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Bersa
Model Thunder 380 Concealed Carry
Bersa Pistol Thunder 380 Concealed Carry .380 Auto Variant-1
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions Width:1.05-in
Length:6-in Height:4.54-in
Barrel:3.2-in Weight:17.9-oz
Variant 1 of 2
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (90 grain bullet)86940
  • Recoil Factor (90 grain bullet)2.99 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity9 rounds
  • ConcealabilityGood
  • Defense Factor59%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:2005 -
Caliber:.380 Auto
Action:blowback operated semi-auto
Trigger:double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:slide mounted decock/hammer block
Magazine:8-round
Frame:aluminum alloy
Grip:low profile polymer
Sights:low profile blade and notch
Notes:matte black finish
Manufacturer
Bersa SA
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Gun Value
MSRP:$339.00Used Est:$255.00
Last Update:6/13/2023
About the Gun

Known for their value and reliability, this series of pistols have become very popular in the US. Moderate pricing when they were first introduced led to speculation about their quality, but their reputation and popularity since has resulted in a higher price point today. Bersa Thunder-380 pistols use a simple blowback operation, with the return spring located around the barrel. The trigger double action, with an exposed hammer. The safety lever is located on the left side of the frame, and, when engaged, automatically decocks the hammer. There is also an internal firing pin safety, which blocks the firing pin unless the trigger is pressed.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .380 Automatic
Alias: 9mm Browning Short
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:90 grains
MV:966 ft/sec ME:187 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.

User Rating
2 User Ratings
2 User Comments
User Comments

5 of 5 Stars
Quality affordable "carry three eighty"
By R4002 on 13 Jun 2021
I have a Bersa Thunder 380 CC. I purchased it used (but barely used) for $200. These guns are reliable but beware of the magazine. The magazine for the regular Bersa Thunder 380 does not 100% match the Bersa Thunder 380CC. When I first tried my 380CC with the magazine it came with...it suffered from reliability problems, the last round would *always* fail to extract. I did some research and realized the magazine it came with was for a regular Bersa Thunder 380. I purchased two Bersa Thunder 380CC magazines and tossed the original mag...now there's zero reliability issues. The 380CC is easy to carry and shoots nicely. The double-action trigger is long. I disabled the magazine disconnect which seems to help a bit. YMMV. For a budget yet reliable carry piece it's the one to beat.

4 of 5 Stars
Pretty good but not great
By pebbycree on 13 Aug 2018
Pretty good value for $300. Accurate enough inside of 6 yards. Have to use top of slide to aim because sights aren't that great. Double action trigger pull is relatively heavy but I think it will get better after another 200 rounds. Single action trigger is good. Don't like that the magazine release button pushes against the right side grip panel when depressed. Good combination of size and weight...recoil is very noticeable but manageable. Racking slide is a little awkward because of the slide mounted safety. Not sure this firearm is better than a Glock 42 but we're going to give it a chance. 100% reliability after 100 rounds but it's gotta go at least 250 rounds before I'll consider it for concealed carry.