Most Underrated Handgun. - The Firearms Forum

tcon67 · 02-23-2012, 04:31 PM

I was wondering what handgun you all think is the most underrated? I picked up a used Bersa Thunder UC 45 a couple weeks ago and for the price I think these little guns could be the most underrated on the market. The double action trigger is smooth and its more accurate than I am.
After buying this one and shooting a Thunder 380, my vote for most underrated would have to go to Bersa. What's your pick??

The Duke · 02-23-2012, 04:39 PM

twobit · 02-23-2012, 05:38 PM

After nearly 45 years of shooting I discovered the fun of a .45 colt peacemaker (modern clone of one) a little over a year ago. I reload for it, and that means it will go from powder puff to nearly .44 magnum power and anywhere in between. As a pistol, the peacemaker shoots the truest natural point of aim there is.

savage170 · 02-23-2012, 06:04 PM

I agree with you on the Bersa and would like to give the 3rd gen smiths a honorable mention

zkovach · 02-23-2012, 09:21 PM

Fn five seven here. Shoots great , no recoil and people bad mouth it constantly. Love mine!!

JUNKKING · 02-23-2012, 10:33 PM

Bersa and Kel-Tec were always told to me to be junk. I have owned a Bersa and still own a Kel-Tec P40 which is in my truck with me everyday. That gun has never failed me at the range. I just hope it holds up to its reliability if god forbid I ever need it for PP.

Double D · 02-24-2012, 07:18 AM

Why people would call bersa junk is beyond me. I will agree they are not the top of the line, but they are a decent and dependable gun for the money in my opinion.

RunningOnMT · 02-24-2012, 11:48 AM

Not to take anything away from the Bersa, which appears to me to be a pretty decent firearms, my nomination for most underated handgun would have to be Hi Point.

6x6pinz · 02-24-2012, 12:06 PM

I like and have a Bersa but for the money and cost effectiveness of operation the Tok 762x25's are hard to beat

hogger129 · 02-24-2012, 12:39 PM

The CZ guns IMO are underrated.

trex1310 · 02-26-2012, 08:40 PM

The Stoeger Cougar 8045F .45acp is a lot of gun for the money.

hoodedmonk · 02-26-2012, 09:13 PM

I really like the feel of the Bersa thunder 380 and might even pick one up if the deal is right when I have a little extra cash.

hoodedmonk · 02-26-2012, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trex1310

The Stoeger Cougar 8045F .45acp is a lot of gun for the money.

I have the Couger 8000 with only one failure to feed with 400 rds. through it so far. It seems to be a pretty solid gun so far and I only paid 399.00 for it brand new.

fleetwood1976 · 02-26-2012, 10:45 PM

I would vote bersa followed by keltec as a runner up.

mad mother · 02-27-2012, 12:21 AM

Definetly. the cz52 roller block .Got one for $250.

punchie · 02-27-2012, 03:02 AM

Most any of the old Spanish "Astra" guns have my vote.

tonygrz · 02-28-2012, 01:11 AM

Any of the Star pistols except the 9mm largo.

jack404 · 02-28-2012, 01:26 AM

i'm a .22lr fan

small, quiet ( sorta), deadly

CJ_56 · 02-29-2012, 12:02 AM

Certain Taurus models like the PT-145. Rock solid dependable, accurate, holds more rounds in less space than any other .45, lifetime warranty, decent trigger - what more can anyone ask for? Mine has yet to malfunction once in 6000 rounds. I can shoot empty casings from 20 yards with it too. And it holds 10 + 1 in the space it takes most mags to hold 6 + 1. And it was inexpensive too. That's a heckuva gun IMO. I bought it taking the word of a LGS owner that it would be great. He offered me a 30 return policy, money back, no questions asked. I had another pistol to count on should that one fail. But he was right. It was a great pistoll.

