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Bersa Thunder Handgun

Item # GM447578
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Our Price  $349.99
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Product Description
bersa The Thunder 380, Bersa's best selling model, offers accuracy, reliability, and versatility in a lightweight, compact design. The Thunder has earned a worldwide reputation of quality and is truly one of the best performance-for-price buys on the market. Its lightweight, small frame and ideal capacity combine with Bersa's time-tested reliability and accuracy to make the Thunder an excellent choice for personal protection. The Thunder uses an integral locking slide and a micro-polished bore with sharp, deep rifling to ensure consistency. A combat-style trigger guard, an extended finger rest magazine bottom and a 3-dot sight system with a front blade that is integral with the slide all contribute to the pistol's ease-of-use. The grips are polymer and checkered, while the frame is made of lightweight aluminum alloy and the frame is solid steel. This Gander Mountain Exclusive Thunder features an attractive duotone finish and a rubber wrap-around grip. 7+1 capacity.
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Specifications
Model Thunder
Type Handgun
Action Semi-Auto
Action Type Double Action
Caliber .380 ACP
Barrel Length 3-1/2"
Weight 20 oz.
Sights Front Blade/Notched Rear
Finish Duotone
Grips Rubber
Safety Manual/Locking System
Capacity 7 + 1
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Bersa Thunder Handgun
 
4.8

(based on 13 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (11)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Compact (12)
  • Easy to use (10)
  • Easy maintenance (9)
  • Rugged (8)
  • Lightweight (7)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Shooting ranges (9)
    • Outdoors (8)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Enthusiast (6), Casual/ recreational (5)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (12)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    I like this gun

    Very nice to shoot, fits comfortably in my hand. Well made for a lower price range gun and accurate. Bought for concealed carry. Some people say a 380 is too small to be ...Read complete review

    Very nice to shoot, fits comfortably in my hand. Well made for a lower price range gun and accurate. Bought for concealed carry. Some people say a 380 is too small to be effective, I say then let me shoot you with it and we'll see. Try to hide a 45acp in your pocket. Feeds any ammo perfectly with no problems so far after about 250 rounds. Whoever complains about long trigger pull doesn't understand double action guns. The trigger is actually better and smoother than on more expensive guns. Only drawback is 380 ammo is way overpriced compared to larger calibers.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Fun range shooter

    This is not a gun for beginners still working on their form. Because the .380 round is inherently weak, a limp wrist will cause failure to load more often than not. You will need...Read complete review

    This is not a gun for beginners still working on their form. Because the .380 round is inherently weak, a limp wrist will cause failure to load more often than not. You will need to put 200+ rounds through it to break it in, after which your experience should be relatively trouble free. This gun will jam every time you use reloads - period. If you use good quality ammo and a firm grip, this gun will provide you with hours of fun at the range with excellent accuracy. I will not allow my wife to use this gun for defense because I don't trust it to fire reliably.

    On the other hand, she is very good at clearing ammo stove pipes which will be useful in other weapons.

    Reviewed by 13 customers

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    5/10/2013

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Fun range shooter

    By Fohtey

    from Houston, TX

    About Me Casual/Recreational

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Compact Design
    • Easy Maintenance
    • Inexpensive
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Finicky With Ammunition
    • Not A Good C And C Choice
    • Somewhat Unreliable

    Best Uses

    • Learning How To Clear Jam
    • Shooting Ranges
    • Target practice

    Comments about Bersa Thunder Handgun:

    This is not a gun for beginners still working on their form. Because the .380 round is inherently weak, a limp wrist will cause failure to load more often than not. You will need to put 200+ rounds through it to break it in, after which your experience should be relatively trouble free. This gun will jam every time you use reloads - period. If you use good quality ammo and a firm grip, this gun will provide you with hours of fun at the range with excellent accuracy. I will not allow my wife to use this gun for defense because I don't trust it to fire reliably.

