I've had my thunder 380 for 12 years. One of the most solid, best feeling guns I own. Never had an issue. This makes me want to use it as my CCW. Anti-glare slide, adjustable sight, safety, all metal. What's not to like?
And the barrel is fixed to the frame.... I concur!!! Sweet smooth as warm butter shooting gun.... I carry as EDC & BACKUP 24/7 i put every kinda round thru it & still not 1 issue!!!!
I got Bersa Thunder back in the early 2000s. I am thrilled to see everyone saying what I have always felt. It is a fantastic CC pistol. A Bersa in the pocket is worth two Glocks in the glovebox.
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I've had 4 and kept the thunder plus when selling off my collection after a forced retirement. None of them had any issues and i still use the thunder plus for carry. I do not use flat nose bullets, but mine feeds hollow points just fine.
I remember buying your exact Bersa model and color combination back in 2010 as my first handgun. I was on a tight budget. I sold it and got into more high end budget firearms as I financially progressed. Well,last week I was buying a Walther P99 final edition at my local FFL and I came across a used great condition Bersa Thunder CC model all black finish in its original box and original magazine. Seemed the previous owner never shot it!!I offered $175.00 and it came back home with Walther. I always had a soft spot for the Bersa Thunder. Thanks for the video. Thumps up!
I to have sold and rebought this model for the same reason. Thought I didn’t want it turns out I was wrong and bought it again forever. Thanks for watching and commenting and be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already
Love my Thunder and Thunder CC, for the price you can't beat it's reliability, functionality and features. As far as ammo, been able to by plinking rounds for about 6 months, only two boxes at a time, but hollow points are still on the endangered species list; still down to my last magazine. I appreciate your review. As far as the know-it-alls.....some people aren't happy till they make others miserable.
I’m (gene) 44 years old and really need to wear glasses so to be honest I struggle with the sights on both guns as they are both very low profile. With that said a lot of gun manufacturers do that as a “snag free” design which I won’t argue either way. I will say however once I get my sight picture and get focused I don’t recall having an issue staying on target with either gun over the other especially if I have my glasses on. Thanks for watching and commenting and be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already. Thanks again
@@GSquaredTactical I agree, it sucks getting uhhhh, more refined. I like my Bersa Thunder and Thunder CC. More bang for the buck, no pun intended; instruction, asking others, practice and range time are worth their weight in gold.
The Bersa Thunder 380 stands out in its class with that 3.5 inch barrel. Longer than most of the other 380' s. Longer barrel equals more muzzle velocity, harder hit and deeper penetration. Its my edc paired with underwood extreme defender ammunition.
Love it. I don’t edc it but I have appendix carried it some that only gun I’ve ever appendix carried actually. Thanks for watching and for commenting and be sure to subscribe if you have not already.
I've bought and sold a couple of these as well and although I have other guns I really missed the little Bersa 380 so I bought another one and am glad I did. I'm not much of a fan of compact guns. They just don't fit well in my hands. For some reason I don't have that issue with the Bersa 380. It feels good in the hand and yet it's so easy to conceal. I can throw this little pistol in just about any pocket and be fine with it. I especially like that. I like to be the last person found out to be armed. I bought my first Bersa 380 in 2005 and qualified for my CHL with it the same year. Great little pistol.
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I believe this is by far one the best and cheapest 380 u can find in the market. Also if you install the Hogue grip on your bersa, you won't feel the snappiness at all any more. I remember mine felt the same way first when I got it but right after I put on the grip I didn't feel that pinch any more..., Great vid thanks.
My Bersa Firestorm 380 is As great as my other beretta, sig sauer, walther. Fits my small hands perfectly. No problems whatsoever. My most favorite little gun. :-)
Never had a problem with my Bersa Firestorm and I took that to the range many times already since I bought it 2 1/2 years ago. It helps that I cleaned and lubed that firearm after each firing session. Its blowback design is what makes it so accurate. My $0.02.
Lol you're like me with my Glock 42. I've bought and sold them 4 times. Now I'm keeping it. My wife was due for a new one, she can't handle anything 9 mic mic in a subcompact size and most other 380. I introduced her to the G42 and it's been her edc for 2.5 yrs now. That was the day I bought my last G42 🤣👍 The Thunder 380 it now at the top of my wish list.
I have so many guns at this point I like unique stuff. This is a very unique gun from its overall looks to its feel and function. However she shoots like a dream and surprisingly accurate. Thanks for watching and commenting and please be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already
I like the fit of the Thunder 380. Grip shape and size are pretty good until I tried the Thunder 380 Plus. Even better fit and it holds 15 rounds. It's been my EDC for the last 5 years. I took the $ hit at bought 2 extra mags so now I have 45 rounds ready when SHTF.
That should be enough rounds lol I need to try out the Plus lot of people have told me to. It’s just that I don’t buy guns online. I always support local brick and mortar gun shops and you just don’t hardly ever see them in store anymore. Thanks for watching and please be sure to subscribe if you have not already.
Have this in .22lr.. Had to chamfer and polish feed ramp where it transitions into the barrel to keep rounds from catching. Aside from that, great plinker and fits in all the .380 holsters etc.