Shep · 02-29-2012, 03:28 PM

Two that come to mind are EAA Witness pistols and Taurus revolvers.
I would pick a Witness pistol over a S&W 3rd generation auto any day.
And while I would NOT pick a Taurus reolver over a Smith revolver (especially older Smiths) they are a better value. At least 80% as good as S&W at about 50% of the price.

Big Shrek · 03-01-2012, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by tonygrz

Any of the Star pistols except the 9mm largo.

I'll second that...those old Stars are freekin phenominal!!

And still inexpensive unless you get a dealer than knows how good they can be...

76Highboy · 03-01-2012, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jack404

i'm a .22lr fan

small, quiet ( sorta), deadly

I would say the 22lr is a fav of mine also. Many don't shoot it because it's not a magnum nor a killing machine and it's illegal for using on big game naturally. However, I could make it work in a pinch.

As far as underrated gun, I would say Taurus is one of them. I have never owned one but might one day.

vaskeet · 03-01-2012, 07:31 AM

ruger p series guns built like tanks and cheep Randy

noslolo · 03-01-2012, 08:16 AM

Star.......I owned a Star m-40 (Firestar) loved it!!! I held on that thing 1994 till 2009. That is when I found a gun shop that would actually give me a decent price for it, I then traded it for a Kahr.

I love the Kahr, but I do miss that small very solid tank.

Big Shrek · 03-01-2012, 09:30 AM

Oh Squishy...I almost forgot my FAV's!!

Calico M-110 pistol...

Calico Liberty III in 9mm...which reminds me, I need to take some new pics of mine...
here's one from Calico

Here's a new one!

02-23-2012, 04:31 PM	#1
tcon67 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Somerset,Ky Contributor Posts: 11	Most Underrated Handgun. I was wondering what handgun you all think is the most underrated? I picked up a used Bersa Thunder UC 45 a couple weeks ago and for the price I think these little guns could be the most underrated on the market. The double action trigger is smooth and its more accurate than I am. After buying this one and shooting a Thunder 380, my vote for most underrated would have to go to Bersa. What's your pick?? -->

02-23-2012, 04:39 PM	#2
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02-23-2012, 05:38 PM	#3
twobit V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TEXAS! Posts: 357	Re: Most Underrated Handgun. After nearly 45 years of shooting I discovered the fun of a .45 colt peacemaker (modern clone of one) a little over a year ago. I reload for it, and that means it will go from powder puff to nearly .44 magnum power and anywhere in between. As a pistol, the peacemaker shoots the truest natural point of aim there is.

02-23-2012, 06:04 PM	#4
savage170 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: FL Posts: 385	Re: Most Underrated Handgun. I agree with you on the Bersa and would like to give the 3rd gen smiths a honorable mention Last edited by savage170; 02-23-2012 at 10:04 PM..

02-23-2012, 09:21 PM	#5
zkovach Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,005	Re: Most Underrated Handgun. Fn five seven here. Shoots great , no recoil and people bad mouth it constantly. Love mine!! __________________ Liberalism: Poverty for ALL!!

02-23-2012, 10:33 PM	#6
JUNKKING Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Just East of Pittsburgh PA Contributor Posts: 1,770	Re: Most Underrated Handgun. Bersa and Kel-Tec were always told to me to be junk. I have owned a Bersa and still own a Kel-Tec P40 which is in my truck with me everyday. That gun has never failed me at the range. I just hope it holds up to its reliability if god forbid I ever need it for PP. __________________ Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every now and again!

02-24-2012, 07:18 AM	#7
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,069	Re: Most Underrated Handgun. Why people would call bersa junk is beyond me. I will agree they are not the top of the line, but they are a decent and dependable gun for the money in my opinion. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

02-24-2012, 11:48 AM	#8
RunningOnMT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Contributor Posts: 4,720	Re: Most Underrated Handgun. Not to take anything away from the Bersa, which appears to me to be a pretty decent firearms, my nomination for most underated handgun would have to be Hi Point. __________________ "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"

02-24-2012, 12:06 PM	#9
6x6pinz V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 382	Re: Most Underrated Handgun. I like and have a Bersa but for the money and cost effectiveness of operation the Tok 762x25's are hard to beat __________________ friends don't let friends carry glocks

