feel, love shooting, love carrying. Realize that shot placement is only way to compensate for lower power of the .380 cartridge. No other problems.
by Michael A. Werner
2007-12-16 Just bought mini thunder 9mm,& tested firing w/ full jacket for break in, so far no negative remarks seen handy & good sight w/o adjustment needed
by Richard T. Salabit

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