Bersa announces new 9mm short barreled pistols

[MCgrease08]

Apparently Bersa unveiled a new line of 9mm short barred pistols and carbines at Shot Show. The first handgun I ever bought was a Bersa. I can't say I didn't have some issues with it, but these look kind of interesting. Especially with an MSRP of under $600.

 

[Airtevron1]

interesting

 

[Emerson Dambiggins]

Interesting. I have a Bersa Thunder. Nothing special but it has been very dependable for me. I might look at these as well.

 

[Jaybird1980]

Interesting.

I actually really liked my old Bersa Thunder, sure it was rough but I still really liked it for whatever reason.

I've actually thought about getting another and trying to smooth it out and clean it up some.

 

[KG1]

Interesting.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I know these are technically "pistols" but I've got to admit that it's not the first thing that comes to mind when I think of "pistols". I was thinking handguns.

 

[KG1]

I know these are technically "pistols" but I've got to admit that it's not the first thing that comes to mind when I think of "pistols". I was thinking handguns.

You're supposed to say "interesting"

 

[DoggyDaddy]

You're supposed to say "interesting"

 

[KG1]

But not stupid. Seriously though I'm just having a little fun here and no disrespect meant to MCgrease for his post or the new Bersa line.

 

[armalitesheepdog]

Interesting....
A Bersa is the only pistol I've owned that literally came apart on me. Blew the slide off the frame. A .380 at that.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Interesting....
A Bersa is the only pistol I've owned that literally came apart on me. Blew the slide off the frame. A .380 at that.

That surprises me! I've never owned one, but I've heard nothing but good things about them as far as being good basic handguns.

 

[armalitesheepdog]

4" Barrel. 17 rounds. $699??
I would just buy a Glock and put a red dot on it. Just me.

 

[armalitesheepdog]

That surprises me! I've never owned one, but I've heard nothing but good things about them as far as being good basic handguns.

I will admit it was probably 25 years ago. They probably have improved.

 

[Mgderf]

I have a couple of Bersa Thunders and like them both.
One is a .380acp model and the other one is a .32acp.
Both have been reliable and accurate enough.


Oh yeah,
That's interesting...

 

[Amishman44]

4" Barrel. 17 rounds. $699??
I would just buy a Glock and put a red dot on it. Just me.

Especially if you get a Glock 19L or a Glock 34, either will give you better bullet performance with the longer barrel. I've got a 34 and have out shot guys, accuracy-wise, with shorter-barreled, shoulder-fired 9mm's at the range. They were using red dots vs my iron sights, but I suspect they were trying to shoot 'fast' instead of 'smooth' and got a little crazy with their shot placement? But when accuracy matters, take the time to place the shots, don't just pop-off!

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

Very interesting... And I have a Bersa 380 Thunder Plus that has always ran whatever I put through it. 15 rounds of .380 Gold Dots or HST's could ruin your day.

 

[Amishman44]

I've had two (2) Bersa Thunder .380's and they were great shooting little pistols...they are just little PPK's for a lot less $$...but they work great! We got out of the little calibers back in 2009 and .380 acp was just not a caliber we picked back up due to availability, cost, lower performance, etc. The Bersa was a nice little pistol though!