Sweet ima be honest I didn’t even know they made this in a .22 option. Ima look into this. With did have a few issues feeding flat nose ammo. Thanks for watching and commenting
@@GSquaredTactical Look closely where the feed ramp meets the barrel... There is a slight lip/edge where they meet (also on the .380) Make it smooth and will feed anything you throw at it
I own quite the variety of handguns, out of which I would say 3 I actively carry (not all at once lol) My main EDC I carry most often is my G26. I think the G26 Glock is by far the best Glock for EDC and its the gun that I feel most confident in. My secondary EDC is my EAA vindicator .357 magnum, Its powerful, its cheap, and its just fine for days I want to carry a revolver but not one of my expensive revolvers' like my Colt king cobra Now I own one of these Bersa thunders and I'm pretty pleased with the reviews I've seen online for it. I really like how small it is and thusly is going to be easier to conceal than any of my other guns, even the Glock 26. I also think of the 380 as a safer bullet in terms of collateral damage. Now in my Glock I run Hornady CD and G19 magazines with x Grip extensions to give myself a really good purchase on the grip when shooting. 9mm is a fine round, I do stand by it, but the 380 has WAY LESS penetration. Meaning far less of a chance that bullet, if missed the target would go through someone's home and kill someone that bullet wasn't meant to. Same deal with body penetration. If some crazy man or women with a gun needs to be shot, especially in a high population area with people all around, I want that bullet to stop no matter where I end up hitting them. I don't want to to go through them and hit someone behind them. I also really like the fixed barrel design. Its going to be inherently more accurate than a traditionally semi auto pistol because the barrel does not move with the slide going back. The one big negative I could say about the Bersa so far is simply the cartridge and capacity. We are talking 8 rounds of .380. Cant really afford to be missing with that capacity. Also really important to find some good hollow points and maybe a meg carrier. Ive carried 1911's and revolvers with about the same limitations, difference is those guns are way more powerful than a .380. Basically the Bersa wins for me in the department of, concealability, ease of use, Cheap gun that wont set me back at all if something happened to it, and accuracy and recoil are easy to control and achieve. Other than those things, I do own betetr CCW's but this one is a welcome edition to my collection forsure Nd im sure ill find a proper application for carrying it.
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I’ve always thought about and even held a windicator a few times but never pulled the trigger. You gotta do what works for you at days end. Is the Windicator really a good gun like would you give it a stamp of approval
@@GSquaredTactical Tbh with you, the day I bought it I bought a nice leather holster for it and the first time I tried to draw the gun just to test it out, the whole grip came off the gun and left the revolver in the holster. I bought a new grip for it and put it on and haven't had any issues with it yet. The trigger is horrible in double action but the single action isn't bad at all, and DA is still usable especially under 10 yards. Its easy to conceal lol. I do trust EAA and the vindicator, its a tank of revolver, its no Colt or S&W but it does barely meet the standards in my mind, for a CCW (probably better as a back up ankle gun)
In regards to the capacity, there is the Bersa thunder plus which comes with a double stack magazine that holds 15 rounds +1 up top if you choose. Good luck finding extra magazines though at this point in time. I have only found 2, on ebay from the same seller and they wanted $170 per. Had to pass. Hopefully some more hit the market soon, i would love to have more than the one that comes with it. Cheers! 🍻
Just purchased the black and egg shell blue one for my gf. I woke up and saw the priced jumped up by 6p bucks so I think I did good!she doesnt like my glock 19 cause its "too much" so I really hope 380 out of the bersa is gonna be ok
@@GSquaredTactical this is true! I just want her to want to practice rather than hate shooting cause hard too much recoil. She hates my glock 19 but loves my ruger wrangler lol
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Great video guys! I appreciate the review. Actually after looking at your video I went ahead and bought one. To me seems like a great gun to carry. Glock 17 with Surefire X300 is not very concealable Lol
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A young couple had a Thunder for sale in a yard sale for $100. Some years ago. I was the only person able to close the slide after safety checking it and their eyes lit up and they got excited because they though for sure I was going to buy their gun. Two things. First, I thought I felt plastic parts on the slide and second, $100 would have wiped me out and we were on a quest for resale items so I didn't even try to talk them down. Hindsight is 20/20.
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These type of pistols, with the barrel solidly fixed to the frame, tend to be more accurate than other designs. IMHO, one of my Bersas is an older, double-stack, steel-frame model, with factory rubber grips. It has the nicest double-action trigger, and it's the most comfortable-shooting, blowback .380 I've ever tried. I never experienced 'bite' with these, or other pistols. Guess I'm holding them wrong!
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@RickM1953 nice I love the pistol so much fun to shoot and never a single issue. Thanks for watching and commenting and please be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already
I love mine along with my pre thunder model 85.. The only 2 channels that I have watched and 'found fault' with them are Yankee marshall and Lucky gunner. Neither of them own one.
I have the Bersa thunder plus in 380 with 15rd magazines. This pistol is so dead on target that it is my favorite pistol for EDC. Recoil is about a 1.5 on a scale of 10.
I bought the stainless steel Bersa today and look forward to shooting it. I own the Ruger LCP Max which I love but the Bersa has the James Bond look which is why I wanted it and I cannot afford the $800 for the Walther PPK.
