Firestorm Mini

[gbran]

I handled the Mini 40. I reeeely reeely reeely like it. I like the size, the feel and the action. Here's my problem; I own 8 handguns and none of them are low end pieces (except a Taurus 22WMR revolver, which I also like very much). My daily carry is a Glock 30, which I also like, but doesn't feel as good as the Firestorm. Everybody seems to make 1911 clones, Hi-Powers and Taurus even makes Beretta clones. But this Mini doesn't seem to be a clone of anything. I'd buy it in a NY minute for $500 if a more mainstream mfg offered it. Maybe I'll buy it anyway and play with it long enough to see if it would be reliable enough for ccw. I just have a hard time buying a cheap handgun.

 

[Ringer]

I had some problems initially with my Mini 9. It was having literally 10% misfires, something was just wrong with the gun. After having it repaired it has been completely flawless with about 600-700 rounds. Have tried various ammo types with no feeding issues. It is accurate enough for me. I have fairly large hands and this gun fit me better than any of the other smaller 9's I tried. It's not my EDC gun but I have no problem carrying it. Actually it's on my hip at this moment.

Finish is nothing spectacular. Holsters are not easy to come by. Magazines are pricey at $45 (for a $300 gun). From my experience SGS offers very good customer service for what that is worth.

Not saying you should get one, just sharing my experience.

 

[PCRCCW]

Actually they are stellar little guns. Bersa is a long time gun company. The Thunder was a copy of a Walther s/auto. The mini is a cut down version of that gun. So it is a clone, not a copy and is a solid little platform. Bersa is a nice gun.......the older guns had softer metal from what I have heard..but my dads old Thunder went for years and many thousands of rounds with not a burp. It would still be going strong if he hadnt sold it a couple of years ago.

Ive shot the 9mm and almost got one as a CCW. The only thing I want is a safety that lets me carry Cond 1. But stuff happens.

Shoot well.

 

[The Mighty Beagle]

Do a search and you'll find my experiences with this gun.

I really, really wanted mine to work, as it's a great design, but have to give it a thumbs-down.

 

[hksw]

My Mini 9s and 45 have worked fine for me. Some hammer bite but for less than $265 and $325, I can put a bandaid or some tape on the web of my hand to prevent it.

 

[clubsoda22]

i have a thunder 380...now i'm half tempted to get a 9mm

 

[gbran]

Thanks

Thanks to all for the advice. I went out today and bought an S&W 4040PD scandium 40 cal pistol that really feels good. I still think I'll buy a Firestorm Mini just for fun.