Bersa 380CC... Anyone had their hands on one? - The Firearms Forum

ponycar17 · 11-12-2007, 07:22 PM

I saw this gun after complaining on here about the size of the Thunder 380 (non Plus)... The CC looks to be a bit thinner, carries one more round, and is more snag-resistant... Has anyone shot one or handled one yet?

http://www.bersafirearmsusa.com/detail_bersa380cc.php

ponycar17 · 11-12-2007, 07:26 PM

Oh yeah, I found the specs for the dimensions...

http://www.bersafirearmsusa.com/main_specs.php

Thunder 380 Concealed Carry Model D.A./8 Shot

CALIBER: .380 ACP
OPERATION: Semi-Automatic
ACTION: Double Action
OVERALL LENGTH: 6"
HEIGHT: 4.54"
WIDTH: 1.05"
BARREL LENGTH: 3.2"
WEIGHT: 16.4 oz without magazine

Compared to the original Thunder 380 below...

Thunder 380 .380 D.A./7 Shot

CALIBER: .380 ACP
OPERATION: Semi-Automatic
ACTION: Double Action
OVERALL LENGTH: 6 5/8"
HEIGHT: 4 3/4"
WIDTH: 1 7/16"
BARREL LENGTH: 3 1/2"
WEIGHT: 23 oz

The weight advantage, and smaller dimensions look very promising...

southernshooter · 11-19-2007, 04:50 PM

Sorry no one has gotten back to you yet Pony. The Bersa's are probably one of the most popular selling guns at the shop. And I haven't seen one come back with problems yet. It isn't the smallest 380 by far. But it is probably one of the smallest 380's with a hammer and safety. I have shot them and they shoot good. I generally don't like the feel of the blowback operated guns but the Bersa are a good choice.
Just my .02

ponycar17 · 11-19-2007, 05:04 PM

I have the Thunder 380, and I like it for reliability... That's about it. It's HUGE compared to the Keltec or even a S&W J-frame. The CC is a lot smaller than the normal Thunder 380 that I have. I was really curious if the reliability of the CC is similar to that of the regular Thunder .380 since it's a big decrease in size. I noticed that the CC is nearly identical in size to the Keltec PF9 as well.

ponycar17 · 11-19-2007, 05:05 PM

Also, thanks for the reply...

southernshooter · 11-19-2007, 05:11 PM

Either the Bersa concealed or the Kel-Tec PF9 would be a good choice. I guess it would depend alot on rather or not you would like a safety on it

bigiron · 12-20-2007, 03:46 PM

The Bersa CC is obviously a rare bird in these parts(Middle TN). Will most likely be my next purchase, if I don't die of old age waiting on one.

obxned · 12-20-2007, 07:32 PM

Never shot one, but was impressed with it when I got to handle one in a shop. I particularly liked the snag-free controls and sights. Seems to be a lot of gun for the money. If money wasn't so scarce, I'd probably own one.

ponycar17 · 12-20-2007, 07:55 PM

I talked a coworker of mine into buying one. He loved it after he handled it, and bought it yesterday. Now I want one even worse... Dangit!...

DWARREN123 · 12-20-2007, 09:32 PM

Remember the smaller the firearm the more the felt recoil. If you can handle it good and well but my 380 Bersa gives me all I want with hot loads.

ponycar17 · 12-21-2007, 08:56 PM

Shoot a S&W .38 Airweight with Gold Dot +Ps and factory grips... That hurts...

Shoot a KelTec P3AT with Corbon JHPs... THAT doesn't hurt so much while you're doing it, but your trigger finger will be sore for a couple of days due to the hit it took off the trigger guard during recoil.

The recoil from the regular Bersa .380 is VERY manageable to me, even with hot loads. But hey, that's one guy's opinion...

I somewhat HATE the flinch caused by the massive recoil of my Taurus PT145 with 230 Gr. rounds.. I need to shoot it more to get away from that BS...

buffalo jump · 12-22-2007, 03:08 PM

I like mine. It is my CCW.........