Update. Took my 8 +1 Bersa to the range and it fired FMJ and JHP flawlessly. I did polish the feed ramp b4 shooting. Shot Critical Defense, Cor Bon, Underwood XTD and XTP and Precision One. Not a single FTF or FTE. Very little recoil and none when shooting Critical Defense. I loved the pistol so much that I bought the Thunder Plus 15 rd.
I've heard people say that switching to the 18 lb. Walther PP recoil spring helps with felt recoil. I have yet to try the heavier spring, just ordered it.
I’ve never tried that. Thanks for the information. I may look into that. Thanks for watching and for commenting and please be sure to subscribe if you have not already.
I've owned 2 Bersas since 2017 and I recently (06/24) , replaced the recoil springs on my Thunder 380 and 380 CC. On the Wolff Springs website, you can get 16, 17 or 18 lbs springs. I choose the 17 lbs Walther PP for the Thunder 380 and the 17 lbs Walther PPK for the CC. It tamed the recoil unbelieveably!!!! Now they are extremely better and softer shooters than before. I got the idea from a RUclips video...these upgrades comes highly recommended, if felt recoil is an issue.
@perrypettiford4681 thank you for the info. I’m good with it like it is but I’m always down to make one better. Thanks for watching and commenting and be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already
Looks like a fun backyard shooter, I see them for $200+ shipping now, I may grab one. It’s the same size and weight as my Taurus g2s (I pocket carry) so it won’t be my edc but a fun gun @ 1/2 the price of a Glock.
Enjoyed watching n listening to your video on the Bersa Thunder 380. Was my first gun I bought long time ago. I now carry the Bersa Thunder 380 Plus. Larger version as it now can take 15 round mags.
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I've always had a Bersa i got the Bersa Thunder Plus & Bersa Thunder i shoot the hell outta them & still not 1 issue outta either... For carry i only load up with Hornady Critical Duty or Underwood Extreme Penetrator
How do the extreme penetrators feed? I just bought my girl this gun and some Underwood extreme penetrators to make sure it would pack enough punch but neither have arrived yet.
@@GSquaredTactical would you depend your life on this gun? My girl doesnt like 9mm cause its "to much" so 380 what my options and I got a good deal on one
Why should .380 be "a difficult round to find"? It's one of the most popular and most produced handgun ammo, obtainable around the world (in Europe, it is called "9 millimeter short" or "9mm kurtz" or similarly, depending on a language used locally).
Not sure where you are from but where we are it’s difficult to find any ammo. Covid introduced a new level of “panic buy”, people buying ammo they don’t need hit fearful they won’t be able to get any if they don’t buy NOW!
Until about a month ago it was impossible for me to find boxes of 380 larger than 20 rounds, and the buying limits meant you were limited to picking up 40 rounds a day. Now if it were about 2 years ago then yeah it was as common as grass lol.
Yeah I agree this is the best looking one. I’ve actually had 2 of the 2 tones and sold one. Thanks for watching and commenting and please be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already
I'm watching to many of you in usa shooting like being in a competition. This weapon is for self defense as I understand. You need it to shoot relatively accurate & fast 1~2 rounds, maximum 3 , to stop someone attacking you. Don't you have "rounds" with a lazer integrated to see where you heet from a distance of 3~6 yards ? Very odd
We are testing function of the gun such as feel In the hand, accuracy, recoil, feeding issues and the like. We aren’t necessarily telling you how to defend yourself just letting you know what piece we think would get the job done
Saying you only need 1-3 shots to stop someone is so false it's funny. I've seen plenty of videos including one of a man charging a female cop with a knife, she hits him at least 10 times in the torso including vitals but he kept coming.
9mm? I watched a dude at an apartment complex get shot 8 times with a Glock 21 45 caliber by police and he shook them off like it was a bee sting. Took 10 total for him to finally stop. You don’t know what people are jacked up on.
I just bought used one exactly the same I haven’t picked up from the store yet But boy you have so many errors with that gun I’m surprised you say nothing about it 1. When you finish the magazine it did not stay open 2. When you loaded the magazine is slide itself loaded
Not sure what errors you are referring to. Don’t know what you mean by “the magazine didn’t stay open.” I assume you mean the slide didn’t lock open on a empty mag but that occasionally happens on a lot of guns. Also, not sure what you mean by “is the slide itself loaded.” I assume you mean when mag is inserted into magwell is there one in the chamber. Not unless you release the slide by pulling back or pushing the slide lock down with your thumb. Greg B is correct if you slam the mag in hard enough slide will close. We don’t necessarily recommend doing this on the regular but In a stressed situation can be very effective. Thanks for watching and commenting and be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already. Thanks again
don’t you think there are better .380 choices out there? Old design, a heavy pistol thats too big for pocket carry. As much as I like the looks of the Bersa, I would not buy one. Plus trigger and functionality issues with them.
Certainly if that’s what you’re looking for. We review as many guns as we possibly can not just one .380. Or one 9mm. We may have our preferences, but to say one is better than the other has a lot of opinion in it. Just takes a preference.
