I assume if you are here? that a 380 interests you? Putting aside all the macho 45 etc.B/S believe me,the 380 will do you just fine. Don't be suckered into carrying JHP ammo. Be aware that FMJ will serve you a lot better. Law Enforcement and FBI exploration of acceptable ammo.
Has concluded shot placement,not a 45 is the primary criteria.Shot penetration not JHP is the second criteria,12" minimum and 18" preferred.That excludes using JHP in the 380, even in the 9mm and 45. A Bersa 380 is Great.
Yeah, we have two of these little .380's one a 7 and 15 rounder. We're always at the range and have never had a failure on either. We're very surprised as to how well they shoot too. Accuracy is more about a person's ability, seldom ever having to do with a pistol; however, a rifle is an entirely different story. But with either, it's always about placement.
Why is it every man always has to proclaim they bought these for their wives? Why is this gun not good enough for you? Seeing grown men carrying around full sized pistols, especially at meets, most of you print and most of you won't sit down, it's fucking hilarious.
Men looking to buy this gun, it's a great gun and great for self defense. Keep your big tonka toy guns at home if you don't want to look like a fool or feel uncomfortable.
@Bajamug I have one. I am 6'1" and 340 pounds, so not a small guy. I carry a thunder 380 every day. I own Kimbers and HKs, but I trust my life to the bersa.
Oh yeah, and I also find the trigger diffacult for rapid fire. I know nothing of how trigger reset and functions work but it has long pull and can't seem to pound away like some of my other pistols. Maybe I'm trippin...? Load it with DPX and call it a day.
I own the thunder plus 15rd model and except nothing less than this pistol for .380... that said, I will complain that the gun cuts my hand somehow, some where, every time I shoot it (play with it). Sharp edges and stiff slide an take down, soft metal, outragious $ mags and turns my skin raw off the tang after shooting. It goes bang with tula 380 and all others. I dispise the sharp edges and stiff action, wish it was all ambi controls and I LOVE my BErSa thunder like I love my cats.
@1kzrider I brought my bersa thunder 380 and my sig 40 S&w to the range 1 day and I have to say PMC was very dirty ammo for me, my sig jammed twice due to such a dirty feed ramp with PMC but the bersa still to this day has never jammed with ficcoche (I'm sure I spelled that wrong) but yeah I will never buy PMC again try that brand I have had way better luck with that in the 380
I have a bersa thunder 380 and love it, I trust my life to it everytime I carry it, I'm going to sell it and get the same model in CC because my mom just got 1 and I love it even more, however you gave promag a good review on this and anyone that watched this that knows how to use google should do more research prior to buying a promag for this pistol. I purchased 2 extra mags for this from bersa at about the price you said and feel alot safer with them than any promag, good vid but anyone read
Thanks,man, good vid. I have the Firestorm model, and I love it. People need to remeber that even though the gun is fairly cheap (price wise),it does not mean it's cheaply made. This gun is not on the same level as a High Point or Llama,it's much higher! A leading gun review mag recently scored the Bersa higher than the Walther PPK, in which it copied it's design from!!
My Bersa has always functioned perfectly. It is a comfortable shooter and is also very accurate and controllable. For those wondering what ammo to use for personal defense, I recommend Buffalo Bore JHP. Very hot load for .380. I personally stay away from Tula Ammo in .380. I found it to be underpowered and I get larger grouping on paper.
im 14 and my dad let me shoot his today and it was my first time shooting a gun and i'm glad i shot this one first because it is just so comfortable!:)
@mikeb06. I have about 800 rounds through my bersa .380. Never had any of the problems you speek of.. too bad to hear yours and other experiance with them. I did have a few problems with ftf and ftem I did a "make piece with its self" mod and haven't had a problem..
Wife and I bought this gun. It was a first gun for home protection for us. We rent rooms out in our house and last guy who come and interviewed had us knowing we wanted to have something. Well I know it is nothing the guys I work with have 600+ guns. NIce but, out of my pay scale range. This gun hit home. Good Good pistol. I have had a few jams with it on PMC rounds but, quick clears and move on. Nothing bad. But, for real for the money this is around value. Wonder if I should go 9 bersa?
There are few perfect, or almost perfect choices in every day carry legal handguns. This Bersa 380 is one of them. Its double action single action,with a cocking hammer, and a safety decocker. It works well and fits great. My other EDC is a S&W 380 body Guard both have laser sights. Unless you buy a Kel Tec there is not much light gun choices. Carry your 380 with FMJ the JHP will destroy needed penetration FBI standards 12 to 18 inches can only be achieved with FMJ 380 rounds. Bersa 380 rocks.
Had the Bersa Thunder .380, with the factory blued mag and a promag 10 rnd mag. The promag's nickel plating peeled off, and the gun didn't handle aluminum cased ammo very well, other than that an awesome, comfortable little carry piece. Wish I never sold it.
Thanks for the review. Good instruction on the safety settins and take-down. I have learned so much about prepping and guns from your videos! I am curious about the soundtrack behind this video (same on the Aircrew guide video, too, I believe.) It sounds a little like a cross between an auctioneer and a middle-eastern chant. Would you give more info?
dude. gotta be honest. Great review. keep doin em. love the knowledge and imbiased review. very imformative and thourough. will be looking for your reviews for future guns. ty
The nickel plating will start to flake off and jam the slide around 1000 rounds. The disconnector spring tends to either break requiring service or come out of its slot every 7 or 8 rounds. You can google this phenomenon. The screw that holds the rear sight in will come out every 300 rounds or so and the grip screws come lose often; loctite will be required. The safety flips to safe while firing quite often as well and will need service. Great gun but horrible quality assurance at the factory.
@mikebee06 And the slide catch wears out around 1000 rounds and will fail to hold the slide back quite a bit. The slide metal is way too soft for the MIM slide catch.
@mikebee06 I've had my bersa for several years now and have fired thousands of rounds without a problem. Very reliable and a good deal for its price range.
An American living in Guatemala City, Guatemala, Central America:
Thank you so much for your review on this gun, which I am in the process of purchasing with a carry permit. I was happy to see how the first trigger pull looks like, and now I feel better about the DA. Thanks again. Plus, good to hear an America talking shop.
Love my bersa 380's very accurate and reliable. I like carrying the high capacity 380. Works like a charm right out of the box. Over three hundred plus rounds with out one single problem. Try the bersa 40 and 45 they are also excellent firearms. Great video!
