Dear Bdog
I own two different Bersa pistols. One is an older, 13 round clip model. The other is a Thunder .380. They are both really nice pistols, regardless of the money. I went shopping for a small pistol with no budget in mind, just quality and fit. The Walther, which I really expected to purchase, was just too small in my hand and didn't "feel" right. When I picked up the Bersa, it felt much more comfortable and balanced. Then I compared the price: 1/2 of the Walther, well, I was sold. It shoots great and is very reliable. My 17 yr old daughter loves to shoot it, too. AND, it shoots .380 ammo which is widely available. It is hands-down more practical than a Markarov for this reason. It is also easy to carry inside my waistband in a small holster even though I'm not a thin guy. It is easy to carry racked with one in the chamber because the safety deactivates the trigger and hammer. Just flip the safety and pull a DA first round. SA after that. So it is a safe carry pistol, too. All in all, my choice.
Rome