Bersa Thunder .380 Reviews?

Kev · 08-09-2012

Hi everyone! I am seriously thinking about getting a Bersa Thunder .380 as my smaller carry gun, but wanted to run it past you first.

I basically want a reliable smaller carry for either OC/CC, comfortable, and accurate. I like the idea of a thumb saftey for extra security.

Any pros or cons that stand out on this gun?

I've done some research and everything seems to point as a good buy.
Let me know! Thanks!

Hoosier8 · 08-09-2012

I have the CC version and have no complaints whatsoever. I think they are great guns for the money and lifetime warranted to boot. That said, for light carry, I almost always use my P3AT because the Bersa is still steel and heavier, but I often keep it in my computer case. It is a lot nicer to shoot than the P3AT.

I don't think you can go wrong buying one.

PeterJLH09 · 08-09-2012

My first handgun was a Bursa .380 Thunder, the standard version, and I absolutely loved it!! It shot easy, carried even better! I sold it to get an M&P 9c. I wish I hadn't. Great for ankle carry, or IWB.

Good Luck!

Noboater · 08-09-2012

I also have the CC model. Its a great shooter with no problems encountered. I think its a little heavy for pocket carry IMHO, but you can make it disapear if you want to. Only downside I've found is the cost of extra mags.

indiucky · 08-09-2012

My Bersa experiance.

Once I deviated from my precous J frame Smith and Wesson's to try a small compact .380 automatic. (Forgive me Daniel Wesson and Horace Smith because I knew not what I did.) and bought two .380's. I was going to do a side by side comparison and the one that did the best was the one I would keep and carry. One was a Walther PPK/S and the other was a Bersa CC, both in .380.

I so wanted the Walther to win. I tried everything (because it's a Walther right?) but no matter how much I wished it the Bersa won the contest. It was more accurate, no FTF's no matter what ammo I ran in it. The Bersa beat the Walther hands down in all the ways that matter in a CC weapon..

The point being. Get the Bersa unless you have a James Bond love. Better yet, get the Smith and Wesson J frame, it's not any better but the round it shoots is way better.

IMHO lest my comments be construed as "testy".

Kagnew · 08-09-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by indiucky

My Bersa experiance.

Once I deviated from my precous J frame Smith and Wesson's to try a small compact .380 automatic. (Forgive me Daniel Wesson and Horace Smith because I knew not what I did.) and bought two .380's. I was going to do a side by side comparison and the one that did the best was the one I would keep and carry. One was a Walther PPK/S and the other was a Bersa CC, both in .380.

I so wanted the Walther to win. I tried everything (because it's a Walther right?) but no matter how much I wished it the Bersa won the contest. It was more accurate, no FTF's no matter what ammo I ran in it. The Bersa beat the Walther hands down in all the ways that matter in a CC weapon..

The point being. Get the Bersa unless you have a James Bond love. Better yet, get the Smith and Wesson J frame, it's not any better but the round it shoots is way better.

IMHO lest my comments be construed as "testy".

I would agree. I, too, have had both and liked the Bersa much better. At least it didn't try to chew my thumb off!

Bounty Hunter · 08-09-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterJLH09

My first handgun was a Bursa .380 Thunder, the standard version, and I absolutely loved it!! It shot easy, carried even better! I sold it to get an M&P 9c. I wish I hadn't. Great for ankle carry, or IWB.

Good Luck!

I did this as well and regretted selling the Bursa ever since. I love my M& P, but it does not carry as well as the Bursa. I had zero issues with the one I had. Only reason I really sold it was could not find ammo for it after the last election. No one had it.
I had some on hand, but did not want to shoot it up, and not be able to get more. It is everywhere again now.

seadoodr. · 08-09-2012

I picked up a bersa .380 at the fort ben gun show for my girlfriend on mothers day and couldnt be happier with it. Between the 2 of us we have run about 500 rounds through it with no problems. Very accurate and a blast to shoot. I want to get a thunder plus for myself.

Bill B · 08-09-2012

My wife loves her Bersa. One note of caution, hers does not like pro mag magazines. When using the pro-mags she had multiple ftf with every mag regardless of the ammo. With factory mags it feeds everything (so far).

buckstopshere · 08-09-2012

I bought the two tone thunder .380 for the wife. It was ok but she didn't like it so I traded it off.

IDK, it just didn't seem to fit any of our needs very well.

08-09-2012	#1 (permalink)
Kev Plinker Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bend Posts: 182	Bersa Thunder .380 Reviews? Hi everyone! I am seriously thinking about getting a Bersa Thunder .380 as my smaller carry gun, but wanted to run it past you first. I basically want a reliable smaller carry for either OC/CC, comfortable, and accurate. I like the idea of a thumb saftey for extra security. Any pros or cons that stand out on this gun? I've done some research and everything seems to point as a good buy. Let me know! Thanks!

08-09-2012	#2 (permalink)
Hoosier8 Master Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,050	I have the CC version and have no complaints whatsoever. I think they are great guns for the money and lifetime warranted to boot. That said, for light carry, I almost always use my P3AT because the Bersa is still steel and heavier, but I often keep it in my computer case. It is a lot nicer to shoot than the P3AT. I don't think you can go wrong buying one. __________________

08-09-2012	#3 (permalink)
PeterJLH09 Plinker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Plainfield, IN Posts: 132	My first handgun was a Bursa .380 Thunder, the standard version, and I absolutely loved it!! It shot easy, carried even better! I sold it to get an M&P 9c. I wish I hadn't. Great for ankle carry, or IWB. Good Luck! __________________ I believe firmly in Gun Control. You must be able to firmly control the gun as you shoot!

08-09-2012	#8 (permalink)
seadoodr. Plinker Join Date: May 2012 Location: martinsville Posts: 130	I picked up a bersa .380 at the fort ben gun show for my girlfriend on mothers day and couldnt be happier with it. Between the 2 of us we have run about 500 rounds through it with no problems. Very accurate and a blast to shoot. I want to get a thunder plus for myself. Last edited by seadoodr.; 08-09-2012 at 11:59.. Reason: spelling error

08-09-2012	#10 (permalink)
buckstopshere I Miss America! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Greenwood Posts: 2,431	I bought the two tone thunder .380 for the wife. It was ok but she didn't like it so I traded it off. IDK, it just didn't seem to fit any of our needs very well. __________________ BUCK STROPS HERE http://ingunowners.com/forums/knives...fe_strops.html

08-09-2012	#4 (permalink)
Noboater Plinker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Way down south by Blue Bridge Posts: 118	I also have the CC model. Its a great shooter with no problems encountered. I think its a little heavy for pocket carry IMHO, but you can make it disapear if you want to. Only downside I've found is the cost of extra mags.

08-09-2012	#5 (permalink)
indiucky Expert Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Indiucky, Across the river from Kentuckiana Posts: 1,975	My Bersa experiance. Once I deviated from my precous J frame Smith and Wesson's to try a small compact .380 automatic. (Forgive me Daniel Wesson and Horace Smith because I knew not what I did.) and bought two .380's. I was going to do a side by side comparison and the one that did the best was the one I would keep and carry. One was a Walther PPK/S and the other was a Bersa CC, both in .380. I so wanted the Walther to win. I tried everything (because it's a Walther right?) but no matter how much I wished it the Bersa won the contest. It was more accurate, no FTF's no matter what ammo I ran in it. The Bersa beat the Walther hands down in all the ways that matter in a CC weapon.. The point being. Get the Bersa unless you have a James Bond love. Better yet, get the Smith and Wesson J frame, it's not any better but the round it shoots is way better. IMHO lest my comments be construed as "testy".

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