Bersa Thunder .380
Rob PincusThe Bersa Thunder .380 has been around in one version or another for a long time and it’s a great value option if you’re looking for a concealed-carry .380 that has the flexibility of a double-action/single-action gun and the longevity of the Bersa name behind it.
An older version of the Bersa Thunder .380 was Rob Pincus’ first concealed-carry gun, so he is especially fond of it. Rob presents the new, updated version of the Bersa Thunder .380 and demonstrates its features.
One of the best things about the Bersa Thunder .380 line is its versatility. The standard version comes with a lot of different finishes and color and coating options. The concealed-carry version of the Bersa Thunder .380 is slimmed down and perfect for low-profile concealment.
There’s also a Combat version and a Combat Plus version, which is a 15+1 double-stack gun.
This is the Bersa Thunder 380. Now this gun is actually near and dear to my heart. It's the updated modern version of what was actually my first concealed carry gun, also a Bersa 380. Now this version is the standard version. This is seven rounds in a drop free magazine plus one in the chamber.
This is a double-action/single-action gun. So it's got a decocker and it's got a manual safety. The safety can be left on you. Leave safety off is what I would recommend if you were going to carry this gun for personal defense, after the first shot then of course the hammer is going to be cocked. You're going to have a single action shot.
And then once you bring the gun back into your ready position, of course you're going to decock the gun just like you would any other double-action/single-action, and I'd recommend you taking that safety off immediately. The nice thing about the Bersa Thunder 380 lines is it's versatility, not only is there the standard version like you see here it comes with a lot of different finishes and coding options, color options available. You also have the concealed carry version which is slimmed down. If you choose a pocket holster and anchored honka holster or something like that maybe using a belly band something very low-profile concealment that concealed carry version is going to be great from you. It comes in a combat version and even the combat plus version, which is a 15+1 double stack version of the Thunder 380.
This gun has been around in one version out there for a long time. It's a great value option if you're looking for a concealed carry 380 that has the flexibility of a double-action/single-action gun, and the longevity of the bersa name behind it.
These are great semi autos for self defense. I have two and my wife has one. Only time any of ours jambed was when we were giving a class and someone showed up to learn how to shoot without a gun. ???? Anyways, she said the gun was bad and useless until we taught her to hold it firmly... she was limp wristing it. Those were the only two jambs we have ever had and between all three guns we have put at least 4,000 rounds thru them. I even refused to clean or oil one for over a year to see if it would jamb... nope. Good quality ammo, as always, will ensure reliability. Just make sure to periodically tighten the screw holding the grip... or use loc-tite.
Ok, please explain your position. Since the Bersa has a trigger block, the manual safety is simply fluff, it's no different than say, a Lady Smith DA revolver. Flat out, I don't see the "troublesome" factor.
Did he sweep the cameraman with the muzzle?
got this one for my wife to carry, but she now carries my glock 43. bersa is NOT reliable enough for self-defense. I had to give her my S&W M&P body guard to complete her concealed carry qualification in Texas because it jammed. Would not trust my life to it. If someone knows of a gunsmith that can fix it I would be interested. Great concept, but a really crappy pistol.
Even though the first shot is double action, leaving the safety off could prove troublesome if you are ever in a defensive shooting situation.