@@GSquaredTactical yes certainly its up to the individuals taste. I still love my old all steel SA/DA CZ75’s and my 1911 but carry a gen 1 Shield which as you know is a well built, reliable small package with zero mechanical issues
Just got the TPR combat plus .380 to replace my Hk p30L as my main carry with a Walther PPK/s .22 as backup (I challenge anyone to take an aguila interceptor .22 to the balls, gut, heart and head in .22 or .380, or knees) I’m a combat vet and while I have extensive experience with over 35 pistols owned and operated I really landed on this the cost, the ability to train safely several People in my life, the da/sa trigger is amazing and 16 rounds in a very compact fantastic package I plan on a Walther pd380 and smith and Wesson equalizer and Taurus 853 as next in my pistol lineup unless I go balls deep for a Walther q5 match steel frame for competition or deck out a 1911. Wisu I could get a 2011 buuut All this said I took my Walther ppk out and my Hk and kicked some ass against several pigs (sorry not sorry I have very little respect for cops esp ones with match grade decked out taran tactical Glocks and the like.) anyway, blowback design is still the best point shooter around imo Which is why after many many years I never got rid of my m9. I stay with my p30 with grayguns trigger mods in which really makes it a runner but what was awesome was beating a few shooters in a friendly completion with the tpr .380. I just can’t get over how nice the da/sa is on it FYI CIVIL Defense ammo which is basically .22 in grain in my 9mm it’s 50 in the .380 it’s around 40 but holy shit the ballistics are insane on them. As far as I know the ammo was developed here in Utah and I tried the “beta” versions (ammo .inc, think they sold it to the other guys and they refined it l) Anyway, I just love finding deals like these $300 guns that prove the shooter behind it counts more than these super high end pistols which yes see awesome of course, I’ve had several myself but I’ve also shot nearly as well with a stock GI rock island 1911 as I did my buddy’s Kimber rapide and outshot him tho that Isn’t saying much as he is highly inexperienced I’m rambling I know but my overall point is shot placement is key and s good point shooter for carry and a good revolver for little .22 as backup IF you need it (I work armed security a few times a month inasmuch as I can with my injuries I’m limited unfortunately) Anyway any variation of these great Walther PPK clones are hard to beat for the buck!
Yes sir and thank you for serving and watching our video. People come at us all the time when we shoot .32 acp, .380 or .22 and tell us we might as well not even carry and I too challenge them to walk down range and take a couple lol. I can put 16 rounds into a half dollar size hole without missing one at 12 or 15 yards in a matter of seconds maybe 2 and I don’t see anyone walking away from that. Thanks for watching and commenting and please be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already
NEVER buy a bersa. lost a rear sight in my thunder pro 9 about 10 years ago, have not been able to find a replacement. bersa online parts store has ben out of stock for 10 years or more. tried aftermarket, didnt fit. tried ebay, got screwed. Tried contacting bersa and just got the run around multiple times. the bersa company will not lift a finger to help a customer. Those people are absolute garbage, buy at your own risk. Reply
@@johnstroud60 I'm guessing that you're an bersa employee, Hey dude, why don't you try helping you're customers instead of calling them liars and if you're not then why don't you tell me where to find a rear sight for a thunder pro 9 and please explain why the bersa web sight has been sold out of this sight for over a decade now.
I've had my thunder 380 for 12 years. One of the most solid, best feeling guns I own. Never had an issue. This makes me want to use it as my CCW. Anti-glare slide, adjustable sight, safety, all metal. What's not to like?
I’m with you I sold it once but never will again. Thanks for watching and commenting and be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already. Thanks again
And the barrel is fixed to the frame.... I concur!!! Sweet smooth as warm butter shooting gun.... I carry as EDC & BACKUP 24/7 i put every kinda round thru it & still not 1 issue!!!!
Us as well thanks for watching
My sentiments exactly. And the looks are not important if you're not a specific gun lover 🤷♂️
Same except I have the Walther ppk-s
I got Bersa Thunder back in the early 2000s. I am thrilled to see everyone saying what I have always felt. It is a fantastic CC pistol. A Bersa in the pocket is worth two Glocks in the glovebox.
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Thanks for your review. I've had my Bersa Thunder 380 for years and it has served me well. It is accurate and runs problem free.
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It's reliable and my only complaint is the slides in black show scratches and wear due to the finish used on the slides.
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I've had 4 and kept the thunder plus when selling off my collection after a forced retirement. None of them had any issues and i still use the thunder plus for carry. I do not use flat nose bullets, but mine feeds hollow points just fine.
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I remember buying your exact Bersa model and color combination back in 2010 as my first handgun. I was on a tight budget. I sold it and got into more high end budget firearms as I financially progressed. Well,last week I was buying a Walther P99 final edition at my local FFL and I came across a used great condition Bersa Thunder CC model all black finish in its original box and original magazine. Seemed the previous owner never shot it!!I offered $175.00 and it came back home with Walther. I always had a soft spot for the Bersa Thunder. Thanks for the video. Thumps up!
I to have sold and rebought this model for the same reason. Thought I didn’t want it turns out I was wrong and bought it again forever. Thanks for watching and commenting and be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already
Love my Thunder and Thunder CC, for the price you can't beat it's reliability, functionality and features.