I got one of these about a year ago. I like the functions and the feel. It is a breeze to field strip. The only problem is accuracy. I have a hard time even coming close to the bullseye at 25 yards. With my cz 75, I'm dead on. The forums say the blowback system takes getting used to. Are you accurate with yours?
Hi Sootch00!!. Very nice review. I´ve a thunder .22 (it looks like your 380) and a thunder 9 UC pro and, as .380, are very very reliablies. No jams at all. I´m thinking get one, but CC model. Regards from Argentine!!
@TMBfan (Sorry to but in)I have this exact gun. I can compare this model to a 357, .38, and 40. This does not have much kick in comparison and its easy to handle, as well as take aim quickly after each shot. I recommend this gun hands down...
@dafish6969 How is the reliability on your Bersa Thunder .22's? Of course .22 ammo isn't the most reliable, but does the gun function reliably otherwise?
@wtfdoihavetodohere I have a Bersa .22, its almost the same frame that the .380
Was my first gun, it works very very good. Very acurate and reliable.
I used to shot CCI minimags and works great.
The only issue i have is that sometimes in the last shot the empty case doesnt expulse propely, but when you get out the magazine it falls freely and no problem at all.
I purchased a Bersa .380 some 20 years ago, I suppose but ended up having to trade it off for a Taurus 65( knowing revolvers are reliable). After several shots in a volley the slide would jam .n the rearward position. I spoke to a gun tech from the co. that imported them in those days,IMF I believe it was ,and he instructed me to strike the top of the pistol slide with my palm to get it to release. That worked for a while until one day the slide flew off the gun completely followed by the barre
im not very strong as i have a disease that causes weakness. im strong enough to shoot anything up to a 45 the only problem i have is cocking back the slide.i have a sig mosquito which is easy to cock but havent found any other autos that i can pull back the slide. the bersa looks easy to slide back am i right?
what are your thoughts about the 380 caliber, i want ti buy my first gun but i cant decide, the small gun of 380 or the full size of 45, i dont like the 22 or 25 neither the 9mm or .40, am I wrong?
@belzach For a first gun, ALWAYS start with a .22lr. No recoil and easy to shoot, plus ammo is cheap. I have a bun ch of big caliber rifles such and the mosin nagant and M1903, but still love my little semi auto .22 :)
@bandman232 thank you for your reply, now the thing is that I already have a 22lr. gun what I want is to carry a gun with me, so is the 380 a good first carry gun? or to small, what do you think
@belzach I think a .380 would be fine, But a .45 or even a .357 would have better knockdown power and would be more practical. That said, I have a Bersa .380 and it's a nice gun. It's really all up to what YOu want. :)
Shooting federal champion fmj for target practice and wwb. The winchesters leaves the gun dirty after 10-50 round would recommend cleaning it good each time after shooting it
I mostly carry a Ruger sp101 with 3'' barrel. It's a nice piece, but it's a tank. Ever hide a tank in your bag? The Bersa going to be my around town and crowded trail gun and save the 357 for the deep woods. No sense in carrying something that could over penetrate at Wal-mart
With the longer barrel as on the Bersa, the .380 round is about as powerful as the .38 special as fired from a snub nose revolver. Now a .38 special out of a 4 inch barrel is far more powerful. Either however, I put in the "enough to do the job in a pinch, but I'd rather have something bigger" category. :-) Bersa does however make a nice gun of excellent quality at a good price
i've been thinking about adding one of these to my collection, but i already have a Glock 27 with a 9 mm Lone Wolf conversion barrel. this Bersa seems to be the same size, if not bigger. think it would be redundant to get this .380?
awesome gun, i love the accuracy, feel of the all metal versus polymer. my wife can use this and they sell the magtech defense load so she can be protected. the only problem is the plastic lip at the base of the mag is very easy to break off. very solid gun, can't beat the price. take down took me a few times to get used to cause of the tight fit, but i like the feel of it's "solidness"
My first Bersa .380 was a CC, I traded it. Then my next 3 were Duotone .380s, traded them away as well. Everytime I get rid of one I miss it more than any gun I have. I found another Duotone .380 is excellent condition with 3 mags and ammo for $200, I'm keeping this one.
Try shooting the full size Bersa Thunder Pro 9mm... great gun . Comes with same safety features as the Thunder .380.. priced at under $400 with 2 x 17 rd mags.
Did you have any problems shooting the Bersa T380 accurately? I am struggling with consistent accuracy which is not a problem for me with my other handguns.
Just bought the .380 thunder nicle plated put 93 rounds throught it with zero problems, excelent gun, but WARRNING, DO NOT use saftey bullets in this gun, due to design the bullets WILL jam every time. I havent tried the hollw point but they may jam too becuase of the desing of the barrel.
Hello - I had a PPK & also a PPK/S. The thing I DID NOT like about them was the fact that they were really snappy little guys. So snappy in fact that if I fired a lot of ammo thru it my hand would actually start to hurt. Question: Does the Bersa have this snappiness similar to the PPK?? How is the shooting of this gun - Comfortable?? Thank You. Sincerely, JAMES.
FYI, I lost the safety "key" to my Bersa. i called them and they sent me a 1 time FREE replacement key. you have to give them your serial # to ensure you receive the proper key for your model. I really like my Bersa !
My ProMags from CheaperThanDirt were defective. They told me to contact theProMag. CheaperThanDirt has terrible customer service, ProMag on the other hand has wonderful customer service.
you notice any jams. any defense hallow point i try (hornady, and lawman) i think both jammed. i use FMJ and the problem cuts down by 90%, but i still had a few issues, although i only put about >100 rounds through it..... need to break it in more? what ammo is best do you think
@MrSkankaDank You should not need to "break it in more". First be sure that you have a properly lubricated slide. I started target shooting mine with Winchester FMJ and after 25 rounds I started to get miss feeds. With the slide held open I sprayed some Rem Oil on the groves and worked the slide back and forth. Issue solved. I always clean and lube with Rem Oil after range and no problems. I now use TUL AMMO from walmart for range, no issues. Recently fired a magazine of Federal JHP, no issues.
My Husband just bought me the Bersa Thunder .380 Breast Cancer Awareness edition. I don't really like guns I have a 13 yr old and a 4 year old. But I liked this gun and the comfort in my hand. I am excited to go shoot it and see how it shoots. I wanted this gun for a few reasons. First my step-father said it would be a good gun for a beginner who isn't fond of guns. Second some of the proceeds go to Breast cancer awareness and Third and make fun of me it's pink. Hope it shoots good!!
