Bersa 380

[Roadie]

Prices in the OP sound a bit high. At shops in the Indy area, I've seen the 2-tone guns for ~$239, blue for ~$259 and nickel for ~$269.

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I can't believe what people are asking pricewise for used Bersa 380s here. I have seen used ones priced higher than new, and the sellers are GETTING it.

Do your research people! I got my Bersa DuoTone 380, like new, used for $200 last year here in the classifieds. You can get them in the $240 range +/- $10 NEW. Yet, you see ads for people asking $275 for a used one.

 

[Roadie]

How's the recoil?

I know you werent asking me, but... lol

Recoil isn't bad at all. I have carpal tunnel and was concerned when I got my 380, but it is quite manageable. If you have any kind of hand issues, I would recommend the Bersa over an LCP or KelTec sized pocket gun, as they tend to be much more "snappy" than the Bersa(due to size, weight, and larger grip I would assume).

 

[92FS]

Might want to check this out:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/firearms/77912-bersa_thunder_380_a.html

 

[GregD]

Hard to believe that we are talking recoil with 380's. I have both the Kel-Tec P3AT and the Bersa and I would call the recoil on both very mild.

 

[Newbomb92]

It's for my fiance.

 

[LPMan59]

How's the recoil?

very manageable. my wife does well with hers. then again, my wife does well with my 1911s and my .38 snub

 

[GregD]

Newbomb, now that make since. When I started teaching my girlfriend to shoot I started her with a 22. But, in no time she was shooting my .357.
A lot of people are concerned about recoil when they are starting out but progress very quickly. Just be supportive.

 

[Newbomb92]

Newbomb, now that make since. When I started teaching my girlfriend to shoot I started her with a 22. But, in no time she was shooting my .357.
A lot of people are concerned about recoil when they are starting out but progress very quickly. Just be supportive.

Yea the only gun she's ever shot was a Glock 21. A polymer .45 wasn't the best choice however her friend didn't have better judgement. I'm sure that after a few hundred rounds I can get her into a nice 9mm. Maybe the Sig 239 in 9mm.

 

[Zimm1001]

The Bersa .380 I recently purchased will eventually be the carry weapon for my fiance. She is a dentist with small hands (good for a dentist lol) but she was concerned about recoil. She shot it for the first time about a week ago and had no troubles and just loves it.

 

[Renegade1978]

That's a decent price, but you can probably find better if you shop around. The Bersa .380 is a very reliable, easy to handle gun.