HotCarl Posted December 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Bersa used to make JUNK. I mean Raven/Lorsen quality stuff years back. They really improved and now in my book they're an A+. I don't own one because I just never got into them, but if I only had chump change, I'd buy one. I consider them to be just as reliable as CZs, Glocks and AK47s. I don't normally give such ringing endorsements, but that Thunder 380 is hard to argue against, especially like Scott says... with the new Critical Defense ammo. I liked their nine model as well, but I have no experience with the 45. We have one at work, but it's the first one I have handled. I wouldn't see any reason for it to be anything less than the Thunder 380 line-up. I took it apart and closely checked fit and was impressed. Thanks for chiming in. My oldest brother is STILL looking for a 9 or .40. I'll let him know about this one. BTW, i was going to come in and see you today but you guys closed a bit too early. I needed a ccw holster for my glock 26. Ended up going to powderroom, they're selection was a bit slim though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 I ain't scurred, you seemed timid of 158 grain .357mag In a 14oz gun w/ a < 2" Barrel.... YES! KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 In a 14oz gun w/ a < 2" Barrel.... YES! KillJoy That was almost like me shooting the Barret M107 for the first time, I had that shit tight and clinched my butt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Ended up going to powderroom, they're selection was a bit slim though. Truer words have never been spoken. Mitch Rosen makes NICE CCW Holsters...... just be prepared to open up that wallet. KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 That was almost like me shooting the Barret M107 for the first time, I had that shit tight and clinched my butt. Puss..... I fired the Bolt Action Model..... not that bad..... Had to pay the guy $2 though KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinergi Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Hotcarl, I usually have Saturdays off and work on Sundays instead. Thanks for trying, though. My 342PD weighs in at 11.7 oz-- I know what the stats say it is, but that's what she weighed empty on two different scales. She's not black, but she is lightweight! I will say when I was doing more 357 shooting, I was using a some wooden grips I made. They were a lot slicker coming out of the pocket and absorbed some of the recoil. I also have a MP340PD and a MP360PD and those are a bit more on the hefty side and do not recoil quite as much. The light weight revolvers are definitely for the warriors who don't mind a little bite when sending some thunder love to the chosen target(s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinergi Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Truer words have never been spoken. Mitch Rosen makes NICE CCW Holsters...... just be prepared to open up that wallet. KillJoy I like Bell Charter Oaks, Don Hume and Mitch for most of my revolver stuff. I'm not so picky about my semi-autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Puss..... I fired the Bolt Action Model..... not that bad..... Had to pay the guy $2 though KillJoy Mostly due to the fact I've never put one together up until that point. I honestly never touched one up until that night. I put it together, locked in some API .50, and sighted in some water bottles with chem lights. First round out made the bottle disappear I need another wheel gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinergi Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 People argue with me, but I prefer the bolt and the recoil it brought upon me than the semi. But what do I know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinergi Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 We still have a 610, 6"... 40 Short & Weak or 10mm Norma capable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 I know of a few Chevy Trailblazers bought by our state department for the Iraqi police that became bare frames................................... :ninja: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 We still have a 610, 6"... 40 Short & Weak or 10mm Norma capable. WOOT!!! THAT would be a LOT of fun!!! KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinergi Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Yup. Put a nice trigger job on her and it'll do... I believe it's a six... The four's went away quickly. Smith told us they "found" a few in the vault. Funny how they have a locks on them. It is definitely a cult classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 I own a Bersa Thunder .380 and though I'm almost ALWAYS and advocate for 'You get what you pay for', this little gun throws that out the window. I can't comment on their past quality, but mine (which is only about a year old now) is of excellent quality for the money I paid for it ($180 new). I would prefer it be a 9mm, but, I didn't buy it for a carry gun; mostly just to have because I like guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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