I know its been awhile since anyone commented here, but I wanted to say that I purchased a ProMag magazine for the Bersa 380 that I used to have and some brands (don't remember which) would get stuck inside. Other brands of ammo worked just fine.
As for the video.... VERY well done. Loved it. And as for the Bersa 380, it was the best handgun I ever had and I now regret selling it. I will be purchasing another in the next few days.
Hey man, I am finally getting my fiancee into the idea of concealed carry, she is leaning towards this gun. How is the size of this gun in your hand? She has medium-ish sized hands, about how comfortable do you think this would be?
I have one. It was a steal at $300. They have already gone up to $320. I own a glock and a ruger P85 autopistol, and a mini 14 rifle. The Bersa so far has been the most reliable of all of them.Mini 14: 100 rounds put through it: 2 jams (failure to feed)Glock 26: 6 jams (failure to extract, stovepipe eject failure etc.)
Bersa, 200 rounds: jams: zero. I think the fixed barrel is a big factor. If you own one, what ever you do, do NOT attempt to polish the feed ramp .
@PrinceMustDie666 I have 250 rounds through my Bersa Thunder with 0 failures. Best cheap gun I've ever bought. Works a hell of a lot better than some of my guns three times the price. I want to buy another Bersa before the secret gets out. Once everyone knows how good these guns are, they will skyrocket in price. I hear that Bersa's sales are already increasing by leaps and bounds, so I better hurry. Glad others like them as much as I do
Dunno about those having issues with this gun, I have one and it works flawless. Over 1,000 rounds through it as I train with it for my CCW firearm. Works well, I use inexpensive Remington ammo and Winchester PDX1 for defensive rounds - they work fine.
Holster suggestions, I'm really liking the Fobus (I think it's the BS-2). Easy to wear, conceal even while driving.
Very satisfied with this purchase and you can often find them used in great shape for less than $180. Way better than LCP!!
just got mine yesterday. got it in duotone! love it, i agree with the stiff hammer drop though. had one FTF using cheap Russian TulAmmo, not bad out of 27 shots from a new in the box gun w/o initial cleaning.
@scandmx5atl Mine Yesterday too . I got it in part from vids, like this .Well I cant move the safety/decocker with my fairly large and strong hand , to save my life .Also bullets jammed every 2 shots .This is MY FIRST AUTO and I dont know what to do ..Bummed to the max
@muttilo Check with your dealer, or call Bersa, they have a lifetime warranty and will service your pistol free of charge. They do fast work and get the guns back to their customers fast. Last, it could simply be that you need to break yours in. Mine gad a stiff safety, but after playing with it for a while, it started to loosen up. Now it is pretty easy to engage the safety. I hear that's normal.
Trying to decide between this and a few others (most of which are DAO without external safeties) for future purchase as a CCW / anti-carjacking / backup home defense gun. I like the feel of it, simple takedown, and reliability reputation, but I'm not a fan of the safety lever (up for Fire and down for Safe). Being a DA/SA pistol, how safe would you reckon the Bersa Thunder 380 be to carry concealed (or open) in a holster in Condition Two with the safety off?
@sootch00 - it kinda depends, while yes the .38 spec on paper does have more stopping power, it depends on wether its snub nose or not, and a .357 firing a .38 spec round will have alot more stopping power than say a snub nosed .38 spec. personally my BRYCO .380 aswell as my BERSA .380 dig themselves deeper into the sandbags than my S&W .38 spec snub nose. just my experience.
@hiimstevie15 the .380 is slightly more powerful, the bullet is a little lighter so it moves about 200 fps more and has a slight ft-lb energy advantage over the .38 as well.
@hiimstevie15 The .38 is slightly more powerful than .380, but not by much. In fact, the top of the line .380 ammo can be more powerful than regular .38 special. However, most .38 revolvers can also shoot .38+p, which is more powerful than the best of the best that's available in .380 ammo. However, both rounds should be adequate for concealed carry, they will provide adequate deterrence to any attacker. For home defense though, get a .45 acp pistol or a shotgun and practice a lot!!!!
@hiimstevie15 The .38 special were standard issue in revolvers("wheel guns") by many US law enforement agencies(like city Police dept.&county Sheriff's dept.)for many many years(from the early 1900's to the early 1990's,20 years coming up).380 caliber were also used by some officers as mainly "back-up".
@TheXtro101 ok? that really doesn't mean anything. The .45 acp was the U.S. sidearm for a long time. Then they changed it to the 9mm. Does that mean that just because they chose that as their choice for a sidearm mean that the 9mm is stronger than the .45 acp? No it does not, because the .45 is stronger. But if i put 2 in your chest you wont know the difference between a .38 special and a .380.
@goodgod09 No it was registered,but no permit and my stupid fat black neighbor hated me and kept taking me to family court trying to get a restraining order,after 3 attempts the judge finally ordered my guns be turned in or I go to jail. Then I moved and the police said I can't have my guns back unless I get written permission from the courts,bull crap. Women judges will always side with women plaintiffs. This is why women do not deserve positions of power,and this is why I respect Muslims.
@ninja5672 I think it would make an excellent CCW pistol. The CC model is the right style. Now that 380acp is becoming more avaliable, it's a good pistol for Self defense. .
@Kane16802 Not every state allows to you to open carry a firearm. I don't like the idea of people knowing that I'm carrying a firearm, attracts unwanted attenation.
@Kane16802 You talked about carrying a .357 magnum in a shoulder holster, yes you can conceal .357 magnum revolvers. Look open carry in the US, quite a few allow it.
I just got back from a business trip to Utah where one of my goals was to pick out a compact 9mm at 'Get Some Guns & Ammo'. After I went through the 9s I tried the 380s just for grins and much to my surprise the gun I liked the most was a Bersa Thunder 380. This was my second trip out of NY (where renting a pistol at a range is almost impossible) looking for the perfect CCW. From first to last shot the feel and accuracy were impressive. Nice review. I agree with everything you said.
FYI - My hands are a medium-large with long fingers. Unlike the Ruger LCP (which spaces the trigger really close) or the Walther (that can slice you up if you're not careful) the fit in the hand is comfortable and not cramped. For example I liked the Glock 19 for comfort but I have a small frame and the Glock bulges noticeably. The Bersa fits my hand, is accurate enough to make up for the smaller caliber and is compact enough for an IWB holster without the bulge.
Videos are great. Like how you break it up with the visual shooting.pretty cool little pistol but, I think I'm set on getting the New Smith 380. I'd like to see ya do a review on it. Look forward to seeing it. keep em coming!
