Bersa .380

[ks23321]

Was offered to buy a bersa .380 from my buddy for $150. Good buy? I was originally looking for a pocket pistol and was looking at the .380's but when he offered to sell me his i kinda took interest at the price. Any feedback on these guns would be nice!

 

[sgreen3]

If in good condition, 150 is a very good price. They are a nice pistol, seem to be very quality from what I have seen.

 

[snorko]

Good, solid and reliable. I have never had a failure with mine in range shooting. Mine seems to be particularly accurate. They are, of course, somewhat large compared to current pocket .380s but are very shootable, great for newer shooters.

Mags can be a little pricey but at $150 I would not care.

 

[pudly]

Agreed. If it is in reasonable condition, that is a super price. Very solid weapon that will eat any kind of .380.

 

[ks23321]

Yeah, He said its in very good condition and only fired about 70 rounds through it, he didnt know if it was the cc model or what, but i prefer the cc...I think whichever model it is ill still purchase it though for that price

 

[pudly]

Go ahead and grab it. If you decide you don't like it for some reason down the line, you can easily get your investment back. Post pics when you get it.

 

[sgreen3]

If thats all that was put through it, yea Id buy it. Great price!

 

[goinggreyfast]

My wife had one a while back and aside from it being a bit picky on ammo, it was a great gun. Maybe the double stack caused the issue???

 

[zx6rman96]

yeah jump on that, shoots like a dream

 

[Shoots4Fun]

Get it! The Bersa 380 goes at the top of my list of firearms I had, loved, and should have never sold...

 

[pudly]

My wife had one a while back and aside from it being a bit picky on ammo, it was a great gun. Maybe the double stack caused the issue???

Sounds like you had the Thunder 380 Plus. The regular Thunder 380 is single stack.

Yep, ill be getting it, I just wish it were a little smaller to carry in my front pocket. Anyone tried it as far as pocket carry???

It will only work with large pockets- jeans & cargo pants. Not the best for that role. There are other 380s (Keltec P3AT, Ruger LCP, etc) that are smaller and can fit any pocket. That said, the larger size of the Bersa makes it easier and more accurate to shoot. It's a trade-off.

Edit- I'm assuming this is a regular Thunder 380. The 380CC will be better for pocket carry, but I have no experience with it.

 

[japartridge]

I've got a Bersa model 383 .380, the thing is a tank, shoots well, and is just comfortable; unfortunately it's not the thinnest girl on the block.. I have Pocket carried the 383, but I don't recommend it. having said that the newer thunder models seem to be slimmer, so.... YMMV.

Regardless for that price buy it, it is a no-brainer.

 

[wizard_of_ahs]

It's a great price and a great gun. My bride has the .380CC Never had any problems with it and fits in her purse nicely. As stated already, a little big for "pocket" carry but CAN be done

 

[pudly]

Here is the Bersa catalog where you can see all of the Thunder 380 versions. The Bersa 383 mentioned above was the direct predecessor to the Thunder 380.

Catalog

 

[snorko]

Yeah, He said its in very good condition and only fired about 70 rounds through it, he didnt know if it was the cc model or what, but i prefer the cc...I think whichever model it is ill still purchase it though for that price

Remember the CC model is magazine specific. Bersa states the standard 7 & 9 round Thunder mags may not be used in place of the 8 round CC mag

 

[dhw9am]

Good Buy

I have a Bersa Thunder 380, which I bought new in 2007.
I have lost track of how many rounds it has through it. Not
one problem - never. Get customer service, if you would need it.
Not the smallest to conceal, but it can be done.
Accurate for what it is, and VERY RELIABLE.
I like buying new myself. New for around $259 where I live.

 

[paperboy]

Definitely don't pass it up for that price....

 

[1911 mike]

I don't think you should buy it! Just give me the number of where it is and I'll buy it so you won't get stung. Just remember I'm here to be of some help, OK????

 

[Goober135]

I have the Thunder .380 Plus. It is actually my EDC. Very reliable, compact, and still packs 15+1. Get it!

 

[qualitytym]

DO NOT BUY!! Absolute worst gun ever made, you will regret buying it.
Can I have the sellers contact info. so I can take this evil weapon off the market?