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Manufacturer
	Bersa SA More Info

About the Gun

The Bersa Thunder 22 is a compact alloy-frame DA/SA blowback pistol in .22 LR. It uses an external hammer, a slide-mounted safety/decock lever, black polymer grips, and fixed sights. It is offered in matte, satin nickel, and duotone finishes.

Production

Production began in 1995 and is currently ongoing.

Market value

MSRP is around $300–$350. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $180–$280.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.22 LR
Alias:	.22 Long Rifle
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Analysis

The Thunder 22 is the .22 LR model in the Thunder series that Bersa introduced in the mid-1990s. It is a redesign of the earlier all-steel Model 23, using a lighter aluminum alloy frame, a squared trigger guard suited to a two-hand grip, and more robust controls while retaining the DA/SA blowback layout and slide-mounted decocker of the preceding compact line. It shares the general envelope and controls of the Thunder 380, making it a common low-cost training and plinking companion to that model. Production has continued since the Thunder name was applied to the line, with matte, nickel, and duotone finishes offered over the years. The Thunder 22 remains in Bersa’s catalog as the rimfire version of the compact alloy-frame Thunder series.