I assume if you are here? that a 380 interests you? Putting aside all the macho 45 etc.B/S believe me,the 380 will do you just fine. Don't be suckered into carrying JHP ammo. Be aware that FMJ will serve you a lot better. Law Enforcement and FBI exploration of acceptable ammo.
Has concluded shot placement,not a 45 is the primary criteria.Shot penetration not JHP is the second criteria,12" minimum and 18" preferred.That excludes using JHP in the 380, even in the 9mm and 45. A Bersa 380 is Great.
surfside006 1 week ago
Yeah, we have two of these little .380's one a 7 and 15 rounder. We're always at the range and have never had a failure on either. We're very surprised as to how well they shoot too. Accuracy is more about a person's ability, seldom ever having to do with a pistol; however, a rifle is an entirely different story. But with either, it's always about placement.
Best regards
1LonePuma 1 week ago
380 for life brother
johnwayne47mob 1 week ago
I got mine for my birthday. I got the one with a built in crimson trace laser. It is great. I love the gun. Great Vid.
CDawg4198 1 week ago
Why is it every man always has to proclaim they bought these for their wives? Why is this gun not good enough for you? Seeing grown men carrying around full sized pistols, especially at meets, most of you print and most of you won't sit down, it's fucking hilarious.
Men looking to buy this gun, it's a great gun and great for self defense. Keep your big tonka toy guns at home if you don't want to look like a fool or feel uncomfortable.
Bajamug 2 weeks ago
@Bajamug I have one. I am 6'1" and 340 pounds, so not a small guy. I carry a thunder 380 every day. I own Kimbers and HKs, but I trust my life to the bersa.
simonlabonne78 1 week ago
i was thinking of getting a high point 380 for my wife, i may concider the bersa now, nice looking little pistol
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andrademeza 3 weeks ago 6
Oh yeah, and I also find the trigger diffacult for rapid fire. I know nothing of how trigger reset and functions work but it has long pull and can't seem to pound away like some of my other pistols. Maybe I'm trippin...? Load it with DPX and call it a day.
TheAdvasaryOmega 4 weeks ago
I own the thunder plus 15rd model and except nothing less than this pistol for .380... that said, I will complain that the gun cuts my hand somehow, some where, every time I shoot it (play with it). Sharp edges and stiff slide an take down, soft metal, outragious $ mags and turns my skin raw off the tang after shooting. It goes bang with tula 380 and all others. I dispise the sharp edges and stiff action, wish it was all ambi controls and I LOVE my BErSa thunder like I love my cats.
TheAdvasaryOmega 4 weeks ago
@1kzrider I brought my bersa thunder 380 and my sig 40 S&w to the range 1 day and I have to say PMC was very dirty ammo for me, my sig jammed twice due to such a dirty feed ramp with PMC but the bersa still to this day has never jammed with ficcoche (I'm sure I spelled that wrong) but yeah I will never buy PMC again try that brand I have had way better luck with that in the 380
ClickBoom206 1 month ago
I have a bersa thunder 380 and love it, I trust my life to it everytime I carry it, I'm going to sell it and get the same model in CC because my mom just got 1 and I love it even more, however you gave promag a good review on this and anyone that watched this that knows how to use google should do more research prior to buying a promag for this pistol. I purchased 2 extra mags for this from bersa at about the price you said and feel alot safer with them than any promag, good vid but anyone read
ClickBoom206 1 month ago
I just got the Bersa .380ACP Im very excited to take it for a test drive at the range. Thanks for your info. most helpful!
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AntaresInScorpius 3 weeks ago
Thanks,man, good vid. I have the Firestorm model, and I love it. People need to remeber that even though the gun is fairly cheap (price wise),it does not mean it's cheaply made. This gun is not on the same level as a High Point or Llama,it's much higher! A leading gun review mag recently scored the Bersa higher than the Walther PPK, in which it copied it's design from!!
indianakornfed 1 month ago
Good job Don I love mine.
raberry92 1 month ago
My Bersa has always functioned perfectly. It is a comfortable shooter and is also very accurate and controllable. For those wondering what ammo to use for personal defense, I recommend Buffalo Bore JHP. Very hot load for .380. I personally stay away from Tula Ammo in .380. I found it to be underpowered and I get larger grouping on paper.
DFosterXP 1 month ago
what the american think bersa,it ´s cool is a good handgun?
thiagocessna 2 months ago
Great review. Thanks!
miamiluck001 2 months ago
im 14 and my dad let me shoot his today and it was my first time shooting a gun and i'm glad i shot this one first because it is just so comfortable!:)
TheBenjo373 2 months ago
i have one i dont like it that much! does not feel good in my hand himmm
ringageek 3 months ago
Thanks for sharing the video and your knowledge of this handgun.
wb7cyo 3 months ago
@mikeb06. I have about 800 rounds through my bersa .380. Never had any of the problems you speek of.. too bad to hear yours and other experiance with them. I did have a few problems with ftf and ftem I did a "make piece with its self" mod and haven't had a problem..
bgomusicco 3 months ago
Wife and I bought this gun. It was a first gun for home protection for us. We rent rooms out in our house and last guy who come and interviewed had us knowing we wanted to have something. Well I know it is nothing the guys I work with have 600+ guns. NIce but, out of my pay scale range. This gun hit home. Good Good pistol. I have had a few jams with it on PMC rounds but, quick clears and move on. Nothing bad. But, for real for the money this is around value. Wonder if I should go 9 bersa?
1kzrider 3 months ago
one thing....in brazil there was a zombie outbrake(supposevly)..and to fight off zombies you want the bersa thunder 380 plus.
pivotnoob236 3 months ago
There are few perfect, or almost perfect choices in every day carry legal handguns. This Bersa 380 is one of them. Its double action single action,with a cocking hammer, and a safety decocker. It works well and fits great. My other EDC is a S&W 380 body Guard both have laser sights. Unless you buy a Kel Tec there is not much light gun choices. Carry your 380 with FMJ the JHP will destroy needed penetration FBI standards 12 to 18 inches can only be achieved with FMJ 380 rounds. Bersa 380 rocks.
surfside006 3 months ago
Hey, if you want a factory blue mag for the Bersa, here's the link: :) centerfiresystems. com / bersa. aspx
You'll have to piece back the link though...
hikerboy16 3 months ago
promag also sells 10 rd mags for this pistol, model number bra04
meengreen52 3 months ago
Had the Bersa Thunder .380, with the factory blued mag and a promag 10 rnd mag. The promag's nickel plating peeled off, and the gun didn't handle aluminum cased ammo very well, other than that an awesome, comfortable little carry piece. Wish I never sold it.
jah2mail 3 months ago
Thanks for the review. Good instruction on the safety settins and take-down. I have learned so much about prepping and guns from your videos! I am curious about the soundtrack behind this video (same on the Aircrew guide video, too, I believe.) It sounds a little like a cross between an auctioneer and a middle-eastern chant. Would you give more info?
