Bersa Thunder 45 UC

K75RT · 10-20-2009, 09:58 PM

While my Bersa 45 Thunder UC is in the shop being fixed I wanted a few questions answered as to it barrel and usage with lead bullets. The bore appeared to me to be polygonal rifled. I shot some 185 target factory loads and noted that there was leading in the bore...I cleaned it out. I have sent an email to Bersa in Argentina and in NJ; have yet to get an answer as to if the bore is polygonal and if it is...is it OK to shoot lead in it...My GLOCK says No, My CZ says No... They seem to be avoiding the answer.

DWARREN123 · 10-21-2009, 07:59 AM

Polygonal bores tend to lead up and this can cause pressure spikes which cause ka-booms.
I would not shoot lead thru it but if you do check and clean very often.

rondog · 10-21-2009, 11:34 AM

This is who you need to talk to, and use the PHONE, not email. Drives me crazy how everybody today relies on email, and expects immediate answers. Ya wanna know something, CALL 'EM! Colorado Gun Works: Home

K75RT · 10-21-2009, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rondog

This is who you need to talk to, and use the PHONE, not email. Drives me crazy how everybody today relies on email, and expects immediate answers. Ya wanna know something, CALL 'EM! Colorado Gun Works: Home

Rondog, I called the importer Eagle Imports in New Jersey, they did not have the answer and said they would email ME at my email address. I have the pistol presently being adjusted at T&A Gunsmithing in PA. Eagle Imports has not yet sent me their findings. When I sent the pistol for repair I sent a letter with the issues and questions hopefully they will have answers.
I work from 7am till 5pm it is not generally possible for me to CALL 'EM, email tends to fit my schedule. Thank you for the link if I get no replies I will give them a call.

mitchr · 10-21-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by K75RT

While my Bersa 45 Thunder UC is in the shop being fixed I wanted a few questions answered as to it barrel and usage with lead bullets. The bore appeared to me to be polygonal rifled. I shot some 185 target factory loads and noted that there was leading in the bore...I cleaned it out. I have sent an email to Bersa in Argentina and in NJ; have yet to get an answer as to if the bore is polygonal and if it is...is it OK to shoot lead in it...My GLOCK says No, My CZ says No... They seem to be avoiding the answer.

Have you registered on their forum? They have a lot of knowledgeble people that should be able to answer your questions. Also, they have a "Tech Section" which is monitered by Colorado Gun Works who is the authorized warranty shop for Bersa. They can answer your question. It seems I've seen this question already addressed on their forum, but not sure. Go to bersatalk.com Registration is free.

rondog · 10-21-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by K75RT

Rondog, I called the importer Eagle Imports in New Jersey, they did not have the answer and said they would email ME at my email address. I have the pistol presently being adjusted at T&A Gunsmithing in PA. Eagle Imports has not yet sent me their findings. When I sent the pistol for repair I sent a letter with the issues and questions hopefully they will have answers.
I work from 7am till 5pm it is not generally possible for me to CALL 'EM, email tends to fit my schedule. Thank you for the link if I get no replies I will give them a call.

That's why I recommended Co. Gun Works, they're the Bersa warranty shop. The importer wouldn't know squat, all they care about is getting the guns into the US and sold.

10-20-2009, 09:58 PM	#1
K75RT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Litchfield County, Connecticut Posts: 625	Bersa Thunder 45 UC While my Bersa 45 Thunder UC is in the shop being fixed I wanted a few questions answered as to it barrel and usage with lead bullets. The bore appeared to me to be polygonal rifled. I shot some 185 target factory loads and noted that there was leading in the bore...I cleaned it out. I have sent an email to Bersa in Argentina and in NJ; have yet to get an answer as to if the bore is polygonal and if it is...is it OK to shoot lead in it...My GLOCK says No, My CZ says No... They seem to be avoiding the answer. __________________ 'Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not.'

10-21-2009, 07:59 AM	#2
DWARREN123 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BETWEEN TN & KY Posts: 1,098	Polygonal bores tend to lead up and this can cause pressure spikes which cause ka-booms. I would not shoot lead thru it but if you do check and clean very often. __________________ Have a nice day!

10-21-2009, 11:34 AM	#3
rondog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 3,296	This is who you need to talk to, and use the PHONE, not email. Drives me crazy how everybody today relies on email, and expects immediate answers. Ya wanna know something, CALL 'EM! Colorado Gun Works: Home __________________ I child-proofed my house, but they still keep getting in!