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Bersa Model 86
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions		Width:	1.4-in
Length:	6.63-in	Height:	4.95-in
Barrel:	3.5-in	Weight:	30.5-oz
Variant 2 of 2

Gun Rankings
Power Factor (90 grain bullet)88650 Recoil Factor (90 grain bullet)1.81 ft-lb Total Capacity13 rounds ConcealabilityGood Defense Factor64%

Gun Specifications
Type:	Pistol
Produced:	1991 - 1994
Caliber:	.380 Auto
Action:	blowback operated semi-auto
Trigger:	double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:	slide mounted decock/hammer block
Magazine:	12-round
Frame:	nickel plated steel
Grip:	black rubber wrap-around
Sights:	low profile blade and notch
Notes:

Manufacturer
	Bersa SA More Info

Gun Value
MSRP:	$405.00	Used Est:	$345.00
Last Update:	8/28/2023

About the Gun

The hi-cap Bersa Model 86 is similar to the Model 85 except that it sports black wrap-around grips and the standard version has a matte black finish rather than a blued finish

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.380 Automatic
Alias:	9mm Browning Short
More Info

Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:		90 grains
MV:	985 ft/sec	ME:	194 ft-lbs

About the Cartridge

Designed by John Browning and introduced by Fabrique Nationale of Belgium, this cartridge has achieved world-wide acceptance and has even been adopted as the standard pistol cartridge by several governments. One reason for the round's success is that it is the largest practical cartridge that can be easily adapted to small automatic pocket pistols. Ballistics fall far short of even the 9mm Luger, but still prove adequate for most self-defense situations. The round has established quite a niche position in this role, often being chosen over more traditional small calibers such as the .25 and .32 Autos.

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User Comments

Bersa Model 86 Update
By 45acpee on 24 Jun 2021
I have one of these bought used in 1998 s/n:2074xx with 1 OEM blued mag and 1 OEM nickle plated, both are 13 round capacity. The 2 white dot rear sight is screw click adjustable for windage. Markings on the right side of the SLIDE are: K-MAX INT. INC. GLENVIEW ILLINOIS 60025 Markings on the left side of the SLIDE are: BERSA (in an oval) S.A. RAMOS MEJIA ARGENTINA MOD. 86 CAL. .380 ACP On the left side of the FRAME it is marked: 2074xx INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA There is no magazine disconnect. (the gun will fire without the magazine). There is no external slide stop.which I feel would be helpful at the shooting range, but not for the simplicity of less stuff on the gun to snag during carrying concealed or otherwise. I'm not a big fan of decocker location on the slide, but what are ya gonna do? Too small for me to easily disengage on this DA/SA gun. My gun is going to need a new recoil spring as bulging of fired cases is showing up more than in the past.