Thanks again!
gguerard 3 months ago in playlist More videos from sootch00
SCOTCH00 when you make a review of thunder pro hc 9 MM?
I like YOUR OPINION, thank you!
MrCaresc 4 months ago
dude. gotta be honest. Great review. keep doin em. love the knowledge and imbiased review. very imformative and thourough. will be looking for your reviews for future guns. ty
96VortecBlAzR 4 months ago
I just purchased a Bersa Thunder.
I can take it on and off safety dozens of times in a row, without a problem? HOWEVER, at times, steel fingers, and
SUPER MAN STRENGTH will not move it back off safety at all.
used a screwdriver force it off safety.
yesterday, another freeze up safety, after which I I used the screw driver to move it.
looked at safety with the slide back, moving the safety, and it moves just fine, and I can see no impediment to why it freezes up at times?
does anybody have clue
surfside006 4 months ago
hey sootch what kind of watch are you weraing?
MyBass55 4 months ago
The nickel plating will start to flake off and jam the slide around 1000 rounds. The disconnector spring tends to either break requiring service or come out of its slot every 7 or 8 rounds. You can google this phenomenon. The screw that holds the rear sight in will come out every 300 rounds or so and the grip screws come lose often; loctite will be required. The safety flips to safe while firing quite often as well and will need service. Great gun but horrible quality assurance at the factory.
mikebee06 5 months ago
@mikebee06 And the slide catch wears out around 1000 rounds and will fail to hold the slide back quite a bit. The slide metal is way too soft for the MIM slide catch.
mikebee06 5 months ago
@mikebee06 I've had my bersa for several years now and have fired thousands of rounds without a problem. Very reliable and a good deal for its price range.
damiion666 5 months ago
An American living in Guatemala City, Guatemala, Central America:
Thank you so much for your review on this gun, which I am in the process of purchasing with a carry permit. I was happy to see how the first trigger pull looks like, and now I feel better about the DA. Thanks again. Plus, good to hear an America talking shop.
God bless American, and long live the Republic.
dunecigar 5 months ago
is this a 9mm gun?
fragmentsofdead 6 months ago
@fragmentsofdead It's 380 which is a little smaller than a 9mm.
southparkfan1027 5 months ago
380's are getting a mite exspensive to shoot, think I will stick to my 9mm luger.
isamtator 6 months ago
Love my bersa 380's very accurate and reliable. I like carrying the high capacity 380. Works like a charm right out of the box. Over three hundred plus rounds with out one single problem. Try the bersa 40 and 45 they are also excellent firearms. Great video!
randy464 6 months ago
Excellant review. You did this gun some justice
ResQ198 6 months ago
I got one of these about a year ago. I like the functions and the feel. It is a breeze to field strip. The only problem is accuracy. I have a hard time even coming close to the bullseye at 25 yards. With my cz 75, I'm dead on. The forums say the blowback system takes getting used to. Are you accurate with yours?
ragtop91 6 months ago
Hi Sootch00!!. Very nice review. I´ve a thunder .22 (it looks like your 380) and a thunder 9 UC pro and, as .380, are very very reliablies. No jams at all. I´m thinking get one, but CC model. Regards from Argentine!!
bradesfundesbaj 7 months ago
How strong is the kick on a .380? Does it depend on the gun? Is it a stronger kick then a .40?
TMBfan 7 months ago
@TMBfan (Sorry to but in)I have this exact gun. I can compare this model to a 357, .38, and 40. This does not have much kick in comparison and its easy to handle, as well as take aim quickly after each shot. I recommend this gun hands down...
ResQ198 6 months ago
Own 4 of these little bersa's. A 380, a 32, and 2 .22's. All function great. The .22's are a hoot and cheap to shoot.
dafish6969 7 months ago
@dafish6969 How is the reliability on your Bersa Thunder .22's? Of course .22 ammo isn't the most reliable, but does the gun function reliably otherwise?
wtfdoihavetodohere 6 months ago
@wtfdoihavetodohere I have a Bersa .22, its almost the same frame that the .380
Was my first gun, it works very very good. Very acurate and reliable.
I used to shot CCI minimags and works great.
The only issue i have is that sometimes in the last shot the empty case doesnt expulse propely, but when you get out the magazine it falls freely and no problem at all.
Never a jam, never broke, i love that little gun.
Elgastonable 4 months ago
i like this guy already
liljim4645 7 months ago
Hey Sootch00
Nice video and review of the Bersa 380. I have two of these fine little guns and I really
like the way they shoot and how easy it is to carry them concealed. My first one I
received from my dad before he died and decided to buy another for my wife. She likes
it just as well. I noticed one thing in your video that may cause you/others some problems is how you
released the slide after inserting the magazine. You clicked the slide release down with your thumb.
To Be Continued....
DeerFriend2 7 months ago
I bought one for my wife to CC. I like the safety feaatures on this model. shoots nice and clean. great 1st semi auto for her. I'd buy it again.
1rico68 7 months ago
excellent review,,,
chef197 7 months ago
Great gun my dad has one, its a nice CC gun.
J3715 7 months ago
hi, does this bersa eat the same rounds as the ppks .380?
leeradio13 7 months ago
@leeradio13 Yes.
SavageArms357 7 months ago
@SavageArms357 thanks savage!
leeradio13 7 months ago
Gander Mountain has the doutone on sale right now till 6/19 for $229.99
ngross1010 7 months ago
Ni en mi país (ARGENTINA) onde se fabrica esta pistola existe un vídeo como este.
Excelente.
planasp 7 months ago
I paid 290 out the door for the duo tone finish
klipsempty 8 months ago
so i inquired about this one at my local gun dealer and they got the nickel finish model for 319.99 what you guys think? overpriced?
andrademeza 8 months ago
@andrademeza Eh, a bit. But not too bad.