    On the other hand, she is very good at clearing ammo stove pipes which will be useful in other weapons.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    4/25/2013
     
    5.0

    My first James Bond gun

    By Boomerguy

    from Covington, VA

    About Me Casual/Recreational

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Compact Design
    • Easy Maintenance
    • Easy To Use
    • Rugged

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Concealed carry
      • Outdoors
      • Shooting Ranges

      Comments about Bersa Thunder Handgun:

      I replaced a 9mm S&W semi-automatic with this and I couldn't be more pleased. This is still a 9mm, only shorter (9x17mm vs. 9x19mm), and has almost the same knockdown power. My accuracy is better with this (fixed barrel design) and the recoil is less. This just feels better like an extension of my hand. It came from the factory with one spent shell and a lot of grease. Once I cleaned it, it was absolutely perfect in appearance and performance. The owners of this gun on the Bersa website forum are apparently very loyal and I see why. It's a copy of the Walther PPK/S with much less weight and half the price. It's a keeper!

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      3/27/2013
       
      5.0

      One sweet gun....

      By Mongo

      from Clifton, IL

      About Me Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Compact Design
      • Easy Maintenance
      • Easy To Use
      • Lightweight
      • Rugged

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Conceal Carry
        • Hunting
        • Outdoors

        Comments about Bersa Thunder Handgun:

        Gun is lightweight but evenly balanced. Fits my hand like a glove. 1st trip to range, ran about 250 rounds through it and no FTF or misfeeds. Performed flawlessly. Pretty much dead on accurate out of the box.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        3/3/2013

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Don't think twice buy one.

        By J

        from Oswego NY

        About Me Enthusiast

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Easy Maintenance
        • Easy To Use
        • Rugged
        • Visually Appealing
        • Well built

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Outdoors
          • Shooting Ranges

          Comments about Bersa Thunder Handgun:

          Purchased this a few months back from my local Gander Mountain with the intent on purchasing a gun that would conform to new york's new 7 round max magazine law. After tons of online research I found that these gun were getting great reviews, and after getting this one I can say they were all right. Great gun, good for carry conceal and great shooting out of the box. Can't say enough about this gun.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          3/1/2013

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Best pistol ever for all day carry

          By J

          from Terre Haute In.

          About Me Enthusiast

          Pros

          • Compact Design
          • Easy To Use
          • Very Nice Light Recoil

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Easy Carry
            • Outdoors
            • Shooting Ranges

            Comments about Bersa Thunder Handgun:

            every day carry,shoots nice.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            3/1/2013

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Great Gun and Great Price

            By apdiii

            from Stephens City, VA

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Compact Design
            • Easy Maintenance
            • Easy To Use
            • Good For Concealed Carry
            • Lightweight
            • Rugged

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • PERSONAL PROTECTION

              Comments about Bersa Thunder Handgun:

              Excellent gun for Concealed Carry with Hollow Points makes a great defensive gun. My big 9mm is heavy to carry concealed but the Bersa is perfect size and fit.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              1/4/2013

              (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              I highly recommend this handgun

              By GBRODS

              from ERIE, ND

              About Me Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Compact Design
              • Easy Maintenance
              • Easy To Use
              • Lightweight
              • Rugged

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Outdoors
                • Shooting Ranges

                Comments about Bersa Thunder Handgun:

                This is one of my conceal carry weapons, the weight and size are a plus. I really was not impressed at the calibur at first, but in shooting it I think that it would be an effective defense weapon. I know that it is not a devastating round to stop somebody, but I do not intend to kill anyone. I would use it more as a deterent to unwanted aggressive behavior. If shot placement would be towards legs or even fleshy body parts, it would inflict enough pain that should make someone rethink futher aggression.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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                11/11/2012

                (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                SUPER BUY !!!

                By BIGW45

                from Ft.Pierce,FL.

                About Me Competitive Athlete

                Pros

                • Compact Design
                • Easy Maintenance
                • Easy To Use
                • Everything Is Great
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                • Should Have A Extra Mag

                Best Uses

                • Super Carry Gun

                Comments about Bersa Thunder Handgun:

                I was a bit worried when I picked this gun up, but it is super in every way, it even has a built in lock w/ key.I can't find anything wrong with it.I would say that it is a great carry gun for anyone.With H.P. ammo it is a good protection gun, for a man or woman.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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