Bersa 380...wow

[mainiac]

Picked up this handgun,and no experience with 380,didnt know what to expect. Worst group @25yards so far,is 4 inches,,but it shoots around 2 inches with lee105swc/hp38..i am some impressed with how tight this gun shoots!!

[Thumbcocker]

Don't underestimate a well made small pistol.

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[jdfoxinc]

Bursa and well made just dont go together. DO NOT REMOVE THE GRIP PANELS.several essential parts ar held in place by them, and it takes 4 hands to get them back together if you dont lose some.

[mainiac]

I looked down threw it with borescope,,it has a super nice finished bore.fixed barrell,and i said to my self,,this thing has got to shoot.. it does!!

[mainiac]

Bursa and well made just dont go together. DO NOT REMOVE THE GRIP PANELS.several essential parts ar held in place by them, and it takes 4 hands to get them back together if you dont lose some.

Had my grips off today,,,had no issues.

[sharps4590]

Had mine for something over 10 years, it's on my belt now. It's always shot pretty good. I think they're a good handgun for the money. Only problem has been the way the rear sight blade is installed. Evidently it will catch on something, compress the spring and send blade and spring off into Never-Never land. I've had to replace two. No biggy, just really inconvenient. Must be fairly common because the last time I needed one they were out of stock for a year.

[Half Dog]

I am actually entertaining the thought of owning a 380. How does the trigger feel?

[Ed_Shot]

My Bersa 380 is outstanding. A solid accurate and dependable performer for several years now. I got a Houge wrap around grip for mine and consider it a truely worthwhile upgrade. The grips come off mine everytime its fired and cleaned....have never considered the posibility of losing parts.

[tbx-4]

I've owned four Bersa hand guns.
First was a .22 back in the early '80s. Then I bought two new Series 95 .380s in the '90s, they ended up with my sons when they got old enough. A few years ago I purchased a used Series 95.

All the ones I've owned are a copy of Walther PPK, they are built well and function fine. I do miss the .22 though, should never have gotten rid of it along with the H&K Mod 4 kit gun. :cry:

[mainiac]

Got 10 more test loads made up,,,
Shes a keeper,for sure.hard to beleave how much snap this thing has,,

[Martin Luber]

I have the 22 . the barrel is counerbored about half way for some reason, doubt it came that way but funny thing, it shoots well! I couldn't get the barrel out as l was going to reline it . So leaving it as is. I was also looking into converting to 380 but I don't think it possible. Thoughts?

[MrWolf]

I am actually entertaining the thought of owning a 380. How does the trigger feel?

To give a other option. I bought an EZ 380 for my gf. Turned out it was to big for her hands. I much prefer it over my 9's which really shocked me. I can carry it in my front cargo pants pocket which is perfect for doc appointments, etc. Sorry for hijacking the thread.

[Ernest]

've owned four Bersa hand guns.
First was a .22 back in the early '80s. Then I bought two new Series 95 .380s in the '90s, they ended up with my sons when they got old enough. A few years ago I purchased a used Series 95. I had a .22 and I sold mine also.

me too:cry: wish I had it back.

[TyGuy]

I have shot two different Bersa .380s and was very impressed both times. Since I didn’t own them I haven’t had the opportunity to pull one apart but I can’t imagine them being much different than any other Walther style pistol. When folks ask for my opinion on a .380 the Bersa is my first recommendation. Some may turn their nose up to them but I feel they are an excellent value. If I caught a good price on a used one I wouldn’t hesitate to plunk down some cash.

[OldBearHair]

Bought a used Bersa Thunder 22 blued with pretty wood grips and something broke in the frame (?) Took it back and the sales person called Bersa and they were to return his call later with the information. Went home and the guy called and said they would not fix the old one and did not have a new one in stock, but, would a Stainless Steel model be OK. Yeah. Got the pistol and phooey it leaded up with little strings of lead hanging out of the barrel.. Salesman called Bersa again and they suggested to shoot a hundred rounds through it and if the problem persisted to call them again. After a few more shots after getting the lead out, it never happened again. I think it is near 42 years old and is still very reliable. Next was a Bersa Thunder 45 acp Compact Pro. It is heavy enough to regain the sight picture quickly. Been asking gun store manager when could I get a .380 double stack Bersa for a year now and no luck as yet./

[lar45]

The wife has a Bersa 380 and really likes it.
The disconnector is held in place by the grip panel, but the grips are wood and fit tight.
The disconnector is my only complaint with it.

[jdfoxinc]

Oopse, I mixed it up with Jiminez brand, and like. Several manufacturers were making that style of pistol after the patents ran out.

[Mrlucky353]

I have the 22 . the barrel is counerbored about half way for some reason, doubt it came that way but funny thing, it shoots well! I couldn't get the barrel out as l was going to reline it . So leaving it as is. I was also looking into converting to 380 but I don't think it possible. Thoughts?