As far as ammo, been able to by plinking rounds for about 6 months, only two boxes at a time, but hollow points are still on the endangered species list; still down to my last magazine.
I appreciate your review.
As far as the know-it-alls.....some people aren't happy till they make others miserable.
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Out of curiosity which one do you like better the thunder CC seems like it has really small sights are you still able to keep it on target? thanks
I’m (gene) 44 years old and really need to wear glasses so to be honest I struggle with the sights on both guns as they are both very low profile. With that said a lot of gun manufacturers do that as a “snag free” design which I won’t argue either way. I will say however once I get my sight picture and get focused I don’t recall having an issue staying on target with either gun over the other especially if I have my glasses on. Thanks for watching and commenting and be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already. Thanks again
@@GSquaredTactical I agree, it sucks getting uhhhh, more refined. I like my Bersa Thunder and Thunder CC. More bang for the buck, no pun intended; instruction, asking others, practice and range time are worth their weight in gold.
This is very true and I can’t say enough good about the Bersa lineup especially these 2. Good grief for the money it’s insanely good
The Bersa Thunder 380 stands out in its class with that 3.5 inch barrel. Longer than most of the other 380' s. Longer barrel equals more muzzle velocity, harder hit and deeper penetration. Its my edc paired with underwood extreme defender ammunition.
Love it. I don’t edc it but I have appendix carried it some that only gun I’ve ever appendix carried actually. Thanks for watching and for commenting and be sure to subscribe if you have not already.
I've bought and sold a couple of these as well and although I have other guns I really missed the little Bersa 380 so I bought another one and am glad I did. I'm not much of a fan of compact guns. They just don't fit well in my hands. For some reason I don't have that issue with the Bersa 380. It feels good in the hand and yet it's so easy to conceal. I can throw this little pistol in just about any pocket and be fine with it. I especially like that. I like to be the last person found out to be armed. I bought my first Bersa 380 in 2005 and qualified for my CHL with it the same year. Great little pistol.
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I believe this is by far one the best and cheapest 380 u can find in the market. Also if you install the Hogue grip on your bersa, you won't feel the snappiness at all any more. I remember mine felt the same way first when I got it but right after I put on the grip I didn't feel that pinch any more..., Great vid thanks.
Thank you I will definitely check into the hogue grip.
I own 3 Bersa, the cc, the 22 and the Firestone. I love my Bersas
They are fun little weapons
FireSTORM
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My Bersa Firestorm 380 is As great as my other beretta, sig sauer, walther. Fits my small hands perfectly. No problems whatsoever. My most favorite little gun. :-)
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Good video! Nice to see others who like the Bersa Thunder the same way I do.
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I love the fixed barrel design in a 380 platform. Super accurate.
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Never had a problem with my Bersa Firestorm and I took that to the range many times already since I bought it 2 1/2 years ago. It helps that I cleaned and lubed that firearm after each firing session. Its blowback design is what makes it so accurate. My $0.02.
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No, it's fixed barrel is what lends itself to excellent accuracy.
That’s right
Lol you're like me with my Glock 42. I've bought and sold them 4 times. Now I'm keeping it. My wife was due for a new one, she can't handle anything 9 mic mic in a subcompact size and most other 380. I introduced her to the G42 and it's been her edc for 2.5 yrs now. That was the day I bought my last G42 🤣👍
The Thunder 380 it now at the top of my wish list.
I have so many guns at this point I like unique stuff. This is a very unique gun from its overall looks to its feel and function. However she shoots like a dream and surprisingly accurate. Thanks for watching and commenting and please be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already
I like the fit of the Thunder 380. Grip shape and size are pretty good until I tried the Thunder 380 Plus. Even better fit and it holds 15 rounds. It's been my EDC for the last 5 years. I took the $ hit at bought 2 extra mags so now I have 45 rounds ready when SHTF.
That should be enough rounds lol I need to try out the Plus lot of people have told me to. It’s just that I don’t buy guns online. I always support local brick and mortar gun shops and you just don’t hardly ever see them in store anymore. Thanks for watching and please be sure to subscribe if you have not already.
Have this in .22lr.. Had to chamfer and polish feed ramp where it transitions into the barrel to keep rounds from catching. Aside from that, great plinker and fits in all the .380 holsters etc.
Sweet ima be honest I didn’t even know they made this in a .22 option. Ima look into this. With did have a few issues feeding flat nose ammo. Thanks for watching and commenting
@@GSquaredTactical Look closely where the feed ramp meets the barrel... There is a slight lip/edge where they meet (also on the .380) Make it smooth and will feed anything you throw at it
I’ll make it smooth by shooting the crap out of it lol. Thanks for the info I’ll take a look at it
I own quite the variety of handguns, out of which I would say 3 I actively carry (not all at once lol)
My main EDC I carry most often is my G26. I think the G26 Glock is by far the best Glock for EDC and its the gun that I feel most confident in.
My secondary EDC is my EAA vindicator .357 magnum, Its powerful, its cheap, and its just fine for days I want to carry a revolver but not one of my expensive revolvers' like my Colt king cobra
Now I own one of these Bersa thunders and I'm pretty pleased with the reviews I've seen online for it.
