Bersa 380

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Athena

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I am thinking about purchasing a Bersa Thunder 380 and I would like any feedback or thoughts about this handgun. If there is anything else on the market that is comparable to this gun in price and performance please let me know.

Thank You :)
 
I usually hear good things about Bersa's, but every time I've handled one, the safety is REALLY gritty. It just worries me a bit. I was T-H-I-S close to trading in my Beretta 950 for one, but the Bersa's safety was a real turn-off. I KNOW the Beretta is 100% reliable, so it's gonna remain a keeper for now. BTW, the Series 95 is a bit smaller with the same # of rounds... it's the only one I've handled... but I doubt the Thunder 380 is much different. I still say "get it!"

Keep us informed,
Ben

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GUN TEST magazine did a review on .380 pistols a few years back. They liked the SIG P230 first and the Bersa second. The Bersa was well built, reliable, and affordable. A SIG or Walther PPK will set you back at least $400 to $475.

That little S&W plastic thing was suppose to be a real turd. If you like single actions the Colt Mustang might be an option, (though supposedly discontinued) I still see'em at gun shows in the $450 range. A lot of guys like the Commie block Markov pistols, they're chambered in the slightly more powerful 9x18mm, you can find'em at gunshows for under two bills. -- Kernel
 
I've heard very good things about the Bersa. Search the archives here and at www.glocktalk.com

Don't worry about the stiff safety. After a couple hundred rounds the piece wears in very well. FWIW Bersas sell very well in the competitive European market.

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Athena, I have an older model 383, I bought it used and it was in very good condition. I understood from the shop where I purchased this that some of the older ones prior to this model had some problems but they worked them out. I bought this one more or less on a whim. Took it to the range and was impressed.
Functioned properly and was pretty accurate.
I like it and am not sorry I bought it. I use as a carry piece. The only thing I don't really care for on this one is the grips,But I figure I can replace them with something I like better. That was my only dislike. If the new ones are anything like this one I'd buy it.

Hope this helps :)

Happy Shooting :)

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[This message has been edited by loknload (edited February 16, 2000).]
 
Athena,

I have had a Bersa Series 95 in the nickle finish for about 2 years now. i absolutely would NEVER trade it on a Walther PPK. A SIG 232 might be a little better, but not double the price better, if you know what I mean.

Go for it Bersa makes a great little gun!!!




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I don't have any experience with that particular model but the Bersa was the very first gun that I ever own and I couldn't get through a single magazine without at least one jam. This is just my experience. It might have been growing pains because this was about a quarter of a century ago and back then even S&W pistols weren't that good and now they're one of the best around. <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Tecolote:
I've shot SW 3rd Gen autos side by side with SIG Sauers, Berettas and Glocks, and I can tell you that the SW hold their own. They're fine pistols. [/quote]
 
My dad had a Bersa for a while. Functioned well but certainly wasn't up to Sig or Walther standards of quality. For the money though...
 
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