11-12-2007, 07:22 PM	#1
ponycar17 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina Contributor Posts: 4,884	Bersa 380CC... Anyone had their hands on one? I saw this gun after complaining on here about the size of the Thunder 380 (non Plus)... The CC looks to be a bit thinner, carries one more round, and is more snag-resistant... Has anyone shot one or handled one yet? http://www.bersafirearmsusa.com/detail_bersa380cc.php -->

11-12-2007, 07:26 PM	#2
ponycar17 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: Bersa 380CC... Anyone had their hands on one? Oh yeah, I found the specs for the dimensions... http://www.bersafirearmsusa.com/main_specs.php Thunder 380 Concealed Carry Model D.A./8 Shot CALIBER: .380 ACP OPERATION: Semi-Automatic ACTION: Double Action OVERALL LENGTH: 6" HEIGHT: 4.54" WIDTH: 1.05" BARREL LENGTH: 3.2" WEIGHT: 16.4 oz without magazine Compared to the original Thunder 380 below... Thunder 380 .380 D.A./7 Shot CALIBER: .380 ACP OPERATION: Semi-Automatic ACTION: Double Action OVERALL LENGTH: 6 5/8" HEIGHT: 4 3/4" WIDTH: 1 7/16" BARREL LENGTH: 3 1/2" WEIGHT: 23 oz The weight advantage, and smaller dimensions look very promising...

11-19-2007, 04:50 PM	#3
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Bersa 380CC... Anyone had their hands on one? Sorry no one has gotten back to you yet Pony. The Bersa's are probably one of the most popular selling guns at the shop. And I haven't seen one come back with problems yet. It isn't the smallest 380 by far. But it is probably one of the smallest 380's with a hammer and safety. I have shot them and they shoot good. I generally don't like the feel of the blowback operated guns but the Bersa are a good choice. Just my .02 __________________ Only you can see this

11-19-2007, 05:04 PM	#4
ponycar17 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: Bersa 380CC... Anyone had their hands on one? I have the Thunder 380, and I like it for reliability... That's about it. It's HUGE compared to the Keltec or even a S&W J-frame. The CC is a lot smaller than the normal Thunder 380 that I have. I was really curious if the reliability of the CC is similar to that of the regular Thunder .380 since it's a big decrease in size. I noticed that the CC is nearly identical in size to the Keltec PF9 as well.

11-19-2007, 05:05 PM	#5
ponycar17 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: Bersa 380CC... Anyone had their hands on one? Also, thanks for the reply...

11-19-2007, 05:11 PM	#6
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Bersa 380CC... Anyone had their hands on one? Either the Bersa concealed or the Kel-Tec PF9 would be a good choice. I guess it would depend alot on rather or not you would like a safety on it __________________ Only you can see this

12-20-2007, 03:46 PM	#7
bigiron Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 41	Re: Bersa 380CC... Anyone had their hands on one? The Bersa CC is obviously a rare bird in these parts(Middle TN). Will most likely be my next purchase, if I don't die of old age waiting on one.

12-20-2007, 07:32 PM	#8
obxned Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,342	Re: Bersa 380CC... Anyone had their hands on one? Never shot one, but was impressed with it when I got to handle one in a shop. I particularly liked the snag-free controls and sights. Seems to be a lot of gun for the money. If money wasn't so scarce, I'd probably own one. __________________ Proud member of a North Carolina Committee of Safety "If we loose Freedom here, there's no place to escape to. This is the Last Stand on Earth!" Ronald Reagan

12-20-2007, 07:55 PM	#9
ponycar17 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: Bersa 380CC... Anyone had their hands on one? I talked a coworker of mine into buying one. He loved it after he handled it, and bought it yesterday. Now I want one even worse... Dangit!...

12-20-2007, 09:32 PM	#10
DWARREN123 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: BETWEEN TN & KY Posts: 764	Re: Bersa 380CC... Anyone had their hands on one? Remember the smaller the firearm the more the felt recoil. If you can handle it good and well but my 380 Bersa gives me all I want with hot loads. __________________ Have a nice day!

12-21-2007, 08:56 PM	#11
ponycar17 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: Bersa 380CC... Anyone had their hands on one? Shoot a S&W .38 Airweight with Gold Dot +Ps and factory grips... That hurts... Shoot a KelTec P3AT with Corbon JHPs... THAT doesn't hurt so much while you're doing it, but your trigger finger will be sore for a couple of days due to the hit it took off the trigger guard during recoil. The recoil from the regular Bersa .380 is VERY manageable to me, even with hot loads. But hey, that's one guy's opinion... I somewhat HATE the flinch caused by the massive recoil of my Taurus PT145 with 230 Gr. rounds.. I need to shoot it more to get away from that BS... Last edited by ponycar17; 12-21-2007 at 08:58 PM..

12-22-2007, 03:08 PM	#12
buffalo jump V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: pensacola, fl. , escambia county Posts: 496	Re: Bersa 380CC... Anyone had their hands on one? I like mine. It is my CCW.........