02-24-2012, 12:39 PM	#10
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02-26-2012, 08:40 PM	#11
trex1310 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 72	Re: Most Underrated Handgun. The Stoeger Cougar 8045F .45acp is a lot of gun for the money. __________________ Vietnam Vet 67-68 NRA Life Member Certified in laziness Certified in watching TV Certified in napping Certified in BBQ on the Green Egg

02-26-2012, 09:13 PM	#12
hoodedmonk V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Carson WA. Posts: 105	Re: Most Underrated Handgun. I really like the feel of the Bersa thunder 380 and might even pick one up if the deal is right when I have a little extra cash.

02-26-2012, 10:45 PM	#14
fleetwood1976 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Indiana Contributor Posts: 1,333	Re: Most Underrated Handgun. I would vote bersa followed by keltec as a runner up.

02-27-2012, 12:21 AM	#15
mad mother Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 49	Re: Most Underrated Handgun. Definetly. the cz52 roller block .Got one for $250.

02-27-2012, 03:02 AM	#16
punchie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 784	Re: Most Underrated Handgun. Most any of the old Spanish "Astra" guns have my vote. __________________ AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY

02-28-2012, 01:11 AM	#17
tonygrz V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cross Plains, Tx Posts: 90	Re: Most Underrated Handgun. Any of the Star pistols except the 9mm largo.

02-28-2012, 01:26 AM	#18
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Most Underrated Handgun. i'm a .22lr fan small, quiet ( sorta), deadly

02-29-2012, 12:02 AM	#19
CJ_56 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SE Ohio Posts: 391	Re: Most Underrated Handgun. Certain Taurus models like the PT-145. Rock solid dependable, accurate, holds more rounds in less space than any other .45, lifetime warranty, decent trigger - what more can anyone ask for? Mine has yet to malfunction once in 6000 rounds. I can shoot empty casings from 20 yards with it too. And it holds 10 + 1 in the space it takes most mags to hold 6 + 1. And it was inexpensive too. That's a heckuva gun IMO. I bought it taking the word of a LGS owner that it would be great. He offered me a 30 return policy, money back, no questions asked. I had another pistol to count on should that one fail. But he was right. It was a great pistoll.

02-29-2012, 03:28 PM	#20
Shep V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 216	Re: Most Underrated Handgun. Two that come to mind are EAA Witness pistols and Taurus revolvers. I would pick a Witness pistol over a S&W 3rd generation auto any day. And while I would NOT pick a Taurus reolver over a Smith revolver (especially older Smiths) they are a better value. At least 80% as good as S&W at about 50% of the price. __________________ Wisdom does not come with age. It`s just that as you get older you become physically less capable of acting stupid.

03-01-2012, 07:31 AM	#23
vaskeet V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 96	Re: Most Underrated Handgun. ruger p series guns built like tanks and cheep Randy

03-01-2012, 08:16 AM	#24
noslolo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Johnstown PA Posts: 1,558	Re: Most Underrated Handgun. Star.......I owned a Star m-40 (Firestar) loved it!!! I held on that thing 1994 till 2009. That is when I found a gun shop that would actually give me a decent price for it, I then traded it for a Kahr. I love the Kahr, but I do miss that small very solid tank. __________________ I'm a heck of a "obesito illegitimo"

03-01-2012, 09:30 AM	#25
Big Shrek Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NorthWest Florida Posts: 923	Re: Most Underrated Handgun. Oh Squishy...I almost forgot my FAV's!! Calico M-110 pistol... Calico Liberty III in 9mm...which reminds me, I need to take some new pics of mine... here's one from Calico Here's a new one! __________________ Marlin Specialist Calico Specialist A gun should be a tool in the hands of a deadly weapon, not a deadly weapon in the hands of a tool. Last edited by Big Shrek; 03-01-2012 at 10:47 AM.. Reason: added pic