Hello all,
Tnx to all who responded to my previous post re: Bersa 85.
Took the advice given and passed as that pistol was way over-priced.
After reading other posts here extolling their virtues, I seem to have been bitten by the Bersa bug.
I found in another gunshop in my area a Bersa model 83 for $190.00. It is used but in excellent condition w/ wood grips and 1 7-round magazine.
Questions:
1) What years of production for the Bersa 83's? I understand from some other posts here that pre-1990's Bersas are not as good as the later models.
2) Can the older model Bersas handle the hotter +P loads available today?
3) How does the model 83 compare w/ the model 383?
4) Given there is only about $20.00 difference in the price between the used model 83 and the newer Series 95 and Thunder 380 models, what would be your choice? Reasons?
5) Given a choice between the Series 95 and Thunder 380, should I decide to go the new route, which one? Why? Looking around the web, the only differences I see between the 2 are cosmetic. Am I missing something?
I plan on using the Bersa I get for CC, so size/weight could be a factor.
All responses are welcome. Should you prefer to reply directly, my e-mail address is petreyrj@sectv.com
Thanks
Tnx to all who responded to my previous post re: Bersa 85.
Took the advice given and passed as that pistol was way over-priced.
After reading other posts here extolling their virtues, I seem to have been bitten by the Bersa bug.
I found in another gunshop in my area a Bersa model 83 for $190.00. It is used but in excellent condition w/ wood grips and 1 7-round magazine.
Questions:
1) What years of production for the Bersa 83's? I understand from some other posts here that pre-1990's Bersas are not as good as the later models.
2) Can the older model Bersas handle the hotter +P loads available today?
3) How does the model 83 compare w/ the model 383?
4) Given there is only about $20.00 difference in the price between the used model 83 and the newer Series 95 and Thunder 380 models, what would be your choice? Reasons?
5) Given a choice between the Series 95 and Thunder 380, should I decide to go the new route, which one? Why? Looking around the web, the only differences I see between the 2 are cosmetic. Am I missing something?
I plan on using the Bersa I get for CC, so size/weight could be a factor.
All responses are welcome. Should you prefer to reply directly, my e-mail address is petreyrj@sectv.com
Thanks