The Bersa 22 is more rare and probably has more value than the Bersa 380.

[FergusonTO35]

If Glock hadn't created the 42 I would be carrying a Bersa right now. Fine guns for sure!

[Groo]

Groo here
Had a Compact but the sharp edge on the grip got me / magnum thumb..
Now have a S&W walther [used] that someone rounded the grip..
Shoots fine...
The PPK/S style with it"s fixed barrel just flat shoots!!!!!
Also, as the barrel sticks out past the slide,, you can poke with it and not worry about jamming,,
The 380 is not far off a 9mm in these short barrels and with the round nose fmj goes deep and hits harder than it should.
If not for current problems I would shoot mine more..
The best load I think , is the fmj "flat" nose [like the browning] ..
I don't like hps in this small /light/supsonic round and only use them when I am sure the load and gun[barrel length]
can deliver 1000 fps + impact speeds at SD ranges

[MostlyLeverGuns]

The Lee SWC-358-105 and HP38 seems to be almost magic in the .380's for accurate shooting.

[FergusonTO35]

Groo here
Had a Compact but the sharp edge on the grip got me / magnum thumb..
Now have a S&W walther [used] that someone rounded the grip..
Shoots fine...
The PPK/S style with it"s fixed barrel just flat shoots!!!!!
Also, as the barrel sticks out past the slide,, you can poke with it and not worry about jamming,,
The 380 is not far off a 9mm in these short barrels and with the round nose fmj goes deep and hits harder than it should.
If not for current problems I would shoot mine more..
The best load I think , is the fmj "flat" nose [like the browning] ..
I don't like hps in this small /light/supsonic round and only use them when I am sure the load and gun[barrel length]
can deliver 1000 fps + impact speeds at SD ranges

I like your thinking. I carry my Glock 42 with 3.2 grains Titegroup under a 100 grain plated flat nose for a very accurate 1000 fps.

[bisleyfan41]

Worked part time at an lgs to help them out in weekends and help me with extra $$$. We carried an assortment of handguns at every price point. At the lower end, pricewise, were the Bersa 380s. During the 4 years I worked there, we probably sold at least a hundred of them. Feedback from buyers was always positive, every single one of them loved the gun. Good accuracy, no recoil, comfortable feel in the hand, and absolute reliability made them an easy sell, especially at their price point. In a world dominated by Glocks, Sigs, S&Ws, Berettas, etc. the little Bersa was a favorite.

[Livin_cincy]

( rapidly typing every negative Bersa Comment from the internet even though never even held one in my hand... )

I really like the double stack as it fit my hand nice. My father's Walther does not fit my hand and is unpleasant to shoot. I found a Barreta Cheetah Double Stack used and saved some $$.

[mainiac]

Silly thing still shooting well!!300 rds,no problems!!!

[Mossy88]

The wife has the 380 and 22lr Bersa Thunder.
both are really good shooting guns. I honestly dont think we've had a single malfunction and they seem to be pretty accurate.

[mainiac]

610 rds,,zero hangups,,and final loads will shoot 10 shot groups @25 yards,,consistent 3 inches,,im pleased.

[FergusonTO35]

The fun store had a good deal on Thunder .380's so I put one in layaway jail. Hope it likes the same loads that my Glock 42 does.

[HillbillyJim]

I have 3 of their 22's and every member of my family has a 380. five star performance for all.

[FergusonTO35]

Got my Bersa and it shoots quite well, definitely likes the same loads as my Glock 42. Only thing that sucks is, it launches brass pretty far. I suppose I'll try shortening the ejector a tiny bit at a time until it calms down. Have done this to other pistols with good success, about 1/32" and then test fire.

[Texas by God]

I'm trying- without luck- to remember ANY bad thing ever heard about Bersa pistols.
I think that the Argentines have gunmaking down. My Ballester Molina is over 70 years old and still the equivalent of a Colt. Yeah, I said that.

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[FergusonTO35]

Would love to find an Argentine FM Hi-Power someday. Bersa should start making it!

[Dan Cash]

I am actually entertaining the thought of owning a 380. How does the trigger feel?

The trigger is much better than a Walther PP series pistol and I find it more comfortable to shoot. Considering one can buy a Bersa for less than half the price of the Walther and get accuracy and service all out of proportion to the cost, the Bersa is a heck of a good buy.

[FergusonTO35]

I shortened the ejector blade on my Bersa by 1/16" and that made a good difference. Shells now eject about 6' away in the same general area.

[FergusonTO35]

Have about 250 rounds through the Bersa so far with no malfunctions of any sort. This pistol is definitely more accurate than I can hold. The only real gripe I have about it, which is pretty minor, is the single action trigger pull. It is rather creepy and has alot of travel. No stacking or a definite wall, just what seems like alot of creep and then bang. It reminds me of the Ruger P95 I used to have, which I never could shoot very well. Still, I can shoot the Bersa just as good as my Glock 42 and Kimber Micro.