Bersa Thunder 9

ONAPAR · 09-11-2007, 08:42 AM

Picked up a thunder 9 this gun will match up to any 9 out there. First time to the range and 200 rounds perfect and accurate.
I would recommend them to anyone the price has to go up on these beauties.

Jay1958 · 11-17-2007, 07:56 AM

I have the Bersa UC9 (compact model) and it is a great little handgun. It has been my primary carry at times and is still in my carry rotation.

I've had a few relatively minor issues, and these were fixed under warranty. My experience is that Bersa stands behind their products with great warranty coverage - lifetime warranty to original purchaser!

When I sent mine back for warranty work, all I had to pay was shipping and handling to get it to the warranty center in Colorado.

What were the issues you ask?

1. slide didn't always lock back after last round was fired
2. front sight loosened up a little after about 500 rounds

Still a very reliable firearm - neither of these issues would have cost me my life if I were in a SD situation - and one of my personal favorites.

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Originally Posted by ONAPAR

Picked up a thunder 9 this gun will match up to any 9 out there. First time to the range and 200 rounds perfect and accurate.
I would recommend them to anyone the price has to go up on these beauties.

22plinker · 01-03-2008, 05:56 PM

Are the Thunder 380 or the 9mm, straight "blow back" ? Is the "9" Locked Breech?

SCGirl · 01-04-2008, 07:12 AM

was just eyeballing the thunder online yesterday. Looks like a real nice pistol, just wanna hold it, and see how it fits in my hand

Jay1958 · 01-06-2008, 01:02 PM

The Bersa .380 models are all 'blowback fixed barrel' design. I assume the .22 caliber models are fixed barrel, too.

The 9mm and other calibers larger than .380auto are all locked breech, moving (removable) barrel.

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Originally Posted by 22plinker

Are the Thunder 380 or the 9mm, straight "blow back" ? Is the "9" Locked Breech?

Check one out if you can at the LGS or a gun show. I don't think you will be disappointed!

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Originally Posted by SCGirl

was just eyeballing the thunder online yesterday. Looks like a real nice pistol, just wanna hold it, and see how it fits in my hand

Bighev · 03-14-2008, 10:35 PM

This is my favorite pistol. After comparing the Thunder 9mm to other very expensive and "high end" hand guns, The Thunder 9 won hands down. This pistol is light weight, accurate and fits very comfortably in the hand. I recommend this pistol highly and agree that the price on these is bound to go up. I shot 200 rounds today without one problem, just wipe it down with some light oil after every use and it's good to go.

Cyrano · 04-05-2008, 08:39 PM

Silly question. If I remember correctly, the Bersa Thunder .380 ACP is a Walther PP with an Argenitinian accent. Is the UC9 the one with more or less M1911A1 controls (except what would be the slide safety on a ,45 is a decocker on the UC9), a lever that permits the slide, barrel and recoil springs to be removed, and a very curious arrangement of one fine spring on the guide rod with a larger recoil spring the rod and smaller spring fit into? And a 10-round double-stack magazine?

09-11-2007, 08:42 AM	#1
ONAPAR Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 18	Bersa Thunder 9 Picked up a thunder 9 this gun will match up to any 9 out there. First time to the range and 200 rounds perfect and accurate. I would recommend them to anyone the price has to go up on these beauties.

03-14-2008, 10:35 PM	#6
Bighev Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2	Bersa Thunder 9mm This is my favorite pistol. After comparing the Thunder 9mm to other very expensive and "high end" hand guns, The Thunder 9 won hands down. This pistol is light weight, accurate and fits very comfortably in the hand. I recommend this pistol highly and agree that the price on these is bound to go up. I shot 200 rounds today without one problem, just wipe it down with some light oil after every use and it's good to go.

01-03-2008, 05:56 PM	#3
22plinker Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 48	Are the Thunder 380 or the 9mm, straight "blow back" ? Is the "9" Locked Breech?

01-04-2008, 07:12 AM	#4
SCGirl Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 283	was just eyeballing the thunder online yesterday. Looks like a real nice pistol, just wanna hold it, and see how it fits in my hand

04-05-2008, 08:39 PM	#7
Cyrano Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,298	Silly question. If I remember correctly, the Bersa Thunder .380 ACP is a Walther PP with an Argenitinian accent. Is the UC9 the one with more or less M1911A1 controls (except what would be the slide safety on a ,45 is a decocker on the UC9), a lever that permits the slide, barrel and recoil springs to be removed, and a very curious arrangement of one fine spring on the guide rod with a larger recoil spring the rod and smaller spring fit into? And a 10-round double-stack magazine?