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by quidni
Sun Feb 12, 2006 8:51 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Bersa .380
Replies: 27
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I have the Bersa Model 83, in .380. It predates the Thunder .380, and is a little heavier overall, but it's comfortable to shoot. And it's not too bad to carry, as long as I don't overload my purse with other things as well. :lol:

Personally, though, when I carry a .380 I prefer my Pony PocketLite. It kicks a little more, but if I ever have to use it in an emergency I doubt I'd be paying a whole lot of attention to recoil. Plus I can carry it as "draw and shoot" without having to worry about whether I remembered to thumb the safety or not. (And it's one of the few I can actually conceal on myself, instead of in my purse - it fits in the "Knife Pal" holster made by Pager Pal)

Another alternative if she wants something "Bersa-sized" is a Makarov. My Bulgarian Mak is the pistol I qualified with, and is very comfortabe to handle, with the right grips. Extremely reliable. And the 9x18 ammo isn't as difficult to find as some dealers try to pretend it is. There are also Maks chambered specifically for the .380 if preferred.

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