SavageArms357 7 months ago
Very informative and concise.
denhamkarl 8 months ago
this is my next purchase, in about a week to two while i wait for my replacement i.d. to get here...stupid lost I.D.
andrademeza 8 months ago
I purchased a Bersa .380 some 20 years ago, I suppose but ended up having to trade it off for a Taurus 65( knowing revolvers are reliable). After several shots in a volley the slide would jam .n the rearward position. I spoke to a gun tech from the co. that imported them in those days,IMF I believe it was ,and he instructed me to strike the top of the pistol slide with my palm to get it to release. That worked for a while until one day the slide flew off the gun completely followed by the barre
steelgila 8 months ago
im not very strong as i have a disease that causes weakness. im strong enough to shoot anything up to a 45 the only problem i have is cocking back the slide.i have a sig mosquito which is easy to cock but havent found any other autos that i can pull back the slide. the bersa looks easy to slide back am i right?
IIshotz75II 8 months ago
@IIshotz75II Isnt the doctor supposed to give yo0u steroids?I heard that they give people steroids for a while to help them recover.
Humberto4790 8 months ago
Can you use PPK mag in this?
bandman232 8 months ago
what are your thoughts about the 380 caliber, i want ti buy my first gun but i cant decide, the small gun of 380 or the full size of 45, i dont like the 22 or 25 neither the 9mm or .40, am I wrong?
belzach 8 months ago
@belzach For a first gun, ALWAYS start with a .22lr. No recoil and easy to shoot, plus ammo is cheap. I have a bun ch of big caliber rifles such and the mosin nagant and M1903, but still love my little semi auto .22 :)
bandman232 8 months ago
@bandman232 thank you for your reply, now the thing is that I already have a 22lr. gun what I want is to carry a gun with me, so is the 380 a good first carry gun? or to small, what do you think
belzach 8 months ago
@belzach I think a .380 would be fine, But a .45 or even a .357 would have better knockdown power and would be more practical. That said, I have a Bersa .380 and it's a nice gun. It's really all up to what YOu want. :)
bandman232 8 months ago
@bandman232 Thank you so much dude, your advice help me a lot
belzach 8 months ago
@belzach Happy to help. Ask me again if you need anything else. :)
bandman232 8 months ago
@bandman232 I like the bersa. It feels good and shoots good. Plus its from argentina. LOL, argentinian food is good.
runhorun 8 months ago
Shooting federal champion fmj for target practice and wwb. The winchesters leaves the gun dirty after 10-50 round would recommend cleaning it good each time after shooting it
klipsempty 9 months ago
how is the kick on a 380.
WWEFanBaseNews 9 months ago
Safety goggles on an iddy biddy 380. Hardcore. -_-
DrivebyOnNoobs 9 months ago
What ammo did you use? Just got some wwb flat nose rounds which i hear are good depending on the gun being broken in
klipsempty 9 months ago
I mostly carry a Ruger sp101 with 3'' barrel. It's a nice piece, but it's a tank. Ever hide a tank in your bag? The Bersa going to be my around town and crowded trail gun and save the 357 for the deep woods. No sense in carrying something that could over penetrate at Wal-mart
pigwigpa 9 months ago
With the longer barrel as on the Bersa, the .380 round is about as powerful as the .38 special as fired from a snub nose revolver. Now a .38 special out of a 4 inch barrel is far more powerful. Either however, I put in the "enough to do the job in a pinch, but I'd rather have something bigger" category. :-) Bersa does however make a nice gun of excellent quality at a good price
Nightsonge 9 months ago
i've been thinking about adding one of these to my collection, but i already have a Glock 27 with a 9 mm Lone Wolf conversion barrel. this Bersa seems to be the same size, if not bigger. think it would be redundant to get this .380?
ab1274 9 months ago
WAY too many diddly safety clickers and switches... good luck disengaging those under stress
logitechstanton 9 months ago
Great review.
DeltaMartialArt 9 months ago
Thank you for the review. My wife has been wanting to learn to shoot and wants a nice gun for small hands i think this is it.
mzondi1970 9 months ago
thinking bout buying me one...naver had a 380 before
mrjohnny2gunzz 9 months ago
awesome gun, i love the accuracy, feel of the all metal versus polymer. my wife can use this and they sell the magtech defense load so she can be protected. the only problem is the plastic lip at the base of the mag is very easy to break off. very solid gun, can't beat the price. take down took me a few times to get used to cause of the tight fit, but i like the feel of it's "solidness"
BRANDORC 10 months ago
take down lever is NOT easy to operate
orbits2 10 months ago
take down lever is NOT easy to operate
orbits2 10 months ago
My first Bersa .380 was a CC, I traded it. Then my next 3 were Duotone .380s, traded them away as well. Everytime I get rid of one I miss it more than any gun I have. I found another Duotone .380 is excellent condition with 3 mags and ammo for $200, I'm keeping this one.
RECONDO101st 10 months ago
about the double action first shot cant you just pull the slide back lock it insert te mag release the slide and go without double action?
CDawg4198 10 months ago
What kind of .380 ammo did you use for your review?
spanishforjames 10 months ago
What's teh story with CCI Brand Ammo and some Semi Autos can't handle them ?
Can this Bersa handle CCI Ammo ?
cubanazo123 10 months ago
whats the trigger pull on that weapon?
jimbob19795 10 months ago
Try shooting the full size Bersa Thunder Pro 9mm... great gun . Comes with same safety features as the Thunder .380.. priced at under $400 with 2 x 17 rd mags.
paperback10 10 months ago
Did you have any problems shooting the Bersa T380 accurately? I am struggling with consistent accuracy which is not a problem for me with my other handguns.
paperback10 10 months ago
Just bought the .380 thunder nicle plated put 93 rounds throught it with zero problems, excelent gun, but WARRNING, DO NOT use saftey bullets in this gun, due to design the bullets WILL jam every time. I havent tried the hollw point but they may jam too becuase of the desing of the barrel.
boa721 10 months ago
Some youtubers put sootch tape over the serial numbers when they make a vid,hahahhahahha
zeno57 11 months ago
Hello - I had a PPK & also a PPK/S. The thing I DID NOT like about them was the fact that they were really snappy little guys. So snappy in fact that if I fired a lot of ammo thru it my hand would actually start to hurt. Question: Does the Bersa have this snappiness similar to the PPK?? How is the shooting of this gun - Comfortable?? Thank You. Sincerely, JAMES.
buzzclark 11 months ago
@buzzclark
has some snap but you can shoot this gun all day.
orbits2 10 months ago
FYI, I lost the safety "key" to my Bersa. i called them and they sent me a 1 time FREE replacement key. you have to give them your serial # to ensure you receive the proper key for your model. I really like my Bersa !
isisncasey 11 months ago
My ProMags from CheaperThanDirt were defective. They told me to contact theProMag. CheaperThanDirt has terrible customer service, ProMag on the other hand has wonderful customer service.
isisncasey 11 months ago
I LOVE my littel Bersa,s. I carry my DuoTone as my ccw.
isisncasey 11 months ago
ive shot one and it kicks pretty dang good.
legoboys1022 11 months ago
Your reviews are best reviews. :)
bigstabby 11 months ago
Thanks! This will be my first pistol so it was nice to hear a good quality review on it! =)
aFlamingTaco 11 months ago
Great review!
