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Bersa
Model 383 DA
Bersa Pistol 383 DA .380 Auto Variant-1
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:6.6-in Height:No Data
Barrel:3.5-in Weight:25-oz
Variant 1 of 2
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (90 grain bullet)88650
  • Recoil Factor (90 grain bullet)2.21 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity8 rounds
  • ConcealabilityGood
  • Defense Factor54%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:1986 - 1988
Caliber:.380 Auto
Action:blowback operated semi-auto
Trigger:double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:frame mounted decock/hammer block
Magazine:7-round
Frame:blued carbon steel
Grip:walnut
Sights:low profile blade and notch
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Manufacturer
Bersa SA
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Gun Value
MSRP:$239.00Used Est:$240.00
Last Update:6/13/2023
About the Gun

Manufactured from 1986 to 1988, this double-action (SA/DA) version of the Model 383 abandoned the trigger safety in favor of a magazine disconnect safety. This was in order to accommodate a M1911-style mag-catch location, which is exactly the spot that the trigger safety previously was. This model also included a slide mounted decocking lever.

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

5 of 5 Stars
Easy to handle
By ericgl12 on 03 Jan 2020
I've had this pistol for 30 years. Never had a problem.