I really like how small it is and thusly is going to be easier to conceal than any of my other guns, even the Glock 26. I also think of the 380 as a safer bullet in terms of collateral damage. Now in my Glock I run Hornady CD and G19 magazines with x Grip extensions to give myself a really good purchase on the grip when shooting. 9mm is a fine round, I do stand by it, but the 380 has WAY LESS penetration. Meaning far less of a chance that bullet, if missed the target would go through someone's home and kill someone that bullet wasn't meant to. Same deal with body penetration. If some crazy man or women with a gun needs to be shot, especially in a high population area with people all around, I want that bullet to stop no matter where I end up hitting them. I don't want to to go through them and hit someone behind them. I also really like the fixed barrel design. Its going to be inherently more accurate than a traditionally semi auto pistol because the barrel does not move with the slide going back. The one big negative I could say about the Bersa so far is simply the cartridge and capacity. We are talking 8 rounds of .380. Cant really afford to be missing with that capacity. Also really important to find some good hollow points and maybe a meg carrier. Ive carried 1911's and revolvers with about the same limitations, difference is those guns are way more powerful than a .380.
Basically the Bersa wins for me in the department of, concealability, ease of use, Cheap gun that wont set me back at all if something happened to it, and accuracy and recoil are easy to control and achieve. Other than those things, I do own betetr CCW's but this one is a welcome edition to my collection forsure Nd im sure ill find a proper application for carrying it.
You might need to include it in your rotation if you find you shoot well with it and it’s comfortable to carry. Thanks for watching and please subscribe!
I’ve always thought about and even held a windicator a few times but never pulled the trigger. You gotta do what works for you at days end. Is the Windicator really a good gun like would you give it a stamp of approval
@@GSquaredTactical Tbh with you, the day I bought it I bought a nice leather holster for it and the first time I tried to draw the gun just to test it out, the whole grip came off the gun and left the revolver in the holster. I bought a new grip for it and put it on and haven't had any issues with it yet. The trigger is horrible in double action but the single action isn't bad at all, and DA is still usable especially under 10 yards. Its easy to conceal lol. I do trust EAA and the vindicator, its a tank of revolver, its no Colt or S&W but it does barely meet the standards in my mind, for a CCW (probably better as a back up ankle gun)
Thanks for the info
In regards to the capacity, there is the Bersa thunder plus which comes with a double stack magazine that holds 15 rounds +1 up top if you choose. Good luck finding extra magazines though at this point in time. I have only found 2, on ebay from the same seller and they wanted $170 per. Had to pass. Hopefully some more hit the market soon, i would love to have more than the one that comes with it. Cheers! 🍻
Just purchased the black and egg shell blue one for my gf. I woke up and saw the priced jumped up by 6p bucks so I think I did good!she doesnt like my glock 19 cause its "too much" so I really hope 380 out of the bersa is gonna be ok
A lot of it just has to do with confidence too! I think she will like it, it goes bang so that can’t be bad lol!
@@GSquaredTactical this is true! I just want her to want to practice rather than hate shooting cause hard too much recoil. She hates my glock 19 but loves my ruger wrangler lol
Haha yeah I can share a love for the wrangler. Cheap and hardly any recoil! Let us know how the range trip goes
Out of all the guns I bought and sold, gx4 and thunder are the best pistol ever based on brand and price.
Love the thunder don’t know enough about the Gx4 yet. Haven’t really had the ammo to put it through its paces 🤦♂️. Thanks for watching and commenting and be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already
Great Video. Thanks for sharing!
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My wife carries a bersa thunder 380. We both enjoy shooting it.
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@@GSquaredTactical already subbed 👍🏻
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Great video guys! I appreciate the review. Actually after looking at your video I went ahead and bought one. To me seems like a great gun to carry. Glock 17 with Surefire X300 is not very concealable Lol
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A young couple had a Thunder for sale in a yard sale for $100. Some years ago. I was the only person able to close the slide after safety checking it and their eyes lit up and they got excited because they though for sure I was going to buy their gun. Two things. First, I thought I felt plastic parts on the slide and second, $100 would have wiped me out and we were on a quest for resale items so I didn't even try to talk them down. Hindsight is 20/20.
I’ve bought and sold it and rebought it again and I’ll never sale it again lol. Thanks for watching and commenting and be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already. Thanks again
These type of pistols, with the barrel solidly fixed to the frame, tend to be more accurate than other designs. IMHO, one of my Bersas is an older, double-stack, steel-frame model, with factory rubber grips. It has the nicest double-action trigger, and it's the most comfortable-shooting, blowback .380 I've ever tried. I never experienced 'bite' with these, or other pistols. Guess I'm holding them wrong!
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i love my bersa firestorm
Sweet
I've had one for 5 years. Zero issues. Great gun. Seriously underrated!
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Love my Firestorm too. I actually carry this more than my Glock 19. Plus I can hit a 12” gong at 50 yards consistently.
@RickM1953 nice I love the pistol so much fun to shoot and never a single issue. Thanks for watching and commenting and please be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already
I love mine along with my pre thunder model 85.. The only 2 channels that I have watched and 'found fault' with them are Yankee marshall and Lucky gunner. Neither of them own one.
