Thinking of buying a Bersa Thunder 40 any comments? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Kaboom · 12-29-2007, 01:47 AM

I handled one of these at the gun shop today and I have to say I was impressed. Does anyone have any experiance with this gun, any problems?

Kaboom · 12-30-2007, 01:23 AM

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Anybody???

**Rustynuts** · 12-30-2007, 05:14 AM

Never have seen a 40. Lots of 380's and I LOVE my Bersa 45!

Tercel89 · 12-31-2007, 09:16 AM

Most people will say their reliability and funtion is 50/50 . Its a hit and miss. I really wanted the Bersa Thunder .380 but after a long search on Bersa opinions and experiences , I decided not to get one . Lots say just to send it back to Bersa and they will treat you good , but I want a pistol thats good right off the bat. Hope this helps .

stretdr · 12-31-2007, 09:32 AM

I say go for it and get it! Bersa is a fine gun, that just so happens to be inexpensive. I would dare to say that just as many Springfields, Taurus's, S&W's, etc. go back to the factory as do the Bersa's. I have a Bersa .380 and it has never, NEVER had a problem. If you want more info, check out www.bersatalk.com A lot of great guys over there that can answer any questions you have.

**Rustynuts** · 12-31-2007, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Tercel89

Most people will say their reliability and funtion is 50/50 . Its a hit and miss. I really wanted the Bersa Thunder .380 but after a long search on Bersa opinions and experiences , I decided not to get one . Lots say just to send it back to Bersa and they will treat you good , but I want a pistol thats good right off the bat. Hope this helps .

Wishful thinking. EVERY maker gets some sent back now and again. My SA XD's are perfect, but my SA 1911 sucks. That's 50-50 for me on SA types. Should everyone not by SA now? I'd rather have great customer service than HOPE for perfect out of the box.

spoonmectr · 12-31-2007, 01:51 PM

Ive got a Firestorm Mini 40. Same gun as the Bersa Thunder 40. At first it wasnt accuate, but after about 100 rounds its spot on. Get the nickle finish though. The black wears off easily. Only thing I dont like about mine is there is no dovetail so watch out for the hammer!

Kaboom · 12-31-2007, 05:39 PM

Thanks for the forum link I am still back and forth over the Bersa. I've heard the feed ramp gets beat up on the 380 but I know the larger bore Bersa guns are a different breed from the 380.

Cohoskip · 01-02-2008, 11:44 AM

I have a Bersa Thunder 9 UC that functions perfectly and was accurate right out of the box.
I believe the 40 is very similar...

thunderjohn · 01-14-2008, 10:40 AM

I have a 380, 40 & 45. They have all given me the same amount of problems. Zero. I shoot and carry them as much as I do my XD, Glock,
Colt & Sig. They are a great price and very reliable. And mine are all very accurate.

12-29-2007, 01:47 AM	#1
Kaboom XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mid-Coast USA Posts: 2,291	Thinking of buying a Bersa Thunder 40 any comments? I handled one of these at the gun shop today and I have to say I was impressed. Does anyone have any experiance with this gun, any problems? __________________ The disinformation here has officially made me NOT give up.

12-30-2007, 01:23 AM	#2
Kaboom XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mid-Coast USA Posts: 2,291	bump Anybody??? __________________ The disinformation here has officially made me NOT give up.

12-31-2007, 09:16 AM	#4
Tercel89 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tn Posts: 765	Most people will say their reliability and funtion is 50/50 . Its a hit and miss. I really wanted the Bersa Thunder .380 but after a long search on Bersa opinions and experiences , I decided not to get one . Lots say just to send it back to Bersa and they will treat you good , but I want a pistol thats good right off the bat. Hope this helps . __________________ Toyota Tacoma: The A-10 Warthog of trucks The A-10 Warthog : The Toyota Tacoma of planes The Westland Lynx : The Toyota Supra of helicopters

12-31-2007, 09:32 AM	#5
stretdr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 187	Get it! I say go for it and get it! Bersa is a fine gun, that just so happens to be inexpensive. I would dare to say that just as many Springfields, Taurus's, S&W's, etc. go back to the factory as do the Bersa's. I have a Bersa .380 and it has never, NEVER had a problem. If you want more info, check out www.bersatalk.com A lot of great guys over there that can answer any questions you have. __________________ Springfield XD 45 ACP Tactical Smith & Wesson Model 3906 9mm Smith & Wesson .38 Special Rossi .38 Special Bersa .380 DuoTone Colt Model 1908 .380 Colt MKIV Gov. Model .380 Colt 70 Series 1911 .45 ACP North American Arms .22 Magnum Beretta Bobcat .25

12-31-2007, 01:51 PM	#7
spoonmectr XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 79	Ive got a Firestorm Mini 40. Same gun as the Bersa Thunder 40. At first it wasnt accuate, but after about 100 rounds its spot on. Get the nickle finish though. The black wears off easily. Only thing I dont like about mine is there is no dovetail so watch out for the hammer! __________________ My arsenal: XD-9 4" V-10 Winter Digital Camo Charter Arms Undercover .38sp Kel-Tec P3AT Bushmaster AR-15 16" Savage Model 112 .308 Winchester Model 70 .243 Mossberg 500 12ga

12-30-2007, 05:14 AM	#3
Rustynuts XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,316	Never have seen a 40. Lots of 380's and I LOVE my Bersa 45!

12-31-2007, 05:39 PM	#8
Kaboom XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mid-Coast USA Posts: 2,291	Thanks for the forum link I am still back and forth over the Bersa. I've heard the feed ramp gets beat up on the 380 but I know the larger bore Bersa guns are a different breed from the 380. __________________ The disinformation here has officially made me NOT give up.

01-02-2008, 11:44 AM	#9
Cohoskip XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Summer:WA; Winter:AZ Posts: 32	I have a Bersa Thunder 9 UC that functions perfectly and was accurate right out of the box. I believe the 40 is very similar... __________________ To err is human, to forgive divine Neither is Marine Corps policy... XD.45 Tactical w/laser NRA Life Member

01-14-2008, 10:40 AM	#10
thunderjohn XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 743	Bersa I have a 380, 40 & 45. They have all given me the same amount of problems. Zero. I shoot and carry them as much as I do my XD, Glock, Colt & Sig. They are a great price and very reliable. And mine are all very accurate. __________________ And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

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