Bersa Thunder 380 finally fixed - need help

[Tomahawk674]

Hello everyone, I have a Bersa Thunder 380 that I bought 10 years ago. From day one, it would jam (falure to feed) once or twice per box of 50 rounds. It was my first ever firearm, so I thought it was normal. Once I learned it wasn't normal, I attributed it to the gun being inexpensive, and because the main role was plinking, I didn't bother to get it fixed, until now.

I took it to a very reputable gunsmith who immediately asses the issue; the magazine was sticking out of the bottom a bit much, so he spot welded the magazine catch, which makes the bottom of the mag fit more flush. I took it to the range and voila! no jams at all.

Now for the part I need help with. After cleaning it from my last range trip, I inspected the feed ramp and noticed that the anodizing is wearing off in a couple of small spots. I only shoot FMJ, no hollowpoints. Does the ramp wear look reasonable for about 2000 rounds to you? should I be alarmed?

Now that the gun functions flawlessly I intend on putting a lot more rounds through it but didn't want to run into an issue with the aluminum feed ramp. I also don't want to spend too much money refinishing the frame, considering the rest of the gun is in pretty good shape.

 

[drband]

I have a BersaT380 and I think you’re ok.
If it functions, shoot the heck out of it. They have a lifetime warranty if you have a problem.
This guy is an authorized service center gunsmith if you have a question:
http://www.wolfgangthegundoctor.com/
He’s good to work with!

 

[MedWheeler]

I'll have to look again at mine, also bought ten years ago (though not new.)

I'm sure it has more than 2,000 through it, a mish-mash of ammo types and ages, with nary a choke at all.

I recently got another one in .22LR; I hope it's just as reliable and solid a shooter.

 

[loose noose]

I bought my wife one a couple of years ago, and first time out to the range we weren't even thru the first box of shells, it stopped firing like if the firing pin had broke. I noted a very light strike on the primers of the casing that had successfully fired. After disassembling the firearm and getting down to the firing pin, I noted the channel where the firing pin traveled was full of filings, after cleaning it out and re-installing the firing pin, I know that gun has had at least 1000 rounds thru it without a hiccup. I'd say there quality control is very poor to non existent..