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I have the Bersa thunder plus in 380 with 15rd magazines. This pistol is so dead on target that it is my favorite pistol for EDC. Recoil is about a 1.5 on a scale of 10.
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I bought the stainless steel Bersa today and look forward to shooting it. I own the Ruger LCP Max which I love but the Bersa has the James Bond look which is why I wanted it and I cannot afford the $800 for the Walther PPK.
I completely understand that. There is nothing wrong with buying a gun because of its specific unique look. You won’t be disappointed I assure you
Update. Took my 8 +1 Bersa to the range and it fired FMJ and JHP flawlessly. I did polish the feed ramp b4 shooting. Shot Critical Defense, Cor Bon, Underwood XTD and XTP and Precision One. Not a single FTF or FTE. Very little recoil and none when shooting Critical Defense. I loved the pistol so much that I bought the Thunder Plus 15 rd.
Congratulations I knew you wouldn’t be disappointed
I've heard people say that switching to the 18 lb. Walther PP recoil spring helps with felt recoil. I have yet to try the heavier spring, just ordered it.
I’ve never tried that. Thanks for the information. I may look into that. Thanks for watching and for commenting and please be sure to subscribe if you have not already.
I've owned 2 Bersas since 2017 and I recently (06/24) , replaced the recoil springs on my Thunder 380 and 380 CC. On the Wolff Springs website, you can get 16, 17 or 18 lbs springs. I choose the 17 lbs Walther PP for the Thunder 380 and the 17 lbs Walther PPK for the CC. It tamed the recoil unbelieveably!!!! Now they are extremely better and softer shooters than before. I got the idea from a RUclips video...these upgrades comes highly recommended, if felt recoil is an issue.
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Looks like a fun backyard shooter, I see them for $200+ shipping now, I may grab one. It’s the same size and weight as my Taurus g2s (I pocket carry) so it won’t be my edc but a fun gun @ 1/2 the price of a Glock.
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It takes its cools from the German Walter PPK those go for 800+ tho these bersas are great alternatives
Yes sir they are
For a minute there. I thought you had 3 hands. Lol : )
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I use FMJ with my Bersa Firestorm only. Hollow points has no use with 380 acp, the bullet speed is too slow for Hollow point. 😢
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I'd like to get a hold of the Bersa Thunder Plus 380
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Enjoyed watching n listening to your video on the Bersa Thunder 380. Was my first gun I bought long time ago. I now carry the Bersa Thunder 380 Plus. Larger version as it now can take 15 round mags.
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Current Bersa 380s have aluminum frames, not stainless steel.
Yep
I've always had a Bersa i got the Bersa Thunder Plus & Bersa Thunder i shoot the hell outta them & still not 1 issue outta either... For carry i only load up with Hornady Critical Duty or Underwood Extreme Penetrator
It’s a great gun for sure.
How do the extreme penetrators feed? I just bought my girl this gun and some Underwood extreme penetrators to make sure it would pack enough punch but neither have arrived yet.
Haven’t shot that round but can report that nothing I’ve ever put in it caused it to fail. It is in no way a picky eater
@@GSquaredTactical would you depend your life on this gun? My girl doesnt like 9mm cause its "to much" so 380 what my options and I got a good deal on one
Absolutely 100% no question about it
Why should .380 be "a difficult round to find"? It's one of the most popular and most produced handgun ammo, obtainable around the world (in Europe, it is called "9 millimeter short" or "9mm kurtz" or similarly, depending on a language used locally).
Not sure where you are from but where we are it’s difficult to find any ammo. Covid introduced a new level of “panic buy”, people buying ammo they don’t need hit fearful they won’t be able to get any if they don’t buy NOW!
Until about a month ago it was impossible for me to find boxes of 380 larger than 20 rounds, and the buying limits meant you were limited to picking up 40 rounds a day.
Now if it were about 2 years ago then yeah it was as common as grass lol.
It’s crazy 🙄
Cal only offers the Firestorm.. I really want one just like this one, not all black.. 😦
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I think there is the Thunder Plus, with 15 rds.
I believe you are correct
Absolutely correct & not much more expensive either only problem is finding extra magz even from Bersa they're all on back order...
Crazy
I'm watching to many of you in usa shooting like being in a competition. This weapon is for self defense as I understand. You need it to shoot relatively accurate & fast 1~2 rounds, maximum 3 , to stop someone attacking you. Don't you have "rounds" with a lazer integrated to see where you heet from a distance of 3~6 yards ? Very odd
We are testing function of the gun such as feel
In the hand, accuracy, recoil, feeding issues and the like. We aren’t necessarily telling you how to defend yourself just letting you know what piece we think would get the job done
Saying you only need 1-3 shots to stop someone is so false it's funny. I've seen plenty of videos including one of a man charging a female cop with a knife, she hits him at least 10 times in the torso including vitals but he kept coming.
@@JTheraos he was the superman ? 10 rounds of 9mm & continuing ?
@@gamiwv I took 2 rounds of 357 mag and I'm kicking soo I think you are misinformed
9mm? I watched a dude at an apartment complex get shot 8 times with a Glock 21 45 caliber by police and he shook them off like it was a bee sting. Took 10 total for him to finally stop. You don’t know what people are jacked up on.
