pbandjelly
ProMag was $14.95, capacity of 7, and it did have the finger groove. Even though mine functioned well, I would agree with Lumberjack98 that they would be best used for range work and stick to the factory mags for carry. In addition to the weaker spring, there was a different feel to inserting it in the gun. It is definitely not an exact copy.
My understanding is that the factory mag for the Deluxe model holds 9 rounds and works in the regular 380. It seems like that would make a good backup.
stevie_d_64
Too bad about your experience. I suppose that if you have to have a malfunction, better on the last round. At least then maybe the first 6-7 did the job. I would be interested to know if you find out what the problem is.
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- Tue Apr 24, 2007 1:06 pm
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: Bersa Thunder 380 Range Report
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- Tue Apr 24, 2007 12:28 pm
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: Bersa Thunder 380 Range Report
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Bersa Thunder 380 Range Report
I recently tracked down a Bersa Thunder 380 at Academy here in Houston and snapped it up because they are hard to find (at least for the $218 Academy price anyway). Also, I bought one of the ProMag brand mags. I finally made it to the range today to break in the gun, so I thought I would report.
Out of the box, I did a minimum cleaning to get rid of excess oil and to make sure the barrel was clean and clear. Then I shot the following ammo in one session.
100 rounds UMC FMJ
100 rounds Monarch FMJ
25 rounds Remington JHP
20 rounds Federa Hydra-Shok
I continually alternated between the factory mag and the ProMag mag. I loaded different types of rounds in the same mag. I did not have a single malfunction. Just like many other people that have talked about this gun, I walked away from the range extremely impressed. Does anyone know if Bersa's UC9 is just as reliable?
Notes:
1. I have read about the ProMag magazine having a weaker spring, and this is definitely true, you can tell just from reloading it. However, it worked fine, but I think it would be my backup until I buy the factory 9 rounder.
2. I did not shoot for accuracy, I just needed to run several hundred rounds through as a reliability test during my lunch break. But, when I concentrated, it seem to put them right where I wanted.
Anyway, my two cents. Everyone be safe.
Out of the box, I did a minimum cleaning to get rid of excess oil and to make sure the barrel was clean and clear. Then I shot the following ammo in one session.
100 rounds UMC FMJ
100 rounds Monarch FMJ
25 rounds Remington JHP
20 rounds Federa Hydra-Shok
I continually alternated between the factory mag and the ProMag mag. I loaded different types of rounds in the same mag. I did not have a single malfunction. Just like many other people that have talked about this gun, I walked away from the range extremely impressed. Does anyone know if Bersa's UC9 is just as reliable?
Notes:
1. I have read about the ProMag magazine having a weaker spring, and this is definitely true, you can tell just from reloading it. However, it worked fine, but I think it would be my backup until I buy the factory 9 rounder.
2. I did not shoot for accuracy, I just needed to run several hundred rounds through as a reliability test during my lunch break. But, when I concentrated, it seem to put them right where I wanted.
Anyway, my two cents. Everyone be safe.