Experience with BERSA ?...

Thunder 9 safety

Is this meant to be engaged with the hammer down or cocked? Does it decock? Can the gun be carried cocked and locked?

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I have a Bersa .380CC and a Bersa 9MM UC. Both function flawlessly. Both are carried concealed, and, yes, I bet my life on them.

I have a Bersa Thunder 380 and 45acp, both are great carry weapons. A carry weapon takes a lot of abuse and therefore I do no use my expensive handguns for that purpose. Regards, Richard

Is this meant to be engaged with the hammer down or cocked? Does it decock? Can the gun be carried cocked and locked?

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Yes it is a safety and a decocker.
You can engage it with hammer down or up, regardless.
When you engage it with the hammer up, it decocks, of course.

For me is one of the most ergonomic safety I ever tried.

I have a Bersa Mini Firestorm .40 that is very reliable, and a decent shooter. I think I bought it new for $279.00

i dont own one but i fired 3mags out of a relatives bersa .380,it worked just as good as my ppk/s i was suprised though it didnt feel as good in my hand ,it was still overall a great gun

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I sell guns, mostly Bersa's and CZ's, I also sold guns for the local Academy for three years. I've had one Bersa break in all that time and it was made good, complete replacement.
It was a thunder 40. it's the only one I've see with a problem. I can't shoot the .380's anymore, they hurt my hands(I'm 67) I can still shoot the full size pistols. I have a deal, try before you buy. I let a man and his mother shoot a bunch of pistols and he brought two thunder .45's. One for himself(he's a polic officer ) and one for his mother. (he's 50 years old)(Mother is ????)
I don't believe the BErsa's are quite as accurate as my CZ's. that being said, most people will never be able to tell the difference. there's not much difference.(I've shot them side by side and I can tell a little difference, I think)
The thunder .45 is a very mild kicking pistol compaired to the T .40. The T-9 is a 9mm, what can i say.
Yes, I've got all of them. but you can't beat their little .22's for accuracy. If you can hold it they will shoot it. And the 6" .22 is assum.
Saying that I'll will never give my my CZ .22's
Pat

I LOVE my new Thunder 380! In fact I love it so much I am going to get a Bersa 9mm UC 13+1 in the next few weeks

You Bet Yer Life

Both the wife and I cc Bersa 380's. She carries the 380CC all matte finish and I carry the Thunder 380 DT every day. Her's has never had a failure of any kind, I've had to replace one spring in mine. Lifetime warranty and a Master Gunsmith as a member on Bersatalk forum. What else could you ask for. BTW, It's more accurate than I am proven by shooting from a rest.
Bill

Decent weapon to shoot. Never tried JHP is one though.

I've shot Hornaday Hollows in mine with no problem

Own a .380 and a 45, couldn't be happier with them. The 45 goes on in the morning with my pants, and stays for the day. With a spare mag I've got 15 rounds of 230-grain Hollow points, should be plenty. I used my .380 a year ago to thwart a carjacking attempt. After that, I liked it even better!

PJ

You know, I've been thinking about getting a .40 S&W, for the primary reason that.... I don't have one.

I was originally considering a Hi Point .40 carbine, but it looks like a Bersa pistol might be a better choice.

...I thought it was a cheap pistol with the feel of some of the potmetal junk that used to be available before somebody clued in legislators to the concept of a "Saturday Night Special". A good plastic or 'tupperware' pistol is a better buy than one that's got a chance to crack and be useless at any moment of firing...
It doesn't cost THAT much more to buy a quality pistol made from good steel or alloy...

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This is what is known as 'trolling'. Because this guy doesn't know what he's talking about.
The alloy frames of today's Bersa's are made not of "potmetal junk", but 7075 aluminum, which is what the airframes of the original Japanese Mitsubishi Zeros were made from, and is still used today in many aeronautical constructions.
The Bersa steel slide and barrel is 41L40 steel, which is hardened and noted for its durability.
You can, as they say, look it up -- if you actually want to know what you're talking about, that is.

Actually, many of the lower receivers of AR rifles are made of 7075 aluminum, as well. I guess they'd be considered pot-metal by some, then.

My daughter uses her Thunder Deluxe .380 as a CCW. We just had it Lauer Dura-Coated as her Xmas gift. It's an easy to fire weapon, and accurate enough for any self-defense purpose. The little gun feeds JHP with zero problems.

There are an awful lot of these guns in the hands of people. They have an excellent reputation, and are economical. That, apparently, somehow violates some senses of propriety.

My Dad had a Bersa 380 in the early 90's . It was a good gun never jammed.
It did have a slide crack though at about 2,000 rounds. Was sent back to bersa and was fixed. I think for the price they are a good deal . Just wouldnt shoot +P ammo in them .

Love to hear all the happy Bersa owners. Would love you all to join http://bersatalk.com
I give away hats mags holsters and at time wood grips for the Thunder . We have a custom holster maker excellent work as a member also a wood grip maker and of course a warrenty Gunsmith on board.
10% discount to members on any item at http://condorsflight.com He has all sorts of Bersa items and factory mags . Were worth the couple min to join . Almost to 5000 members and looking for more.
Come join us.

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