Ive had mine for 5 years and still havent shot it 😳🤣✌
Dude that’s crazy go break that ole girl in.
@@GSquaredTactical yepers
I don't have any slide bite on my smaller hands with my Bersa Plus. I am a guy.
That’s great glad it’s not an issue
I just bought used one exactly the same I haven’t picked up from the store yet
But boy you have so many errors with that gun I’m surprised you say nothing about it
1. When you finish the magazine it did not stay open
2. When you loaded the magazine is slide itself loaded
As for #2, it is designed to close the slide when the mag is inserted with enough force, so that wasn't a malfunction.
Not sure what errors you are referring to. Don’t know what you mean by “the magazine didn’t stay open.” I assume you mean the slide didn’t lock open on a empty mag but that occasionally happens on a lot of guns. Also, not sure what you mean by “is the slide itself loaded.” I assume you mean when mag is inserted into magwell is there one in the chamber. Not unless you release the slide by pulling back or pushing the slide lock down with your thumb. Greg B is correct if you slam the mag in hard enough slide will close. We don’t necessarily recommend doing this on the regular but In a stressed situation can be very effective. Thanks for watching and commenting and be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already. Thanks again
audio sucks...nice pistol tho'...
We are working on it
don’t you think there are better .380 choices out there? Old design, a heavy pistol thats too big for pocket carry. As much as I like the looks of the Bersa, I would not buy one.
Plus trigger and functionality issues with them.
Certainly if that’s what you’re looking for. We review as many guns as we possibly can not just one .380. Or one 9mm. We may have our preferences, but to say one is better than the other has a lot of opinion in it. Just takes a preference.
@@GSquaredTactical yes certainly its up to the individuals taste. I still love my old all steel SA/DA CZ75’s and my 1911 but carry a gen 1 Shield which as you know is a well built, reliable small package with zero mechanical issues
Absolutely it is, it was my (Trey) first pistol!
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Just got the TPR combat plus .380 to replace my Hk p30L as my main carry with a Walther PPK/s .22 as backup (I challenge anyone to take an aguila interceptor .22 to the balls, gut, heart and head in .22 or .380, or knees) I’m a combat vet and while I have extensive experience with over 35 pistols owned and operated I really landed on this the cost, the ability to train safely several
People in my life, the da/sa trigger is amazing and 16 rounds in a very compact fantastic package
I plan on a Walther pd380 and smith and Wesson equalizer and Taurus 853 as next in my pistol lineup unless I go balls deep for a Walther q5 match steel frame for competition or deck out a 1911. Wisu I could get a 2011 buuut
All this said I took my Walther ppk out and my Hk and kicked some ass against several pigs (sorry not sorry I have very little respect for cops esp ones with match grade decked out taran tactical Glocks and the like.) anyway, blowback design is still the best point shooter around imo
Which is why after many many years I never got rid of my m9. I stay with my p30 with grayguns trigger mods in which really makes it a runner but what was awesome was beating a few shooters in a friendly completion with the tpr .380. I just can’t get over how nice the da/sa is on it
FYI CIVIL Defense ammo which is basically .22 in grain in my 9mm it’s 50 in the .380 it’s around 40 but holy shit the ballistics are insane on them. As far as I know the ammo was developed here in Utah and I tried the “beta” versions (ammo .inc, think they sold it to the other guys and they refined it l)
Anyway, I just love finding deals like these $300 guns that prove the shooter behind it counts more than these super high end pistols which yes see awesome of course, I’ve had several myself but I’ve also shot nearly as well with a stock GI rock island 1911 as I did my buddy’s Kimber rapide and outshot him tho that Isn’t saying much as he is highly inexperienced
I’m rambling I know but my overall point is shot placement is key and s good point shooter for carry and a good revolver for little .22 as backup IF you need it (I work armed security a few times a month inasmuch as I can with my injuries I’m limited unfortunately)
Anyway any variation of these great Walther PPK clones are hard to beat for the buck!
Yes sir and thank you for serving and watching our video. People come at us all the time when we shoot .32 acp, .380 or .22 and tell us we might as well not even carry and I too challenge them to walk down range and take a couple lol. I can put 16 rounds into a half dollar size hole without missing one at 12 or 15 yards in a matter of seconds maybe 2 and I don’t see anyone walking away from that. Thanks for watching and commenting and please be sure to subscribe if you haven’t already
NEVER buy a bersa. lost a rear sight in my thunder pro 9 about 10 years ago, have not been able to find a replacement. bersa online parts store has ben out of stock for 10 years or more. tried aftermarket, didnt fit. tried ebay, got screwed. Tried contacting bersa and just got the run around multiple times. the bersa company will not lift a finger to help a customer. Those people are absolute garbage, buy at your own risk.
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Sorry to hear that
BS.....
I hate that you have a gun without a sight. When it flew off was you not able to find the sight?
@@GSquaredTactical not sure where I lost it, somewhere between the range and home.
@@johnstroud60 I'm guessing that you're an bersa employee, Hey dude, why don't you try helping you're customers instead of calling them liars and if you're not then why don't you tell me where to find a rear sight for a thunder pro 9 and please explain why the bersa web sight has been sold out of this sight for over a decade now.