77CaribbeanJet 11 months ago
I like mine, it's my 3rd Bersa Thunder .380. i had to learn twice before NOT to trade them away.
isisncasey 1 year ago
you notice any jams. any defense hallow point i try (hornady, and lawman) i think both jammed. i use FMJ and the problem cuts down by 90%, but i still had a few issues, although i only put about >100 rounds through it..... need to break it in more? what ammo is best do you think
MrSkankaDank 1 year ago
@MrSkankaDank You should not need to "break it in more". First be sure that you have a properly lubricated slide. I started target shooting mine with Winchester FMJ and after 25 rounds I started to get miss feeds. With the slide held open I sprayed some Rem Oil on the groves and worked the slide back and forth. Issue solved. I always clean and lube with Rem Oil after range and no problems. I now use TUL AMMO from walmart for range, no issues. Recently fired a magazine of Federal JHP, no issues.
mrlokpikr 11 months ago
@mrlokpikr man thats sucks ive never had any problems with mine and I have 2000rds winchester white box 95grain fmj.
hutningnola 11 months ago
the gun has damn good accuracy too
Ericules555 1 year ago
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Babybear198 1 year ago
My Husband just bought me the Bersa Thunder .380 Breast Cancer Awareness edition. I don't really like guns I have a 13 yr old and a 4 year old. But I liked this gun and the comfort in my hand. I am excited to go shoot it and see how it shoots. I wanted this gun for a few reasons. First my step-father said it would be a good gun for a beginner who isn't fond of guns. Second some of the proceeds go to Breast cancer awareness and Third and make fun of me it's pink. Hope it shoots good!!
Babybear198 1 year ago
I know its been awhile since anyone commented here, but I wanted to say that I purchased a ProMag magazine for the Bersa 380 that I used to have and some brands (don't remember which) would get stuck inside. Other brands of ammo worked just fine.
As for the video.... VERY well done. Loved it. And as for the Bersa 380, it was the best handgun I ever had and I now regret selling it. I will be purchasing another in the next few days.
lashooter58 1 year ago
Eu gostei do comentario , sobre a bersa 380 , ele é legal
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fyiiamthetf2fan 1 year ago
I will stick with my Springfield XD 40!
600 rounds threw it and nor one misfire or jam and great for concealed carry,
380 is a pea shooter go with 40 or bigger.
JMLUVZ2FLY 1 year ago
@JMLUVZ2FLY So.... would you volunteer to test how much of a "pea shooter" the .380 is?
MrOhyeah66 1 year ago
Hey man, I am finally getting my fiancee into the idea of concealed carry, she is leaning towards this gun. How is the size of this gun in your hand? She has medium-ish sized hands, about how comfortable do you think this would be?
bgroberts27 1 year ago
Great review. I have shot the Bersa Thunder but do not own one yet.. Do you work in radio? You have the voice for it.
mcminnman 1 year ago
Question- Could it be carried in a pocket holster like some of the smaller guns i.e TCP and LCP? Thanks.
mort6913 1 year ago
I have never shot a pistol, I have fired one or 20, but never shot one..
apologeticsman 1 year ago
good video. very informative, thanks alot
Breakinankles99 1 year ago
Outstanding review- covered all points efficiently and effectively. Thanks!
mort6913 1 year ago
Great review! Thanks for that!
ckswartwood 1 year ago
Cheaperthandirt starts them off at about $220 for the CC.
isisncasey 1 year ago
how would u compare it to a PPK, I know the PPK has its name that is so famous but putting that aside what would u pick Bersa or PPK?
TheKahne9 1 year ago
MaKaRoV copy
psifactor12 1 year ago
I have one. It was a steal at $300. They have already gone up to $320. I own a glock and a ruger P85 autopistol, and a mini 14 rifle. The Bersa so far has been the most reliable of all of them.Mini 14: 100 rounds put through it: 2 jams (failure to feed)Glock 26: 6 jams (failure to extract, stovepipe eject failure etc.)
Bersa, 200 rounds: jams: zero. I think the fixed barrel is a big factor. If you own one, what ever you do, do NOT attempt to polish the feed ramp .
PrinceMustDie666 1 year ago
@PrinceMustDie666 I have 250 rounds through my Bersa Thunder with 0 failures. Best cheap gun I've ever bought. Works a hell of a lot better than some of my guns three times the price. I want to buy another Bersa before the secret gets out. Once everyone knows how good these guns are, they will skyrocket in price. I hear that Bersa's sales are already increasing by leaps and bounds, so I better hurry. Glad others like them as much as I do
osallent 1 year ago
Dunno about those having issues with this gun, I have one and it works flawless. Over 1,000 rounds through it as I train with it for my CCW firearm. Works well, I use inexpensive Remington ammo and Winchester PDX1 for defensive rounds - they work fine.
Holster suggestions, I'm really liking the Fobus (I think it's the BS-2). Easy to wear, conceal even while driving.
Very satisfied with this purchase and you can often find them used in great shape for less than $180. Way better than LCP!!
CTKix 1 year ago
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lhusby 1 year ago
just got mine yesterday. got it in duotone! love it, i agree with the stiff hammer drop though. had one FTF using cheap Russian TulAmmo, not bad out of 27 shots from a new in the box gun w/o initial cleaning.
scandmx5atl 1 year ago
@scandmx5atl Mine Yesterday too . I got it in part from vids, like this .Well I cant move the safety/decocker with my fairly large and strong hand , to save my life .Also bullets jammed every 2 shots .This is MY FIRST AUTO and I dont know what to do ..Bummed to the max
muttilo 1 year ago
@muttilo thats odd, it needs to go back. talk to your dealer
scandmx5atl 1 year ago
@muttilo Check with your dealer, or call Bersa, they have a lifetime warranty and will service your pistol free of charge. They do fast work and get the guns back to their customers fast. Last, it could simply be that you need to break yours in. Mine gad a stiff safety, but after playing with it for a while, it started to loosen up. Now it is pretty easy to engage the safety. I hear that's normal.
osallent 1 year ago
Trying to decide between this and a few others (most of which are DAO without external safeties) for future purchase as a CCW / anti-carjacking / backup home defense gun. I like the feel of it, simple takedown, and reliability reputation, but I'm not a fan of the safety lever (up for Fire and down for Safe). Being a DA/SA pistol, how safe would you reckon the Bersa Thunder 380 be to carry concealed (or open) in a holster in Condition Two with the safety off?
darkwriter77 1 year ago
is the . 380 more powerful then the .38 special
hiimstevie15 1 year ago
@hiimstevie15 The 38 special is more powerful.
sootch00 1 year ago 4
@sootch00 - it kinda depends, while yes the .38 spec on paper does have more stopping power, it depends on wether its snub nose or not, and a .357 firing a .38 spec round will have alot more stopping power than say a snub nosed .38 spec. personally my BRYCO .380 aswell as my BERSA .380 dig themselves deeper into the sandbags than my S&W .38 spec snub nose. just my experience.
