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Bersa Model Thunder 380
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions		Width:	1.4-in
Length:	6.6-in	Height:	4.92-in
Barrel:	3.5-in	Weight:	23-oz
Variant 3 of 5

Gun Rankings
Power Factor (90 grain bullet)88650 Recoil Factor (90 grain bullet)2.4 ft-lb Total Capacity8 rounds ConcealabilityGood Defense Factor54%

Gun Specifications
Type:	Pistol
Produced:	2001 -
Caliber:	.380 Auto
Action:	blowback operated semi-auto
Trigger:	double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:	slide mounted decock/hammer block
Magazine:	7-round
Frame:	aluminum alloy
Grip:	black polymer
Sights:	fixed blade front, floating notch rear
Notes:	duotone finish

Manufacturer
	Bersa SA More Info

Gun Value
MSRP:	$324.00	Used Est:	$240.00
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
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.

User Rating

4	User Ratings
2	User Comments

User Comments

I agree great carry pistol
By BeatMaker on 12 Jan 2025
I brought this pistol to carry around for everyday protection. I take it to the range and was impressed on how reliable it is.

Great Little Gun
By R4002 on 25 Jul 2021
I carried (and still carry) the Thunder 380 CC (Thunder 380 Concealed Carry) version of the Thunder 380. I recently purchased a brand new regular Bersa Thunder 380 and I love it just as much as the Thunder 380CC. (The all-black version - black controls, matte black slide and frame.) The sights on the regular model are much more usable compared to the shaved down sights on the CC model. The finger rest on the magazine helps some too. It feels great in the hand....shoots a bit better than the 380CC (no doubt due to slightly bigger size and the much better sight picture). Something about these single stack 380s just feels right. One-handed shooting is nicer with the regular model. For the price ($250.00 new!) it's an excellent gun. It would be excellent gun for $350 or $400 new. I put it in the same league with the Beretta Cheetah series and the PP/PPK series. The regular version is a good looking pistol. Not the same lines as the PPK, but close.