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@sootch00
not enough to even mention it.
zillaman1990 8 months ago
@hiimstevie15 the .380 is slightly more powerful, the bullet is a little lighter so it moves about 200 fps more and has a slight ft-lb energy advantage over the .38 as well.
LT1derland 1 year ago
@hiimstevie15 A 380 allot like a 9mm, just really pissed offed.
thenomadrhodes 1 year ago
@hiimstevie15 The .38 is slightly more powerful than .380, but not by much. In fact, the top of the line .380 ammo can be more powerful than regular .38 special. However, most .38 revolvers can also shoot .38+p, which is more powerful than the best of the best that's available in .380 ammo. However, both rounds should be adequate for concealed carry, they will provide adequate deterrence to any attacker. For home defense though, get a .45 acp pistol or a shotgun and practice a lot!!!!
osallent 1 year ago
@hiimstevie15 The .38 special were standard issue in revolvers("wheel guns") by many US law enforement agencies(like city Police dept.&county Sheriff's dept.)for many many years(from the early 1900's to the early 1990's,20 years coming up).380 caliber were also used by some officers as mainly "back-up".
TheXtro101 1 year ago
@TheXtro101 ok? that really doesn't mean anything. The .45 acp was the U.S. sidearm for a long time. Then they changed it to the 9mm. Does that mean that just because they chose that as their choice for a sidearm mean that the 9mm is stronger than the .45 acp? No it does not, because the .45 is stronger. But if i put 2 in your chest you wont know the difference between a .38 special and a .380.
hiimstevie15 1 year ago
@hiimstevie15 The .38 is about twice the round of the .380
isisncasey 1 year ago
@isisncasey no its not.
hiimstevie15 1 year ago
@isisncasey
no, its about 25% stronger
eastofakron2 11 months ago
That's the gun that damn woman judge forced me to surrender to police,now it's lost forever,perfect pocket pistol,8 rounds.
Keepskatin 1 year ago
@Keepskatin Were you carrying illegally ?
goodgod09 1 year ago
@goodgod09 No it was registered,but no permit and my stupid fat black neighbor hated me and kept taking me to family court trying to get a restraining order,after 3 attempts the judge finally ordered my guns be turned in or I go to jail. Then I moved and the police said I can't have my guns back unless I get written permission from the courts,bull crap. Women judges will always side with women plaintiffs. This is why women do not deserve positions of power,and this is why I respect Muslims.
Keepskatin 1 year ago
Thanks you for the review on the bersa . friend was asking me how good the gun was. Now i can refer her here.
millster101 1 year ago
what do you think of this gun for ccw? i know there is a "CC" variant which would serve better(lower profile and what not)
ninja5672 1 year ago
@ninja5672 I think it would make an excellent CCW pistol. The CC model is the right style. Now that 380acp is becoming more avaliable, it's a good pistol for Self defense. .
sootch00 1 year ago
@sootch00 i would rather strap a .357 magnum to my shoulder
Kane16802 1 year ago
@Kane16802 Not every state allows to you to open carry a firearm. I don't like the idea of people knowing that I'm carrying a firearm, attracts unwanted attenation.
esh325 11 months ago
@esh325 lol u can conceal a .357 magnum, and i do not know of any state that allows open firearm carry
Kane16802 11 months ago
@Kane16802 You talked about carrying a .357 magnum in a shoulder holster, yes you can conceal .357 magnum revolvers. Look open carry in the US, quite a few allow it.
esh325 11 months ago
@esh325 not where im at
Kane16802 11 months ago
@Kane16802
there are 12 states that allow open carry.
williamkroth 11 months ago
@williamkroth where i am at it has to be concealed
Kane16802 11 months ago
@Kane16802
Go to Mexico. Everybody is having weapons there... and you can shoot drug gang criminals too!
brisinger444 11 months ago
@brisinger444 I`LL go ,,in a A1 Abrams tank,lol,.
zeno57 11 months ago
@zeno57
Save that one for Libya... That's even a better place now! Desert, lot's of guns and a dictator to fight against!
brisinger444 11 months ago
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@Kane16802
Go to Mexico. Everybody is having weapons there... and you can shoot drug gang criminals too!
brisinger444 11 months ago
@ninja5672 I own both, the CC is much better for concealment.
isisncasey 1 year ago
I just got back from a business trip to Utah where one of my goals was to pick out a compact 9mm at 'Get Some Guns & Ammo'. After I went through the 9s I tried the 380s just for grins and much to my surprise the gun I liked the most was a Bersa Thunder 380. This was my second trip out of NY (where renting a pistol at a range is almost impossible) looking for the perfect CCW. From first to last shot the feel and accuracy were impressive. Nice review. I agree with everything you said.
jsloey 1 year ago
FYI - My hands are a medium-large with long fingers. Unlike the Ruger LCP (which spaces the trigger really close) or the Walther (that can slice you up if you're not careful) the fit in the hand is comfortable and not cramped. For example I liked the Glock 19 for comfort but I have a small frame and the Glock bulges noticeably. The Bersa fits my hand, is accurate enough to make up for the smaller caliber and is compact enough for an IWB holster without the bulge.
jsloey 1 year ago
7 people were fags. awesome review, definately interested. i've yet to hear anything negative about this firearm. subscribed!
scandmx5atl 1 year ago
Videos are great. Like how you break it up with the visual shooting.pretty cool little pistol but, I think I'm set on getting the New Smith 380. I'd like to see ya do a review on it. Look forward to seeing it. keep em coming!
joegun45 1 year ago
**Sigh**
I could have bought two of these for what I paid for my frustratingly unreliable Smith & Wesson Walther PPK.
Ramrodicus 1 year ago